Did not arrive at that law (εις νομον ουκ εφθασεν). First aorist active indicative of φθανω, old verb to anticipate ([Reference 1 …

But Israel. The Jews. The apostle does not mean to state that none of the Jews had obtained mercy, but that as a people,…

Israel, on the other hand, though ostensibly pursuing a law whose object was righteousness, did not attain to such a law. They tried to keep the La…

Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: For he w…

Paul now introduces a contrast between Gentiles and Israel, emphasizing that what has come to the former by the exercise of faith has been denied t…

But Israel, by pursuing, etc. Paul openly states what seemed incredible — that it was no wonder the Jews gained nothing by diligently purs…

But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness ,
&c.] The Israelites, the far greater part of the Jews, w…

The Gentiles did not know their guilt and misery, therefore were not careful to procure a remedy. Yet they attained to righteousness by faith. Not …

1. After showing that God’s grace is given to people as a result of God’s election, through which they are called to grace, the Apostle show…