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The Law That Was Abolished
Commentators clarify that Christ did not abolish God's moral law, like the Ten Commandments. Rather, he nullified the ceremonial 'law of commandments'—the specific rituals, sacrifices, and dietary rules that acted as a dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles. By fulfilling their purpose, Christ removed the very source of the hostility, making unity possible.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 2:15
18th Century
Theologian
Having abolished. Having brought to nothing or put an end to it—katarghsav.
In his flesh. By the sacrifice of his…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 2:15
Having abolished (καταργησας). First aorist active participle of καταργεω, to make null and void.
The enmity
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 2:15
19th Century
Bishop
The connection in the original is doubtful. The words “the enmity in His flesh” may be in apposition to the “wall of partition” in the previous ver…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 2:15
19th Century
Preacher
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 2:15
The barrier between Jews and Gentiles was overthrown when Christ effectively disposed of the old law with its meticulously defined sanctions enshri…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 2:15
16th Century
Theologian
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity. The meaning of Paul’s words is now clear. The middle wall of partition hindered Christ …
John Gill
On Ephesians 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity
The ceremonial law, as appears by what follows, even the law of…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 2:14–18
17th Century
Minister
Jesus Christ made peace by the sacrifice of Himself; in every sense, Christ was their Peace, the author, center, and substance of their being at pe…