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having abolished in the flesh the hostility, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man of the two, making peace;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Having abolished. Having brought to nothing or put an end to it—katarghsav.
In his flesh. By the sacrifice of his…
Having abolished (καταργησας). First aorist active participle of καταργεω, to make null and void.
The enmity
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
The barrier between Jews and Gentiles was overthrown when Christ effectively disposed of the old law with its meticulously defined sanctions enshri…
16th Century
Protestant
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity. The meaning of Paul’s words is now clear. The middle wall of partition hindered Christ …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity The ceremonial law, as appears by what follows, even the law of…
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…
