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circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;
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Commentators explain that Paul is listing the ultimate Jewish credentials. He was circumcised on the exact day required by law, descended from pure Israelite stock, from the prestigious tribe of Benjamin, a 'Hebrew of Hebrews' (from a pure, Aramaic-speaking family), and a member of the strictest religious party, the Pharisees. By human standards, his resume was flawless.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Circumcised the eighth day. That is, he was circumcised in exact compliance with the law. If there was any ground of confidence from such …
Thinketh to have confidence (δοκε πεποιθενα). Second perfect active infinitive. Old idiom, "seems to himself to have confidence." …
19th Century
Anglican
Circumcised the eighth day—that is, a Jew born, not a proselyte.
Of the stock of Israel—that is, emphatica…
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Baptist
Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; concer…
Paul now enumerates some of his reasons for confidence in the flesh. First on the list is physical circumcision, perhaps because the Judaizers stre…
16th Century
Protestant
Circumcised on the eighth day It is literally— “The circumcision of the eighth day.” There is no difference, however, in the sen…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Circumcised the eighth day Circumcision was an appointment of God to Abraham, and his male issue; to him and them Go…
Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs (Isaiah 56:10); the apostle seems t…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle proposed the example believers should follow; here, he shows whose example they should avoid. He does three things in this …