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That was credited to him for righteousness, To all generations forevermore.
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Righteousness: Evidence, Not Cause
Commentators clarify that Phinehas's act was "counted for righteousness" not as the basis for his salvation, but as powerful evidence of his existing faith. Scholars like John Calvin explain that justification comes by faith alone, and this act was a righteous deed that flowed from a righteous heart, which God graciously approved.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And that was counted unto him for righteousness - See Numbers 25:11-13. Compare the notes at Romans 4:3. The meaning here is that t…
19th Century
Anglican
The licentious character of the cult of Baal-peor in Numbers 25 is expressed in the word “joined,” or, better, yoked. The Septuagint and V…
Baptist
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generatio…
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16th Century
Protestant
And that deed was imputed The prophet, by praising one individual in this way, heaps reproach on the whole body of the people. For we infe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And that was counted unto him for righteousness Not for his justifying righteousness before God; for all the works o…
Those who will not wait for God's counsel will justly be given up to their own hearts' lusts, to walk in their own counsels. An undue desire, even …
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