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If the first fruit is holy, so is the lump. If the root is holy, so are the branches.
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Two Pictures of Holiness
Paul uses two illustrations to show that a consecrated beginning has lasting implications. The first is the "firstfruit" of dough, a small offering that made the whole "lump" holy (). The second is a tree, where a holy "root" produces holy "branches." Both images make the same point about a foundational holiness affecting the whole.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For if the firstfruit be holy. The word "firstfruit" (aparch) used here denotes the firstling of fruit or grain that was…
First fruit (απαρχη). See on 1 Corinthians 15:20,23. The metaphor is from Nu 15:19f. The LXX has απαρχην φυραματος, fi…
19th Century
Anglican
And we have the strongest reason for believing in this reconversion of the Jews. Their forefathers were the first recipients of the promise, and it…
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This paragraph follows naturally from the preceding, because Paul now applies to his own position and ministry the truth he has stated. He wants th…
16th Century
Protestant
For if the first-fruits, etc. By comparing the worthiness of the Jews and of the Gentiles, he now takes away pride from the one and pacifi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For if the firstfruit be holy Some by "the firstfruit" and "root" understand Christ, who is sometimes called, "the f…
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The gospel is the greatest riches of every place where it is present. Therefore, as the righteous rejection of the unbelieving Jews was the occasio…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the fall of the Jews is not universal, the Apostle now begins to show that their fall was neither useless nor irrepara…
