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A Prophet's Despair
Commentators explain this verse is a direct quote from the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19:10. He was crying out to God during a time of intense national apostasy under King Ahab and Jezebel. The killing of prophets and destruction of altars were signs of a deep spiritual crisis, leading Elijah to feel completely isolated and that he was the last faithful person remaining.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 11:3
18th Century
Theologian
Lord, they have killed, etc. This is taken from 1 Kings 19:10. The quotation is not literally made, but the sense is preserved…
AT Robertson
On Romans 11:3
They have digged down (κατεσκαψαν). First aorist active indicative of κατασκαπτω, to dig under or down. Old verb, here only in N.T…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 11:3
19th Century
Bishop
I am left alone—i.e., of the prophets.
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On Romans 11:3
Preparation for this section has been made, especially in 9:27–29, where the OT teaching concerning the remnant is summarized by quotations from Is…
John Gill
On Romans 11:3
17th Century
Pastor
Lord, they have killed your prophets
By the order of Jezebel, wife of Ahab king of Israel, (1 Kings 18:4…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 11:1–10
17th Century
Minister
There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousness and life by faith in Jesus Christ. These were kept according to the election of…