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When Blessings Become a Trap
Paul quotes Psalm 69, where David speaks of a "table" becoming a snare. Commentators explain this "table" symbolizes Israel's greatest blessings: their feasts, religious laws, and even the scriptures. Ironically, these very things, which should have led them to the Messiah, became a source of pride and a stumbling block, causing them to reject Him. This shows how good things can lead to ruin when they are not centered on Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 11:9
18th Century
Theologian
And David says, etc. This quotation is made from Psalm 69:22-23. This psalm is repeatedly quoted as having reference to the events recorde…
AT Robertson
On Romans 11:9
David says (Δαυειδ λεγε). From Ps 69:23f; (68:23f LXX); 34:8; 28:4 (combined quotation).
Table (τραπεζα). …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 11:9
19th Century
Bishop
And David says.—It appears highly improbable that this Psalm was really written by David. Nor can the Davidic authorship be argued…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 11:9
Here Paul sets forth in the case of Israel according to the flesh the tragic consequences of persisting in the pattern of “works.” Once again he ca…
John Calvin
On Romans 11:9
16th Century
Theologian
And David says, etc. In this testimony of David, some change is also made in the words, but it does not change the meaning. For he speaks …
John Gill
On Romans 11:9
17th Century
Pastor
And David says
That is, Christ by the mouth of David, or David in the person of Christ; for the psalm out of which t…
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…