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Not only so, but Rebecca also conceived by one, by our father Isaac.
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Commentators explain that Paul uses the story of Jacob and Esau to strengthen his argument. After discussing Isaac and Ishmael, he presents this case of twins from the same mother and father (Rebecca and Isaac). This removes any potential counter-argument about parentage or status, making it a more powerful example of God's sovereign choice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And not only this. Not only is the principle of making a distinction among the natural descendants of Abraham thus settled by the…
Having conceived of one (εξ ενος κοιτην εχουσα). By metonomy with cause for the effect we have this peculiar idiom (κοιτη being be…
19th Century
Anglican
Nor was the restriction and special selection confined to the case of Abraham alone. It also appeared when Rebecca bore sons to Isaac. It was indee…
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Baptist
That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.…
“Not only that” (v.10). Something more needs to be said, for any Jew could point out that the nation of Israel looked back to their origin in Isaac…
16th Century
Protestant
And not only, etc. There are in this chapter some broken sentences, such as this is — But Rebecca also, who had conceived by …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And not only this This instance of Ishmael and Isaac, is not the only one, proving that Abraham's natural seed, the child…
The rejection of the Jews by the gospel dispensation did not break God's promise to the patriarchs. The promises and threats will be fulfilled. Gra…
13th Century
Catholic
After asserting the greatness of the Jews, the Apostle now shows that it did not refer to those who descended from the ancient patriarchs…
