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God's Sovereign Purpose
Paul uses Pharaoh to illustrate that God is sovereign over all history, even over defiant rulers. Commentators explain that God intentionally placed Pharaoh in his position, not to create evil in him, but to use his rebellion as a backdrop to display God's immense power and make His name famous throughout the world.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 9:17
18th Century
Theologian
For the Scripture says (Exodus 9:16). That is, God says to Pharaoh in the Scriptures (Galatians 3:8, 22).…
AT Robertson
On Romans 9:17
To Pharaoh (τω Φαραω). There is a national election as seen in verses 7-13, but here Paul deals with the election of individuals. …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 9:17
19th Century
Bishop
The converse proposition is also true, that God also uses the wickedness of men as a means of exhibiting His power and justice.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 9:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
Even for this same purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 9:17
God’s dealings with Jacob and Esau might be challenged as arbitrary, on the ground that Esau was the object of injustice. To demonstrate that this …
John Calvin
On Romans 9:17
16th Century
Theologian
For the Scripture saith, etc. He comes now to the second part: the rejection of the ungodly. And since there seems to be something more un…
John Gill
On Romans 9:17
17th Century
Pastor
For the Scripture saith unto Pharaoh
(arq rma) , "The Scripture saith", is a Talmudic
Matthew Henry
On Romans 9:14–24
17th Century
Minister
Whatever God does, must be just. The way in which the holy, happy people of God differ from others, God's grace alone makes them differ. In this pr…