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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators explain that Paul is quoting the prophet Hosea to prove that including Gentiles in God's family was not a new idea, but a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. While Hosea originally spoke of Israel's restoration, Paul applies the principle to show God's long-standing plan to graciously call people from all nations, not just the Jews, into a covenant relationship with Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 9:25
18th Century
Theologian
As he says also. The doctrine which he had established, he now proceeds to confirm with quotations from the writings of Jews, so …
AT Robertson
On Romans 9:25
In Hosea (εν τω Hωσηε). He quotes 2:23 with some freedom. Hosea refers to the ten tribes and Paul applies the principle stated the…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 9:25
19th Century
Bishop
As he says also in Osee.—The original of the prophecy in Osee relates to the pardon and reconciliation promised to the ap…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 9:25
19th Century
Preacher
As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved ([Reference Romans …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 9:25
As he continues the review of God’s sovereign activity, Paul presents another problem. If God acts unilaterally, according to his own will and purp…
John Calvin
On Romans 9:25
16th Century
Theologian
As he says in Hosea, he now proves that the calling of the Gentiles ought not to have been considered a new thing, as it had long before b…
John Gill
On Romans 9:25
17th Century
Pastor
As he also says in Osee
(Hosea 2:23) , so "Hosea" is called "Osee", as here, in the Septuagint in ([Refe…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 9:25–29
17th Century
Minister
The rejection of the Jews and the inclusion of the Gentiles were foretold in the Old Testament. It greatly clarifies a truth to observe how Scriptu…