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A Pattern of Restoration
Commentators explain that Paul quotes a prophecy from Hosea originally about God restoring rejected Israel. By applying it to the Gentiles, Paul reveals a broader principle: if God can reclaim His own people after they've been cast off, He can certainly adopt those who were formerly outsiders. This demonstrates the consistent and expansive nature of God's grace.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 9:26
18th Century
Theologian
And it shall come to pass. This means it shall happen or take place. This is a continuation of the quotation from the prophet Hosea ([Refe…
AT Robertson
On Romans 9:26
Ye are not my people (ου λαος μου υμεις). Quotation from Ho 1:10 ().
There (εκε). Palestine in the origina…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 9:26
19th Century
Bishop
And it shall come to pass.—This, too, was originally spoken of the restoration of the northern exiles to the land of Pale…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 9:26
19th Century
Preacher
There shall they be called the children of the living God.
See the splendor of this divine sovereignty, which shows itself in wondr…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 9:26
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 9:26
16th Century
Theologian
I will call them my people which are not a people. This is said regarding the divorce that God had already effected with the people, by de…
John Gill
On Romans 9:26
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall come to pass that in the place
This is another citation out of Hosea, and is to be seen in ([Reference …
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…