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The Principle of the Remnant
Commentators explain that Paul quotes Isaiah to establish a key biblical principle: God's promise of numerous descendants to Abraham did not guarantee the salvation of every individual Israelite. Throughout history, God has always worked through a faithful "remnant." This historical pattern supports Paul's teaching that only a portion of the Jewish people in his day would be saved through faith in Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 9:27
18th Century
Theologian
Verses 27 and 28. Esias. The Greek way of writing the word Isaiah.
Crieth. Isaiah 10:22–23. Exclaims, …
AT Robertson
On Romans 9:27
Isaiah (Εσαιας). Shortened quotation from Isa 10:22 (LXX).
It is the remnant that shall be saved (το υπολε…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 9:27
19th Century
Bishop
Crieth.—With reference to the impassioned utterance of the prophet.
A remnant.—Rather, the remnant,
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 9:27–31
19th Century
Preacher
Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: For he w…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 9:27
As Paul used Scripture to show that God’s purpose is to extend his mercy to Gentiles, so now he uses Scripture again to make clear that the electio…
John Calvin
On Romans 9:27
16th Century
Theologian
And Isaiah exclaims, etc. He now proceeds to the second part, with which he was unwilling to begin, lest he should exasperate their minds …
John Gill
On Romans 9:27
17th Century
Pastor
Esaias crieth concerning Israel
The apostle having produced proper testimonies in proof of the calling of the Gentiles, procee…
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…