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The Two-Sided Stone
Commentators explain that Paul combines prophecies from Isaiah to present Jesus as a 'stone' with a dual effect. For those who believe, He is the firm foundation of salvation, promising they 'shall not be put to shame.' But for those who reject Him by seeking righteousness through their own efforts, He becomes a 'stumbling stone' and a 'rock of offense' over which they fall.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 9:33
18th Century
Theologian
As it is written. See Isaiah 8:14; Isaiah 28:16. The quotation here is made up of both these passages and contains the substanc…
AT Robertson
On Romans 9:33
Paul repeats the phrase just used in the whole quotation from Isa 8:14 with the same idea in "a rock of offence" (πετραν σκανδαλου, "a rock of snar…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 9:33
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, I lay in Zion.—This is a free combination of Isaiah 28:16—"Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone; ... he that…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 9:32–33
19th Century
Preacher
Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 9:33
Paul now introduces a contrast between Gentiles and Israel, emphasizing that what has come to the former by the exercise of faith has been denied t…
John Calvin
On Romans 9:33
16th Century
Theologian
And every one who believes in him shall not be ashamed. He adds this testimony from another passage for the comfort of the godly; as if he…
John Gill
On Romans 9:33
17th Century
Pastor
As it is written
In (Isaiah 8:14) (28:16) ; for the beginning and end of this citation are out of the la…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 9:30–33
17th Century
Minister
The Gentiles did not know their guilt and misery, therefore were not careful to procure a remedy. Yet they attained to righteousness by faith. Not …