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Two Kinds of Israel
Commentators unanimously highlight Paul's crucial distinction: not everyone who is 'of Israel' (a physical descendant of Jacob) is truly 'Israel' (the spiritual people of God). This paradox is key to understanding that physical lineage does not guarantee a place in God's spiritual family. This true, spiritual Israel consists of those who believe.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 9:6
18th Century
Theologian
Not as though, etc. Not as though the promise of God had entirely failed. Though I grieve so, (Romans 9:2–3) though I am deepl…
AT Robertson
On Romans 9:6
But it is not as though (ουχ οιον δε οτ). Supply εστιν after ουχ: "But it is not such as that," an old idiom, here alone in N.T.
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 9:6
19th Century
Bishop
Not as though.—The scholar will observe that there appears to be a mixture of two constructions here: “the case is not such that,”…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 9:6
19th Century
Preacher
Not as though the word of God has taken none effect.
Paul is always concerned lest anyone should suppose that the Word of God has f…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 9:6
The atmosphere of tragedy is qualified by Paul’s forthright denial that the course of events has taken God by surprise. If there is failure, it mus…
John Calvin
On Romans 9:6
16th Century
Theologian
Not however, etc. Paul had been carried away by the fervor of his wish, as it were, into an excess of feeling (in ecstasin); but …
John Gill
On Romans 9:6
17th Century
Pastor
Not as though the word of God has taken none effect
Or "it is not possible indeed that the word of God should fall";…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 9:6–13
17th Century
Minister
The rejection of the Jews by the gospel dispensation did not break God's promise to the patriarchs. The promises and threats will be fulfilled. Gra…