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Romans 9:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible
Romans 9:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible
2 That I have great heaviness, and continual sorrow in mine heart.
3 For I would wish myself to be [a]separate from Christ, for my brethren that are my kinsmen according to the [b]flesh,
4 Which are the Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the [c]glory, and the (A)[d]Covenants, and the giving of the [e]Law, and the [f]service of God, and the [g]promises.
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- Romans 9:3 The Apostle loved his brethren so entirely, that if it have been possible he would have been ready to have redeemed the casting away of the Israelites, with the loss of his own soul forever: for this word separate, betokeneth as much in this place.
- Romans 9:3 Being brethren by flesh, as of one nation and country.
- Romans 9:4 The ark of the covenant, which was a token of God’s presence.
- Romans 9:4 The tables of the covenant: and this is spoken by the figure Metonymy.
- Romans 9:4 Of the judicial Law.
- Romans 9:4 The ceremonial Law.
- Romans 9:4 Which were made to Abraham and to his posterity.
Romans 9:2-4
New International Version
Romans 9:2-4
New International Version
2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself(A) were cursed(B) and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people,(C) those of my own race,(D) 4 the people of Israel.(E) Theirs is the adoption to sonship;(F) theirs the divine glory,(G) the covenants,(H) the receiving of the law,(I) the temple worship(J) and the promises.(K)
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