_CRITICAL NOTES_ Romans 10:1.—That the apostle speaks not in the preceding chapter of the absolute reprobation of Israel is evident from this prayer and vehement desire. ἡ εὐδοκία.—The good-will of my heart and my prayer on Israel’s behalf is for salvation, and thus he assumes the possibility of sa... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Romans 10:6. SAY NOT IN THINE HEART.—Unbelief originates from self-confidence. WHO SHALL ASCEND?—Indicating unbelief in a risen Saviour. Salvation is a completed work; do not trouble about its vastness or its difficulty. Romans 10:7.—ἄβυσσος, the place of departed spirits, supposed... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Romans 10:12.—A favourite Pauline expression declaring the exuberant grace of Christ. Romans 10:13.—Double argument for Christ’s divinity. He is called Jehovah, and is invoked. Romans 10:15.—The Midrash shir Hasschium upon these words, “the voice of truth,” etc., says, “This is t... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Romans 10:20.—εὑρέθην, I was found; used of God when exciting men by His benefits to seek and worship Him. Romans 10:21.—Eben Ezra informs us that Moses Hacoben said Romans 10:20 is to be understood of the nations of the world, as if it had been said, I am found of nations which a... [ Continue Reading ]