Romans 4:14

of the law Lit. out of the law. On the Gr. construction see on Romans 3:26 (ad finem). "Law" here is without article, and possiblyits reference is general; q. d. "If those who in any sense claim on grounds of a law, &c." But it is far better to read (in English) "thelaw." The lack of the article is quite natural where the thing is conspicuous and well known.

heirs i.e. of the world, as promised to Abraham.

faith Gr. the faith; i.e., probably, "the faith in question;" justifying faith, and Abraham's in particular.

made void … of none effect Both verbs in Gr. are in the perfect;and the probable point is q. d., "If the Law becomes the condition of heirship, ipso factothe faith and the promise are void;" they have been cancelledby the mere fact of a legalcondition.

the promise i.e. "that he" (Abraham, in his seed) "should be heir of the world." In other words, that Messiah, the Son of Abraham, (and thereby His "Israel"), should enjoy a sacred victory and dominion.