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Verse Romans 12:20. _IF THINE ENEMY HUNGER, FEED HIM_] Do not
withhold from any man the offices of mercy and kindness; _you_ have
been God's enemy, and yet God fed, clothed, and preserved you alive:...
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THEREFORE, IF THINE ENEMY HUNGER ... - This verse is taken almost
literally from Proverbs 25:21. Hunger and thirst here are put for want
in general. If thine enemy is needy in any way, do him good, an...
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III. EXHORTATIONS AND THE CONCLUSION.
Chapter s 12-16.
CHAPTER 12
_ 1. The Body as a Willing Sacrifice. (Romans 12:1 .)_
2. Service. (Romans 12:3 .)
3. The Daily Walk in Holiness. (Romans 12:9 .)...
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IN THE CHRISTIAN TEMPER, _modesty_ is the first desideratum.
Romans 12:3. I tell everyone that is among you not _to_ be high-minded
above a right mind, but to be of a mind to be sober-minded (Sp.). Th...
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Bless those who persecute you; bless them and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Live in
harmony with one another. Keep your thoughts from pride; and neve...
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THE TRUE WORSHIP AND THE ESSENTIAL CHANGE (Romans 12:1-2)...
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IF, IF. App-118.
FEED. Greek. _psomizo._ Only here and 1 Corinthians 13:3. The noun
only in John 13:26; John 13:27.
DRINK. to drink.
HEAP. Greek. _soreuo._ Only here and...
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_Therefore if thine enemy_, &c. Here again is an O. T. quotation,
(Proverbs 25:21-22; nearly verbatim with LXX.,) introduced by the
Apostle's "_therefore_," as a practical inference from the previous...
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ἘᾺΝ ΠΕΙΝΑ͂Ι Κ.Τ.Λ. Proverbs 25:21; for ΨΏΜΙΖΕ cf.
1 Corinthians 13:3.
ἄνθρακας πυρὸς κ.τ.λ. The context in Prov. and here
forbids us to take this as a symbol of mere punishment or vengeance.
The ‘coal...
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10–21. Note the remarkable coordination of participles, adjectives,
infinitives (15), and imperatives. All should be translated by the
imperative; cf. Moulton, pp. 180 f., 222; cf. 1 Peter 2:18; 1 Pet...
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F. 12–15:13. THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL SEEN IN ITS EFFECT UPON BOTH
THE COMMON AND THE INDIVIDUAL LIFE OF CHRISTIANS.
In this section S. Paul deals with the consequences of the principles
he has worked...
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THOU SHALT HEAP, &C,— The sense cannot be, _thou shalt consume him_
and bring judgments upon him; for that would be applying to revenge,
and building upon it, while it is most expressly forbidden. It...
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_TEXT_
Romans 12:17-21. Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for
things honorable in the sight of all men. Romans 12:18 If it be
possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. Ro...
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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him
drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
THEREFORE - or, 'But' (according to a well-supported reading)
I...
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The Conduct of the Saints
14 The conduct of the saints in any given economy is based on God's
dispensation. If He dispenses law, He requires conduct in accord with
law. Mercy calls for a higher s...
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12:20 head. (g-27) See Proverbs 25:21-22 ....
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PARAPHRASE. '(1) God's redeeming love should be answered by the true
sacrifice and spiritual ritual service of a life of purity and
self-denial and work for God. (2) Do not follow the fashions and
cus...
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From Proverbs 25:21.
COALS OF FIRE] i.e. melt him into shame, as a furnace melts metals....
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PAUL’S LETTER TO THE *ROMANS
ROMANS
_HILDA BRIGHT AND KEITH SIMONS_
CHAPTER 12
TRUE *WORSHIP 12:1-2
V1 *Brothers and *sisters, God has shown you his kindness. Therefore
I am appealing to you. Of...
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THOU SHALT HEAP COALS OF FIRE. — Comp. Psalms 18:12, where the
phrase “coals of fire” is used of the divine vengeance. So here,
but in a strictly metaphorical sense, it means, “Thou shalt take the
bes...
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(9-21) Now follow to the end of the chapter a number of general
exhortations, not addressed to particular persons or classes, but to
the Church at large....
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CHAPTER 26
CHRISTIAN DUTY: DETAILS OF PERSONAL CONDUCT
Romans 12:8
ST. PAUL has set before us the life of surrender, of the "giving over"
of faculty to God, in one great preliminary aspect. The fair...
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As far as any single idea pervades the rest of the chapter it is that
of the first words in Romans 12:9 : ἡ ἀγάπη
ἀνυπόκριτος. The passage as a whole has a strong affinity
to 1 Corinthians 13, and alo...
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ἀλλὰ : On the contrary, as opposed to self-avenging, and even to
the merely passive resignation of one's case to God. ἐὰν
πεινᾷ κ. τ. λ. Proverbs 25:21 f. exactly as in LXX. The
meaning of “heaping bu...
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LIVING AS A CHRISTIAN
Romans 12:9
In this section the Apostle shows how the great principle of
consecration must affect the details of conduct. It is most necessary
to insist on these practical issue...
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The word "therefore" links all that is now to be said with everything
that has gone before. Because of the grace of God, the believer is
called to certain attitudes and actions. The very first of thes...
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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him
drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap (y) coals of fire on his head.
(y) In this manner Solomon points out the wrath of God which ha...
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_Thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. This figurative way of
speaking is differently expounded. Some say, inasmuch as by this means
thou shalt make him liable to greater punishments from God. Ot...
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“ _Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give
him drink; for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good._ ”
The con...
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TWENTY-FIFTH PASSAGE (12:3-21). THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER AS A MEMBER
OF THE CHURCH.
The notion of consecration is still the prevailing one in this
passage. This consecration is realized in life: 1st,...
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The χαρίσματα, _gifts_, are different, as we have just seen.
But there is a gift which is at the root of all the rest, and which
ought to be common to all believers, that of all those who have no
othe...
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto
wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the
Lord. (20) Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirs...
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The circumstances under which the epistle to the Romans was written
gave occasion to the most thorough and comprehensive unfolding, not of
the church, but of Christianity. No apostle had ever yet visi...
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20._If therefore, etc. _He now shows how we may really fulfill the
precepts of not revenging and of not repaying evil, even when we not
only abstain from doing injury but when we also do good to those...
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The apostle resumes the thread of his instructions, by taking up as he
does in all his epistles the moral consequences of his doctrine. He
places the believer at the outset on the ground of God's merc...
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THEREFORE IF THINE ENEMY HUNGER, FEED HIM,.... These words are taken
from Proverbs 25:21, and to be understood, as a Jewish o writer
observes, כמשמעו, according to "their literal sense"; though
some o...
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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him
drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Ver. 20. _Thou shalt heap_] Thou shalt melt him, and make him thy
f...
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_Dearly beloved_ So he softens the rugged spirit; _avenge not
yourselves_ On those that have injured you, whatever wrongs you may
receive; _but rather give place unto wrath_ Yield to the wrath of the...
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FEED HIM-GIVE HIM DRINK; treat him kindly, do him good, and when he is
needy supply his wants. Proverbs 25:21-22; MATTHEW 5:44.
HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON HIS HEAD; which will be adapted to melt him into...
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THEREFORE, IF THINE ENEMY HUNGER, FEED HIM; IF HE THIRST, GIVE HIM
DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING, THOU SHALT HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON HIS HEAD....
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The Christian's relation to his enemies:...
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PRACTICAL RESPONSE IN BELIEVERS
Now Paul has completed his treatment of the subject of God's counsel
in reference to salvation - counsel accomplished by a hand of mercy.
What then is to be the proper...
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Therefore: GRAND CONCLUSION OF THE CHAPTER - -
Enemy hungry? Feed him.
Enemy thirsty? Give him a drink.
Heap coals of fire on his head. MEANS: Your kindness will bring him to
a burning sense of sha...
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Romans 12:20 But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give
him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his
head.
'but' -instead of taking vengeance. Simply to forbe...
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17-21 Since men became enemies to God, they have been very ready to
be enemies one to another. And those that embrace religion, must
expect to meet with enemies in a world whose smiles seldom agree w...
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IF THINE ENEMY HUNGER, FEED HIM; IF HE THIRST, GIVE HIM DRINK: q.d.
Instead of rendering evil for evil to thine adversary, do him good for
evil: see following verse. THOU SHALT HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON H...
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But [instead of avenging] _if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he
thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of
fire upon his head_. [Quoted from Proverbs 25:21-22 LXX., where th...
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Romans 12:20 Therefore G3767 If G1437 your G4675 enemy G2190 hungry
G3983 (G5725) feed G5595 (G5720) him...
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“But if your enemy hungers, feed him, if he thirsts, give him to
drink, for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
These words are based on Proverbs 25:21, and the first part is
certain...
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A CALL TO FULFIL THE LAW OF CHRIST AND OF THE SCRIPTURES. THE WORKING
OUT OF LOVE (12:9-21).
Having dealt with what was necessary for the edifying and upbuilding
of the body of Christ, Paul now turns...
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A CALL TO MAKE REAL IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE WORLD THE RIGHTEOUSNESS
WHICH THEY HAVE RECEIVED (12:1-15:33).
This section moves from the indicative to the imperative. Having
outlined the ways of God i...
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Romans 12:20. BUT, _i.e.,_ ‘on the contrary,' ‘nay rather'
(Alford). The authorities present several variations; but the oldest
manuscripts and more recent editors accept ‘but.'
IF THINE ENEMY, etc....
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2. _Exhortation for all Christians_, _in their Personal Relations_,
_from Love of the Brethren to returning Good for Evil._
All the precepts of this section are based upon Christian love (Romans
12:9)...
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FEED HIM
(ψωμιζε αυτον). Quotation from LXX text of Proverbs 25:21.
Present active imperative of verb from ψωμος, a morsel, and so to
feed crumbs to babies, then to feed in general. In N.T. only he...
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CONTENTS: Christian life and service. Consecration to Christ.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul.
CONCLUSION: Since we have been justified through grace, by faith in
Christ, it is our first duty to surren...
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Romans 12:1. _I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of
God._ Under the form of entreaty he now tenderly exhorts them, in
return for all the glory of redeeming love, to present their bodies...
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INSTEAD, AS THE SCRIPTURE SAYS. Paul quotes Proverbs 25:21-22
Septuagint. Compare 2 Kings 6:22; Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28. A
Christi
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_Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath._
AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES
The prohibition urged by such considerations as--
1. Our own peace and happiness. There is nothing so wretched as the...
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ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:20 BURNING COALS. See Proverbs 25:21. Most
interpreters think Paul is teaching that Christians must do good to
people so that the othe
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
Romans 12:20.—Here are figurative expressions for the general duties
of benevolence.
Romans 12:21.—He is conquered by evil who wishes another to sin. He
has sinned himself who strive...
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EXPOSITION
VER. 1–CH. 14:23
III. HORTATORY. It is St. Paul's way to supplement his doctrinal
treatises with detailed practical directions as to the conduct that
should of necessity ensue on belief in...
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I beseech you therefore, brethren (Romans 12:1),
Because God has grafted you in, because you are partaking of the
fullness of that good tree. I beseech thee, because of these things,
that ye present...
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1 Samuel 24:16; 1 Samuel 26:21; Exodus 23:4; Exodus 23:5; Matthew 5:44
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Feed [ψ ω μ ι ζ ε]. See on sop, John 13:26. The citation from
Proverbs 25:21; Proverbs 25:22, closely follows both Hebrew and
Septuagint.
Shalt heap [σ ω ρ ε υ σ ε ι ς]. Only here and...
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Feed him — With your own hand: if it be needful, even put bread into
his mouth. Heap coals of fire upon his head — That part which is
most sensible.
"So artists melt the sullen ore of lead, By heapin...
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As if the apostle had said, "Instead of revenge, render kindness;
return courtesies for injuries, affability for affronts: IF THY ENEMY
HUNGER, FEED HIM." The words, as some critics observe, signify t...