The Rejection of Israel no Disparagement or Disproof of the Gospel

The Apostle sorrows over the exclusion of Israel (Romans 9:1), but their exclusion does not involve any breach of God's promises, for He always made a selection, even among the members of the chosen family (Romans 9:6). This cannot be unjust, for God has stated it to be His method (Romans 9:14). We should have no right to cavil, even if God seemed to use us sternly (Romans 9:19). But He has acted with mercy (Romans 9:22), and Israel has fallen through want of faith (Romans 9:30).

1-5. It is with the deepest sorrow that St. Paul sees the Jews outside the kingdom, for he loves them as brethren and remembers their privileges.

Paraphrase. '(1) It is the solemn truth (2) that my heart aches (3) over my brethren of Israel, so that I could wish to give my soul for their salvation. (4) How terrible is the fall of those who had. such privileges from God, (5) who are descended from the patriarchs, and from whom, on the human side, has come the Messiah, He who is almighty and divine!'

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