Romans 10:20

But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. BUT ESAIAS IS VERY BOLD, AND SAITH - i:e., is still plainer, and goes even the length of saying, I WAS FOUND OF THEM THAT SOUGHT ME NOT (THAT IS, UNTIL I SOUGHT THEM); I WAS MADE ('BECAME') MANIFEST UNTO THEM THAT ASKED NOT AFTER ME - that is, until the invitation from Me came to them. That the calling of the Gentiles was meant by these words of the prophet (), is manifest from what immediately follows: "I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name....

20._But Isaiah is bold, and says, etc. _As this prophecy is somewhat clearer, that he might excite greater attention he says that it was expressed with great confidence; as though he had said, — “The Prophet did not speak in a figurative language, or with hesitation, but had in plain and clear words declared the calling of the Gentiles.” But the things which Paul has here separated, by interposing a few words, are found connected together in the prophet Isaiah 65:1, where the Lord declares, that the time would come when he should turn his favor to the Gentiles; and he immediately subjoins this reason, — that he was wearied with the perverseness of Israel, which, through very long continuance, had become intolerable to him. He then speaks thus, — “They who inquired not of me before, and neglected my name, have now sought me, (the perfect tense for the future to denote the certainty of

18-21 Did not the Jews know that the Gentiles were to be called in? They might have known it from Moses and Isaiah. Isaiah speaks plainly of the grace and favour of God, as going before in the receiving of the Gentiles. Was not this our own case? Did not God begin in love, and make himself known to us when we did not ask after him? The patience of God towards provoking sinners is wonderful. The time of God's patience is called a day, light as day, and fit for work and business; but limited as a day, and there is a night at the end of it. God's patience makes man's disobedience worse, and renders that the more sinful. We may wonder at the mercy of God, that his goodness is not overcome by man's badness; we may wonder at the wickedness of man, that his badness is not overcome by God's goodness. And it is a matter of joy to think that God has sent the message of grace to so many millions, b...

Verse Romans 10:20. _BUT ESAIAS_ (THE GREEK ORTHOGRAPHY FOR _ISAIAH_) _IS_ _VERY BOLD_] Speaks out in the fullest manner and plainest language, Isaiah 65:1, notwithstanding the danger to which such a declaration exposed him, among a crooked, perverse, and dangerous people: _I was found of them that sought me not_; I put my salvation _in the way_ of those (the Gentiles) who were not seeking for it, and knew nothing of it: thus, the _Gentiles which followed not_ _after righteousness have attained to the law of righteousness_, Romans 9:30, and they have found that redemption which the Jews have rejected....

BUT ESAIAS - Isaiah 65:1. IS VERY BOLD - Expresses the doctrine openly, boldly, without any reserve. The word ἀποτολμάω apotolmaō means to dare, to be venturesome, to be bold. It means here that however unpopular the doctrine might be, or however dangerous it was to avow that the Jews were extremely wicked, and that God for their wickedness would cast them off, yet that Isaiah had long since done it. This was the point which Paul was establishing; and against this, the objection was urged, and all the Jewish prejudices excited. This is the reason why he so much insists on it, and is so anxious to defend every part by the writings of acknowledged authority among the Jews - the Old Testament. The quotation is made from the Septuagint, with only a slight change in t

EXPOSITION In this chapter the view of the whole subject introduced at Romans 9:30 is continued and carried out, according to which the present rejection of the Jews as a nation is traced to no absolute and irreversible Divine decree, but to their own refusal to accept God's plan of mercy to all mankind; testimonies being, as usual, adduced from the Old Testament in support of the argument. But, before proceeding, the apostle renews expression of his regret (cf. Romans 9:1, _seq._)_ _at the present position of his countrymen, and his earnest desire that it should be otherwise. ROMANS 10:1 BRETHREN, MY HEART'S DESIRE (εὐδοκία, expressing _good will_)

BUT ESAIAS IS VERY BOLD, AND SAITH,.... The apostle here produces another testimony in proof of this, that the Israelites must needs have some knowledge of this truth, the calling of the Gentiles; since a famous prophet of theirs, Isaiah, also spake out with great freedom; he did not mince the matter, or cover it with dark sayings, but with all plainness and perspicuity, and with great courage and intrepidity declared it; though he knew he run the risk, not only of his fame and credit among the Jews, but of his life also, for so doing: the citation is made from Isaiah 65:1. I WAS FOUND OF THEM THAT SOUGHT ME NOT, I WAS MADE MANIFEST UNTO THEM THAT ASKED NOT AFTER ME; here also the Gentiles are meant by "them that sought me not, and asked not after me"; the Messiah; and so R. Moses the priest says n, that these words are to be understood, על אומות העולם, "concerning the natio

Romans 10:1. _Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved._ The same thing over again his deep concern for his countrymen. Romans 10:2. _For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge._ Zeal is a good thing, but, like the horse without a bit, it becomes useless and even dangerous. Knowledge is the bridle in the mouth of zeal. Zeal is like fire, which may burn the house which it was intended to warm unless it be carefully governed. There must be knowledge in zeal. Romans 10:3. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted th

CHAPTER 10 _ 1. Israel's Condition. (Romans 10:1 .)_ 2. Righteousness by Works and by Faith. (Romans 10:5 .) 3. The Gospel Published Abroad. (Romans 10:14 .) 4. Israel's Unbelief. (Romans 10:18 .) Romans 10:1 For His beloved people Israel the great apostle of the Gentiles prayed to God, that they might be saved. What an example he has given to us believers of the Gentiles. We owe a great debt to Israel; but how little prayer there is among Gentile Christians for the salvation of the Jews! Paul bears witness th

THE REJECTORS OF GOD'S MESSAGE. Romans 10:16. Hearing the glad tidings is the opportunity of salvation: can it be that they did not hear? Nay, surely, the sound has reached every land. Not hearing, but _obedience_ was to seek. Romans 10:19. Or should we put it that Israel did not know? the double I say (Romans 10:18 f.) marks the repetition of the same question in another form: to know is to hear understandingly (see Romans 10:2; _cf._ Matthew 13:14 f.). _Israel_ should have known (_cf._...