Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Romans 9:4
Who are Israelites. He now enumerates some of the glories of the
Jewish race. Jacob, their ancestor, had been called Israel by the angel
(Genesis 32:28). This means a Prince with God, and this proud title was
borne by his descendants.
To whom [pertaineth]. Six high privileges of the chosen people
are named in Romans 9:4,5.
The adoption. They were adopted as the chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6).
The glory. The presence of the ark of God and the glory of the
Divine Presence (1 Samuel 4:21).
The covenants. The covenants made with Abraham (Genesis 17:7) and
at Sinai (Ex 19:5).
The giving of the law. The law of Moses given to the children of
Israel (Exodus 24:12).
The service [of God]. The worship of the tabernacle and temple
(Exodus 30:16 Ezr 6:18 Heb 9:6).
And the promises. Especially the blessed promise of Christ.
(Acts 2:38).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 21:33
Romans 9:4
2 Thessalonians 2:13
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