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Old 12-16-2021, 05:11 PM
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Re: Romans 9:5 - understanding the English AV text

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Originally Posted by Steven Avery View Post
Romans 9:4-5 (AV)
Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption,
and the glory, and the covenants,
and the giving of the law,
and the service of God,
and the promises;

Whose are the fathers,
and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came,
who is over all,
God blessed for ever.
Amen.

Beautiful, majestic verses.

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Just looking at the English, how would you understand

"God blessed for ever"

For now, try to avoid Greek stuff, and try to read it without doctrinal glasses, and don't run to commentaries.

Later, I can give possibilities, but I would like your feedback without planting any ideas .

Thanks!

Steven
Paul is referring to the Israelites. Not Gentiles by nature who are spiritual Jews but those who are Jews according to the flesh (biological descendants of Abraham). Also they are nonbelievers which makes Paul grieve for them.
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