Romans 9:5

of whom are the fathers, and from whom (according to flesh) is the Christ, God who is over all is blessed into the ages. Truly.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

4who are Israelites, of whom is the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the lawgiving, and the divine service, and the promises,

6But it is not as that the word of God has failed. For all those from Israel, these are not Israel,

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Cross References

Genesis 12:3And I will bless those who bless thee, and he who curses thee I will curse. And in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.

Deuteronomy 10:15Only LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all peoples as at this day.

1 Kings 1:36And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen. LORD, the God of my lord the king, say so [too].

Psalms 41:13Blessed be LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name forever. And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.

Psalms 103:19LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.

Matthew Henry on Romans 9:2-6

Paul's Anxiety for the Jews. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, 2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 4 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; 5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as… Read the whole commentary →

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