Romans 3:2
Great, every way. In the first place, because they were entrusted with the oracles of God.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
In Context
1What then is the advantage of the Jew? or what the benefit of circumcision?
3For what? If some were unfaithful, shall their unfaithfulness make God unfaithful?
Cross References
Psalms 78:4We will not hide from their children; Showing to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, His might, and the wonders he hath wrought.
Psalms 147:19He publisheth his word to Jacob, His statutes and laws to Israel.
Ezekiel 20:11And I gave them my statutes, and made known to them my laws, through which the man that keepeth them shall live.
Luke 16:29But Abraham saith, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
Acts 7:38This is he that was in the assembly in the wilderness with the anger who spake to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers; who received the living oracles to give to us;
Matthew Henry on Romans 3:2-19
The Advantages of the Jews; Objections Answered; The Depravity of Jews and Gentiles. ( a. d. 58.) 1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art… Read the whole commentary →