Romans 3:2
It is great in every way. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with revelation from God.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
In Context
1Then what advantage does the Jew have? And what is the benefit of circumcision?
3For what if some Jews were without faith? Will their unbelief abolish God's faithfulness?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what other great nation is there that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call upon him?
Psalms 78:4We will not keep them from their descendants. 1 We will tell the next generation about the praiseworthy deeds of Yahweh, 1 his strength, and the wonders that he has done. 1
Psalms 147:19He proclaimed his word to Jacob, 1 his statutes and his righteous decrees to Israel. 1
Ezekiel 20:11Then I gave them my statutes and made my decrees known to them, by which a man will live if he obeys them.
Luke 16:29But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them listen to them.'
Acts 7:38This is the man who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. This is the man who was with our fathers; this is the man who received living words 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 →