Romans 9:5

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

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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; to whom pertains the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;

6Not as though the word (o. logos) of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

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Cross References

Genesis 12:3And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Deuteronomy 10:15Only the LORD had a delight in your fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.

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

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

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

Psalms 103:19The LORD has prepared 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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