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Romans 11:32

Romans 11:32
For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief,.... Both Jews and Gentiles, particularly God's elect among them: some think the metaphor is taken from the binding up of sheaves in bands; and that Jews…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For God hath concluded ... - The word translated here “concluded” sunekleise, is rendered in the margin “shut them all up together.” It is properly used in reference to those who are shut up in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief - Συνεκλεισε γαρ ὁ Θεος, God hath shut or locked them all up under unbelief. This refers to the guilty state of both Jews and Gentiles. They had all broken…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 11:1-32

The apostle proposes here a plausible objection, which might be urged against the divine conduct in casting off the Jewish nation (Rom 11:1): "Hath God cast away his people? Is the rejection total and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For God, &c. Lit. For God did shut up the all together into disobedience, that He may compassionate the all. We give this literal version, though barbarous as English, to elucidate the exact reference…

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