Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
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Gill's Exposition
Much every way,.... The circumcised Jew has greatly the advantage of the uncircumcised Gentile, , "in all respects", , "on every side", as the Rabbins speak; phrases to which this in the text answers:…
Barnes' Notes
Much every way - Or, in every respect. This is the answer of the apostle to the objection in Rom 3:1. Chiefly - That is, this is the principal advantage, and one including all others. The main benefit…
Adam Clarke
Apostle. Much every way - The Jews, in reference to the means and motives of obedience, enjoy many advantages beyond the Gentiles; and, principally, because to them were committed the oracles of God -…
I. Here the apostle answers several objections, which might be made, to clear his way. No truth so plain and evident but wicked wits and corrupt carnal hearts will have something to say against it;…
Cambridge Bible
every way For a comment see Rom 9:4-5; part of an argument of which this verse may be regarded as the germ or first suggestion.
chiefly Lit. first. Perhaps this is the first step in an enumeration…
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