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Romans 3:2

Romans 3:2
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

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:…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

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 -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 3:1-18

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;…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

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…