Romans 3:2
“Much euery way: chiefly, because that vnto them were committed the Oracles of God.”
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Romans 3:2 Context
1What aduantage then hath the Iew? or what profit is there of Circumcision? 2Much euery way: chiefly, because that vnto them were committed the Oracles of God. 3For what if some did not beleeue? shall their vnbeliefe make the faith of God without effect? 4God forbid: yea, let God be true, but euery man a lier, as it is written, That thou mightest be iustified in thy sayings, and mightest ouercome when thou art iudged.
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Other Translations for Romans 3:2
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
- King James Version
Great in every respect. First of all, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Much in every way: first of all because the words of God were given to them.
- Basic English Bible
Much every way: and first, indeed, that to them were entrusted the oracles of God.
- Darby Bible
Much every way: chiefly, because that to them were committed the oracles of God.
- Webster's Bible
The privilege is great from every point of view. First of all, because the Jews were entrusted with God's truth.
- Weymouth Bible
Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the oracles of God.
- World English Bible
Myche bi al wise; first, for the spekyngis of God `weren bitakun to hem.
- Wycliffe Bible
much in every way; for first, indeed, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Romans 3:2
3:2 Chiefly in that they were intrusted with the oracles of God - The scriptures, in which are so great and precious promises. Other prerogatives will follow, #Romans 9:4 |- 5. St. Paul here singles out this by which, after removing the objection, he will convict them so much the more.
People's Bible Notes for Romans 3:2
Ro 3:2 Much every way. The Jew had great advantages. He had greater light, more knowledge, better privileges, higher honors. The greatest advantage was that unto them were committed the oracles of God, the Holy Scriptures, and hence the promises which revealed a Messiah of mankind. This was not the only advantage, but the first.