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Every soul
Every man. See on Rom 11:3.
Higher powers (ἐξουσίαις ὑπερεχούσαις)
Lit., authorities which have themselves over. See on Mar 2:10; see on Joh 1:12.
The powers that be (αἱ δὲ οὖσαι)
Lit., the existing. Powers is not in the text, and is supplied from the preceding clause.
Are ordained (τεταγμέναι εἰσίν)
Perfect tense: Have been ordained, and the ordinance remains in force. See on set under authority, Luk 7:8.