Vincent Word Studies - Romans 9:11 - 9:11

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Vincent Word Studies - Romans 9:11 - 9:11


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Evil (φαῦλον)

See on Joh 3:20; see on Jam 3:16.

Purpose according to election (ἡ κατ' ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις)

For πρόθεσις purpose, see on the kindred verb προέθετο, Rom 3:25, and compare Rom 8:28. The phrase signifies a purpose so formed that in it an election was made. The opposite of one founded upon right or merit. For similar phrases see Act 19:20; κατὰ κράτος according to might, mightily; Rom 7:13, καθ' ὑπερβολὴν according to excess, exceedingly. See note.

Might stand (μένῃ)

Lit., abide, continue: remain unchangeable. This unchangeableness of purpose was conveyed in His declaration to Rebecca. Contrast with come to nought (Rom 9:6).

Of works (ἐξ)

Lit., out of. By virtue of.

Calleth (καλοῦντος)

Eternal salvation is not contemplated. “The matter in question is the part they play regarded from the theocratic stand-point” (Godet).