Robertson Word Pictures - Romans 10:6 - 10:6

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Robertson Word Pictures - Romans 10:6 - 10:6


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Saith thus (houtōs legei). Paul personifies “the from faith righteousness” (hē ek pisteōs dikaiosunē). A free reproduction from Deu 30:11-14. Paul takes various phrases from the lxx and uses them for “his inspired conviction and experiences of the gospel” (Denney). He does not quote Moses as saying this or meaning this.

Say not in thy heart (mē eipēis en tēi kardiāi sou). Second aorist active subjunctive with mē like Deu 8:17. To say in the heart is to think (Mat 3:9).

That is, to bring Christ down (tout' estin Christon katagagein). Second aorist active infinitive of the common verb katagō, to bring or lead down. It is dependent on the preceding verb anabēsetai (shall ascend). Tout' estin (that is) is what is called Midrash or interpretation as in Rom 9:8. It occurs three times here (Rom 9:6-8). Paul applies the words of Moses to Christ. There is no need for one to go to heaven to bring Christ down to earth. The Incarnation is already a glorious fact. Today some men scout the idea of the Deity and Incarnation of Christ.