Robertson Word Pictures - Romans 4:7 - 4:7

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Robertson Word Pictures - Romans 4:7 - 4:7


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Blessed (makarioi). See note on Mat 5:3.

Are forgiven (aphethēsan). First aorist passive indicative of aphiēmi, without augment (apheithēsan, regular form). Paul quotes Psa 32:1. and as from David. Paul thus confirms his interpretation of Gen 15:6.

Iniquities (anomiai). Violations of law whereas hamartiai (sins) include all kinds.

Are covered (epekaluphthēsan). First aorist passive of epikaluptō, old verb, to cover over (upon, epi) as a shroud. Only here in N.T.