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Rom 1:21. Διὁτι. This διότι is resumed from Rom 1:19. They did not sin in ignorance, but knowingly.-Θεὸν ὡς Θεὸν, God as God). This is ἡ ἀλήθεια, the truth [of God, Rom 1:25], the perfection of conformity with nature,[14] where worship corresponds to the divine nature. Comp. in contrast with this, Gal 4:8 [when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which] by nature are no Gods.-Θεὸν, God). [They glorified Him not as the God] eternal, almighty, and to be continually honoured by showing forth His glory, and by thanksgiving.-ἐδόξασαν ἢ ἐυχαρίστησαν, they glorified or were thankful) We ought to render thanks for benefits; and to glorify Him on account of the divine perfections themselves, contrary to the opinion of Hobbes. If it were possible for a mind to exist extraneous to God, and not created by God, still that mind would be bound to praise God.-ἢ), or, at least.-ἐματαιώθησαν) This verb and ἐσκοτίσθη have a reciprocal force. הבל, μάταια, ματαιο͂υσθαι are frequently applied to idols, and to their worship and worshippers, 2Ki 17:15; Jer 2:5; for the mind is conformed [becomes and is assimilated] to its object [of worship], Psa 115:8. Ματαιότης is opposed to τῷ δοξάζειν; ἀσύνετος καρδία to τῷ εὐχαριστεῖν.-δισλογισμοῖς [“imaginations,” Eng. vers.], thoughts) Variable, uncertain, and foolish.
[14] Convenientia.=the Stoic ὁμολογία Cic. de fin. 3. 6. 21-ED.