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Rom 3:7. Εἰ γὰρ, for if) An Ætiologia[34] [a sentiment, with the grounds on which it rests subjoined] set forth in the form of a dialogue, for the purpose of strengthening the objection which was introduced at the beginning of Rom 3:5. ψεύσματι, through my lie) The things which God says are true, and he who does not believe these, makes God a liar, being in reality himself the liar.-τί) that is, why do I even still excuse myself, as if I had some reason to fear? Comp. τί ἔτι, ch. Rom 9:19; Gal 5:11.-κᾀγὼ) I also, to whom the truth of God has been revealed; not merely the heathen.-κρίνομαι) corresponds to κρίνεσθαι, Rom 3:4; Rom 3:6, LXX.; Job 2:9 (Job 40:4) τί ἔτι ἐγὼ κρίνομαι;
[34] See Appendix.