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Rom 9:7. Ὅτι) because; this particle makes an epitasis[112] in respect of the preceding sentence.-Αβραὰμ, of Abraham) That, which happened to the children of the Fathers in the most ancient times, may much more happen to their later descendants.-ἀλλʼ ἐν Ἰσαὰκ, κ.τ.λ., but in Isaac, etc.) This clause is put as a “Suppositio Materialis” [end.]; for we supply, it was written, and it is being fulfilled, LXX., Gen 21:12 : ὅτι ἐν σπέρμα. Here we even find a suitableness in the origin of the name Isaac; for they are the seed, who embrace the covenant of grace with a pure and noble-minded joy, Gen 17:19 [Isaac Heb. = laughter, joy].
[112] Appendix. An addition made to a previous enunciation, to explain, or give emphasis.