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9. τὸ δὲ ἔθνη … δοξάσαι. The two infinitives under one article mark the fact that the twofold result is really one: the confirmation of the promises comes by the call of the Gentiles. The δὲ marks the contrast between τὰ ἔθνη and τῶν πατέρων; the one result brought a double benefit, to Jews and to the Gentiles:= ‘while for their part.’
ὑπὲρ ἐλέους. Cf. Rom 11:30-31 := on account of mercy received; nearly = περὶ, v. Blass, p. 135. The order puts emphasis on ὑπὲρ ἐλέους; the absence of the article emphasises the character of the new state.
καθὼς γέγραπται. The order quotations all illustrate the union of Jew and Gentile in ‘the promises’: the first three as uniting in rendering praise to GOD for His mercies, the last as sharing in the promise of the Davidic king.
διὰ τοῦτο κ.τ.λ. Psalms 18 (17):49 (Κύριε after ἔθνεσιν) the triumph of David over his enemies and the establishment of his throne is the effect of Jehovah’s faithfulness to His servant, and must be celebrated not only in Israel but among the heathen. These then have some share in the knowledge of Jehovah and His faithfulness.