Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 2:28 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Romans 2:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 2 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly ; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:”
Romans 2:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 2:28
For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly—οὐ γὰρ ὁ ἐν τῷ φανερῷ Ἰουδαῖός ἐστιν (ou gar ho en tō phanerō Ioudaios estin). Φανερός (phaneros, "visible/manifest/outward") refers to external appearance—ethnic descent, physical circumcision, ritual observance. Paul here redefines Jewishness itself, stripping it from mere ethnicity to spiritual reality. True Ioudaios (Judean/Jew, "praised one") is defined by God's approval, not human pedigree.Neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh—οὐδὲ ἡ ἐν τῷ φανερῷ ἐν σαρκὶ περιτομή (oude hē en tō phanerō en sarki peritomē). Σάρξ (sarx, "fle...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 2:28
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“nor uncircumcision”
“'We have Abraham for our father”
“that are of Israel.”
“house of Jacob”
“or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision”
“and bore a daughter. Then he said to him”
“yet you seek to kill me”
“and Judah”
“and rest on the law”