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Romans 4:9 Cross-References
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“Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.”
Romans 4:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 4:9
Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. Paul now pivots to his most explosive question: Is this blessedness exclusive to the circumcised (epi tēn peritomēn, ἐπὶ τὴν περιτομήν) or does it extend to the uncircumcised (epi tēn akrobystian, ἐπὶ τὴν ἀκροβυστίαν)? The metonymy is clear: circumcision = Jews, uncircumcision = Gentiles. The entire structure of ethnic privilege is at stake in this question.Paul returns to his touchstone text: "faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness...
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Cross-References for Romans 4:9
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“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
“circumcision and uncircumcision”
“through faith in Christ Jesus.”
“the very least of all saints”
“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God”
“that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers”
“of Gentiles also”
“the Gentiles in the flesh”
“and is rich to all who call on him.”
“which he prepared beforehand for glory”