Romans 3:2

Romans 3:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
• New International Version (NIV)Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God.

Context of Romans 3:2

1What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? 4Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: “That You may be justified in Your words, And may overcome when You are judged.”

Romans 3:2 word by word

πολὺ κατὰ πάντα τρόπον· πρῶτον μὲν γὰρ ὅτι ἐπιστεύθησαν τὰ λόγια τοῦ θεοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·γάρgar · forG1063
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• Muchπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• ·κατάkata · according toG2596
• everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• wayτρόποςtropos · wayG5158
• chieflyπρῶτονprōton · firstG4412
• because thatὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• unto them were committedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• the oraclesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the oraclesλόγιονlogion · oraclesG3051
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Romans 3:2

• Romans 3:3For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect?
• Romans 11:1I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
• Romans 2:18and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,
• Romans 9:4who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises;
• Deuteronomy 4:7“For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him?
• Nehemiah 9:13“You came down also on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven, And gave them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments.
• Psalms 78:4We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done.
• Psalms 147:19He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and His judgments to Israel.
• Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
• Ezekiel 20:11And I gave them My statutes and showed them My judgments, ‘which, if a man does, he shall live by them.’
• Luke 16:29Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’
• John 5:39You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.
• 2 Timothy 3:15and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
• 2 Peter 1:19And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;
• Revelation 19:10And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
• 1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.

Commentaries on Romans 3:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Apostle. Much every way - The Jews, in reference to the means and motives of obedience, enjoy many advantages beyond the Gentiles; and, principally, because to them were committed the oracles of God - that revelation of his will to Moses and the prophets, containing a treasure of excellencies, with which no other part of the world has been favored; though they have most grievously abused these privileges.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Much every way - Or, in every respect. This is the answer of the apostle to the objection in Romans 3:1. Chiefly - That is, this is the principal advantage, and one including all others. The main benefit of being a Jew is, to possess the sacred Scriptures and their instructions. Unto them were committed - Or were intrusted, were confided. The word translated “were committed,” is what is commonly employed to express “faith” or “confidence,” and it implied…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2The Jews had the advantage of receiving words of God. First of all: Paul does not add a second or third point to his list. He might have forgotten to continue, or first of all might mean "most importantly." However, 9:4–5 suggests what a list of Jewish privileges might include. By using the phrase very words (Greek logia, meaning "oracles" or "messages"), Paul emphasizes God's personal communication with his people (see Deuteronomy 33:9; Psalm 105:19)…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81-2. What advantage then hath the Jew?--that is, "If the final judgment will turn solely on the state of the heart, and this may be as good in the Gentile without, as in the Jew within, the sacred enclosure of God's covenant, what better are we Jews for all our advantages?" Answer:Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 3:2

• Bigotry
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Commentaries on Romans 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings