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Romans 2:26

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 2:26

Verse 26 of 29

Scripture focus

Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

Romans 2:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 2:26

Theological / Devotional

The uncircumcision. That is, the uncircumcised man, the Gentile.

Righteousness. Gr. dikaiomata, “requirements,” or “precepts” (see on ch. 8:4). Paul has already explained that it was possible for Gentiles to fulfill what the law required (see on ch. 2:14, 15).

Counted. Or, “reckoned.” If a Gentile obeys the requirements of the law, his uncircumcision does not make his obedience any less acceptable. Circumcision was a symbolic rite intended of God to assist the children of Israel in the development of a way of life in complete harmony with the law of God. If Gentiles, without the benefit of this symbolic rite, have done the things contained in the law, they also will share in the promises made to the Jews (see Matt. 8:11). Compare 1 Cor. 7:19; Gal. 5:6; see Vol. IV, pp. 27, 28.

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