Romans 2:28New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh:
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For he is not a Jew, who is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For he is not a Jew who [is] one outwardly, neither that circumcision which is outward in flesh;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, not he who is one in appearance, is a Jew, nor is, that which is such in appearance in flesh, circumcision;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— For he is not a Jew who is [so] outwardly, neither [is] circumcision that which is outward in flesh;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For it is not he is a Jew, who is so outwardly: nor is that circumcision which is outwardly in the flesh.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For hee is not a Iewe, which is one outwarde: neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For hee is not a Iew, which is one outwardly, neither is that Circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For it is not the one who is outwardly a Jew who is the real Jew; neither is circumcision that which is seen in the flesh.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— FOR it is not in outwardness that he is a Jihudoya nor is that which is seen in the flesh circumcision:
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For he is not a Jew, who is so in what is external: nor is that circumcision, which is visible in the flesh. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
he is
2076 {2076} Primeἐστίesti{es-tee'}
Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.
z5748 <5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 1612
not
3756 {3756} Primeοὐou{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
a Jew,
2453 {2453} PrimeἸουδαῖοςIoudaios{ee-oo-dah'-yos}
From G2448 (in the sense of G2455 as a country); Judaean, that is, belonging to Jehudah.
which is one outwardly;
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
5318 {5318} Primeφανερόςphaneros{fan-er-os'}
From G5316; shining, that is, apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally.
neither
3761 {3761} Primeοὐδέoude{oo-deh'}
From G3756 and G1161; not however, that is, neither, nor, not even.
[ is that] circumcision,
4061 {4061} Primeπεριτομήperitome{per-it-om-ay'}
From G4059; circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively).
which is outward
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
5318 {5318} Primeφανερόςphaneros{fan-er-os'}
From G5316; shining, that is, apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally.
in
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
the flesh:
4561 {4561} Primeσάρξsarx{sarx}
Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such). |
Romans 2:28
_ _ he is not a Jew which is one outwardly, etc. — In other words, the name of “Jew” and the rite of “circumcision” were designed but as outward symbols of a separation from the irreligious and ungodly world unto holy devotedness in heart and life to the God of salvation. Where this is realized, the signs are full of significance; but where it is not, they are worse than useless.
_ _ Note,
_ _ (1). It is a sad mark of depravity when all that is designed and fitted to melt only hardens the heart (Romans 2:4, and compare 2 Peter 3:9; Ecclesiastes 8:11).
_ _ (2). Amidst all the inequalities of religious opportunity measured out to men, and the mysterious bearing of this upon their character and destiny for eternity, the same great principles of judgment, in a form suited to their respective discipline, will be applied to all, and perfect equity will be seen to reign throughout every stage of the divine administration (Romans 2:11-16).
_ _ (3). “The law written on the heart” (Romans 2:14, Romans 2:15) — or the Ethics of Natural Theology — may be said to be the one deep foundation on which all revealed religion reposes; and see on Romans 1:19, Romans 1:20, where we have what we may call its other foundation — the Physics and Metaphysics of Natural Theology. The testimony of these two passages is to the theologian invaluable, while in the breast of every teachable Christian it wakens such deep echoes as are inexpressibly solemn and precious.
_ _ (4). High religious professions are a fearful aggravation of the inconsistencies of such as make them (Romans 2:17-24). See 2 Samuel 12:14.
_ _ (5). As no external privileges, or badge of discipleship, will shield the unholy from the wrath of God, so neither will the want of them shut out from the kingdom of heaven such as have experienced without them that change of heart which the seals of God’s covenant were designed to mark. In the sight of the great Searcher of hearts, the Judge of quick and dead, the renovation of the character in heart and life is all in all. In view of this, have not all baptized, sacramented disciples of the Lord Jesus, who “profess that they know God, but in works deny Him,” need to tremble — who, under the guise of friends, are “the enemies of the cross of Christ?” |
Romans 2:28
For he is not a Jew — In the most important sense, that is, one of God's beloved people. Who is one in outward show only; neither is that the true, acceptable circumcision, which is apparent in the flesh. |
Romans 2:28
For he is not a Jew, which is one (u) outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
(u) By the outward ceremony only. |
- For he:
Romans 9:6-8 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they [are] not all Israel, which are of Israel: ... That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these [are] not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
Psalms 73:1 [[A Psalm of Asaph.]] Truly God [is] good to Israel, [even] to such as are of a clean heart.
Isaiah 1:9-15 Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, [and] we should have been like unto Gomorrah. ... And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
Isaiah 48:1-2 Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, [but] not in truth, nor in righteousness. ... For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts [is] his name.
Hosea 1:6-9 And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And [God] said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. ... Then said [God], Call his name Loammi: for ye [are] not my people, and I will not be your [God].
Matthew 3:9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to [our] father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
John 8:37-39 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. ... They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
Revelation 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and [I know] the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but [are] the synagogue of Satan.
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Jeremiah 9:26 Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all [that are] in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all [these] nations [are] uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel [are] uncircumcised in the heart.
Romans 4:10-12 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. ... And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which [he had] being [yet] uncircumcised.
1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
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