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- 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 10
- Verse 18
1 Corinthians 10:18
“Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Behold Israel after the flesh,.... So the apostle calls them, to distinguish them from the Israel of God, the spiritual…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Behold Israel - Look at the Jews. The design here is to illustrate the sentiment which he was establishing, by a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Behold Israel after the flesh - The Jews not yet converted to Christianity: the latter being Israel after the Spirit. As…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 10:15-22
In this passage the apostle urges the general caution against idolatry, in the particular case of eating the heathen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Behold Israel after the flesh Second reason (see 1Co 10:16). As the Christian sacrificial feasts, so are those of the…
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