Romans 5:14
“Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses,.... Though the law of Moses was not yet given, death exerted itself, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Nevertheless - Notwithstanding that sin is not imputed where there is no law, yet death reigned. Death reigned - People…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam to Moses - This supposes, as Dr. Taylor very properly observes: -
1. That sin was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 5:6-21
The apostle here describes the fountain and foundation of justification, laid in the death of the Lord Jesus. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
reigned See below, on Rom 5:21. The idea is of unquestioned dominion.
after the similitude, &c. i.e. by conscious…
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