Romans 4:7
“Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Saying, blessed are they,.... These words are cited from Psa 32:1, and contain the proof of the happiness of justified…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Blessed - Happy are they: they are highly favored; see the note at Mat 5:3. Whose sins are covered - Are concealed; or…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven - That is, the man is truly happy whose iniquities αι ανομιαι, whose…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 4:1-8
Here the apostle proves that Abraham was justified not by works, but by faith. Those that of all men contended most…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Blessed, &c. The Gr. is verbatim from LXX. It is worth remarking that the words (in the Psalm) following this quotation…
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