Rom 3:2 | TNotes | STEP | 3:2 The advantage that Jews possessed was in having received God’s word. • First of all: Paul never adds a second or a third point to the list he begins here. He might have forgotten to continue the list, or first of all might mean “most importantly.” However, 9:4-5 provides a good indication of what a list of Jewish privileges would have included. • By using the word revelation (Greek logia , “oracles, messages”), Paul highlights God’s personal communication with his people (see Deut 33:9 ; Ps 105:19 ) through which he gives them special privileges and responsibilities.

cDeut 33:9►

dPs 105:19►

‏ Romans 3:2

3:2 ^a The advantage that Jews possessed was in having received God’s word.

• First of all: Paul never adds a second or a third point to the list he begins here. He might have forgotten to continue the list, or first of all might mean “most importantly.” However, 9:4-5 ^b provides a good indication of what a list of Jewish privileges would have included.

• By using the word revelation (Greek logia, “oracles, messages”), Paul highlights God’s personal communication with his people (see Deut 33:9 ^c; Ps 105:19 ^d) through which he gives them special privileges and responsibilities.