Romans 8:19-22
Summary for Rom 8:19-21: 8:19-21 a All creation includes animals, plants, and the earth itself. Paul follows Old Testament precedent (see especially Ps 65:12-13 b; Isa 24:4 c; Jer 4:28 d; 12:4 e) by personifying the created world.• waiting eagerly ... looks forward: Just as the entire world was harmed by Adam’s fall into sin, it will share in the blessings that God has promised his people (e.g., Isa 4:2 f, Rev 21:1-2 g).
8:22 h The pains of childbirth is a metaphor for the longing of creation (see also Matt 24:8 i; Mark 13:8 j; John 16:20-22 k).
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