Rom 9:4 | PNT | STEP | Who are Israelites . He now enumerates some of the glories of the Jewish race. Jacob, their ancestor, had been called Israel by the angel ( ). This means a Prince with God, and this proud title was borne by his descendants. To whom [pertaineth] . Six high privileges of the chosen people are named in . The adoption . They were adopted as the chosen people ( ). The glory . The presence of the ark of God and the glory of the Divine Presence ( ). The covenants . The covenants made with Abraham ( ) and at Sinai ( Ex 19:5 ). The giving of the law . The law of Moses given to the children of Israel ( ). The service [of God] . The worship of the tabernacle and temple ( ). And the promises . Especially the blessed promise of Christ. ( ).

Romans 9:4

Who are Israelites. He now enumerates some of the glories of the Jewish race. Jacob, their ancestor, had been called Israel by the angel (Ge 32:28). This means a Prince with God, and this proud title was borne by his descendants.

To whom [pertaineth]. Six high privileges of the chosen people are named in Ro 9:4,5.

The adoption. They were adopted as the chosen people (De 7:6).

The glory. The presence of the ark of God and the glory of the Divine Presence (1Sa 4:21).

The covenants. The covenants made with Abraham (Ge 17:7) and at Sinai (Ex 19:5).

The giving of the law. The law of Moses given to the children of Israel (Ex 24:12).

The service [of God]. The worship of the tabernacle and temple (Ex 30:16 Ezr 6:18 Heb 9:6).

And the promises. Especially the blessed promise of Christ. (Ac 2:38,39).