Romans 15:10

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Romans 15:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.
Romans 15:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Romans 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And again he saith, etc..] God or Christ, in (<053243>Deuteronomy 32:43); rejoice ye Gentiles with his people; which from the Hebrew text are by some rendered, “rejoice his people O ye Gentiles”; to which agree the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan, who render it, “praise O ye nations his people”; or as some copies of the former, “the judgment of his people”; and the latter adds, the house of Israel. The note of R. Sol. Jarchi on the text is, “at that time the nations shall praise Israel; see what is the praise of this people that cleave unto the Lord, etc..” But the design of this song is to praise God, and not the people of Israel; who in it are severely reproved for their many iniquities,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And again-- (Deu 32:43, though there is some difficulty in the Hebrew). Rejoice, ye Gentiles--along with his people--Israel.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And again ... - ; Deuteronomy 32:43. In this place the “nations” or Gentiles are called on to rejoice with the Jews, for the interposition of God in their behalf. The design of the quotation is to show that the Old Testament speaks of the Gentiles as called on to celebrate the praises of God; of course, the apostle infers that they are to be introduced to the same privileges as his people. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Deu 32:43. Romans 15:11”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Deu 32:43; Psa 66:1-4, Psa 67:3, Psa 67:4, Psa 68:32, Psa 97:1, Psa 98:3, Psa 98:4, Psa 138:4, Psa 138:5; Isa 24:14-16, Isa 42:10-12 Romans 15:11”
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