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Romans 15:12

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Romans 15:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And again, Isaiah saith, There shall be the root of Jesse, And he that ariseth to rule over the Gentiles; On him shall the Gentiles hope.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And again, Isaiah saith, There shall be the root of Jesse, And he that ariseth to rule over the Gentiles; On him shall the Gentiles hope.
Romans 15:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Romans 15

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9and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, Therefore will I give praise unto thee among the Gentiles, And sing unto thy name.
10And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.
11And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise him.
12And again, Isaiah saith, There shall be the root of Jesse, And he that ariseth to rule over the Gentiles; On him shall the Gentiles hope.
13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
14And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
15But I write the more boldly unto you in some measure, as putting you again in remembrance, because of the grace that was given me of God,
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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 Esaias saith, etc..] In (<231110>Isaiah 11:10); there shall be a root of Jesse. This prophecy is applied to the Messiah by the Jews f263, who say, “that when the King Messiah is revealed, there shall be gathered to him all the nations of the world, so that that Scripture shall be fulfilled which is written, “there shall be a root of Jesse”, etc..” This character, “the root of Jesse”, may be understood of Christ with respect to his divine nature, who, as God, was before Jesse, and the author of his being, as of all creatures; just in such sense as he is called “the root and offspring of David”, (<660505>Revelation 5:5 22:16); the root of David, as he is God, and the offspring of…”
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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, Esaias saith-- (Isa 11:10). There shall be a--"the" root of Jesse--meaning, not "He from whom Jesse sprang," but "He that is sprung from Jesse" (that is, Jesse's son David)--see Rev 22:16. and he that shall rise, &c.--So the Septuagint in substantial, though not verbal, agreement with the original.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Esaias saith - Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 11:10. There shall be a root - A descendant, or one that should proceed from him when he was dead. When a tree dies, and falls, there may remain a “root” which shall retain life, and which shall send up a sprout of a similar kind. So Job says Job 14:7, “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.” So in relation to Jesse. Though he should fall, like an aged tree, yet his name and family should not be extinct. There should be a descendant who should rise, and reign over the Gentiles. The Lord Jesus is thus called also the “root and the offspring of David;” Revelation 22:16;…”
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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
“There shall be the root of Jesse - That kings and the Messiah should spring from his house, was promised to Jesse before it was to David. In him shall the gentiles hope - Who before had been "without hope," Eph 2:12. Isa 11:10 Romans 15:13”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“There: Isa 11:1, Isa 11:10; Rev 5:5, Rev 22:16 and he: Gen 49:10; Psa 2:4-12, Psa 22:27, Psa 22:28, Psa 72:8-10, Psa 72:17; Isa 42:1-4, Isa 49:6; Dan 2:44; Dan 7:14; Mic 4:1-3, Mic 5:4 in him: Jer 16:19, Jer 17:5-7; Mat 12:21; Co1 15:19; Eph 1:12, Eph 1:13; Ti2 1:12 \*marg. Pe1 1:21 Romans 15:13”
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