The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. The Jews The primary recipients of the "very words of God" in the Old Testament, the Jewish people were entrusted with God's laws, prophecies, and promises. 3. Rome

First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.

3 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? 4 Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written:

What does Romans 3:2 mean? Paul is asking a series of questions, ones to be expected from an opponent to his teaching in Romans chapter 2. There, he wrote that individual Jewish people will stand before God's judgment for their sins. This will happen even though the people of Israel had been given the law, and even if they have been circumcised.

Romans 3:2 Context. 1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

To begin with, to the Jews were entrusted the oracles (the brief communications, the intentions, the utterances) of God. Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the very words of God. Plenty in every way.

First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. Much in every way. This phrase emphasizes the significant advantages and privileges that the Jewish people have. Historically, the Jews were chosen as God's people, receiving His laws and covenants.

First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the utterances of God. Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. 5 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say?

Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God.