Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
Bible References
Israel
Romans 4:1
What should we say then [about what] our forefather Abraham discovered?
Romans 9:3
For I could wish that I, personally, were cut off from Christ [and lost] for the sake of my brothers, who are my physical relatives,
2 Corinthians 11:18
Since many [other] people boast about worldly matters, I will boast about such things also.
Galatians 6:16
To all those people who live by this rule, may there be peace and mercy [from God] in their lives; that is, upon [those people who are truly] God's "Israel" [i.e., the church].
Ephesians 2:11
So, you Gentiles by birth should remember what you once were. You are called "Uncircumcision" by those who are called "Circumcision" [i.e., the Jews], (which refers to a physical procedure performed by people).
Philippians 3:3
For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real "Jews" in God's eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God's Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].
Are
1 Corinthians 9:13
Do you not know that those who perform service in the Temple [are permitted to] eat food from the Temple? And those who serve at the Altar receive a share of what is sacrificed on the Altar?