Thematic Bible: Branch of jesse
Thematic Bible
Branch of jesse » The coming of the branch of jesse
Branch of jesse » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
For I tell you that Christ was [appointed] to be a servant of the circumcised ones [i.e., the Jews], in order to uphold the truth of God. This was so He could confirm [as valid] the promises made to our forefathers, and so that the Gentiles [also] may honor God for His mercy, as it is written [Psa. 18:49], "Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name." [Note: Paul here accommodates the words of King David by applying them to Jews participating with Gentiles in praising God as part of the one body]. And again it says [Deut. 32:43], "Rejoice with His people [i.e., the Jews], you Gentiles." read more.
And again [Psa. 117:1], "Praise the Lord, all of you Gentiles, and let all the nations praise Him." And again, Isaiah says [11:10], "A root [i.e., a descendant] from Jesse will appear [i.e., Christ], and He will rise up to rule over the nations, and the Gentiles will place their hope in Him."
And again [Psa. 117:1], "Praise the Lord, all of you Gentiles, and let all the nations praise Him." And again, Isaiah says [11:10], "A root [i.e., a descendant] from Jesse will appear [i.e., Christ], and He will rise up to rule over the nations, and the Gentiles will place their hope in Him."
Branch of jesse » The root of david prevailing
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
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