Romans 2:29 meaning and explanation
No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.
Romans 2:29, Berean Standard Bible
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Paul is speaking to Jewish readers in Rome who trust in their heritage and in the outward sign of circumcision. He argues that the covenant markers of Israel only count when the heart is changed.
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