Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
Because the creature - This and the preceding verse should be thus connected: in hope That ( ̔ ) the creature itself also shall be delivered. The word denotes, very frequently, sinful corruption. So, II Peter 1:4 : Corruption through lust, . II Corinthians 11:3 : Lest your minds should be corrupted. I Corinthians 15:33 : Evil communications corrupt good manners. The sense, therefore, of the apostle in this place seems to be: the Gentile world shall, in time, be delivered from the bondage of their sinful corruption, i.e. the bondage of their lusts and vile affections; and be brought into such a noble liberty as the sons of God enjoy.
Other Adam Clarke entries containing Romans 8:21:
Psalms 104:30
Romans 8:12
Romans 8:39
1 Corinthians 1:30
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