So Paul was on solid ground in writing to the Romans that any ​ — including the ancient Israelites — ​ who gave their devotion to lifeless images “are inexcusable. ”
Seega kirjutas Paulus roomlastele põhjendatult, et kellelgi, kes hardalt austab elutuid kujusid – mida tegi ka muistne Iisrael –, pole „mingit vabandust ”.