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Romans 4:16

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← Romans 4:15	Romans 4:16 (KJV)	Romans 4:17 →
Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, [there is] no transgression.	Therefore [it is] of faith, that [it might be] by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,	(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, [even] God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

Verse Text

KJV with Strong's Numbers

Therefore^{G1223 G5124} it is of^G1537 faith^G4102, that^G2443 it might be by^G2596 grace^G5485; to the end^G1519 the promise^G1860 might be^G1511 sure^G949 to all^G3956 the seed^G4690; not^G3756 to that only^G3440 which is of^G1537 the law^G3551, but^G235 to that also^G2532 which is of^G1537 the faith^G4102 of Abraham^G11; who^G3739 is^G2076 the father^G3962 of us^G2257 all^G3956,

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Original Greek

διὰ τοῦτο ἐκ πίστεως, ἵνα κατὰ χάριν, εἰς τὸ εἶναι βεβαίαν τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν παντὶ τῷ σπέρματι, οὐ τῷ ἐκ τοῦ νόμου μόνον ἀλλὰ καὶ τῷ ἐκ πίστεως Ἀβραάμ, ὅς ἐστι πατὴρ πάντων ἡμῶν

Greek	Transliteration	Strong's	Morphology	Gloss
διὰ	dia	G1223	PREP	Therefore
τοῦτο	touto	G5124	D-ASN
ἐκ	ek	G1537	PREP	of
πίστεως,	pisteōs	G4102	N-GSF	faith
ἵνα	hina	G2443	CONJ	that
κατὰ	kata	G2596	PREP	by
χάριν,	charin	G5485	N-ASF	grace
εἰς	eis	G1519	PREP	to the end
τὸ	to	G3588	T-ASN	*
εἶναι	einai	G1511	V-PAN	might be
βεβαίαν	bebaian	G949	A-ASF	sure
τὴν	tēn	G3588	T-ASF	the
ἐπαγγελίαν	epangelian	G1860	N-ASF	promise
παντὶ	panti	G3956	A-DSN	to all
τῷ	tō	G3588	T-DSN	the
σπέρματι,	spermati	G4690	N-DSN	seed
οὐ	ou	G3756	PRT-N	not
τῷ	tō	G3588	T-DSN	*
ἐκ	ek	G1537	PREP	which is of
τοῦ	tou	G3588	T-GSM	the
νόμου	nomou	G3551	N-GSM	law
μόνον	monon	G3440	ADV	to that only
ἀλλὰ	alla	G235	CONJ	but
καὶ	kai	G2532	CONJ	to that also
τῷ	tō	G3588	T-DSN	*
ἐκ	ek	G1537	PREP	which is of
πίστεως	pisteōs	G4102	N-GSF	the faith
Ἀβραάμ,	Abraam	G11	N-PRI	of Abraham
ὅς	hos	G3739	R-NSM	who
ἐστι	esti	G2076	V-PAI-3S	is
πατὴρ	patēr	G3962	N-NSM	the father
πάντων	pantōn	G3956	A-GPM	all
ἡμῶν	hēmōn	G2257	P-1GP	of us

Source: Textus Receptus (Scrivener 1894)

Strong's References

• G11 — Ἀβραάμ (Abraám, ab-rah-am'): Abraham — of Hebrew origin (אַבְרָהָם); Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch:--Abraham. (In Acts 7:16 the text should probably read Jacob.)
• G235 — ἀλλά (allá, al-lah'): but, except — neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
• G949 — βέβαιος (bébaios, beb'-ah-yos): firm, steadfast, enduring — from the base of βάσις (through the idea of basality); stable (literally or figuratively):--firm, of force, stedfast, sure.
• G1223 — διά (diá, dee-ah'): through, on account of — a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
• G1511 — εἶναι (eînai, i'-nahee): present infinitive from εἰμί; to exist:--am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
• G1519 — εἰς (eis, ice): into, in, among, till, for — a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
• G1537 — ἐκ (ek, ek): from out, out from among, from — a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
• G1860 — ἐπαγγελία (epangelía, ep-ang-el-ee'-ah): a promise — from ἐπαγγέλλω; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good):--message, promise.
• G2076 — ἐστί (estí, es-tee'): third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
• G2257 — ἡμῶν (hēmōn, hay-mone'): genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
• G2443 — ἵνα (hína, hin'-ah): in order that, so that — probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
• G2532 — καί (kaí, kahee): and, even, also, namely — apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
• G2596 — κατά (katá, kat-ah'): down from, against, according to, throughout, during — a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
• G3440 — μόνον (mónon, mon'-on): alone, but, only — neuter of μόνος as adverb; merely:--alone, but, only.
• G3551 — νόμος (nómos, nom'-os): a law, the Mosaic Law — from a primary (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals); law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle):--law.
• G3739 — ὅς (hós, hos): who, which, what, that — probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
• G3756 — οὐ (ou, oo): no, not — a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
• G3956 — πᾶς (pâs, pas): all, the whole, every kind of — including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
• G3962 — πατήρ (patḗr, pat-ayr'): father, Father, ancestor — apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
• G4102 — πίστις (pístis, pis'-tis): faith, belief, trust — from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
• G4690 — σπέρμα (spérma, sper'-mah): seed, offspring — from σπείρω; something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting):--issue, seed.
• G5124 — τοῦτο (toûto, too'-to): neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
• G5485 — χάρις (cháris, khar'-ece): grace, favor, kindness — from χαίρω; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).

The following Strong's numbers are referenced in the Greek (Textus Receptus, Scrivener 1894) text but were not explicitly tagged in the KJV source:

• G3588 — ὁ (ho, ho): the — the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.

Cross References

Verse Cross-References (Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, Enhanced)

• but to — Romans 4:11
• of faith — Romans 3:24-26, Romans 5:1, Galatians 3:7-12, Galatians 3:22, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 2:8, Titus 3:7
• the father — Isaiah 51:2, Romans 9:8
• the promise — Hebrews 6:13-19, 2 Peter 1:10

Reciprocal references (20): Genesis 13:16, Psalms 24:6, Psalms 73:1, Isaiah 45:25, Isaiah 65:23, Luke 3:8, Luke 19:9, John 8:39, Romans 4:14, Romans 6:14, Romans 9:32, Romans 11:18, Galatians 2:15, Galatians 3:9, Galatians 3:12, Galatians 3:29, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 2:16, Hebrews 6:19, James 2:21

Related Topics

• Thompson Chain: BIBLE, THE; THE WORD OF GOD, GRACE, DIVINE
• Torrey’s: ADOPTION, FAITH, GRACE, PROMISES OF GOD, THE, REWARD OF SAINTS, THE
• Nave’s: ABRAHAM, BIGOTRY, CATHOLICITY, FAITH, GRACE OF GOD, JUSTIFICATION, RESURRECTION, SALVATION, WORKS

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