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Romans 10

1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and my supplication to God is for them, that they may be saved.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • my G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • heart’s G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • desire G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • desire G2107 (εὐδοκία) — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • prayer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayer G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • Israel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • they might be saved G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue or safety (physically or morally)

2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I bear G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • record G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • a zeal G2205 (ζῆλος) — properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy,…
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement

3 For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • being ignorant of G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
  • God’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God’s G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • going about G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • to establish G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • their own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • have G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • submitted themselves G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • unto the righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

4 For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), resul…
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • to every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)

5 For Moses writeth that the man that doeth the righteousness which is of the law shall live thereby.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
  • describeth G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • the righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • which doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • those things G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

6 But the righteousness which is of faith saith thus, Say not in thy heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down:)

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • which is of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • speaketh G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • on this wise G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • Say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thine G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • shall ascend G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • to bring G2609 (κατάγω) — to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • down G2609 (κατάγω) — to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel

7 or, Who shall descend into the abyss? (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.)

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • shall descend G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the deep G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the deep G12 (ἄβυσσος) — depthless, i.e. (specially) (infernal) "abyss"
  • that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • to bring up G321 (ἀνάγω) — to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • again G321 (ἀνάγω) — to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • saith it G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • The word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The word G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • nigh G1451 (ἐγγύς) — near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • of faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we preach G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

9 because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • thou shalt confess G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e. covenant, acknowledge
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shalt believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thine G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • thou shalt be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

10 for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • with the heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • man believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • with the mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • confession is made G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e. covenant, acknowledge
  • salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue or safety (physically or morally)

11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 28:16 · Isaiah 49:23 · Jeremiah 17:7 · Romans 9:33 · 1 Peter 2:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the scripture G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall G2617 (καταισχύνω) — to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • be ashamed G2617 (καταισχύνω) — to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush

12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • difference G1293 (διαστολή) — a variation
  • between G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • the Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Greek G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
  • the G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • over all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • is rich G4147 (πλουτέω) — to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that call upon G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

13 for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 2:21
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • shall call upon G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • shall be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • How G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • shall they call on him G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they have G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • shall they believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • in him of whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they have G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • shall they hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
  • a preacher G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

15 and how shall they preach, except they be sent? even as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • shall they preach G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
  • except G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • they be sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • How G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • beautiful G5611 (ὡραῖος) — belonging to the right hour or season (timely), i.e. (by implication) flourishing (beauteous (figuratively))
  • are the feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • are the feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • of them that preach the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of them that preach the gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
  • of peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • and bring glad tidings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • and bring glad tidings G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
  • of good things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of good things G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)

16 But they did not all hearken to the glad tidings. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • they have G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • obeyed G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
  • the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • Isaiah G2268 (Ἡσαΐας) — Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • hath believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • report G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • report G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)

17 So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • So then G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • hearing G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the word G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

18 But I say, Did they not hear? Yea, verily, Their sound went out into all the earth, And their words unto the ends of the world.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • Have they G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • Yes verily G3304 (μενοῦνγε) — so then at least
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • sound G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sound G5353 (φθόγγος) — utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental)
  • went G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • words G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the ends G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ends G4009 (πέρας) — an extremity
  • of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the world G3625 (οἰκουμένη) — land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the Roman empire

19 But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding will I anger you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • Did G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
  • know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • First G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • will provoke G3863 (παραζηλόω) — to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to jealousy G3863 (παραζηλόω) — to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry
  • by G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • people G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • a foolish G801 (ἀσύνετος) — unintelligent; by implication, wicked
  • nation G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • I will anger G3949 (παροργίζω) — to anger alongside, i.e. enrage

20 And Isaiah is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I became manifest unto them that asked not of me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Isaiah G2268 (Ἡσαΐας) — Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite
  • is very bold G662 (ἀποτολμάω) — to venture plainly
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I was found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • of them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that sought G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • I was made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • manifest G1717 (ἐμφανής) — apparent in self
  • unto them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that asked G1905 (ἐπερωτάω) — to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
  • after G1905 (ἐπερωτάω) — to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek

21 But as to Israel he saith, All the day long did I spread out my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
  • he saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • All G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • day long G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • day long G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • I have stretched forth G1600 (ἐκπετάννυμι) — to fly out, i.e. (by analogy) to extend
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • hands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • a disobedient G544 (ἀπειθέω) — to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • gainsaying G483 (ἀντιλέγω) — to dispute, refuse
  • people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)