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Romans 4:18 Cross-References
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“Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.”
Romans 4:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 4:18
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. Paul describes Abraham's faith with paradoxical language: par' elpida ep' elpidi episteusen (παρ' ἐλπίδα ἐπ' ἐλπίδι ἐπίστευσεν, "against hope upon hope he believed"). There was no human basis (para, παρά, "contrary to") for hope—Abraham was approximately 100, Sarah 90, both reproductively dead. Yet upon hope (ep' elpidi, ἐπ' ἐλπίδι) he believed, founded on God's promise rather than circumstances.The purpose (eis to genesthai, εἰς τὸ γενέσθαι, "in order t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 4:18
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“but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees?”
“and said”
“because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
“sirs”
“but when longing is fulfilled”
“they came from the synagogue ruler's house saying”
“Son of man”
“I have made you a father of many nations.{Genesis 17:5} This is in the presence of him whom he believed: God”
“Turn again”
“How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years.”