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Romans 8:19 Cross-References
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“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”
Romans 8:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 8:19
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God (hē apokaradokia tēs ktiseōs tēn apokalupsin tōn huiōn tou theou apekdechetai)—Apokaradokia is vivid: apo (from) + kara (head) + dokia (watching), picturing someone craning their neck, straining to see. Ktisis ("creature/creation") likely refers to sub-human creation, not unregenerate humanity. All creation eagerly awaits apokalupsin ("unveiling/revelation") when the sons of God are publicly manifested in glory (Colossians 3:4; 1 John 3:2).The personification is striking: creation itself anticipates th...
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Cross-References for Romans 8:19
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“says Yahweh of Armies, my own possession in the day that I make”
“but ourselves also”
“now we are children of God”
“what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness”
“that I will in no way be disappointed”
“behold”
“which God spoke long ago by the mouth of his holy prophets.”
“and the sea is no more.”