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Romans 9:19 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Romans 9:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 9 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?”
Romans 9:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 9:19
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?—the objector protests: if God sovereignly hardens, how can he justly blame (memphetai, μέμφεται)? If none can resist his boulēma (βούλημα, 'sovereign will/purpose'), humans become mere automatons. This is the classic determinism objection. The Greek anthistēmi (ἀνθίστημι, 'resist/withstand') suggests the futility of opposing God's decree.Paul's response (v. 20-21) doesn't resolve the philosophical tension by explaining compatibilism; instead, he rebukes the questioner's presumption. The very framing—'Why do...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 9:19
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“and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand”
“Yahweh”
“How are the dead raised? and”
“that he has been raised from the dead”
“and from ancient times things that are not [yet] done; saying”
“he snatches away. Who can hinder him? Who will ask him”
“and against the people who anger me will I give him a charge to take the spoil and to take the prey”
“Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.”
“you meant evil against me”
“and who can oppose him? What his soul desires”