King James Version
Romans 11:31 in the King James Version says “Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. believed: or, obeyed” — study this verse from Romans chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. believed: or, obeyed”
Romans 11:31 · KJV
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: believed: or, obeyed
Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. believed: or, obeyed
For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. concluded: or, shut them all up together
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
KJV Study — Public Domain
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“they”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“may obtain mercy”
G1653to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
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