King James Version
Romans 11:32 in the King James Version says “For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. concluded: or, shut them all up together” — study this verse from Romans chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. concluded: or, shut them all up together”
Romans 11:32 · KJV
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!
For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“hath concluded”
G4788to shut together, i.e., include or (figuratively) embrace in a common subjection to
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“in”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“he might have mercy”
G1653to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
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