King James Version
Romans 9:10 in the King James Version says “And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one , even by our father Isaac;” — study this verse from Romans chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one , even by our father Isaac;”
Romans 9:10 · KJV
That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.
And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one , even by our father Isaac;
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. elder: or, greater elder: or, greater younger: or, lesser
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“this but”
G235properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“by”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“had conceived”
G2845a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
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