Romans 9:16
Strong's Lexicon
So
Ἄρα (Ara)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 686: Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.

then,
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

[it does] not [depend]
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

on man’s
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

desire
θέλοντος (thelontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

[or]
οὐδὲ (oude)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

effort,
τρέχοντος (trechontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

on
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

God’s
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

mercy.
ἐλεῶντος (eleōntos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

Young's Literal Translation
so , then—not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So then it does not depend on human will or effort but on God who shows mercy.

New American Standard Bible
So then it [does] not [depend] on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy.

King James Bible
So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God's mercy.

New Living Translation
So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it.

English Standard Version
So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.

New American Standard Bible
So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy.

King James Bible
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So then it does not depend on human will or effort but on God who shows mercy.

International Standard Version
Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's will or effort, but on God himself, who shows mercy.

NET Bible
So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.

American Standard Version
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.

English Revised Version
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.

Young's Literal Translation
so, then -- not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
















Cross References
Matthew 4:8
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Matthew 11:27
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

Galatians 2:2
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Romans 9:15
For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

Romans 9:14
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

Romans 9:13
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

Romans 9:17
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

Romans 9:18
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

Romans 9:19
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
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