Romans 11:22
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.”
ἐπί
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
χρηστότης
kindness
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χρηστότης
Kindness, goodness, gentleness. Chrestotes. The kindness of God leads you to repentance. God is kind. His kindness is not weakness. It is the most powerful force drawing people to Him.
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οὖν
therefore
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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πίπτω
having fallen
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πίπτω
To fall, to drop, to fail. Pipto. A sparrow does not fall to the ground outside your Father's care. Nothing happens to you by accident. Every fall is within the knowledge of God.
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θεός
of God,
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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ἐάν
if
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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ἐπιμένω
you shall continue in
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ἐπιμένω
to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere)
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ἴδε
Behold
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ἴδε
used as an interjection to denote surprise; lo!
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ἐπεί
otherwise
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ἐπεί
thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause)
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ἐκκόπτω
will be cut off.
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ἐκκόπτω
to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate
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