Romans 9:16
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
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.
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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τρέχω
running
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τρέχω
To run, to hasten, to press forward. Trecho. Run with endurance the race set before you. The race is set. You do not choose the course. You choose whether to run it well.
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θέλω
willing
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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ἐλεέω
showing mercy
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ἐλεέω
to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
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οὐδέ
nor
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οὐδέ
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
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