Romans 9:17
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
γραφή
Scripture
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γραφή
Scripture, writing, sacred text. Graphe. All Scripture is God-breathed. Not all writing is Scripture. What is God-breathed is alive and active and eternally relevant.
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οὗτος
therefore
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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γῆ
earth.
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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ὄνομα
name
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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λέγω
Says
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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ὅπως
so that
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ὅπως
what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
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ἐξεγείρω
I have raised up
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ἐξεγείρω
to rouse fully, i.e. (figuratively) to resuscitate (from death), release (from infliction)
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Φαραώ
to Pharaoh
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Φαραώ
Pharao (i.e. Pharoh), an Egyptian king
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ἐνδείκνυμι
I may show
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ἐνδείκνυμι
to indicate (by word or act)
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διαγγέλλω
may be declared
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διαγγέλλω
to herald thoroughly
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