King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Complete Jewish Bible:
He did not by lack of trust decide against God’s promises. On the contrary, by trust he was given power as he gave glory to God,
Berean Standard Bible:
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
American Standard Version:
yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
{G1161} He staggered{G1252} not{G3756} at{G1519} the promise{G1860} of God{G2316} through unbelief{G570}; but{G235} was strong{G1743} in faith{G4102}, giving{G1325} glory{G1391} to God{G2316};
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 1:45
- And blessed [is] she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:10
- Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
- ¶ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Daniel 10:19
- And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace [be] unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
2 Timothy 2:1
- ¶ Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 7:9
- And the head of Ephraim [is] Samaria, and the head of Samaria [is] Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.
Isaiah 35:4
- Say to them [that are] of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [even] God [with] a recompence; he will come and save you.
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Commentary for Romans 4:20
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G1252
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διακρίνω
Transliteration: diakrínō
Pronunciation: dee-ak-ree'-no
Description: from διά and κρίνω; to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate:--contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G1860
There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπαγγελία
Transliteration: epangelía
Pronunciation: ep-ang-el-ee'-ah
Description: from ἐπαγγέλλω; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good):--message, promise. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G570
There are 1095 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπιστία
Transliteration: apistía
Pronunciation: ap-is-tee'-ah
Description: from ἄπιστος; faithlessness, i.e. (negatively) disbelief (lack of Christian faith), or (positively) unfaithfulness (disobedience):--unbelief. - Strong's Number: G235
There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλά
Transliteration: allá
Pronunciation: al-lah'
Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet. - Strong's Number: G1743
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐνδυναμόω
Transliteration: endynamóō
Pronunciation: en-doo-nam-o'-o
Description: from ἐν and δυναμόω; to empower:--enable, (increase in) strength(-en), be (make) strong. - Strong's Number: G4102
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πίστις
Transliteration: pístis
Pronunciation: pis'-tis
Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity. - Strong's Number: G1325
There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δίδωμι
Transliteration: dídōmi
Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield. - Strong's Number: G1391
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δόξα
Transliteration: dóxa
Pronunciation: dox'-ah
Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.