Romans 8:33

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? [It is] God that justifieth.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So who will bring a charge against God’s chosen people? Certainly not God — he is the one who causes them to be considered righteous!

Berean Standard Bible:

Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

American Standard Version:

Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Who{G5101} shall lay any thing{G1458} to the charge{G2596} of God's{G2316} elect{G1588}? It is God{G2316} that justifieth{G1344}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Revelation 12:10

  • And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Revelation 12:11

  • And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Isaiah 50:8

  • [He is] near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who [is] mine adversary? let him come near to me.

Isaiah 50:9

  • Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who [is] he [that] shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up.

Isaiah 54:17

  • No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Romans 8:1

  • ¶ [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Zechariah 3:1

  • ¶ And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

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Commentary for Romans 8:33

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G5101
    There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τίς
    Transliteration: tís
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
  2. Strong's Number: G1458
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγκαλέω
    Transliteration: enkaléō
    Pronunciation: eng-kal-eh'-o
    Description: from ἐν and καλέω; to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.):--accuse, call in question, implead, lay to the charge.
  3. Strong's Number: G2596
    There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατά
    Transliteration: katá
    Pronunciation: kat-ah'
    Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
  4. 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).
  5. Strong's Number: G1588
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκλεκτός
    Transliteration: eklektós
    Pronunciation: ek-lek-tos'
    Description: from ἐκλέγομαι; select; by implication, favorite:--chosen, elect.
  6. Strong's Number: G1344
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δικαιόω
    Transliteration: dikaióō
    Pronunciation: dik-ah-yo'-o
    Description: from δίκαιος; to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent:--free, justify(-ier), be righteous.