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Rom. 2:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
despisest thou
kataphroneo (Greek #2706)
to think against, i.e. disesteem
KJV usage: despise.
Pronounce: kat-af-ron-eh'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 5426
the riches
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ploutos (Greek #4149)
wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
KJV usage: riches.
Pronounce: ploo'-tos
Origin: from the base of 4130
g of his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
goodness
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
chrestotes (Greek #5544)
usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)
KJV usage: gentleness, good(-ness), kindness.
Pronounce: khray-stot'-ace
Origin: from 5543
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
forbearance
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anoche (Greek #463)
self-restraint, i.e. tolerance
KJV usage: forbearance.
Pronounce: an-okh-ay'
Origin: from 430
i and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
longsuffering
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
makrothumia (Greek #3115)
longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude
KJV usage: longsuffering, patience.
Pronounce: mak-roth-oo-mee'-ah
Origin: from the same as 3116
k; not knowing
agnoeo (Greek #50)
not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
KJV usage: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.
Pronounce: ag-no-eh'-o
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3539
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
the goodness
chrestos (Greek #5543)
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
KJV usage: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind.
Pronounce: khrase-tos'
Origin: from 5530
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
leadeth
ago (Greek #71)
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
KJV usage: be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.
Pronounce: ag'-o
Origin: a primary verb
l thee
se (Greek #4571)
thee
KJV usage: thee, thou, X thy house.
Pronounce: seh
Origin: accusative case singular of 4771
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (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).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
repentance
metanoia (Greek #3341)
(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)
KJV usage: repentance.
Pronounce: met-an'-oy-ah
Origin: from 3340
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Rom. 9:23• 23and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy which he before prepared for glory( (Rom. 9:23)
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Isa. 63:7•  (Isa. 63:7)
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Jonah 4:2•  (Jonah 4:2)
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Isa. 30:18•  (Isa. 30:18)

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despisest.
Rom. 6:1,15• 1What then shall we say? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?
 15What then? Are we to sin, because we are not under law but under grace? Let it not be. (Rom. 6:1,15)
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Psa. 10:11•  (Psa. 10:11)
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Eccl. 8:11•  (Eccl. 8:11)
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Jer. 7:10•  (Jer. 7:10)
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Ezek. 12:22‑23•  (Ezek. 12:22‑23)
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Matt. 24:48‑49• 48But if that evil bondman shall say in his heart, My lord tarrieth;
 49and shall begin to beat his fellow-bondmen, and shall eat and drink with the drunken, (Matt. 24:48‑49)
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2 Peter 3:3• 3knowing this first, that in the last of the days mockers shall come with mockery walking according to their own lusts, (2 Peter 3:3)
riches.
Rom. 9:23• 23and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy which he before prepared for glory( (Rom. 9:23)
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Rom. 10:12• 12For there is no difference of Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all [is] rich toward all that call upon him. (Rom. 10:12)
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Rom. 11:33• 33O depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! how unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways! (Rom. 11:33)
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Psa. 86:5•  (Psa. 86:5)
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Psa. 104:24•  (Psa. 104:24)
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Eph. 1:7,18• 7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace,
 18having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling; and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints; (Eph. 1:7,18)
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Eph. 2:4,7• 4but God, being rich in mercy, on account of his great love wherewith he loved us,
 7that he might show forth in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. (Eph. 2:4,7)
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Eph. 3:8,16• 8To me who am less than the least of all saints was this grace given to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of the Christ,
 16that he would give you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power by his Spirit into the inner man, (Eph. 3:8,16)
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Phil. 4:19• 19But my God will fully supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
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Col. 1:27• 27to whom God wished to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (Col. 1:27)
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Col. 2:2• 2that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding unto full knowledge of the mystery of God, (Col. 2:2)
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1 Tim. 6:17• 17Those rich in the present age charge not to be highminded, nor to set their hope on uncertainty of riches, but on the God that affordeth us all things richly for enjoyment; (1 Tim. 6:17)
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Titus 3:4‑6• 4But when the kindness and the love to man of our Saviour God appeared,
 5not by works in righteousness which we ourselves did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,
 6which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; (Titus 3:4‑6)
forbearance.
Rom. 3:25• 25whom God set forth as a propitiatory through faith in his blood, for a declaration of his righteousness on account of the praeter-mission of the sins that had been before, in the forbearance of God, (Rom. 3:25)
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Rom. 9:22• 22And if God, willing to display his wrath and to make known his power, endured in much longsuffering vessels of wrath fitted for destruction, (Rom. 9:22)
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Ex. 34:6•  (Ex. 34:6)
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Num. 14:18•  (Num. 14:18)
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Psa. 78:38•  (Psa. 78:38)
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Psa. 86:15•  (Psa. 86:15)
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Isa. 30:18•  (Isa. 30:18)
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Isa. 63:7‑10•  (Isa. 63:7‑10)
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Jonah 4:2•  (Jonah 4:2)
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1 Tim. 1:16• 16But for this cause mercy was shown me that in me, [as] chief, Christ might display the whole long-suffering for an outline-sketch of those that should believe on him unto life eternal. (1 Tim. 1:16)
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1 Peter 3:20• 20disobedient aforetime when the long-suffering of God was waiting in Noah's days, while an ark was being prepared, in which few, that is eight souls, were brought safe through water; (1 Peter 3:20)
goodness.
Job 33:27‑30•  (Job 33:27‑30)
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Psa. 130:3‑4•  (Psa. 130:3‑4)
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Isa. 30:18•  (Isa. 30:18)
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Jer. 3:12‑13,22‑23•  (Jer. 3:12‑13,22‑23)
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Ezek. 16:63•  (Ezek. 16:63)
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Hos. 3:5•  (Hos. 3:5)
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Luke 15:17‑19• 17And coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have abundance of bread and I perish here by famine.
 18I will rise up and go to my father, and I will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee;
 19I am no longer worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. (Luke 15:17‑19)
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Luke 19:5‑8• 5And when he came to the place, Jesus looking up saw him and said to him, Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for Today I must abide in thy house.
 6And making haste he came down and received him joyfully.
 7And when they saw [it] they all murmured, saying that he had turned in to lodge with a sinful man.
 8And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have by false accusation exacted anything of any man, I restore fourfold. (Luke 19:5‑8)
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2 Peter 3:9,15• 9{i}[The] Lord does not delay his promise, as some account of delay, but is longsuffering towards you, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance{/i}.
 15and count the long-suffering of our Lord salvation, even as our beloved brother Paul wrote to you according to the wisdom given to him, (2 Peter 3:9,15)
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Rev. 3:20• 20Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if Anyone hear my voice, and open the door, I will [both] come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Rev. 3:20)
• (2 Peter 3:9). The delay of judgment should not be taken as a sign that God is indifferent to evil, but rather, as a sign of His longsuffering patience. (“The Unrighteousness of Man: Romans 1:18-3:20” by B. Anstey)
• Re-pent, therefore, is to "re-think." Hence, repentance in a sinner is to have a change of mind about one's course of sin and the passing of his personal judgment on it. (“The Unrighteousness of Man: Romans 1:18-3:20” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads thee to repentance?

W. Kelly Translation

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Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?