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Romans 9

Rom. 9:23 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
he might make known
gnorizo (Greek #1107)
to make known; subjectively, to know
KJV usage: certify, declare, make known, give to understand, do to wit, wot.
Pronounce: gno-rid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 1097
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
v 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)
glory
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
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
the vessels
skeuos (Greek #4632)
a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
KJV usage: goods, sail, stuff, vessel.
Pronounce: skyoo'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
of mercy
eleos (Greek #1656)
compassion (human or divine, especially active)
KJV usage: (+ tender) mercy.
Pronounce: el'-eh-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
w he had afore prepared
proetoimazo (Greek #4282)
to fit up in advance (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: ordain before, prepare afore.
Pronounce: pro-et-oy-mad'-zo
Origin: from 4253 and 2090
unto
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
glory
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
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Eph. 1:18• 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. 1:18)
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1 Thess. 5:9• 9Because God did not appoint us unto wrath, but unto obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thess. 5:9)

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Rom. 2:4• 4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? (Rom. 2:4)
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Rom. 5:20‑21• 20But law came in by the way, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace over-abounded
 21that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness unto life eternal by Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom. 5:20‑21)
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Eph. 1:6‑8,18• 6unto [the] praise of [the] glory of his grace, wherein he made us objects of grace in the beloved;
 7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace,
 8which he caused to abound toward us in all wisdom and intelligence,
 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. 1:6‑8,18)
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Eph. 2:4,7,10• 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.
 10For his workmanship we are, created in Christ Jesus for good works which God before prepared that we should walk in them. (Eph. 2:4,7,10)
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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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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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2 Thess. 1:10‑12• 10when he shall come to be glorified in his saints and to be wondered at in all that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.
 11Whereunto we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of the calling and fulfil every good pleasure of goodness and work of faith with power;
 12so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and [the] Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 1:10‑12)
he had afore.
1 Chron. 29:18•  (1 Chron. 29:18)
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Luke 1:17• 17And he shall go before him in [the] spirit and power of Elias, to turn hearts of fathers to children, and disobedient ones to [the] thoughts of just [men] to make ready for [the] Lord a prepared people. (Luke 1:17)
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Eph. 2:3‑5• 3among whom we all also had our conversation once in the lusts of our flesh, doing the wishes of the flesh and of the thoughts, and were children, by nature, of wrath even as the rest;
 4but God, being rich in mercy, on account of his great love wherewith he loved us,
 5even us being dead in our offences he quickened with the Christ (by grace are ye saved), (Eph. 2:3‑5)
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Col. 1:12• 12giving thanks to the Father that qualified us for sharing the inheritance of the saints in light; (Col. 1:12)
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1 Thess. 5:9• 9Because God did not appoint us unto wrath, but unto obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thess. 5:9)
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2 Thess. 2:13‑14• 13But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of [the] Lord, that God chose you from [the] beginning unto salvation in sanctification of [the] Spirit and belief of [the] truth;
 14whereunto he called you by our gospel unto obtaining of [the] glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 2:13‑14)
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2 Tim. 2:21• 21If one therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, serviceable for the master, prepared unto every good work. (2 Tim. 2:21)
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Titus 3:3‑7• 3For at one time even we were foolish, disobedient, gone astray, in slavery to divers lusts and pleasures, passing time in malice and envy, abominable, hating one another.
 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;
 7that, having been justified by his grace, we should become heirs according to hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:3‑7)
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1 Peter 1:2‑5• 2elect, according to foreknowledge of God [the] Father, in [the] Spirit's sanctification, unto obedience and blood-sprinkling of Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace be multiplied.
 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that according to his abundant mercy begot us again unto a living hope through Jesus Christ's resurrection out of [the] dead,
 4unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in [the] heavens for you
 5that are being guarded by God's power through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in a last season. (1 Peter 1:2‑5)
• {v.20-23} There are then these three points established with marvelous exactitude; 1. the power to do all things, no one having the right to say a word; 2. wonderful endurance with the wicked, in whom at length His wrath is manifested; 3. demonstration of His glory in vessels, whom He has Himself prepared by mercy for glory, and whom He has called. (“Romans 9” by J.N. Darby)
• "the vessels of mercy" (believers) (“The Sovereignty of God Israel's Past Election: Romans 9” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory,

W. Kelly Translation

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and that he might make known the riches of his glorya upon vessels of mercy which he before prepared for glory(

WK Translation Notes

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There is no sufficient reason to depart from the ordinary meaning of "glory" or to give the word the sense of God’s mercy. The Spirit looks onward to the day when the purpose of God shall be accomplished.