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Ro. 1:20 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
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
the invisible things
aoratos (Greek #517)
invisible
KJV usage: invisible (thing).
Pronounce: ah-or'-at-os
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3707
of him
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)
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apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
the creation
ktisis (Greek #2937)
original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: building, creation, creature, ordinance.
Pronounce: ktis'-is
Origin: from 2936
of the world
kosmos (Greek #2889)
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
KJV usage: adorning, world.
Pronounce: kos'-mos
Origin: probably from the base of 2865
are clearly seen
kathorao (Greek #2529)
to behold fully, i.e. (figuratively) distinctly apprehend
KJV usage: clearly see.
Pronounce: kath-or-ah'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 3708
, being understood
noieo (Greek #3539)
to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed
KJV usage: consider, perceive, think, understand.
Pronounce: noy-eh'-o
Origin: from 3563
by the thingsm that are made
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
poiema (Greek #4161)
a product, i.e. fabric (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: thing that is made, workmanship.
Pronounce: poy'-ay-mah
Origin: from 4160
, even his
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
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)
eternal
aidios (Greek #126)
everduring (forward and backward, or forward only)
KJV usage: eternal, everlasting.
Pronounce: ah-id'-ee-os
Origin: from 104
power
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
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
Godhead
theiotes (Greek #2305)
divinity (abstractly)
KJV usage: godhead.
Pronounce: thi-ot'-ace
Origin: from 2304
; νso that
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
they
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)
are
einai (Greek #1511)
to exist
KJV usage: am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Pronounce: i'-nahee
Origin: present infinitive from 1510
without excuse
anapologetos (Greek #379)
indefensible
KJV usage: without an excuse, inexcusable.
Pronounce: an-ap-ol-og'-ay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 626
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For the.
from the.
Ro. 1:19• 19Porque lo que de Dios se conoce, á ellos es manifiesto; porque Dios se lo manifestó. (Ro. 1:19)
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Dt. 4:19• 19Y porque alzando tus ojos al cielo, y viendo el sol y la luna y las estrellas, y todo el ejército del cielo, no seas incitado, y te inclines á ellos, y les sirvas; que Jehová tu Dios los ha concedido á todos los pueblos debajo de todos los cielos. (Dt. 4:19)
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Job 31:26‑28• 26Si he mirado al sol cuando resplandecía, Y á la luna cuando iba hermosa,
27Y mi corazón se engañó en secreto, Y mi boca besó mi mano:
28Esto también fuera maldad juzgada; Porque habría negado al Dios soberano.
(Job 31:26‑28)
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Sal. 8:3• 3Cuando veo tus cielos, obra de tus dedos, La luna y las estrellas que tú formaste: (Sal. 8:3)
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Sal. 33:6‑9• 6Por la palabra de Jehová fueron hechos los cielos, Y todo el ejército de ellos por el espíritu de su boca.
7El junta como en un montón las aguas de la mar: El pone en depósitos los abismos.
8Tema á Jehová toda la tierra: Teman de él todos los habitadores del mundo.
9Porque él dijo, y fué hecho; El mandó, y existió.
(Sal. 33:6‑9)
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Sal. 104:5,31• 5El fundó la tierra sobre sus basas; No será jamás removida.
31Sea la gloria de Jehová para siempre; Alégrese Jehová en sus obras;
(Sal. 104:5,31)
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Sal. 119:90• 90Por generación y generación es tu verdad: Tú afirmaste la tierra, y persevera. (Sal. 119:90)
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Sal. 139:13• 13Porque tú poseiste mis riñones; Cubrísteme en el vientre de mi madre. (Sal. 139:13)
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Sal. 148:8‑12• 8El fuego y el granizo, la nieve y el vapor, El viento de tempestad que ejecuta su palabra;
9Los montes y todos los collados; El árbol de fruto, y todos los cedros;
10La bestia y todo animal; Reptiles y volátiles;
11Los reyes de la tierra y todos los pueblos; Los príncipes y todos los jueces de la tierra;
12Los mancebos y también las doncellas; Los viejos y los niños,
(Sal. 148:8‑12)
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Mt. 5:45• 45Para que seáis hijos de vuestro Padre que está en los cielos: que hace que su sol salga sobre malos y buenos, y llueve sobre justos é injustos. (Mt. 5:45)
even his.
Ro. 16:26• 26Mas manifestado ahora, y por las Escrituras de los profetas, según el mandamiento del Dios eterno, declarado á todas las gentes para que obedezcan á la fe; (Ro. 16:26)
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Gn. 21:33• 33Y plantó Abraham un bosque en Beer-seba, é invocó allí el nombre de Jehová Dios eterno. (Gn. 21:33)
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Dt. 33:27• 27El eterno Dios es tu refugio Y acá abajo los brazos eternos; El echará de delante de ti al enemigo, Y dirá: Destruye. (Dt. 33:27)
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Sal. 90:2• 2Antes que naciesen los montes Y formases la tierra y el mundo, Y desde el siglo y hasta el siglo, tú eres Dios. (Sal. 90:2)
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Is. 9:6• 6Porque un niño nos es nacido, hijo nos es dado; y el principado sobre su hombro: y llamaráse su nombre Admirable, Consejero, Dios fuerte, Padre eterno, Príncipe de paz. (Is. 9:6)
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Is. 26:4• 4Confiad en Jehová perpetuamente: porque en el Señor Jehová está la fortaleza de los siglos. (Is. 26:4)
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Is. 40:26• 26Levantad en alto vuestros ojos, y mirad quién crió estas cosas: él saca por cuenta su ejército: á todas llama por sus nombres; ninguna faltará: tal es la grandeza de su fuerza, y su poder y virtud. (Is. 40:26)
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1 Ti. 1:17• 17Por tanto, al Rey de siglos, inmortal, invisible, al solo sabio Dios sea honor y gloria por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. (1 Ti. 1:17)
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He. 9:14• 14¿Cuánto más la sangre de Cristo, el cual por el Espíritu eterno se ofreció á sí mismo sin mancha á Dios, limpiará vuestras conciencias de las obras de muerte para que sirváis al Dios vivo? (He. 9:14)
Godhead.
so that they are.
or, that they may be.
without.
 That which may be known of God has been manifested by creation- His power and His Godhead. (Romans 1:18-3:20 by J.N. Darby)
 Paul's use of the word "world" in verse 20 is "cosmos" in the Greek. It literally means "order." It indicates that the creation has an orderly design to it. (The Unrighteousness of Man: Romans 1:18-3:20 by B. Anstey)
 More properly it should be translated "eternal power and divinity." The Godhead refers to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The limited revelation of God in creation does not reveal the three Persons in the Godhead. (The Unrighteousness of Man: Romans 1:18-3:20 by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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—for from the world’s creation the invisible things of him are perceived, being apprehended by the mind through the things that are made, both his eternal power andh divinity,—so as toi render them inexcusable.

JND Translation Notes

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What is characteristic of God; not "Godhead," as in Col. 2.9.
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The Greek expression does not affirm that they are so, but states the consequence of the display of creative glory in what was seen. "So that they should," or "might be," is ambiguous in English, and implies purpose. Hence I have said "so as to render," which gives the sense.

W. Kelly Translation

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For the invisible things of him from [the] world’s creationa are perceived, being understood by the works, both his eternal power and Godhead, that they might be inexcusable.

WK Translation Notes

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The phrase "from the world’s creation," can signify the foundation or source of the suggestion as easily and surely as the earliest starting point of time; but the latter seems to me preferable here, because the things made by God are immediately afterward named as furnishing the groundwork for the mind to infer their Maker by.