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Romans 10

Rom. 10:3 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
they being ignorantb of
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
God’s
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
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
, 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
going about
zeteo (Greek #2212)
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
KJV usage: be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare 4441.
Pronounce: dzay-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to establish
histemi (Greek #2476)
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare 5087.
Pronounce: his'-tay-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary στάω (stah'-o) (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses)
their own
idios (Greek #2398)
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
KJV usage: X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
Pronounce: id'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
, have
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
submitted themselves
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
unto the righteousness
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
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
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
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Rom. 9:30• 30What then shall we say? That Gentiles which followed not after righteousness obtained righteousness, even [the] righteousness that is by faith; (Rom. 9:30)

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God's righteousness."God's method of justification," says Abp. Newcome:
God's method of saving sinners.
Rom. 1:17• 17For God's righteousness in it is revealed by faith unto faith, even as it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.” (Rom. 1:17)
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Rom. 3:22,26• 22even God's righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ unto all, and upon all that believe. For there is no difference;
 26with a view to the declaration of his righteousness in the present time, in order to his being just and justifying him that [is] of faith in Jesus. (Rom. 3:22,26)
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Rom. 5:19• 19For as by the disobedience of the one man the many were constituted sinners, so also by the obedience of the one the many shall be constituted righteous. (Rom. 5:19)
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Rom. 9:30• 30What then shall we say? That Gentiles which followed not after righteousness obtained righteousness, even [the] righteousness that is by faith; (Rom. 9:30)
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Psa. 71:15‑16,19•  (Psa. 71:15‑16,19)
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Isa. 51:6,8•  (Isa. 51:6,8)
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Isa. 56:1•  (Isa. 56:1)
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Jer. 23:5‑6•  (Jer. 23:5‑6)
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Dan. 9:24•  (Dan. 9:24)
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John 16:9‑10• 9of sin, because they believe not on me;
 10of righteousness, because I go unto my Father, and ye behold me no more; (John 16:9‑10)
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2 Cor. 5:21• 21him that knew not sin he made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him. (2 Cor. 5:21)
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2 Peter 1:1• 1Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ to them that obtained like precious faith with us in virtue of [the] righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ: (2 Peter 1:1)
to establish.
Rom. 9:31‑32• 31but Israel following after a law of righteousness attained not unto a law of righteousness.
 32Why? Because not by faith but as by works [of law], for they stumbled at the stone of stumbling, (Rom. 9:31‑32)
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Isa. 57:12•  (Isa. 57:12)
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Isa. 64:6•  (Isa. 64:6)
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Luke 10:29• 29But he, desirous of justifying himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbour? (Luke 10:29)
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Luke 16:15• 15And he said unto them, Ye are they who justify themselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which amongst men is highly thought of is an abomination before God. (Luke 16:15)
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Luke 18:9‑12• 9And he spoke also to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and made nothing of all the rest [of them], this parable:
 10Two men went up into the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-gatherer.
 11The Pharisee, standing, prayed thus to himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as the rest of men, rapacious, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax-gatherer.
 12I fast twice in the week, I tithe everything that I acquire. (Luke 18:9‑12)
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Gal. 5:3‑4• 3And I witness again to every man if circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
 4Ye have derived no effect from Christ, whoever are being justified by law; ye have fallen from grace. (Gal. 5:3‑4)
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Phil. 3:9• 9and be found in him, not having my righteousness that [is] of law, but that [which is] by faith of Christ, the righteousness of God on faith; (Phil. 3:9)
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Rev. 3:17‑18• 17Because thou sayest, I am rich and am become rich and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched and the pitiable and poor and blind and naked;
 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire that thou mayest wax rich, and white garments that thou mayest be clothed and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifested; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:17‑18)
submitted.
Lev. 26:41•  (Lev. 26:41)
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Neh. 9:33•  (Neh. 9:33)
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Job 33:27•  (Job 33:27)
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Lam. 3:22•  (Lam. 3:22)
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Dan. 9:6‑9•  (Dan. 9:6‑9)
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Luke 15:17‑21• 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.
 20And he arose and came unto his father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck and covered him with kisses.
 21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee: I am no more worthy to be called thy son. (Luke 15:17‑21)
• The righteousness of God has to do with how He has taken up the question of sin at the cross and has settled it for His own glory and for the blessing of all who would believe. The Jews, sad to say, did not see this in Christ's death. (“The Responsibility of Man Israel's Present Rejection: Romans 10” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For they, being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.

W. Kelly Translation

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For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God and seeking to establish their own [righteousness], they have not submitted to the righteousness of God.