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Romans 11

Rom. 11:33 KJV (With Strong’s)

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o (Greek #5599)
as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note of exclamation, oh
KJV usage: O.
Pronounce: o
Origin: a primary interjection
d the depth
bathos (Greek #899)
profundity, i.e. (by implication) extent; (figuratively) mystery
KJV usage: deep(-ness, things), depth.
Pronounce: bath'-os
Origin: from the same as 901
of the riches
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
both
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
of the wisdom
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
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
knowledge
gnosis (Greek #1108)
knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
KJV usage: knowledge, science.
Pronounce: gno'-sis
Origin: from 1097
of God
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
! how
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
unsearchable
anexereunetos (Greek #419)
not searched out, i.e. (by implication) inscrutable
KJV usage: unsearchable.
Pronounce: an-ex-er-yoo'-nay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 1830
e are 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)
judgments
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
krima (Greek #2917)
a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
KJV usage: avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment.
Pronounce: kree'-mah
Origin: from 2919
, 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
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)
ways
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
hodos (Greek #3598)
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
KJV usage: journey, (high-)way.
Pronounce: hod-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
past finding out
anexichniastos (Greek #421)
not tracked out, i.e. (by implication) untraceable
KJV usage: past finding out; unsearchable.
Pronounce: an-ex-ikh-nee'-as-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2487
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Psa. 107:8• 8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Psa. 107:8)
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Job 11:7• 7Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? (Job 11:7)
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Psa. 92:5• 5O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. (Psa. 92:5)

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the depth.
Psa. 107:8‑43• 8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
 10Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
 11Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
 12Therefore he brought down their heart with labor; they fell down, and there was none to help.
 13Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
 14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
 15Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 16For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
 17Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
 18Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
 19Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
 20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
 21Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
 23They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
 24These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
 25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
 26They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
 27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end.
 28Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
 29He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
 30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
 31Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 32Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
 33He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
 34A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
 35He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.
 36And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
 37And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
 38He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
 39Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
 40He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
 41Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
 42The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
 43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord. (Psa. 107:8‑43)
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Prov. 25:3• 3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. (Prov. 25:3)
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Eph. 3:18• 18May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; (Eph. 3:18)
riches.
Rom. 2:4• 4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? (Rom. 2:4)
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Rom. 9:23• 23And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, (Rom. 9:23)
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Eph. 1:7• 7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (Eph. 1:7)
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Eph. 2:7• 7That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. (Eph. 2:7)
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Eph. 3:8,10,16• 8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
 10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
 16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; (Eph. 3:8,10,16)
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Col. 1:27• 27To whom God would 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. 2:2‑3• 2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
 3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Col. 2:2‑3)
how.
Job 5:9• 9Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: (Job 5:9)
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Job 9:10• 10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. (Job 9:10)
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Job 11:7‑9• 7Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
 8It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
 9The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. (Job 11:7‑9)
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Job 26:14• 14Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? (Job 26:14)
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Job 33:13• 13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. (Job 33:13)
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Job 37:19,23• 19Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.
 23Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. (Job 37:19,23)
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Psa. 36:6• 6Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. (Psa. 36:6)
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Psa. 40:5• 5Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. (Psa. 40:5)
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Psa. 77:19• 19Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known. (Psa. 77:19)
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Psa. 92:5• 5O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. (Psa. 92:5)
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Psa. 97:2• 2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. (Psa. 97:2)
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Eccl. 3:11• 11He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. (Eccl. 3:11)
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Dan. 4:35• 35And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? (Dan. 4:35)
• The promises are fulfilled, and the pretension to human righteousness annihilated; the Jews who have lost everything receive all on the true ground of the goodness of God. Their apparent loss of all is but the means of their receiving all from sovereign grace, instead of having it by virtue of human righteousness, or an unforfeited promise. (“Romans 11” by J.N. Darby)
• Paul looks back over the trail of mercy and grace that he has expounded in the foregoing chapters, and spontaneously breaks out in a doxology of praise to God for His wisdom and ways. (“The Stumbling of Israel–Opening the Way for Blessing to Go Out to the Gentiles, and the Gentile's Rejection of Grace–Preparing the Way for Israel's Restoration: Romans 11” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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O depth of riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of Godf! how unsearchable his judgments, and untraceable his ways!

JND Translation Notes

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Or "O depth of God's riches, and wisdom, and knowledge."

W. Kelly Translation

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O depth of God’s richesa and wisdom and knowledge! how unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways!

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Or, "O depth of God’s riches both of God’s wisdom. . ."