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Rom. 4:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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
the father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
of circumcision
peritome (Greek #4061)
circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X circumcised, circumcision.
Pronounce: per-it-om-ay'
Origin: from 4059
to them who are
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
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
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the circumcision
peritome (Greek #4061)
circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X circumcised, circumcision.
Pronounce: per-it-om-ay'
Origin: from 4059
only
monon (Greek #3440)
merely
KJV usage: alone, but, only.
Pronounce: mon'-on
Origin: neuter of 3441 as adverb
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
who
stoicheo (Greek #4748)
to march in (military) rank (keep step), i.e. (figuratively) to conform to virtue and piety
KJV usage: walk (orderly).
Pronounce: stoy-kheh'-o
Origin: from a derivative of στείχω (to range in regular line)
also
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
walk
stoicheo (Greek #4748)
to march in (military) rank (keep step), i.e. (figuratively) to conform to virtue and piety
KJV usage: walk (orderly).
Pronounce: stoy-kheh'-o
Origin: from a derivative of στείχω (to range in regular line)
in the steps
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
ichnos (Greek #2487)
a track (figuratively)
KJV usage: step.
Pronounce: ikh'-nos
Origin: from ἰκνέομαι (to arrive; compare 2240)
of that faith
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
of
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
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
Abraham
Abraam (Greek #11)
Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
KJV usage: Abraham. (In Acts 7:16 the text should probably read Jacob.)
Pronounce: ab-rah-am'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (085)
, which
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
he had being
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
yet uncircumcised
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
akrobustia (Greek #203)
the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
KJV usage: not circumcised, uncircumcised (with 2192), uncircumcision.
Pronounce: ak-rob-oos-tee'-ah
Origin: from 206 and probably a modified form of πόσθη (the penis or male sexual organ)
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Abraham,
Circumcision,
Faith,
Father

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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to them.
Rom. 9:6‑7• 6Not however as though the word of God had failed; for not all are Israel which are of Israel;
 7nor because they are seed of Abraham are all children: but, In Isaac shall a seed be called to thee. (Rom. 9:6‑7)
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Matt. 3:9• 9And do not think to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. (Matt. 3:9)
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Luke 16:23‑31• 23And in hades lifting up his eyes, being in torments, he sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
 24And he crying out said, Father Abraham, have compassion on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering in this flame.
 25But Abraham said, Child, recollect that *thou* hast fully received thy good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things. But now he is comforted here, and *thou* art in suffering.
 26And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm is fixed, so that those who desire to pass hence to you cannot, nor do they who desire to cross from there pass over unto us.
 27And he said, I beseech thee then, father, that thou wouldest send him to the house of my father,
 28for I have five brothers, so that he may earnestly testify to them, that they also may not come to this place of torment.
 29But Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets: let them hear them.
 30But he said, Nay, father Abraham, but if one from the dead should go to them, they will repent.
 31And he said to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, not even if one rise from among the dead will they be persuaded. (Luke 16:23‑31)
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John 8:39‑40• 39They answered and said to him, Abraham is our father. Jesus says to them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham;
 40but now ye seek to kill me, a man who has spoken the truth to you, which I have heard from God: this did not Abraham. (John 8:39‑40)
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Gal. 4:22‑31• 22For it is written that Abraham had two sons; one of the maid servant, and one of the free woman.
 23But he that was of the maid servant was born according to flesh, and he that was of the free woman through the promise.
 24Which things have an allegorical sense; for these are two covenants: one from mount Sinai, gendering to bondage, which is Hagar.
 25For Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which is now, for she is in bondage with her children;
 26but the Jerusalem above is free, which is our mother.
 27For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break out and cry, thou that travailest not; because the children of the desolate are more numerous than those of her that has a husband.
 28But *ye*, brethren, after the pattern of Isaac, are children of promise.
 29But as then he that was born according to flesh persecuted him that was born according to Spirit, so also it is now.
 30But what says the scripture? Cast out the maid servant and her son; for the son of the maid servant shall not inherit with the son of the free woman.
 31So then, brethren, we are not maid servant's children, but children of the free woman. (Gal. 4:22‑31)
in the steps.
Job 33:11• 11He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. (Job 33:11)
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Prov. 2:20• 20--that thou mayest walk in the way of the good, and keep the paths of the righteous. (Prov. 2:20)
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Song of Sol. 1:8• 8If thou know not, thou fairest among women, Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, And feed thy kids beside the shepherds' booths. (Song of Sol. 1:8)
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2 Cor. 12:18• 18I begged Titus, and sent the brother with him: did Titus at all make gain of you? have we not walked in the same spirit? have we not in the same steps? (2 Cor. 12:18)
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1 Peter 2:21• 21For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps: (1 Peter 2:21)
• That he might be the father of all believers who were in the same state of uncircumcision, that righteousness might be imputed to them also; and the father of circumcision- that is, the first model of a people truly set apart for God. (“Romans 4” by J.N. Darby)
• Paul has already shown in chapter 2:28-29 that those who are in the bloodline of Abraham, and have the outward "sign of circumcision" in their bodies, are the seed of Abraham (as descendants), but if they don't have Abraham's faith, they are not his children (spiritually). Hence, all (including Gentiles) who walk in "that faith of our father Abraham" have him as their father spiritually. (“The Righteousness of Faith: Romans 4” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and father of circumcision, not only to those who are of the circumcision, but to those also who walk in the steps of the faith, during uncircumcision, of our father Abrahama.

JND Translation Notes

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"Father of circumcision" means, he in whom real separation to God was first publicly established. Perhaps "of the faith, during [his] uncircumcision, of our father Abraham" may be clearer.

W. Kelly Translation

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and father of circumcision not only to those circumcised but also to thosea that walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham while in uncircumcision.

WK Translation Notes

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There are two classes, not one only characterized doubly.