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Romans 9

Rom. 9:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I say
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
the truth
aletheia (Greek #225)
truth
KJV usage: true, X truly, truth, verity.
Pronounce: al-ay'-thi-a
Origin: from 227
in
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)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, I lie
pseudomai (Greek #5574)
to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood
KJV usage: falsely, lie.
Pronounce: psyoo'-dom-ahee
Origin: middle voice of an apparently primary verb
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
, my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
conscience
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
suneidesis (Greek #4893)
co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness
KJV usage: conscience.
Pronounce: soon-i'-day-sis
Origin: from a prolonged form of 4894
also bearing
summartureo (Greek #4828)
to testify jointly, i.e. corroborate by (concurrent) evidence
KJV usage: testify unto, (also) bear witness (with).
Pronounce: soom-mar-too-reh'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 3140
me
moi (Greek #3427)
to me
KJV usage: I, me, mine, my.
Pronounce: moy
Origin: the simpler form of 1698
witness
summartureo (Greek #4828)
to testify jointly, i.e. corroborate by (concurrent) evidence
KJV usage: testify unto, (also) bear witness (with).
Pronounce: soom-mar-too-reh'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 3140
in
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)
the Holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
Ghost
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
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Christ,
conscience,
Ghost,
Holy Ghost; Holy Spirit,
Truth,
Witness

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-6:  Paul is sorry for the Jews.
7-17:  All of Abraham not of the promise.
18-24:  God's sovereignty.
25-31:  The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.
32-33:  The cause of the Jews' stumbling.
I say.
Rom. 1:9• 9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the glad tidings of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, (Rom. 1:9)
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2 Cor. 1:23• 23But I call God to witness upon my soul that to spare you I have not yet come to Corinth. (2 Cor. 1:23)
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2 Cor. 11:31• 31The God and Father of the Lord Jesus knows--he who is blessed for ever--that I do not lie. (2 Cor. 11:31)
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2 Cor. 12:19• 19Ye have long been supposing that we excuse ourselves to you: we speak before God in Christ; and all things, beloved, for your building up. (2 Cor. 12:19)
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Gal. 1:20• 20Now what I write to you, behold, before God, I do not lie. (Gal. 1:20)
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Phil. 1:8• 8For God is my witness how I long after you all in the bowels of Christ Jesus. (Phil. 1:8)
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1 Thess. 2:5• 5For we have not at any time been among you with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, God is witness; (1 Thess. 2:5)
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1 Tim. 2:7• 7to which *I* have been appointed a herald and apostle, (I speak the truth, I do not lie,) a teacher of the nations in faith and truth. (1 Tim. 2:7)
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1 Tim. 5:21• 21I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing by favour. (1 Tim. 5:21)
my conscience.
Rom. 2:15• 15who shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts accusing or else excusing themselves between themselves;) (Rom. 2:15)
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Rom. 8:16• 16The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God. (Rom. 8:16)
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2 Cor. 1:12• 12For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity before God, (not in fleshly wisdom but in God's grace,) we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly towards you. (2 Cor. 1:12)
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1 Tim. 1:5• 5But the end of what is enjoined is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith; (1 Tim. 1:5)
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1 John 3:19‑21• 19And hereby we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him--
 20that if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.
 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness towards God, (1 John 3:19‑21)
• The proof of their guilt and ruin under the law did not touch the promises of a faithful God. Was the Apostle going to do away with these to place the Gentiles on the same footing? They did not fail also to accuse the Apostle of having despised his nation and its privileges. Romans 9-11 reply to this question; and, with rare and admirable perfection, set forth the position of Israel with respect to God and to the gospel. (“Romans 9” by J.N. Darby)
• In Romans 3:21 to 8:39 we have had the righteousness of God declared in the gospel. Now in chapters 9-11 we see the righteousness of God displayed in His dispensational ways. (“God's Righteousness Displayed in His Dispensational Ways: Romans 9-11” by B. Anstey)
• In these next chapters (9-11), he shows that the Jews had misinformation about what he taught concerning the gospel and God's promises to Israel. He carefully explains that the Gospel of the Grace and the Glory of God (which he preached) does not in any way nullify, set aside, or even touch the promises of God to Israel. (“God's Righteousness Displayed in His Dispensational Ways: Romans 9-11” by B. Anstey)
• Thus, in these next three chapters, Paul reconciles the teaching of the gospel with the promises of God to Israel. He quotes from the Old Testament no less than 30 times in this section of the epistle. This shows that he was writing predominantly for those who knew the Scriptures—i.e. the Jews. He shows from God's Word that God has not gone back on His promises to Israel, even though they have been temporarily set aside (nationally) on account of their unbelief and rejection of Christ the Messiah. (“God's Righteousness Displayed in His Dispensational Ways: Romans 9-11” by B. Anstey)
• Chapter 9—Paul shows that the sovereign election of Israel still stands, and that God, being sovereign, has every right to call Gentiles into blessing today. (“God's Righteousness Displayed in His Dispensational Ways: Romans 9-11” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,

W. Kelly Translation

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Truth I say in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in [the] Holy Spirit,