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Romans 11:31–36

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Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.
For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?
Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
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From verse 31

  1. Romans 10:16Rank 1 from verse 31
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    16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

  2. Romans 11:15Rank 2 from verse 31
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    15For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?

  3. Romans 11:25Rank 3 from verse 31
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    25For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

From verse 32

  1. Galatians 3:22Rank 1 from verse 32
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    22But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

  2. Romans 3:9Rank 2 from verse 32
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    9What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

  3. 1 Timothy 2:4–6Rank 3 from verse 32
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    4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

    5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

    6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

  4. Romans 3:22Rank 4 from verse 32
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    22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

  5. John 1:7Rank 5 from verse 32
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    7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

From verse 33

  1. Job 11:7–9Rank 1 from verse 33
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    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.

  2. Job 5:9Rank 2 from verse 33
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    9Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:

  3. Psalms 92:5Rank 3 from verse 33
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    5O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

  4. Colossians 2:2–3Rank 4 from verse 33
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    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.

  5. Romans 2:4Rank 5 from verse 33
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    4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

From verse 34

  1. Isaiah 40:13Rank 1 from verse 34
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    13Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being his counseller hath taught him?

  2. 1 Corinthians 2:16Rank 2 from verse 34
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    16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

  3. Job 15:8Rank 3 from verse 34
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    8Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?

  4. Job 36:22Rank 4 from verse 34
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    22Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?

  5. Jeremiah 23:18Rank 5 from verse 34
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    18For who hath stood in the counsel of the Lord, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?

From verse 35

  1. Job 41:11Rank 1 from verse 35
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    11Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.

  2. Job 35:7Rank 2 from verse 35
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    7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?

  3. 1 Corinthians 4:7Rank 3 from verse 35
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    7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

  4. Matthew 20:15Rank 4 from verse 35
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    15Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

From verse 36

  1. Colossians 1:15–17Rank 1 from verse 36
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    15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

    16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

    17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

  2. 1 Corinthians 8:6Rank 2 from verse 36
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    6But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

  3. Hebrews 2:10Rank 3 from verse 36
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    10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

  4. 1 Timothy 1:17Rank 4 from verse 36
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    17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  5. Romans 16:27Rank 5 from verse 36
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    27To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:31

COMBINED MEANING

even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

believed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.

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COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

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COMBINED MEANING

mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:32

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

concluded

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of conclude, meaning to determine or judge by reasoning.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:33

COMBINED MEANING

depth

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Sense 1: Deepness. Sense 2: A deep place, sea, abyss, or downward extent. Sense 3: Figuratively, vast extent or what is profound and unsearchable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

past

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Gone by, ended, or beyond a stated place, time, or limit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:34

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mind

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Sense 1: The inward faculty and activity of understanding, thought, memory, attention, judgment, intention, purpose, desire, disposition, resolve, or consent; what one thinks, wills, regards, or sets attention upon. Sense 2: To mind is to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:35

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

recompensed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of recompense, meaning to reward, repay, or requite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:36

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

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COMBINED MEANING

whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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COMBINED MEANING

glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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30For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

31Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

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32For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

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33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

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34For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?

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35Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

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36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

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