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Romans 9:18-19 KJV
Romans · chapter 9 · verses 18–19 · King James Version
18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. 19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?Romans 9:18-19 · King James Version
Romans 9:18-19 in context
16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
20Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- resistedanthistēmito set one s self against, to withstand, resist, oppose, to set againstG436 →
- mercyeleeōto have mercy on, to help one afflicted or seeking aid, to help the afflicted, to bring…G1653 →
- faultmemphomaito blame, find faultG3201 →
- sayereōto utter, speak, sayG2046 →
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