Romans 4:18

Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Romans 4:18

BSB
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."
AKJV
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall your seed be.
CPDV
And he believed, with a hope beyond hope, so that he might become the father of many nations, according to what was said to him: "Thus shall your posterity shall be."
ERV
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
NHEB
Who hoped in spite of hopeless circumstances, with the result that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "so will your descendants be."
SMT
Who against hope believed upon hope, for him to become father of many nations, according to that said, So shall thy seed be.

Commentary for Romans 4:18

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Overview of Romans 4:18
Summary
Abraham hoped against impossibility for descendants
Event
Abraham trusts for descendants
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative