Romans 8:20

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

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Other Translations for Romans 8:20

BSB

For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope

AKJV

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who has subjected the same in hope,

CPDV

For the creature was made subject to emptiness, not willingly, but for the sake of the One who made it subject, unto hope.

ERV

For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope

NHEB

For the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope

SMT

For the creation was subject to vanity, not voluntarily, but by him having subjected in hope,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 8:20

ForG1063ConjunctionthecreatureG2937Noun FemininewasmadesubjectG5293VerbtovanityG3153Noun Feminine notG3756 willinglyG1635Adjective butG235ConjunctionbyreasonG1223PrepositionofhimwhohathsubjectedG5293VerbthesameinG1909Preposition hopeG1680Noun Feminine

Commentary for Romans 8:20

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 8:20

Summary

Creation subjected to futility through divine purpose

Event

Explaining creation's state

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD