Romans 8:29

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

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Other Translations for Romans 8:29

BSB

For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

AKJV

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

CPDV

For those whom he foreknew, he also predestinated, in conformity with the image of his Son, so that he might be the Firstborn among many brothers.

ERV

For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:

NHEB

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

SMT

For whom he before knew, he also before determined of the form of the image of his Son, for him to be first born in many brethren.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 8:29

ForG3754Conjunction whomG3739hedidforeknowG4267Verb heG4309Verb alsoG2532ConjunctiondidpredestinateG4309VerbtobeconformedG4832AdjectivetotheimageG1504Noun FeminineofhisG846 SonG5207Noun Masculine thatG1519Preposition heG846mightbeG1511VerbthefirstbornG4416Adjective amongG1722Preposition manyG4183Adjective brethrenG80Noun Masculine

Commentary for Romans 8:29

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

Overview of Romans 8:29

Summary

God predestined believers to resemble His Son

Event

Describing predestined conformity

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD