Romans 9:18

Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

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Other Translations for Romans 9:18

BSB

Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.

AKJV

Therefore has he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardens.

CPDV

Therefore, he takes pity on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.

ERV

So then he hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardeneth.

NHEB

So then, he has mercy on whom he desires, and he hardens whom he desires.

SMT

Surely then, whom he will he commiserates, and whom he will he hardens.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 9:18

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Commentary for Romans 9:18

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

Overview of Romans 9:18

Summary

God's sovereignty extends to granting and hardening

Event

Declaring God's complete control

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD