Romans 4:2New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory, but not before God.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For if Abraham has been justified on the principle of works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath whereof to boast;—nevertheless, not towards God,—
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he hath to boast—but not before God;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For if Abraham were iustified by workes, he hath wherein to reioyce, but not with God.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For if Abraham were iustified by workes, hee hath [whereof] to glory, but not before God.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For if Abraham was justified by works, he had reason to be proud; but not before God.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For if Abraham by works was justified, he had cause for boasting; but not with Aloha.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— But if Abraham was justified by works, he had [ground of] glorying; yet not before God. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
if
1487 {1487} Primeεἰei{i}
A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.
Abraham
11 {0011} PrimeἈβραάμAbraam{ab-rah-am'}
Of Hebrew origin [ H0085]; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. In Acts 7:16 the text should probably read Jacob.
were justified
1344 {1344} Primeδικαιόωdikaioo{dik-ah-yo'-o}
From G1342; to render (that is, show or regard as) just or innocent.
z5681 <5681> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Passive (See G5786) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 602
by
1537 {1537} Primeἐκek{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
works,
2041 {2041} Primeἔργονergon{er'-gon}
From ἔργω [[ergo]] (a primary but obsolete word; to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication an act.
he hath
2192 {2192} Primeἔχωecho{ekh'-o}
A primary verb (including an alternate form σχέω [[scheo]], {skheh'-o}; used in certain tenses only); to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation or condition).
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
[ whereof] to glory;
2745 {2745} Primeκαύχημαkauchema{kow'-khay-mah}
From G2744; a boast (properly the objective; by implication the act) in a good or bad sense.
but
235 {0235} Primeἀλλάalla{al-lah'}
Neuter plural of G0243; properly other things, that is, (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations).
not
3756 {3756} Primeοὐou{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
before
4314 {4314} Primeπρόςpros{pros}
A strengthened form of G4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, that is, toward (with the genitive case the side of, that is, pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, that is, near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, that is, whither or for which it is predicated).
God.
2316 {2316} Primeθεόςtheos{theh'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very. |
Romans 4:2
_ _ For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God — “If works were the ground of Abraham’s justification, he would have matter for boasting; but as it is perfectly certain that he hath none in the sight of God, it follows that Abraham could not have been justified by works.” And to this agree the words of Scripture. |
Romans 4:2
The meaning is, If Abraham had been justified by works, he would have had room to glory. But he had not room to glory. Therefore he was not justified by works. |
Romans 4:2
(2) For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.
(2) A preventing of an objection. Abraham may well rejoice and extol himself among men, but not with God. |
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Romans 3:20-28 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin. ... Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
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- he hath:
Romans 3:27 Where [is] boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
Romans 15:17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
Ezekiel 8:9 And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: ... But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.
1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
2 Corinthians 5:12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to [answer] them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
2 Corinthians 11:12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
2 Corinthians 11:30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
2 Corinthians 12:1-9 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. ... And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Galatians 6:13-14 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. ... But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
Ephesians 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
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- but:
Genesis 12:12-13 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This [is] his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. ... Say, I pray thee, thou [art] my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
Genesis 12:18 And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What [is] this [that] thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she [was] thy wife?
Genesis 12:20 And Pharaoh commanded [his] men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
Genesis 20:9-13 Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done. ... And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said unto her, This [is] thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He [is] my brother.
Joshua 24:2 And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, [even] Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.
1 Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
1 Corinthians 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ [from another]? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive [it], why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received [it]?
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
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