romans 9:16 so then it is not of him that willeth nor of him that runneth but of god that sheweth mercy

Romans 9:16

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— So then it [does] not [depend] on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— So then, [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— So then [it is] not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Hence, then, it is nor of him that wisheth nor of him that runneth, but of the mercy-shewing God.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— so, then—not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— So then it is not in him that willeth, nor in him that runneth, but in God that sheweth mercy.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Therefore, it is not within reach of him who wishes, nor within the reach of him who strives, but it is within the reach of the merciful God.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Therefore it is not by him who willeth, nor by him who runneth, but by Aloha the Merciful.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Therefore, it is not of him who is willing, nor of him who runneth, but of the merciful God.

So 686

{0686} Prime
άρα
ara
{ar'-ah}

Probably from G0142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows).

then 3767

{3767} Prime
οὖν
oun
{oon}

Apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjugationally) accordingly.

[it is] not 3756

{3756} Prime
οὐ
ou
{oo}

A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.

of him that willeth, 2309

{2309} Prime
θέλω
thelo
{thel'-o}

In certain tenses θελέω [[theleo]], {thel-eh'-o}; and ἐθέλέω [[etheleo]], {eth-el-eh'-o}, which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G0138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations), that is, choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish, that is, be inclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism to delight in.

z5723

<5723> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549

nor 3761

{3761} Prime
οὐδέ
oude
{oo-deh'}

From G3756 and G1161; not however, that is, neither, nor, not even.

of him that runneth, 5143

{5143} Prime
τρέχω
trecho
{trekh'-o}

Apparently a primary verb (properly θρέχω [[threcho]]; compare G2359); which uses δρέμω [[dremo]], {drem'-o} (the base of G1408) as an alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively).

z5723

<5723> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549

but 235

{0235} Prime
ἀλλά
alla
{al-lah'}

Neuter plural of G0243; properly other things, that is, (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations).

of God 2316

{2316} Prime
θεός
theos
{theh'-os}

Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.

that sheweth mercy. 1653

{1653} Prime
ἐλεέω
eleeo
{el-eh-eh'-o}

From G1656; to compassionate (by word or deed, specifically by divine grace).

z5723

<5723> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549

Romans 9:16

_ _ So then it is not of him that willeth — hath the inward desire

_ _ nor of him that runneth — maketh active effort (compare 1 Corinthians 9:24, 1 Corinthians 9:26; Philippians 2:16; Philippians 3:14). Both these are indispensable to salvation, yet salvation is owing to neither, but is purely “of God that showeth mercy.” See on Philippians 2:12, Philippians 2:13, “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling: for it is God which, out of His own good pleasure, worketh in you both to will and to do.”

See commentary on Romans 9:14-24.

Romans 9:16

It — The blessing. Therefore is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth — It is not the effect either of the will or the works of man, but of the grace and power of God. The will of man is here opposed to the grace of God, and man's running, to the divine operation. And this general declaration respects not only Isaac and Jacob, and the Israelites in the time of Moses, but likewise all the spiritual children of Abraham, even to the end of the world.

Romans 9:16

⁽¹²⁾ So then [it is] not of him that ^(q) willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

⁽¹²⁾ The conclusion of the answer: therefore God is not unjust in choosing and saving from his free goodness, such as it pleases him: as he also answered Moses when he prayed for all of the people.

^(q) By "will" he means the thought and endeavour of heart, and by "running", good works, to neither of which he gives the praise, but only to the mercy of God.

Romans 9:11 (For [the children] being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

Genesis 27:1-4 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, [here am] I. ... And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring [it] to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.

Genesis 27:9-14 Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth: ... And he went, and fetched, and brought [them] to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.

Psalms 110:3 Thy people [shall be] willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.

Isaiah 65:1 I am sought of [them that] asked not [for me]; I am found of [them that] sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation [that] was not called by my name.

Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. ... Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

John 1:12-13 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: ... Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]: ... That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, ... Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: ... Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Titus 3:3-5 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. ... Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

1 Peter 2:9-10 But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: ... Which in time past [were] not a people, but [are] now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

Gn 27:1, 9. Ps 110:3. Is 65:1. Mt 11:25. Lk 10:21. Jn 1:12; 3:8. Ro 9:11. 1Co 1:26. Ep 2:4. Php 2:13. 2Th 2:13. Tit 3:3. Jm 1:18. 1P 2:9.