KJV: And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
YLT: and a sign he did receive of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith in the uncircumcision, for his being father of all those believing through uncircumcision, for the righteousness also being reckoned to them,
Darby: And he received the sign of circumcision as seal of the righteousness of faith which he had being in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all them that believe being in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned to them also;
ASV: and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision; that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned unto them;
| σημεῖον | [the] sign |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: σημεῖον Sense: a sign, mark, token. |
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| ἔλαβεν | he received |
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Parse: Verb, Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: λαμβάνω Sense: to take. |
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| περιτομῆς | of circumcision |
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Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: περιτομή Sense: circumcised. |
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| σφραγῖδα | a seal |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: σφραγίς Sense: a seal. |
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| τῆς | of the |
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Parse: Article, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| δικαιοσύνης | righteousness |
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Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: δικαιοσύνη Sense: in a broad sense: state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition acceptable to God. |
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| πίστεως | faith |
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Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: πίστις Sense: conviction of the truth of anything, belief; in the NT of a conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, generally with the included idea of trust and holy fervour born of faith and joined with it. |
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| τῆς | that [he had] |
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Parse: Article, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| ἐν | [while] in |
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Parse: Preposition Root: ἐν Sense: in, by, with etc. |
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| ἀκροβυστίᾳ | uncircumcision |
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Parse: Noun, Dative Feminine Singular Root: ἀκροβυστία Sense: having the foreskin, uncircumcised. |
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| εἶναι | to be |
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Parse: Verb, Present Infinitive Active Root: εἰμί Sense: to be, to exist, to happen, to be present. |
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| πατέρα | father |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Masculine Singular Root: προπάτωρ Sense: generator or male ancestor. |
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| πάντων | of all |
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Parse: Adjective, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: πᾶς Sense: individually. |
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| τῶν | those |
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Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| πιστευόντων | believing |
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Parse: Verb, Present Participle Active, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: πιστεύω Sense: to think to be true, to be persuaded of, to credit, place confidence in. |
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| ἀκροβυστίας | uncircumcision |
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Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: ἀκροβυστία Sense: having the foreskin, uncircumcised. |
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| τὸ | - |
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Parse: Article, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| λογισθῆναι | to be credited |
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Parse: Verb, Aorist Infinitive Passive Root: λογίζομαι Sense: to reckon, count, compute, calculate, count over. |
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| [καὶ] | also |
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Parse: Conjunction Root: καί Sense: and, also, even, indeed, but. |
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| αὐτοῖς | to them |
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Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Root: αὐτός Sense: himself, herself, themselves, itself. |
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| δικαιοσύνην | righteousness |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: δικαιοσύνη Sense: in a broad sense: state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition acceptable to God. |
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Greek Commentary for Romans 4:11
It is the genitive of apposition, circumcision being the sign. [source]
Σπραγις Sphragis is old word for the seal placed on books (Revelation 5:1), for a signet-ring (Revelation 7:2), the stamp made by the seal (2 Timothy 2:19), that by which anything is confirmed (1 Corinthians 9:2) as here. The circumcision did not convey the righteousness, but only gave outward confirmation. It came by faith and “the faith which he had while in uncircumcision” This idiom may be God‘s purpose (contemplated result) as in εις το λογιστηναι eis to logisthēnai below, or even actual result (so that he was) as in Romans 1:20. Though they be in uncircumcision Simply, “of those who believe while in the condition of uncircumcision.” [source]
This idiom may be God‘s purpose (contemplated result) as in εις το λογιστηναι eis to logisthēnai below, or even actual result (so that he was) as in Romans 1:20. [source]
Simply, “of those who believe while in the condition of uncircumcision.” [source]
Sign refers to the material token; seal to its religious import. Compare 1 Corinthians 9:2; Genesis 17:11. See on to seal, Revelation 22:10. [source]
Not so that he became, but expressing the divinely appointed aim of his receiving the sign. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Romans 4:11
A covenant marked by (genitive) circumcision (no article) of which circumcision is the sign (Romans 4:11) as set forth in Genesis 17:9-14. In the ancient Greek διατηκη diathēkē was usually will (Latin, testamentum) and συντηκη sunthēkē was used for covenant But the lxx and the N.T. use διατηκη diathēkē for covenant (will in Hebrews 9:15.) as Lightfoot on Galatians 3:16 says: “The lxx translation and New Testament writers probably preferred διατηκη diathēkē as better expressing the free grace of God than συντηκη sunthēkē [source]
Coordinate with βεβαιωσαι bebaiōsai and εις το eis to to be repeated with τα ετνη ta ethnē the accusative of general reference and τον τεον ton theon the object of δοχασαι doxasai Thus the Gentiles were called through the promise to the Jews in the covenant with Abraham (Romans 4:11., Romans 4:16.). Salvation is of the Jews. Paul proves his position by a chain of quotations from the O.T., the one in Romans 15:9 from Psalm 18:50. For εχομολογεω exomologeō see note on Romans 14:11. [source]
First aorist middle participle (antecedent action, having sealed) of σπραγιζω sphragizō old verb from σπραγις sphragis a seal (Romans 4:11), to stamp with a seal for security (Matthew 27:66) or for confirmation (2 Corinthians 1:22) and here in a metaphorical sense. Paul was keenly sensitive that this collection should be actually conveyed to Jerusalem free from all suspicion (2 Corinthians 8:18-23). [source]
The accusative with εις το ειναι eis to einai to be repeated from Romans 4:11. Lightfoot takes it to mean, not “a father of a circumcised progeny,” but “a father belonging to circumcision,” a less natural interpretation. [source]
As the pattern. To the end that (εις το ειναι eis to einai). Purpose again as in Romans 4:11. Sure Stable, fast, firm. Old adjective from βαινω bainō to walk. Not to that only which is of the law (ου τωι εκ του νομου μονον ou tōi ek tou nomou monon). Another instance where μονον monon (see Romans 4:12) seems in the wrong place. Normally the order would be, ου μονον τωι εκ του νομου αλλα και κτλ ou monon tōi ek tou nomouclass="translit"> alla kai ktl f0). [source]
Purpose again as in Romans 4:11. [source]
Purpose clause again with εις eis to and the infinitive as in Romans 4:11-16. [source]
See on Romans 4:11; see on John 3:33; see on Revelation 22:10. [source]
Mostly in Revelation. Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 9:2. Used here rather in the sense of inscription or motto. Comp. Deuteronomy 6:9; Deuteronomy 11:20; Revelation 21:14. There are two inscriptions on the foundation stone, the one guaranteeing the security, the other the purity, of the church. The two go together. The purity of the church is indispensable to its security. [source]
Old adjective, solid, compact, in N.T. only here, 1 Peter 5:9; Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 5:14. See στερεωμα stereōma in Colossians 2:5. For τεμελιος themelios see note on 1 Corinthians 3:11; Romans 15:20; 1 Timothy 6:19. Cf. εδραιωμα hedraiōma in 1 Timothy 3:15. Seal (σπραγις sphragis). See 1 Corinthians 9:2; Romans 4:11. Knoweth Timeless aorist active indicative of γινωσκω ginōskō Quotation from Numbers 16:5. Let every one depart (αποστητω πας apostētō pās). Paraphrase of Numbers 16:27; Isaiah 26:13; Isaiah 52:11; Jeremiah 20:9. Second aorist active imperative of απιστημι aphistēmi (intransitive use), “Let every one stand off from.” Probably another echo of the rebellion of Korah. [source]
See 1 Corinthians 9:2; Romans 4:11. [source]
The law pictured in James 1:25, but law, after all, not individual caprice of “personal liberty.” See Romans 2:12 for this same use of δια dia with κρινω krinō in the sense of accompaniment as in Romans 2:27; Romans 4:11; Romans 14:20. “Under the law of liberty.” [source]
Diminutive of βιβλος biblos but no longer so used, βιβλαριδιον biblaridion occurring instead (Revelation 10:2).Written (γεγραμμενον gegrammenon). Perfect passive predicate participle of γραπω graphō and on the back (εσωτεν και οπιστεν esōthen kai opisthen). “Within and behind.” Description of a roll like that in Luke 4:17, not a codex as some scholars think. Usually these papyrus rolls were written only on the inside, but this one was so full of matter that it was written also on the back side (οπιστεν opisthen), and so was an οπιστογραπον opisthographon like that in Ezekiel 2:10. There are many allegorical interpretations of this fact which are all beside the point.Sealed Perfect passive predicate participle of κατασπραγιζω katasphragizō old compound (perfective use of κατα kata), to seal up (down), here only in N.T.With seven seals (σπραγισιν επτα sphragisin hepta). Instrumental case of σπραγις sphragis old word used in various senses, proof or authentication (1 Corinthians 9:2; Romans 4:11), signet-ring (Revelation 7:2), impression made by the seal (Revelation 9:4; 2 Timothy 2:19), the seal on books closing the book (Revelation 5:1, Revelation 5:2, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 5:9; Revelation 6:1, Revelation 6:3, Revelation 6:5, Revelation 6:7, Revelation 6:9, Revelation 6:12; Revelation 8:1). “A will in Roman law bore the seven seals of the seven witnesses” (Charles). But this sealed book of doom calls for no witnesses beyond God‘s own will. Alford sees in the number seven merely the completeness of God‘s purposes. [source]
Perfect passive predicate participle of κατασπραγιζω katasphragizō old compound (perfective use of κατα kata), to seal up (down), here only in N.T.With seven seals (σπραγισιν επτα sphragisin hepta). Instrumental case of σπραγις sphragis old word used in various senses, proof or authentication (1 Corinthians 9:2; Romans 4:11), signet-ring (Revelation 7:2), impression made by the seal (Revelation 9:4; 2 Timothy 2:19), the seal on books closing the book (Revelation 5:1, Revelation 5:2, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 5:9; Revelation 6:1, Revelation 6:3, Revelation 6:5, Revelation 6:7, Revelation 6:9, Revelation 6:12; Revelation 8:1). “A will in Roman law bore the seven seals of the seven witnesses” (Charles). But this sealed book of doom calls for no witnesses beyond God‘s own will. Alford sees in the number seven merely the completeness of God‘s purposes. [source]
Instrumental case of σπραγις sphragis old word used in various senses, proof or authentication (1 Corinthians 9:2; Romans 4:11), signet-ring (Revelation 7:2), impression made by the seal (Revelation 9:4; 2 Timothy 2:19), the seal on books closing the book (Revelation 5:1, Revelation 5:2, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 5:9; Revelation 6:1, Revelation 6:3, Revelation 6:5, Revelation 6:7, Revelation 6:9, Revelation 6:12; Revelation 8:1). “A will in Roman law bore the seven seals of the seven witnesses” (Charles). But this sealed book of doom calls for no witnesses beyond God‘s own will. Alford sees in the number seven merely the completeness of God‘s purposes. [source]