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Or who has been his counselor?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For who can know the LORD’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />"For who has known <i>the</i> mind of <i>the</i> Lord, or who has been His counselor?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, OR WHO BECAME HIS COUNSELOR?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, OR WHO BECAME HIS COUNSELOR?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, OR WHO BECAME HIS COUNSELOR?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, OR WHO BECAME HIS COUNSELOR?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, OR WHO HAS BEEN HIS COUNSELOR?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Has anyone known the thoughts of the Lord or given him advice? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Who knows how the Lord thinks? Who can become his adviser?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As the scripture says, "Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to give him advice? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become his adviser? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For "Who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counselor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Who has ever known the mind of the Lord, or shared His counsels?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For who knew the mind of the LORD? Or who became His counselor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />"For who has known <i>the</i> mind of <i>the</i> Lord, or who has been His counselor?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for who did know the mind of the Lord? or who did become His counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For who knew the mind of the Lord? or who was his counsel?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been his counsellor? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been his counselor?” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of the LORD? or who has been his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of THE LORD JEHOVAH, or who has been a counselor to him?<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or, who has been his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For who has known the mind of the Lord? who became his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been admitted his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Who has ever known the mind of the Lord, or shared His counsels?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For who knew the mind of the Lord? Or who became His counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been his counsellor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/11-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2978" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">A Hymn of Praise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33</span>O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Who</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: egnō (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">has known</a> <a href="/greek/3563.htm" title="3563: noun (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of ginosko; the intellect, i.e. Mind; by implication, meaning.">the mind</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord?</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">Or</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">has been</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/4825.htm" title="4825: symboulos (N-NMS) -- An adviser, counselor. From sun and boule; a consultor, i.e. Adviser.">counselor?”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">35</span>“Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13</a></span><br />Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-16.htm">1 Corinthians 2:16</a></span><br />“For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/15-8.htm">Job 15:8</a></span><br />Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/36-22.htm">Job 36:22-23</a></span><br />Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him? / Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/11-7.htm">Job 11:7-9</a></span><br />Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? / They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know? / Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-22.htm">Job 21:22</a></span><br />Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-4.htm">Job 38:4-5</a></span><br />Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-18.htm">Jeremiah 23:18</a></span><br />But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-4.htm">Proverbs 30:4</a></span><br />Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5</a></span><br />How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Psalm 139:6</a></span><br />Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:11</a></span><br />He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-22</a></span><br />and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a></span><br />For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has been his counselor?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-8.htm">Job 15:8</a></b></br> Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-22.htm">Job 36:22</a></b></br> Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13</a></b></br> Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or <i>being</i> his counseller hath taught him?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/john/16-7.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Counsels</a> <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Part</a> <a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Shared</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Counsels</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-28.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Shared</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">God has not cast off all Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-16.htm">There is hope of their conversion.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-18.htm">The Gentiles may not exult over them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-26.htm">for there is a promise of their salvation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">God's judgments are unsearchable.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Who has known the mind of the Lord?</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the incomprehensibility and sovereignty of God. It echoes <a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13</a>, which highlights God's wisdom and understanding as beyond human grasp. The rhetorical question underscores the vast difference between divine and human knowledge. In the biblical context, this serves as a reminder of God's omniscience, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/job/38.htm">Job 38-41</a>, where God questions Job to illustrate His own infinite wisdom. The phrase also reflects the mystery of God's plans, particularly in the context of salvation history, as Paul discusses in <a href="/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a> regarding the inclusion of Gentiles and the future of Israel.<p><b>Or who has been His counselor?</b><br>This part of the verse further emphasizes God's self-sufficiency and the futility of human attempts to advise or influence Him. It suggests that God does not require guidance or advice from His creation, reinforcing His omnipotence and independence. This is consistent with passages like <a href="/job/21-22.htm">Job 21:22</a> and <a href="/isaiah/40-14.htm">Isaiah 40:14</a>, which affirm that God is the source of all wisdom and knowledge. Historically, this challenges the Greco-Roman cultural context, where gods were often depicted as needing counsel from other deities or humans. Theologically, it points to the perfection of God's will and His ultimate authority over all creation, a theme that resonates with the portrayal of Christ as the wisdom of God in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological insights.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (God)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, referring to the omniscient and omnipotent God of the Bible, whose wisdom and knowledge are beyond human comprehension.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_incomprehensible_wisdom.htm">God's Incomprehensible Wisdom</a></b><br>God's wisdom is beyond human understanding. We must approach Him with humility, acknowledging our limitations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Since we cannot fully understand God's plans, we are called to trust in His sovereign will, knowing that He works all things for good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_counsel.htm">The Futility of Human Counsel</a></b><br>Human wisdom is limited and flawed. We should seek God's guidance through prayer and Scripture rather than relying solely on human advice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith.htm">The Role of Faith</a></b><br>Faith is essential in our relationship with God. We must believe that His ways are higher than ours, even when we do not understand them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_uncertainty.htm">Encouragement in Uncertainty</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, remember that God is in control. His plans are perfect, and He knows what is best for us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_religious_science.htm">What is Religious Science?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_humans_teach_an_all-knowing_god.htm">In Job 21:22, how can humans teach God anything if He is described elsewhere as all-knowing and beyond counsel? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god's_'unsearchable'_ways_be_verified.htm">Romans 11:33-34 - How can the 'unsearchable' knowledge and judgments of God be tested or verified in any objective, historical, or scientific sense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_origin_of_faith.htm">What is the origin of faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">For who hath known the mind of the Lord?</span>--The two clauses in this verse are illustrative of the wisdom and knowledge of God, just as the next verse is illustrative of His "riches."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/11-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Who</span><br /><span class="grk">Τίς</span> <span class="translit">(Tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has known</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔγνω</span> <span class="translit">(egnō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] mind</span><br /><span class="grk">νοῦν</span> <span class="translit">(noun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3563.htm">Strong's 3563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the base of ginosko; the intellect, i.e. Mind; by implication, meaning.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of [the] Lord?</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Or</span><br /><span class="grk">ἢ</span> <span class="translit">(ē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">τίς</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has been</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγένετο</span> <span class="translit">(egeneto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">counselor?”</span><br /><span class="grk">σύμβουλος</span> <span class="translit">(symboulos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4825.htm">Strong's 4825: </a> </span><span class="str2">An adviser, counselor. From sun and boule; a consultor, i.e. Adviser.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/11-34.htm">Romans 11:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/11-34.htm">NT Letters: Romans 11:34 For who has known the mind (Rom. 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