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Romans 4:20 Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
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In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through unbelief at the promise of God, but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief, but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But he did not doubt <i>or</i> waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong <i>and</i> empowered by faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did not waver in unbelief at God’s promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did not waver in unbelief at God’s promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Abraham never doubted or questioned God's promise. His faith made him strong, and he gave all the credit to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />yea, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He didn't doubt God's promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, giving honor to God [for the promise], he became strong because of faith<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His faith did not leave him, and he did not doubt God's promise; his faith filled him with power, and he gave praise to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />nor did he doubt God's promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, his faith became stronger and he gave glory to God, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He did not waver in unbelief about the promise of God but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yet, looking to the promise of God, he did not waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Nor did he in unbelief stagger at God's promise, but became mighty in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and at the promise of God did not stagger in unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through unbelief at the promise of God, but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and at the promise of God did not stagger in unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And for the promise of God he was not separated by unbelief; but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the promise also of God he staggered not by distrust; but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And then, in the Promise of God, he did not hesitate out of distrust, but instead he was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He did not doubt God’s promise in unbelief; rather, he was empowered by faith and gave glory to God<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He did not doubt the promise of God as one who lacks faith; but his faith gave him strength, and he gave glory to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he did not doubt The Promise of God as if his faith were lacking, but he was strengthened in faith and he gave praise to God.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and he doubted not, through unbelief, with respect to the promise of God, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />but he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was filled up with dynamite through faith, having given glory to God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for he disputed not against the promise of God with unbelief; but was mighty in faith, giving glory to God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />he was not incredulously diffident of the divine promise; but was strong in faith, and did honour to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Nor did he in unbelief stagger at God's promise, but became mighty in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but, in view of the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but was made strong in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />He hesitated not at the promise of God through unbelief: but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/4-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1037" 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/4.htm">Abraham Receives the Promise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Yet</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1252.htm" title="1252: diekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.">he did not waver</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/570.htm" title="570: apistia (N-DFS) -- Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.">through disbelief</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1860.htm" title="1860: epangelian (N-AFS) -- A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.">promise</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1743.htm" title="1743: enedynamōthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To fill with power, strengthen, make strong. From en and dunamoo; to empower.">was strengthened</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in his</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dous (V-APA-NMS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">and gave</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">to God,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">21</span>being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.…<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="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-23.htm">James 2:23</a></span><br />And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Hebrews 11:19</a></span><br />Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6</a></span><br />So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-18</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Genesis 17:17</a></span><br />Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10-14</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-18.htm">Luke 1:18-20</a></span><br />“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” / “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. / And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Luke 1:45</a></span><br />Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a></span><br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22-23</a></span><br />“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-13.htm">2 Timothy 2:13</a></span><br />if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;</p><p class="hdg">staggered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/11-13.htm">Numbers 11:13-23</a></b></br> Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/7-2.htm">2 Kings 7:2,19</a></b></br> Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, <i>if</i> the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see <i>it</i> with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15-20</a></b></br> And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle <i>is</i> not yours, but God's… </p><p class="hdg">but was.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4</a></b></br> Say to them <i>that are</i> of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come <i>with</i> vengeance, <i>even</i> God <i>with</i> a recompence; he will come and save you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/10-19.htm">Daniel 10:19</a></b></br> And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace <i>be</i> unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/11-32.htm">Daniel 11:32</a></b></br> And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do <i>exploits</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Found</a> <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/4-13.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/19-20.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/acts/19-20.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/romans/4-17.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-16.htm">Stagger</a> <a href="/amos/4-8.htm">Staggered</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Unbelief</a> <a href="/acts/17-9.htm">Undertaking</a> <a href="/luke/12-29.htm">Waver</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Wavered</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-22.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Found</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/judges/9-9.htm">Stagger</a> <a href="/psalms/107-27.htm">Staggered</a> <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Unbelief</a> <a href="/romans/9-8.htm">Undertaking</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Waver</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Wavered</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-10.htm">before he was circumcised.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">By faith only he and his seed received the promise.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Abraham is the father of all who believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness.</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3753401421161123"; /* 200 x 200 Parallel Bible */ google_ad_slot = "7676643937"; google_ad_width = 200; google_ad_height = 200; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/romans/4.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>He did not waver</b><br />The phrase "He did not waver" speaks to the unwavering faith of Abraham. The Greek word used here is "diakrinō," which means to doubt or hesitate. In the context of Abraham's life, this highlights his steadfast trust in God's promises despite seemingly impossible circumstances. Historically, Abraham's faith is a cornerstone for both Jewish and Christian traditions, serving as a model of trust in God's faithfulness. His unwavering belief is a call for believers to hold firm in their faith, even when faced with trials or delays in the fulfillment of God's promises.<p><b>through unbelief</b><br />The term "unbelief" is translated from the Greek word "apistia," which denotes a lack of faith or trust. In the scriptural context, unbelief is often portrayed as a barrier to experiencing God's power and blessings. Abraham's account is a testament to overcoming this barrier. Despite his advanced age and Sarah's barrenness, he chose to believe in God's promise of a son. This serves as an encouragement for believers to combat doubt and trust in God's ability to fulfill His promises, regardless of human limitations.<p><b>regarding the promise of God</b><br />The "promise of God" refers to the specific covenant God made with Abraham, promising him numerous descendants and that he would be the father of many nations. This promise is foundational in the biblical narrative, as it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through Abraham's lineage, ultimately leading to the coming of Christ. Theologically, it underscores the faithfulness of God in keeping His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His word and timing.<p><b>but was strengthened in his faith</b><br />The phrase "was strengthened in his faith" indicates a process of growth and fortification in belief. The Greek word "endynamoō" suggests being empowered or made strong. Abraham's faith was not static; it grew stronger as he continued to trust in God. This is a powerful reminder that faith can be nurtured and developed through reliance on God and His promises. For believers, it is an invitation to seek spiritual growth and resilience through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers.<p><b>and gave glory to God</b><br />"Giving glory to God" is an expression of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and power. The Greek word "doxa" refers to honor, praise, and worship. Abraham's response to God's promise was not only belief but also worship, recognizing God's greatness and faithfulness. This act of glorifying God is central to the Christian life, as it reflects a heart of gratitude and reverence. It serves as a reminder that faith is not just about receiving from God but also about honoring Him in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">In faith.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">through</span> or <span class= "ital">by faith,</span> corresponding to "through unbelief" in the preceding clause. Unbelief did not make him doubt, but faith made him confident and strong.<p><span class= "bld">Giving glory to God.</span>--This phrase does not necessarily refer to a verbal ascription of praise, but may be used of anything which tends to God's glory, whether in thought, word, or deed (comp. <a href="/joshua/7-19.htm" title="And Joshua said to Achan, My son, give, I pray you, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession to him; and tell me now what you have done; hide it not from me.">Joshua 7:19</a>; <a href="/ezra/10-11.htm" title="Now therefore make confession to the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives.">Ezra 10:11</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/13-16.htm" title="Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble on the dark mountains, and, while you look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.">Jeremiah 13:16</a>; <a href="/luke/17-18.htm" title="There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.">Luke 17:18</a>; <a href="/john/9-24.htm" title="Then again called they the man that was blind, and said to him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.">John 9:24</a>; <a href="/acts/12-23.htm" title="And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.">Acts 12:23</a>); here it seems to be applied to the frank recognition of God's omnipotence involved in Abraham's faith. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/4-20.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">Yet</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he did not waver</span><br /><span class="grk">διεκρίθη</span> <span class="translit">(diekrithē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through disbelief</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπιστίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(apistia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_570.htm">Strong's 570: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">promise</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπαγγελίαν</span> <span class="translit">(epangelian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1860.htm">Strong's 1860: </a> </span><span class="str2">A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God,</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was strengthened</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνεδυναμώθη</span> <span class="translit">(enedynamōthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1743.htm">Strong's 1743: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill with power, strengthen, make strong. From en and dunamoo; to empower.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστει</span> <span class="translit">(pistei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] gave</span><br /><span class="grk">δοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(dous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> </span><span class="str2">To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glory</span><br /><span class="grk">δόξαν</span> <span class="translit">(doxan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to God,</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Theō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/4-20.htm">NT Letters: Romans 4:20 Yet looking to the promise of God (Rom. 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