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When he married Rebekah, she gave birth to twins. <a href="/esv/romans/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, <a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And not only so, but also Rebecca, having conception by one, Isaac our father, <a href="/kjv/romans/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; <a href="/nkjv/romans/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And not only this, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one man, even by our father Isaac <a href="/nasb_/romans/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And not only that, but there was also Rebekah, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; <a href="/nasb/romans/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; <a href="/nasb77/romans/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; <a href="/lsb/romans/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; <a href="/amp/romans/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And not only that, but this too: Rebekah conceived twin sons by one man [under the same circumstances], by our father Isaac; <a href="/csb/romans/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And not only that, but Rebekah conceived children through one man, our father Isaac. <a href="/hcsb/romans/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And not only that, but also Rebekah received a promise when she became pregnant by one man, our ancestor Isaac. <a href="/asv/romans/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, even by our father Isaac? <a href="/cev/romans/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't forget what happened to the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. <a href="/erv/romans/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, even by our father Isaac-- <a href="/gwt/romans/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The same thing happened to Rebekah. Rebekah became pregnant by our ancestor Isaac. <a href="/gnt/romans/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> And this is not all. For Rebecca's two sons had the same father, our ancestor Isaac. <a href="/isv/romans/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Not only that, but Rebecca became pregnant by our ancestor Isaac. <a href="/msb/romans/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Not only that, but Rebecca?s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. <a href="/net/romans/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our ancestor Isaac-- <a href="/nheb/romans/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Not only so, but Rebekah also conceived by one, by our father Isaac. <a href="/wbt/romans/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac, <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nor is that all: later on there was Rebecca too. She was soon to bear two children to her husband, our forefather Isaac-- <a href="/web/romans/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Not only so, but Rebekah also conceived by one, by our father Isaac. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And not only [so], but also Rebecca, having conceived by one—our father Isaac <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And not only so, but also Rebecca, having conception by one, Isaac our father, <a href="/ylt/romans/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And not only so, but also Rebecca, having conceived by one -- Isaac our father -- <a href="/slt/romans/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And not only; but also Rebecca, having coition of one, Isaac our father;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And not only she. But when Rebecca also had conceived at once, of Isaac our father. <a href="/cpdv/romans/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And she was not alone. For Rebecca also, having conceived by Isaac our father, from one act, <a href="/nabre/romans/9.htm">New American Bible</a> And not only that, but also when Rebecca had conceived children by one husband, our father Isaac — <a href="/nrsvce/romans/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Nor is that all; something similar happened to Rebecca when she had conceived children by one husband, our ancestor Isaac.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And not only this; but Rebecca also, even though she had relations with one only, our father Isaac; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And not only this, but Rebecca also, when she had a conjugal relation with our father Isaac,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Not only so, but when Rebecca had conceived by one, even our father Isaac, <a href="/godbey/romans/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Not only so; but Rebecca also having cohabitation of one, our father Isaac; <a href="/haweis/romans/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And not only so; but when Rebecca also had conception by one, even Isaac our father; <a href="/mace/romans/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> this appears too from the case of Rebecca, who conceived twins by our father Isaac. <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nor is that all: later on there was Rebecca too. She was soon to bear two children to her husband, our forefather Isaac-- <a href="/worrell/romans/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, even by our father Isaac <a href="/worsley/romans/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and not to her only; but Rebecca also being with child by our father Isaac, <a href="/parallel/romans/9-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2260" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> …9For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” 10<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.">Not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">that,</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4479.htm" title="4479: Rhebekka (N-NFS) -- Rebecca, wife of the patriarch Isaac. Of Hebrew origin; Rebecca, the wife of Isaac.">Rebecca’s children</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousa (V-PPA-NFS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">were</a> <a href="/greek/2845.htm" title="2845: koitēn (N-AFS) -- From keimai; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm.">conceived</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: henos (Adj-GMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one man,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</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/3962.htm" title="3962: patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">father</a> <a href="/greek/2464.htm" title="2464: Isaak (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham.">Isaac.</a> 11Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Genesis 25:21-23</a> Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. / But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So Rebekah went to inquire of the LORD, / and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-3</a> “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” <a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11-12</a> 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. / And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/21-12.htm">Genesis 21:12</a> But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned. <a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a> But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. <a href="/galatians/4-28.htm">Galatians 4:28</a> Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. <a href="/hebrews/6-14.htm">Hebrews 6:14</a> saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” <a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">Genesis 25:24-26</a> When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. / The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born. <a href="/genesis/27-29.htm">Genesis 27:29</a> May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.” <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-14</a> And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. <a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a> Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” <a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Genesis 35:11-12</a> And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. / The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” <a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Genesis 48:16</a> the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” <a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">1 Chronicles 1:34</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;not only.<a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3,11</a> And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; … <a href="/luke/16-26.htm">Luke 16:26</a> And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.but when.<a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Genesis 25:21-23</a> And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived… Rebekah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Child</a> <a href="/romans/9-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Forefather</a> <a href="/romans/7-3.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Later</a> <a href="/genesis/49-31.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/49-31.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Rebekah's</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/songs/7-3.htm">Twins</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Child</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-15.htm">Forefather</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-2.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/galatians/4-28.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Later</a> <a href="/genesis/22-23.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/22-23.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/26-35.htm">Rebekah's</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">Twins</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 9</div>1. <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Paul is sorry for the Jews.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">All of Abraham not of the promise.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">God's sovereignty.</a> 25. <a href="/romans/9-25.htm">The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.</a> 32. <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">The cause of their stumbling.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Not only that This phrase serves as a continuation of the argument Paul is making in <a href="/romans/9.htm">Romans 9</a>, emphasizing the sovereignty of God in election. It connects the previous example of God's choice of Isaac over Ishmael to the new example of Jacob and Esau, reinforcing the theme of divine selection.but Rebecca’s children Rebecca, the wife of Isaac, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative. Her children, Jacob and Esau, represent two nations and two peoples, as foretold in <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>. This highlights the theme of God's foreknowledge and purpose in history, as He chose Jacob to carry the promise given to Abraham.were conceived by one man This emphasizes the unity of origin for Jacob and Esau, both being sons of Isaac. Despite sharing the same father, God's choice was not based on human merit or effort but on His divine purpose. This underscores the principle that God's election is not dependent on human lineage or works.our father Isaac Isaac is a patriarch in the lineage of the Israelites, the son of Abraham and Sarah. His role as the father of Jacob and Esau is crucial in the unfolding of God's covenant promises. Isaac's life and experiences, including the near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah, serve as types of Christ, pointing to themes of sacrifice and divine provision.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/rebecca.htm">Rebecca</a> The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. Her account is significant in the account of God's covenant people, as she played a crucial role in the continuation of the Abrahamic line. 2. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> The son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Esau and Jacob. He is a patriarch in the lineage of Israel and a key figure in the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham. 3. <a href="/topical/e/esau_and_jacob.htm">Esau and Jacob</a> The twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca. Their account is central to understanding God's sovereign choice, as God chose Jacob to carry on the covenant line, despite him being the younger son. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The father of Isaac and the patriarch with whom God made a covenant, promising numerous descendants and a land for his people. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> The event of God's selection of Jacob over Esau before their birth, illustrating the theme of divine election and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God's plans and purposes are beyond human understanding and are not based on human merit or actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_god's_promises.htm">The Role of Faith in God's Promises</a> Trust in God's promises and His faithfulness, as demonstrated in the lives of the patriarchs, encourages believers to rely on God's word. <a href="/topical/g/god's_purpose_in_election.htm">God's Purpose in Election</a> Reflect on the purpose of God's election, which is to demonstrate His mercy and grace, not human effort or will. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_part_of_god's_chosen_people.htm">Living as Part of God's Chosen People</a> Embrace the identity of being chosen by God, which calls for a life of holiness and service in response to His grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Heritage</a> Value the spiritual heritage and lessons from biblical figures, understanding that God's work in history is relevant to our lives today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 9</a> <a href="/q/are_jews_granted_salvation.htm">Are Jews granted salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_unconditional_election.htm">What is Unconditional Election?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_double_predestination.htm">What is the concept of double predestination?</a> <a href="/q/is_'wall_of_separation'_in_the_constitution.htm">How is Christ being formed in you?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10, 11) Nor was the restriction and special selection confined to the case of Abraham alone. It also appeared when Rebecca bore sons to Isaac. It was indeed pure selection. The children themselves had done nothing to make a preference be given to one over the other. There was no merit in the case. The object of the declaration was to ratify the divine electing purpose which had already chosen Jacob to be the inheritor of the Messianic blessings.Here we have the doctrine of election and predestination stated in a very unqualified and uncompromising form. And it does indeed necessarily follow from one train of thought. However much we lay stress on freewill, still actions are the result of character--the will itself is a part of character; and character is born in us. Of the two elements which go to determine action, outward circumstances, and inward disposition, neither can be said strictly to be made by the man himself. If we follow this train of thought, then it would certainly appear that God, or the chain of natural causes set in motion and directed by God, made him what he is. In other words, he is elected and predetermined to a certain line of conduct. This is the logic of one set of inferences. On the other hand, the logic of the other set of inferences is just as strong--that man is free. There is an opposition irreconcilable to us with our present means of judging. We can only take the one proposition as qualified by the other.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - But not only this; but Rebecca also, when she had conceived by one, even by Isaac our father. The sentence thus begun is not formally completed, being taken up - after the parenthetical ver. 11 - by "It was said unto her" in ver. 12. <a href="/commentaries/romans/9-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Not Οὐ (Ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. that, δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. Rebecca’s [children] Ῥεβέκκα (Rhebekka) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4479.htm">Strong's 4479: </a> Rebecca, wife of the patriarch Isaac. Of Hebrew origin; Rebecca, the wife of Isaac. were ἔχουσα (echousa) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. conceived κοίτην (koitēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2845.htm">Strong's 2845: </a> From keimai; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. one [man], ἑνὸς (henos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. father πατρὸς (patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. Isaac. Ἰσαὰκ (Isaak) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2464.htm">Strong's 2464: </a> (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. 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