Romans 4:2

New Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

"For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God."

Word-by-Word Analysis

For if

אַבְרָהָם

ʼAbrâhâm

H85

Abraham, the later name of Abram

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were

צָדַק

tsâdaq

H6663

to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

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by

מַעֲשֶׂה

maʻăseh

H4639

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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he hath

אֲשֶׁר

ʼăsher

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.

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to

כָּבוֹד

kâbôwd

H3519

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

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but not

פָּנִים

pânîym

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi...

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אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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Key Terms in This Verse

justified H6663

צָדַק tsâdaq

to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

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whereof H834

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.

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works H4639

מַעֲשֶׂה maʻăseh

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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Abraham H85

אַבְרָהָם ʼAbrâhâm

Abraham, the later name of Abram

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glory H3519

כָּבוֹד kâbôwd

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

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before H6440

פָּנִים pânîym

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.)

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God H430

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:31 cross-reference

That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 11:30 cross-reference

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

Philippians 3:9 cross-reference

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Ephesians 2:9 cross-reference

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Galatians 3:22 cross-reference

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

1 Corinthians 1:29 cross-reference

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

1 Corinthians 9:16 cross-reference

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

Romans 15:17 cross-reference

I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

2 Corinthians 5:12 cross-reference

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

Genesis 12:18 cross-reference

And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?

2 Corinthians 11:12 cross-reference

But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

Joshua 24:2 cross-reference

And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and ...

1 Corinthians 4:7 cross-reference

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

Genesis 12:20 cross-reference

And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.

Ezekiel 8:9 cross-reference

And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.

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