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Romans 4:18
In hope against hope Abraham believed that he would become a father of many nations, as he had been promised [by God]: "SO [numberless] SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE."
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Easy-to-Read Version
There was no hope that Abraham would have children, but Abraham believed God and continued to hope. And that is why he became the father of many nations. As God told him, "You will have many descendants."
There was no hope that Abraham would have children, but Abraham believed God and continued to hope. And that is why he became the father of many nations. As God told him, "You will have many descendants."
Revised Standard Version
In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations; as he had been told, "So shall your descendants be."
In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations; as he had been told, "So shall your descendants be."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Which Abraham contrary to hope beleved in hope that he shuld be the father of many nacions accordynge to that which was spoken:
Which Abraham contrary to hope beleved in hope that he shuld be the father of many nacions accordynge to that which was spoken:
Hebrew Names Version
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So will your seed be."
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So will your seed be."
International Standard Version
Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations,"Genesis 17:5">[fn] just as he had been told:according to what was said">[fn] "This is how many descendants you will have."Genesis 15:5">[fn]Genesis 15:5;">[xr]
Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations,"Genesis 17:5">[fn] just as he had been told:according to what was said">[fn] "This is how many descendants you will have."Genesis 15:5">[fn]Genesis 15:5;">[xr]
New American Standard Bible
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE."
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE."
New Century Version
There was no hope that Abraham would have children. But Abraham believed God and continued hoping, and so he became the father of many nations. As God told him, "Your descendants also will be too many to count."
There was no hope that Abraham would have children. But Abraham believed God and continued hoping, and so he became the father of many nations. As God told him, "Your descendants also will be too many to count."
Update Bible Version
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall your seed be.
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall your seed be.
Webster's Bible Translation
Who against hope believed with hope, that he should become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Who against hope believed with hope, that he should become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
English Standard Version
In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."
In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."
World English Bible
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So will your seed be."
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So will your seed be."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Who against hope believed in hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Who against hope believed in hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Weymouth's New Testament
Under utterly hopeless circumstances he hopefully believed, so that he might become the forefather of many nations, in agreement with the words "Equally numerous shall your posterity be."
Under utterly hopeless circumstances he hopefully believed, so that he might become the forefather of many nations, in agreement with the words "Equally numerous shall your posterity be."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Which Abraham ayens hope bileuede in to hope, that he schulde be maad fader of many folkis, as it was seid to hym, Thus schal thi seed be, as the sterris of heuene, and as the grauel that is in the brenke of the see.
Which Abraham ayens hope bileuede in to hope, that he schulde be maad fader of many folkis, as it was seid to hym, Thus schal thi seed be, as the sterris of heuene, and as the grauel that is in the brenke of the see.
English Revised Version
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Berean Standard Bible
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."
Contemporary English Version
God promised Abraham a lot of descendants. And when it all seemed hopeless, Abraham still had faith in God and became the ancestor of many nations.
God promised Abraham a lot of descendants. And when it all seemed hopeless, Abraham still had faith in God and became the ancestor of many nations.
American Standard Version
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Bible in Basic English
Who without reason for hope, in faith went on hoping, so that he became the father of a number of nations, as it had been said, So will your seed be.
Who without reason for hope, in faith went on hoping, so that he became the father of a number of nations, as it had been said, So will your seed be.
Complete Jewish Bible
For he was past hope, yet in hope he trusted that he would indeed become a father to many nations , in keeping with what he had been told, "So many will your seed be."
For he was past hope, yet in hope he trusted that he would indeed become a father to many nations , in keeping with what he had been told, "So many will your seed be."
Darby Translation
who against hope believed in hope to his becoming father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be:
who against hope believed in hope to his becoming father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be:
Etheridge Translation
and who, without hope, unto hope believed that he should be the father of many nations, as it is written, that " so shall be thy seed."
and who, without hope, unto hope believed that he should be the father of many nations, as it is written, that " so shall be thy seed."
Murdock Translation
And without hope, he confided in the hope of becoming the father of a multitude of nations; (as it is written: So will thy seed be.)
And without hope, he confided in the hope of becoming the father of a multitude of nations; (as it is written: So will thy seed be.)
King James Version (1611)
Who against hope, beleeued in hope, that hee might become the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seede bee.
Who against hope, beleeued in hope, that hee might become the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seede bee.
New Living Translation
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, "That's how many descendants you will have!"
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, "That's how many descendants you will have!"
New Life Bible
Abraham believed he would be the father of many nations. He had no reason to hope for this, but he had been told, "Your children will become many nations."
Abraham believed he would be the father of many nations. He had no reason to hope for this, but he had been told, "Your children will become many nations."
New Revised Standard
Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," according to what was said, "So numerous shall your descendants be."
Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," according to what was said, "So numerous shall your descendants be."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Which Abraham aboue hope, beleeued vnder hope, that he should be the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken to him, So shall thy seede be.
Which Abraham aboue hope, beleeued vnder hope, that he should be the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken to him, So shall thy seede be.
George Lamsa Translation
For he who was hopeless trusted in hope, that he might become the father of many peoples, as it is written, So shall your seed be.
For he who was hopeless trusted in hope, that he might become the father of many peoples, as it is written, So shall your seed be.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Who, past hope, upon hope believed, so that he became father of many nations, - according to what had been said - So shall be thy seed; -
Who, past hope, upon hope believed, so that he became father of many nations, - according to what had been said - So shall be thy seed; -
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who against hope believed in hope; that he might be made the father of many nations, according to that which was said to him: So shall thy seed be.
Who against hope believed in hope; that he might be made the father of many nations, according to that which was said to him: So shall thy seed be.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Who contrary to hope, beleued in hope, that he shoulde be the father of many nations, accordyng to that which was spoken: so shall thy seede be.
Who contrary to hope, beleued in hope, that he shoulde be the father of many nations, accordyng to that which was spoken: so shall thy seede be.
Good News Translation
Abraham believed and hoped, even when there was no reason for hoping, and so became "the father of many nations." Just as the scripture says, "Your descendants will be as many as the stars."
Abraham believed and hoped, even when there was no reason for hoping, and so became "the father of many nations." Just as the scripture says, "Your descendants will be as many as the stars."
Christian Standard Bible®
He believed, hoping against hope, so that he became the father of many nations according to what had been spoken: So will your descendants be.
He believed, hoping against hope, so that he became the father of many nations according to what had been spoken: So will your descendants be.
King James Version
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Lexham English Bible
who against hope believed in hope, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was said, "so will your descendants be."
who against hope believed in hope, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was said, "so will your descendants be."
Literal Translation
He against hope believed in hope, for him to become a father of many nations, according to what has been said, "So shall your seed be." Gen. 15:5
He against hope believed in hope, for him to become a father of many nations, according to what has been said, "So shall your seed be." Gen. 15:5
Young's Literal Translation
Who, against hope in hope did believe, for his becoming father of many nations according to that spoken: `So shall thy seed be;'
Who, against hope in hope did believe, for his becoming father of many nations according to that spoken: `So shall thy seed be;'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And he beleued vpo hope, where nothinge was to hope, that he shulde be a father of many Heythen. Acordinge as it was sayde vnto him:
And he beleued vpo hope, where nothinge was to hope, that he shulde be a father of many Heythen. Acordinge as it was sayde vnto him:
Mace New Testament (1729)
he it was who against hope believed in hope, that he should become the father of many nations, according to what was told him, "so shall thy posterity be:"
he it was who against hope believed in hope, that he should become the father of many nations, according to what was told him, "so shall thy posterity be:"
New English Translation
Against hope Abraham believed in hope with the result that he became the father of many nations according to the pronouncement, " so will your descendants be ."
Against hope Abraham believed in hope with the result that he became the father of many nations according to the pronouncement, " so will your descendants be ."
New King James Version
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be." Genesis 15:5">[fn]
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be." Genesis 15:5">[fn]
Simplified Cowboy Version
With the deck seemingly stacked against him, Abraham kept trusting God—believing he would be the sire of a many nations. God had said to him, "Your offspring and theirs will be more than the number of stars in the sky."
With the deck seemingly stacked against him, Abraham kept trusting God—believing he would be the sire of a many nations. God had said to him, "Your offspring and theirs will be more than the number of stars in the sky."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE."
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE."
Legacy Standard Bible
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "So shall your seed be."
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, "So shall your seed be."
Contextual Overview
17(as it is written [in Scripture], "I HAVE MADE YOU A FATHER OF MANY NATIONS") in the sight of Him in whom he believed, that is, God who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. 18In hope against hope Abraham believed that he would become a father of many nations, as he had been promised [by God]: "SO [numberless] SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE." 19Without becoming weak in faith he considered his own body, now as good as dead [for producing children] since he was about a hundred years old, and [he considered] the deadness of Sarah's womb. 20But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God, 21being fully convinced that God had the power to do what He had promised. 22Therefore his faith WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS (right standing with God).
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
against: Romans 4:19, Romans 5:5, Romans 8:24, Ruth 1:11-13, Proverbs 13:12, Ezekiel 37:11, Mark 5:35, Mark 5:36, Luke 1:18, Acts 27:25
So shall: Genesis 15:5, Genesis 15:6
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:11 - old Genesis 34:30 - and I shall 1 Samuel 30:6 - David Psalms 22:4 - General Psalms 42:5 - hope Isaiah 26:3 - because Matthew 14:31 - O thou Mark 11:23 - and shall John 3:33 - hath set Galatians 4:23 - but Hebrews 7:4 - Abraham Hebrews 11:12 - as the sand
Cross-References
Genesis 5:21
When Enoch was sixty-five years old, he became the father of Methuselah.
When Enoch was sixty-five years old, he became the father of Methuselah.
Genesis 36:2
Esau took his [three] wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, the son of Zibeon the Hivite,
Esau took his [three] wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, the son of Zibeon the Hivite,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Who against hope believed in hope,.... Abraham believed the promise of God,
that he might become the father of many nations, being assisted by a supernatural aid: "in hope"; of the fulfilment of it by the grace and power of God: "against hope": against all visible, rational grounds of hope; Sarah's womb and his own body being dead, but inasmuch as God had said it, he believed:
according to that which is spoken, so shall thy seed be; his faith rested upon the word of God, which showed the nature of it, and that it was of the right kind.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Who against hope - Who against all apparent or usual ground of hope. He refers here to the prospect of a posterity; see Romans 4:19-21.
Believed in hope - Believed in what was promised to excite his hope. Hope here is put for the object of his hope - what was promised.
According to what was spoken - Genesis 15:5.
So shall thy seed be - That is, as the stars in heaven for multitude. Thy posterity shall be very numerous.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Romans 4:18. Who against hope believed in hope — The faith of Abraham bore an exact correspondence to the power and never-failing faithfulness of God; for though, in the ordinary course of things, he had not the best foundation of hope, yet he believed that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken; namely, that his posterity should be like the stars of heaven for multitude, and like the dust of the earth.
