Romans 9:16
Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

Young's Literal Translation
so , then—not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:

King James Bible
So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

Greek
So
Ἄρα (Ara)
Conjunction
Strong's 686: Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.

then,
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

[it does] not [depend]
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

on man’s
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

desire
θέλοντος (thelontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

[or]
οὐδὲ (oude)
Conjunction
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

effort,
τρέχοντος (trechontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

on
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

God’s
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

mercy.
ἐλεῶντος (eleōntos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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