Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleSo 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 SoἌρα (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. |