Romans 4:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

God literally told Abraham 'I'm making you the father of many nations' — and this was before Abraham had any kids at all. Abraham believed in a God who brings dead things back to life and speaks about things that don't exist yet like they're already real.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Abraham trusted a God who calls your future into existence before you can even see it coming.

Explore Similar Verses

James 2:23

This is where that scripture came true that says Abraham trusted God completely, and God counted that trust as him being right with God. That's how Abraham earned the title 'Friend of God.'

Romans 4:18

Abraham believed God's promise even when it seemed completely impossible — like, there was literally no reason to think it could happen. But he held onto hope anyway because God told him he'd become the ancestor of tons of nations, just like he promised: 'Your descendants will be countless.'

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources