Romans 15:12

Authorized King James Version

And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
πάλιν
G3825
again
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
#3
Ἠσαΐας
G2268
Esaias
hesaias (i.e., jeshajah), an israelite
#4
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#5
Ἔσται
G2071
There shall be
will be
#6
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ῥίζα
G4491
a root
a "root" (literally or figuratively)
#8
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
Ἰεσσαί
G2421
of Jesse
jessae (i.e., jishai), an israelite
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἀνιστάμενος
G450
he that shall rise
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#13
ἄρχειν
G757
to reign over
to be first (in political rank or power)
#14
ἔθνη
G1484
the Gentiles
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
#15
ἐπ'
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#16
αὐτῷ
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#17
ἔθνη
G1484
the Gentiles
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
#18
ἐλπιοῦσιν
G1679
shall
to expect or confide

Analysis

Within the broader context of Romans, this passage highlights faith and obedience through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Romans.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of Hellenistic epistolary literature with sophisticated theological argumentation shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of faith and obedience within the theological tradition of Romans Understanding a worldview shaped by both Jewish monotheism and Greco-Roman philosophical thought helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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