Romans 9:17

purpose. Literally thing.

raised... up. App-178. The same word is used in the Septuagint of 2 Samuel 12:11.

shew. See Romans 2:15.

power. App-172.

declared. See Luke 9:60 (preach). App-121.

throughout. App-104.

earth. App-129. Quoted from Exodus 9:16.

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¹⁷ For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

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