We are now in the last short portion of Romans 11 beginning with verse 33 and with it we fine another error of scripture in word use and abuse, accomplished by none other than the translators. And by the way this will also take us into chapter 12 at the same time, with a short prayer of greatest humility that should be our daily opening prayer, as a Saint of GOD.
Romans 11:33-12:2 "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [G419] are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! [Isaiah 40:13-14] "For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?" [Job 35:7, 41:11] "Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?" For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. I beseech[G3870] you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present[G3936] your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (KJV)
Romans 11:33-12:2 "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable [G419] are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! [Isaiah 40:13-14] "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" [Job 35:7, 41:11] "Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?" For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. I appeal[G3870] to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present[G3936] your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." (ESV)
Romans 11:33-12:2 "Oh, how amazing is the depth of the wealth of GOD's wisdom and knowledge. The understanding [G419] of his judgments can only be sourced in a conversation that originates from above; also his ways are only accessible in the footprint of his thoughts. (The word [G419] ἀνεξερεύνητος, anexereunētos, is from [G1] ana, upwards and [G1830] exereunaō, to search out [1Peter 1:10] is from [G1537] ek, the source and ichnos, a footprint. Sadly, both of these words have been wrongly translated to suggest that it is imposible to explain GOD's decisions or to understand his ways! Sounds like Isaiah 55:8-9 until we get to verse 10 comes to the rescue! "But! Just as the rain and the snow come down from heaven [from above] and saturate the soil, SO shall my Word be! The Incarnation is the key to understanding GOD's thoughts and his ways!) Who inspired his thoughts? Who sat in council with him? Is GOD indebted to anyone? Everything originates in him; finds both its authentic expression and ultimate conclusion in him. His opinion rules the ages. We cannot but agree with our yes and awe. Amen. Live consistent with [1, G3870] who you really are, inspired by the loving kindness of GOD. My [2, G80] brothers, the most practical expression of worth-ship is to [3, G3936] make your bodies available to him as a living sacrifice; this pleases him more than any [old dead] religious routine. He desires to find visible, individual expression in your person. (The word, [1, G3870] parakaleo, comes from [G3844] para, a preposition indicating close proximity, a thing proceeding from a sphere of influence, with a suggestion of union of place of residence, to have sprung from its author and giver, originating from, denoting the point from which an action originates, intimate connection; and kaleo, meaning to identify by name, to surname. Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit in the same capacity:[G3875] parakletos, meaning close companion, kinsman [John 14:16]. The word, [2, G80] adelpos, comes from [G1] a, as a connective particle, and[G80] delphos, meaning womb. Commonly translated as brother. [Look at Hebrews 2:11] The word, [3, G3936, from G3488 and G2476] paristemi , means to exhibit,[H1] to present. In the contect of the NT, the sacrificial system no longer involves dead animals, but living people. "You died in his death and are now alive to GOD" [Romans 6:11]) Do not allow [1 G165] current religious tradition to mold you into its pattern of reasoning. Like an inspired artist, give attention to the detail of GOD's desire to find expression in you. Become acquainted with perfection. To [2, G2101] accommodate yourself to the delight and good pleasure of him will transform your thoughts afresh from within. (The word,[G165 is the same as G104, meaning duration] aion, is traditionally translated as "do not be conformed to this world." Actually aion points to a period of time of specific influence. In the [2, G2101 from G2195 and G701] euarestos , comes from[G2195] eu, praiseworthy, well done[G701] + arestos , meaning to accommodate one's self to the opinion, desires, and interests of others.) (The Mirror)
Until our next appointment in time, the LORD willing we shall pick things up at verse 3.
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