Romans 2:4
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
Or
(ē)
2228: or, thana prim. conjunction used disjunctively or cptv.
do you think lightlyκαταφρονεῖς
(kataphroneis)
2706: to think little offrom kata and phroneó
of the richesπλούτου
(ploutou)
4149: wealthprobably from pleó in an early sense of to flow, abound
of His kindnessχρηστότητος
(chrēstotētos)
5544: goodness, excellence, uprightnessfrom chréstos
and toleranceἀνοχῆς
(anochēs)
463: a delaying, forbearancefrom anechó
and patience,μακροθυμίας
(makrothumias)
3115: patience, long-sufferingfrom makros and thumos
not knowingἀγνοῶν
(agnoōn)
50: to be ignorant, not to knowfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and the same as ginóskó
that the kindnessχρηστὸν
(chrēston)
5543: serviceable, goodadjective from chraomai
of Godθεοῦ
(theou)
2316: God, a godof uncertain origin
leadsἄγει
(agei)
71: to lead, bring, carrya prim. verb
you to repentance?μετάνοιαν
(metanoian)
3341: change of mind, repentancefrom metanoeó


















KJV Lexicon
η  particle
e  ay:  disjunctive, or; comparative, than -- and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea.
του  definite article - genitive singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
πλουτου  noun - genitive singular masculine
ploutos  ploo'-tos:  wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment -- riches.
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
χρηστοτητος  noun - genitive singular feminine
chrestotes  khray-stot'-ace:  usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor) -- gentleness, good(-ness), kindness.
αυτου  personal pronoun - genitive singular masculine
autos  ow-tos':  the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
ανοχης  noun - genitive singular feminine
anoche  an-okh-ay':  self-restraint, i.e. tolerance -- forbearance.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
μακροθυμιας  noun - genitive singular feminine
makrothumia  mak-roth-oo-mee'-ah:  longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude -- longsuffering, patience.
καταφρονεις  verb - present active indicative - second person singular
kataphroneo  kat-af-ron-eh'-o:  to think against, i.e. disesteem -- despise.
αγνοων  verb - present active participle - nominative singular masculine
agnoeo  ag-no-eh'-o:  not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination) -- (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.
οτι  conjunction
hoti  hot'-ee:  demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because -- as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
το  definite article - nominative singular neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
χρηστον  adjective - nominative singular neuter
chrestos  khrase-tos':  employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals) -- better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind.
του  definite article - genitive singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
θεου  noun - genitive singular masculine
theos  theh'-os:  a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
εις  preposition
eis  ice:  to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
μετανοιαν  noun - accusative singular feminine
metanoia  met-an'-oy-ah:  (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision) -- repentance.
σε  personal pronoun - second person accusative singular
se  seh:  thee -- thee, thou, thy house.
αγει  verb - present active indicative - third person singular
ago  ag'-o:  to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce -- be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

King James Bible
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

International Standard Version
Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?

NET Bible
Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God's kindness leads you to repentance?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Or do you presume upon the wealth of his sweetness and upon his patience and upon the place that he gave to you, and do not know that the sweetness of God brings conversion to you?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do you have contempt for God, who is very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you? Don't you realize that it is God's kindness that is trying to lead you to him and change the way you think and act?

King James 2000 Bible
Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
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