Romans 4:16
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
For this 
 
3778: thisprobably from a redupl. of ho,, used as a demonstrative pronoun
reasonΔιὰ
(dia)
1223: through, on account of, because ofa prim. preposition
[it is] by faith,πἰστεως
(pisteōs)
4102: faith, faithfulnessfrom peithó
in orderἵνα
(ina)
2443: in order that, that, so thata prim. conjunction denoting purpose, definition or result
that [it may be] in accordanceκατὰ
(kata)
2596: down, against, according topreposition of uncertain origin
with grace,χάριν
(charin)
5485: grace, kindnessa prim. word
soεἰς
(eis)
1519: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered, of place, time, fig. purpose, result)a prim. preposition
that the promiseἐπαγγελίαν
(epangelian)
1860: a summons, a promisefrom epaggellomai
will be guaranteedβεβαίαν
(bebaian)
949: firm, securefrom the same as basis
to allπαντὶ
(panti)
3956: all, everya prim. word
the descendants,σπέρματι
(spermati)
4690: that which is sown, i.e. seedfrom speiró
not onlyμόνον
(monon)
3440: merelyadverb from monos
to thoseτὸ
(to)
3588: thethe def. art.
who are of the Law,νόμου
(nomou)
3551: that which is assigned, hence usage, lawfrom nemó (to parcel out)
but alsoκαὶ
(kai)
2532: and, even, alsoa prim. conjunction
to thoseτὴν
(tēn)
3588: thethe def. art.
who are of the faithπίστεως
(pisteōs)
4102: faith, faithfulnessfrom peithó
of Abraham,Ἀβραάμ
(abraam)
11: Abraham, the Heb. patriarchof Hebrew origin Abraham
whoὅς
(os)
3739: usually rel. who, which, that, also demonstrative this, thata prim. pronoun
is the fatherπατὴρ
(patēr)
3962: a fathera prim. word
of us all,πάντων
(pantōn)
3956: all, everya prim. word


















KJV Lexicon
δια  preposition
dia  dee-ah':  through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τουτο  demonstrative pronoun - accusative singular neuter
touto  too'-to:  that thing -- here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
εκ  preposition
ek  ek:  a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
πιστεως  noun - genitive singular feminine
pistis  pis'-tis:  persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself -- assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
ινα  conjunction
hina  hin'-ah:  in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.
κατα  preposition
kata  kat-ah':  (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations
χαριν  noun - accusative singular feminine
charis  khar'-ece:  acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(-ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
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
το  definite article - accusative 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.
ειναι  verb - present infinitive
einai  i'-nahee:  to exist -- am, was. come, is, lust after, please well, there is, to be, was.
βεβαιαν  adjective - accusative singular feminine
bebaios  beb'-ah-yos:  stable -- firm, of force, stedfast, sure.
την  definite article - accusative 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.
επαγγελιαν  noun - accusative singular feminine
epaggelia  ep-ang-el-ee'-ah:  an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good) -- message, promise.
παντι  adjective - dative singular neuter
pas  pas:  apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
τω  definite article - dative 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.
σπερματι  noun - dative singular neuter
sperma  sper'-mah:  something sown, i.e. seed (including the male sperm); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting) -- issue, seed.
ου  particle - nominative
ou  oo:  no or not -- + long, nay, neither, never, no (man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but.
τω  definite article - dative 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.
εκ  preposition
ek  ek:  a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
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.
νομου  noun - genitive singular masculine
nomos  nom'-os:  law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle) -- law.
μονον  adverb
monon  mon'-on:  merely -- alone, but, only.
αλλα  conjunction
alla  al-lah':  other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) -- and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τω  definite article - dative 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.
εκ  preposition
ek  ek:  a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
πιστεως  noun - genitive singular feminine
pistis  pis'-tis:  persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself -- assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
αβρααμ  proper noun
Abraam  ab-rah-am':  Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch -- Abraham.
ος  relative pronoun - nominative singular masculine
hos  hos:  the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that -- one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.
εστιν  verb - present indicative - third person singular
esti  es-tee':  he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
πατηρ  noun - nominative singular masculine
pater  pat-ayr':  a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) -- father, parent.
παντων  adjective - genitive plural masculine
pas  pas:  apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
ημων  personal pronoun - first person genitive plural
hemon  hay-mone':  of (or from) us -- our (company), us, we.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

King James Bible
Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is why the promise is by faith, so that it may be according to grace, to guarantee it to all the descendants--not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of Abraham's faith. He is the father of us all

International Standard Version
Therefore, the promise is based on faith, so that it may be a matter of grace and may be guaranteed for all of Abraham's descendants—not only for those who were given the Law, but also for those who share the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.

NET Bible
For this reason it is by faith so that it may be by grace, with the result that the promise may be certain to all the descendants--not only to those who are under the law, but also to those who have the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because of this, he would be justified by faith, which is by grace, and The Promise would be sure to all his seed, not to the one who is of The Written Law only, but also to the one who is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Therefore, the promise is based on faith so that it can be a gift. Consequently, the promise is guaranteed for every descendant, not only for those who are descendants by obeying Moses' Teachings but also for those who are descendants by believing as Abraham did. He is the father of all of us,

King James 2000 Bible
Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the descendants; not to those only who are of the law, but to those also who are of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
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