Romans 8:20

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Modern

For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope

Traditional

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

Literal

For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of the One having subjected it, in hope

Latin

Vanitati enim creatura subjecta est non volens, sed propter eum, qui subjecit eam in spe:

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English

For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope

Notes

Romans 8:19–21

creation: This includes animals, plants, and the earth itself. Paul follows the pattern found in the Old Testament by speaking about creation as if it were a person (see especially Psalm 65:12–13; Isaiah 24:4; Jeremiah 4:28; 12:4).
waits in eager expectation for: Just as Adam’s sin brought harm to the whole created world, creation will also share in the blessings God has promised to his people. This hope includes the renewal of the earth itself (for example, Isaiah 4:2, Revelation 21:1–2).

Theme notes and profiles

Adam and Eve Paul (Saul) Christian Suffering Inheriting the Land The Creation The Day Is Coming The Old Realm and the New

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