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NASB | Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers. |
Bible Question (short): Is Christ the Firstborn among many? |
Question (full): Greetings Forum! I have a question about this verse. Don't worry, it is not about Arminianism and Calvinism! :-) I was just reading this verse and I noticed that the 'He' in the phrase "...so that He would be..." is an accusative pronoun. In Greek, the pronoun usually has the same case as the noun to which it refers back. As I was reading, I noticed that "Son" is in the genitive case. The only word in the accusative case in this verse is "those" in "those whom He foreknew." My question is this: Has anyone ever read that the last phrase might not be refering to Christ? This is not a trick question. I could find to mention of even the possibility in any of my reference works. I was just curious if anyone else had ever come across any such possibility. Thanks! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |