Romans 4:18

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, “So will your seed be.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Who{G3739} against{G3844} hope{G1680} believed{G4100}{(G5656)} in{G1909} hope{G1680}, that{G1519} he{G846} might become{G1096}{(G5635)} the father{G3962} of many{G4183} nations{G1484}, according{G2596} to that which was spoken{G2046}{(G5772)}, So{G3779} shall{G2071} thy{G4675} seed{G4690} be{G2071}{(G5704)}.
Strong's King James
Upon hope from hope, he believed in him to become a father of many nations by what had been spoken, "SO WILL YOUR SEED BE."
The F.O.G*
[18] When all natural hope had died, Abraham kept trusting with supernatural hope, embracing God's promise that he would indeed become "father of many nations" with countless descendants.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Who, against hope in hope did believe, for his becoming father of many nations according to that spoken: ‘So shall thy seed be;’
Young's Literal Translation

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