New International VersionFor the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.
New Living TranslationFor all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.
English Standard VersionFor the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
Berean Standard BibleThe creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
Berean Literal BibleFor the earnest expectation of the creation awaits the revelation of the sons of God.
King James BibleFor the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
New King James VersionFor the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
New American Standard BibleFor the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God.
NASB 1995For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.
NASB 1977For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.
Legacy Standard BibleFor the anxious longing of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
Amplified BibleFor [even the whole] creation [all nature] waits eagerly for the children of God to be revealed.
Christian Standard BibleFor the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed.
Holman Christian Standard BibleFor the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed.
American Standard VersionFor the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God.
Contemporary English VersionIn fact, all creation is eagerly waiting for God to show who his children are.
English Revised VersionFor the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAll creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are.
Good News TranslationAll of creation waits with eager longing for God to reveal his children.
International Standard VersionFor the creation is eagerly awaiting the revelation of God's children,
NET BibleFor the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God.
New Heart English BibleFor the creation waits with eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.
Webster's Bible TranslationFor the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Weymouth New TestamentFor all creation, gazing eagerly as if with outstretched neck, is waiting and longing to see the manifestation of the sons of God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
World English BibleFor the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the earnest looking out of the creation expects the revelation of the sons of God;
Berean Literal BibleFor the earnest expectation of the creation awaits the revelation of the sons of God.
Young's Literal Translation for the earnest looking out of the creation doth expect the revelation of the sons of God;
Smith's Literal TranslationFor the anxious expectation of the creation awaits the revelation of the sons of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the expectation of the creature waiteth for the revelation of the sons of God.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor the anticipation of the creature anticipates the revelation of the sons of God.
New American BibleFor creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God;
New Revised Standard VersionFor the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the earnest expectation of all mankind waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishFor the whole creation hopes for and expects the revelation of the sons of God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the revelation of the sons of God.
Godbey New TestamentFor the earnest expectation of the creature awaits the revelation of the sons of God.
Haweis New TestamentFor the eager expectation of the creation is waiting for the revelation of the children of God.
Mace New Testamentmankind impatiently desire that the divine being would display himself to his creatures,
Weymouth New TestamentFor all creation, gazing eagerly as if with outstretched neck, is waiting and longing to see the manifestation of the sons of God.
Worrell New TestamentFor the earnest longing of the creation is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God.
Worsley New TestamentFor the earnest expectation of the world is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God:
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Future Glory18I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. 19Thecreationwaitsin eager expectationfor therevelationof thesonsof God.20For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope…
Cross References Genesis 3:17-19And to Adam He said: “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat, cursed is the ground because of you; through toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. / Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. / By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”
Isaiah 65:17For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
Revelation 21:1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
2 Peter 3:13But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
Isaiah 11:6-9The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...
Colossians 1:16-20For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. / And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. ...
1 Corinthians 15:22-28For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. / But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him. / Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. ...
Isaiah 66:22“For just as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, will endure before Me,” declares the LORD, “so your descendants and your name will endure.
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
Ephesians 1:9-10And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ / as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.
Philippians 3:20-21But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
Hebrews 2:5-9For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. / But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor ...
Isaiah 35:1-2The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.
Revelation 22:3No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.
1 John 3:2Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
Treasury of Scripture For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God. the earnest. Romans 8:23
And not onlythey, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption,to wit, the redemption of our body. Philippians 1:20
According to my earnest expectation andmy hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, butthat with all boldness, as always,so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whetherit be by life, or by death. expectation. Isaiah 65:17
For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. Acts 3:21
Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. 2 Peter 3:11-13
Seeing thenthat all these things shall be dissolved, what mannerof persons ought ye to be inall holy conversation and godliness, … the manifestation. Malachi 3:17,18
And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him… Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: … 1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Jump to Previous AnxiousChildrenCreationCreatureDesireEagerEagerlyEarnestExpectExpectationGazingLongingManifestationNeckOutstretchedRevealedRevealingStrongWaitethWaitingWaitsJump to Next AnxiousChildrenCreationCreatureDesireEagerEagerlyEarnestExpectExpectationGazingLongingManifestationNeckOutstretchedRevealedRevealingStrongWaitethWaitingWaitsRomans 8 1.Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation.5.What harm comes of the flesh;13.and what good of the Spirit.19.The glorious deliverance the creation longs for,29.was beforehand decreed from God.38.Nothing can sever us from his love.The creation waitsThis phrase suggests a personification of creation, indicating that all of nature is in a state of anticipation. Biblically, creation often refers to the natural world, which was affected by the fall of man ( Genesis 3:17-19). The idea of creation waiting implies a sense of incompleteness or longing for restoration. This aligns with the biblical narrative that all of creation is subject to futility and decay due to sin ( Romans 8:20-22). in eager expectation
The term "eager expectation" conveys a sense of hope and longing. This expectation is not passive but active, indicating a forward-looking anticipation. In the cultural context of the time, this would resonate with the Jewish hope for the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. Theologically, it reflects the Christian hope for the ultimate redemption and renewal of all things, as promised in the eschatological visions of the prophets (Isaiah 65:17,Revelation 21:1). for the revelation of the sons of God
This phrase points to a future event when the true identity and glory of the children of God will be fully disclosed. In the New Testament, believers are often referred to as "sons of God" (John 1:12,Galatians 3:26), indicating their adoption into God's family through faith in Christ. The "revelation" suggests a future unveiling, which is linked to the second coming of Christ and the final redemption of believers (1John 3:2,Colossians 3:4). This revelation is not only for the benefit of believers but also for the entire creation, which will be liberated from its bondage to decay and share in the freedom and glory of the children of God (Romans 8:21). Persons / Places / Events 1. CreationRefers to the entire universe, including the earth and all living things. In this context, it is personified as waiting eagerly for a future event. 2. Sons of GodBelievers in Christ who are adopted into God's family. Their full identity and glory will be revealed in the future. 3. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, writing to the believers in Rome to explain the gospel and its implications for both Jews and Gentiles. 4. RomeThe city to which Paul addressed this letter, a central hub of the Roman Empire, with a diverse population including a significant number of Christians. 5. Eager ExpectationA term that conveys a sense of anticipation and hope, indicating that creation is looking forward to a significant future event. Teaching Points Creation's AnticipationCreation itself is depicted as eagerly awaiting the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. This highlights the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world in God's purposes. Identity in ChristBelievers are already sons and daughters of God, but their full identity will be revealed in the future. This should encourage Christians to live in a way that reflects their true identity. Hope for the FutureThe eager expectation of creation serves as a reminder of the hope that believers have in Christ. Despite current sufferings, there is a glorious future awaiting. Living with PurposeUnderstanding that creation is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God should motivate believers to live purposefully, knowing that their lives have eternal significance. Environmental StewardshipAs part of creation, believers have a responsibility to care for the environment, reflecting God's love and anticipation for its ultimate redemption. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Romans 8
Does Romans 8:19–22’s depiction of creation “groaning” conflict with scientific theories of evolution or the age of the universe?
Is creation eagerly awaiting its fulfillment?
What defines the essence of being redeemed?
What does the Bible say about new heavens and earth?(19) Nor is ours a merely isolated hope; we have our place-- "Mid onward sloping motions infinite, Making for one sure goal." The whole creation is looking earnestly and intently for the same manifestation of glory as ourselves. Earnest expectation--A single word in the Greek, and a very striking one. It means, literally, a straining forward with outstretched head, just as we might imagine the crowds outside a race-course straining over the ropes to catch a sight of the runners; an eager, intent expectation. The same word is used once again in the New Testament (Philippians 1:20). Creature.--Creation, the whole world of nature, animate and inanimate. Waiteth for.--Another strong word, "waits with concentrated longing and expectancy." Manifestation.--Translate rather by the ordinary word,revelation, as in the last verse ("glory which shall berevealed"). TheParusia, or Coming of Christ, is to be accompanied by an appearance of the redeemed in glorified form.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Theτῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.creationκτίσεως(ktiseōs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2937:From ktizo; original formation.waitsἀπεκδέχεται(apekdechetai)Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 553:To expect eagerly, wait for eagerly, look for. From apo and ekdechomai; to expect fully.in eager expectationἀποκαραδοκία(apokaradokia)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 603:Eager expectation. From a comparative of apo and a compound of kara and dokeo; intense anticipation.for theτὴν(tēn)Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.revelationἀποκάλυψιν(apokalypsin)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 602:An unveiling, uncovering, revealing, revelation. From apokalupto; disclosure.of theτῶν(tōn)Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.sonsυἱῶν(huiōn)Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 5207:A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.of God.Θεοῦ(Theou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
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