Romans 1:20

For his invisible characteristics from the Bri'at HaOlam (the creation of the world) are perceived intellectually in the things which have been created; that is, both his eternal ko'ach and Elohut are discernable. So Bnei Adam have no terutz (excuse) and are inexcusably culpable (before an angry G-d),

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

In Context

19All anashim who, even though what is knowable about Hashem lies plainly before their eyes (for G-d has shown them!), they nevertheless cling to their resha and wickedly suppress HaEmes. + 1:19 of Hashem

21Because, even though they in actual fact knew G-d, they did not ascribe Him kavod (glory) as G-d or give hodayah (thanksgiving) to Him, but became filled with hevel (futility, vanity, emptiness, worthlessness) in their thinking, and their senseless levavot were darkened.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:33And Avraham planted an eshel (tamarisk tree) in Be'er-Sheva, and called there on the Shem of Hashem El Olam.

Deuteronomy 33:27Elohei Kedem is thy me'onah (dwelling place), 1 and underneath are the Zero'ot Olam (Everlasting Arms): 1 and He shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; 1 and shall say, Make them shmad. 1

Psalms 8:3Out of the mouth of olelim and infants 1 hast Thou established strength 1 because of Thine enemies, 1 that Thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 1

Psalms 33:6By the Devar Hashem were Shomayim made; 1 and all the tz'va (host) of them by the ruach (breath) of His mouth. + 33:6 MJ 11:3; Yn 1:1; Ps 56:5 1

Psalms 104:5Who laid the mekhonim (foundations) of ha'aretz, 1 that it should not move out of place olam va'ed. 1

Psalms 119:90Thy emunah (faithfulness) is to all generations: 1 Thou hast established eretz, and it stands enduring. 1

Matthew Henry on Romans 1:20-32

The Excellency of the Gospel. ( a. d. 58.) 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22… Read the whole commentary →

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