Rom 4:18 | RWP | e4.org | In hope believed against hope ( παρ' ελπιδα επ' ελπιδ επιστευσεν ). "Past hope in (upon) hope he trusted." Graphic picture. To the end that he might become ( εις το γενεσθα αυτον ). Purpose clause again with εις to and the infinitive as in verses .

‏ Romans 4:18

In hope believed against hope ( παρ' ελπιδα επ' ελπιδ επιστευσεν ). "Past hope in (upon) hope he trusted." Graphic picture.

To the end that he might become ( εις το γενεσθα αυτον ). Purpose clause again with εις to and the infinitive as in verses 11-16.