If so be that God is one

(ειπερ εις ο θεος). Correct text rather than επειπερ. It means "if on the whole." "By a species of rhetorical politeness it is used of that about which there is no doubt" (Thayer. Cf. 1 Corinthians 8:5; 1 Corinthians 15:15; Romans 8:9.By faith

(εκ πιστεως). "Out of faith," springing out of.Through faith

(δια της πιστεως). "By means of the faith" (just mentioned). Εκ denotes source, δια intermediate agency or attendant circumstance.

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Old Testament