Romans 1:20

The invisible things of Him. The attributes which constitute God's nature, afterward defined as "His eternal power and divinity." From the creation [α π ο]. From the time of. Rev., since.

Are clearly seen [κ α θ ο ρ α τ α ι]. We have here an oxymoron, literally a pointedly foolish saying; a saying which is impressive or witty through sheer contradiction or paradox. Invisible things are clearly visible. See on Acts 5:41. Illustrations are sometimes furnished by single words, as glukupikrov bittersweet; qrasudeilov a bold coward. In English compare Shakespeare :

"Dove - feathered raven, fiend angelical; Beautiful tyrant, wolfish - ravening lamb."

Spenser :

"Glad of such luck, the luckless lucky maid."

Godhead [θ ε ι ο τ η ς]. Rev., better, divinity. Godhead expresses deity [θ ε ο τ η ς]. qeiothv is godhood, not godhead. It signifies the sum - total of the divine attributes.

So that they are [ε ι ς τ ο ε ι ν α ι]. The A. V. expresses result; but the sense is rather purpose. The revelation of God's power and divinity is given, so that, if, after being enlightened, they fall into sin, they may be without defense.

Without excuse [α ν α π ο λ ο γ η τ ο υ ς]. See on answer, 1 Peter 3:15. Only here and ch. 2 1.