1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what is the profit of circumcision?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- advantage G4053 (περισσός) — superabundant (in quantity) or
superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with
) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- hath the Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- profit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- profit G5622 (ὠφέλεια) — usefulness, i.e.
benefit
- of circumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
2 Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- Much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- way G5158 (τρόπος) — a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style
(especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like);
figuratively, deportment or character
- chiefly G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- because that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- unto them were committed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- the oracles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the oracles G3051 (λόγιον) — an utterance (of God)
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
3 For what if some were without faith? shall their want of faith make of none effect the faithfulness of God?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- did not believe G569 (ἀπιστέω) — to be unbelieving, i.e. (transitively) disbelieve, or (by
implication) disobey
- shall G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- unbelief G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unbelief G570 (ἀπιστία) — faithlessness, i.e. (negatively) disbelief (lack of
Christian faith), or (positively) unfaithfulness
(disobedience)
- make G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- the faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- without effect G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
4 God forbid: yea, let God be found true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy words, And mightest prevail when thou comest into judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G302 (ἄν)
- God forbid G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- God forbid G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- yea G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- let G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- true G227 (ἀληθής) — true (as not
concealing)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- a liar G5583 (ψεύστης) — a falsifier
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- That G3704 (ὅπως) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as
adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or
actual)
- thou mightest be justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- sayings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sayings G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- mightest overcome G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
- when G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- art judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
5 But if our unrighteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who visiteth with wrath? (I speak after the manner of men.)Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- unrighteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
- commend G4921 (συνιστάω) — to set together,
i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to
exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to
constitute
- the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- shall we say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain
tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- unrighteous G94 (ἄδικος) — unjust; by extension wicked;
by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
- who taketh G2018 (ἐπιφέρω) — to bear upon (or further), i.e. adduce (personally
or judicially (accuse, inflict)), superinduce
- vengeance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- vengeance G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the
mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable)
abhorrence); by implication punish…
- I speak G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- as G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
6 God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God forbid G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- God forbid G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- for then G1893 (ἐπεί) — thereupon, i.e. since (of time or
cause)
- how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in
what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as
exclamation, how much!
- shall G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
7 But if the truth of God through my lie abounded unto his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- hath more abounded G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
- lie G5582 (ψεῦσμα) — a fabrication, i.e. falsehood
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
- am I also G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case
, and accusative case
and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
- judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a sinner G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
8 and why not (as we are slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say), Let us do evil, that good may come? whose condemnation is just.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- we be slanderously reported G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- affirm that G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known
one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- Let us do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- may come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- damnation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- damnation G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- just G1738 (ἔνδικος) — in the right, i.e. equitable
9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we before laid to the charge both of Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- are we better G4284 (προέχομαι) — to hold oneself before others, i.e.
(figuratively) to excel
- No G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- in no wise G3843 (πάντως) — entirely; specially, at all events, (with negative,
following) in no event
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- we have before proved G4256 (προαιτιάομαι) — to accuse already, i.e. previously
charge
- both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- and G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- Gentiles G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a
Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
- that they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
10 as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- As G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- There is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- none G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- no, not G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
11 There is none that understandeth, There is none that seeketh after God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- There is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- none G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- that understandeth G4920 (συνίημι) — to put together, i.e. (mentally) to
comprehend; by implication, to act piously
- that seeketh after G1567 (ἐκζητέω) — to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate,
crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
12 They have all turned aside, they are together become unprofitable; There is none that doeth good, no, not so much as one:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- They are all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- gone out of the way G1578 (ἐκκλίνω) — to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally
or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)
- they are G889 (ἀχρειόω) — to render useless, i.e. spoil
- together G260 (ἅμα) — properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a
preposition or adverb denoting close association
- become unprofitable G889 (ἀχρειόω) — to render useless, i.e. spoil
- there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- none G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- that doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- good G5544 (χρηστότης) — usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or
demeanor)
- no, not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- throat G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- throat G2995 (λάρυγξ) — the throat ("larynx")
- an open G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in
various applications)
- sepulchre G5028 (τάφος) — a grave (the place of interment)
- with G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language
(specially, one naturally unacquired)
- tongues G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language
(specially, one naturally unacquired)
- they have used deceit G1387 (δολιόω) — to be guileful
- the poison G2447 (ἰός) — rust (as if emitted by
metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents)
- of asps G785 (ἀσπίς) — a buckler (or round shield); used of a
serpent (as coiling itself), probably the "asp"
- under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- lips G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- lips G5491 (χεῖλος) — a lip (as a pouring place);
figuratively, a margin (of water)
14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and
its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially,
the front or edge (of…
- full G1073 (γέμω) — to swell out, i.e. be full
- of cursing G685 (ἀρά) — properly, prayer (as lifted to Heaven), i.e. (by
implication) imprecation
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- bitterness G4088 (πικρία) — acridity (especially poison), literally or
figuratively
15 Their feet are swift to shed blood;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
- swift G3691 (ὀξύς) — keen; by analogy,
rapid
- to shed G1632 (ἐκχέω) — to pour forth; figuratively, to
bestow
- blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
16 Destruction and misery are in their ways;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Destruction G4938 (σύντριμμα) — concussion or utter fracture (properly, concretely), i.e.
complete ruin
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- misery G5004 (ταλαιπωρία) — wretchedness, i.e. calamity
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- ways G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ways G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
17 And the way of peace have they not known:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
- of peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- have they G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- There is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- before G561 (ἀπέναντι) — from in front, i.e. opposite, before or
against
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication,
vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it speaketh to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- what things soever G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- it saith G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- to them who are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- under G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and
its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially,
the front or edge (of…
- may be stopped G5420 (φράσσω) — to fence or
inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figuratively, to
silence)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- may become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- guilty G5267 (ὑπόδικος) — under sentence, i.e. (by implication)
condemned
- before God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- before God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
20 because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- Therefore G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- there shall G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- be justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- in G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- sight G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
21 But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
- the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as
preposition)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- is manifested G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- being witnessed G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- by G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by
analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Even G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- them that believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- difference G1293 (διαστολή) — a variation
23 for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- have sinned G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- come short G5302 (ὑστερέω) — to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior;
generally, to fall short (be deficient)
- of the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Being justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- freely G1432 (δωρεάν) — gratuitously (literally or
figuratively)
- by G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the redemption G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the redemption G629 (ἀπολύτρωσις) — (the act) ransom in full, i.e.
(figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian
salvation
- that is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
25 whom God set forth to be a propitiation, through faith, in his blood, to show his righteousness because of the passing over of the sins done aforetime, in the forbearance of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- hath set forth G4388 (προτίθεμαι) — to place before, i.e. (for oneself)
to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine)
- a propitiation G2435 (ἱλαστήριον) — an expiatory (place or thing), i.e.
(concretely) an atoning victim, or (specially) the lid of the Ark (in
the Temple)
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- declare G1732 (ἔνδειξις) — indication (abstractly)
- righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the remission G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the remission G3929 (πάρεσις) — praetermission, i.e. toleration
- of sins G265 (ἁμάρτημα) — a sin (properly concrete)
- that are past G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that are past G4266 (προγίνομαι) — to be already, i.e. have previousy transpired
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the forbearance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the forbearance G463 (ἀνοχή) — self-restraint, i.e. tolerance
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
26 for the showing, I say, of his righteousness at this present season: that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- declare G1732 (ἔνδειξις) — indication (abstractly)
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- this G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- might be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the justifier G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- of him which believeth G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- in Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
27 Where then is the glorying? It is excluded. By what manner of law? of works? Nay: but by a law of faith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Where G4226 (ποῦ) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what
locality
- boasting G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- boasting G2746 (καύχησις) — boasting (properly, the act; by implication, the object),
in a good or a bad sense
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- It is excluded G1576 (ἐκκλείω) — to shut out (literally or figuratively)
- By G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- what G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of
character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
- law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- of works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- Nay G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
28 We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- we conclude that G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- is justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- by faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as
preposition)
- the deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
29 Or is God the God of Jews only? is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yea, of Gentiles also:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- the God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- of the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe;
specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication,
pagan)
- Yes G3483 (ναί) — yes
30 if so be that God is one, and he shall justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seeing G1897 (ἐπείπερ) — since indeed (of cause)
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- shall justify G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e.
gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
31 Do we then make the law of none effect through faith? God forbid: nay, we establish the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Do we G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- make void G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- God forbid G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- God forbid G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- yea G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- we establish G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or
intransitively), used in various applications (literally or
figuratively)