1 Or are ye ignorant, brethren (for I speak to men who know the law), that the law hath dominion over a man for so long time as he liveth?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- Know ye not G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of
information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through
disinclination)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- to them that know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- 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…
- how that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hath dominion over G2961 (κυριεύω) — to rule
- a man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- 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…
- as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- long G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus
properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special
occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
- he liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
2 For the woman that hath a husband is bound by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband.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)
- the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
- which hath an husband G5220 (ὕπανδρος) — in subjection under a man, i.e. a married
woman
- is bound G1210 (δέω) — to bind (in various applications, literally or
figuratively)
- by 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…
- to G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- husband G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- so long as he liveth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- so long as he liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- the husband G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the husband G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- be dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- she is loosed G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- 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…
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- husband G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
3 So then if, while the husband liveth, she be joined to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if the husband die, she is free from the law, so that she is no adulteress, though she be joined to another man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So G686 (ἄρα) — a
particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as
follows)
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- while G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- husband G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- husband G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- she be married G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- to G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- she shall be called G5537 (χρηματίζω) — to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of ),
i.e. divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of
) to constitute a firm for business…
- an adulteress G3428 (μοιχαλίς) — an adulteress (literally or
figuratively)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- her husband G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- her husband G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- be dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- she is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure),
i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or
(genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- that law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that 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…
- so that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- she 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
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- adulteress G3428 (μοιχαλίς) — an adulteress (literally or
figuratively)
- though she be married G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ; that ye should be joined to another, even to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit unto God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Wherefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- are become dead G2289 (θανατόω)
- to the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to 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…
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- should be married G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- to another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- to him who is raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- we should bring forth fruit G2592 (καρποφορέω) — to be fertile (literally or figuratively)
- unto God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.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)
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- we were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the 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…
- the motions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the motions G3804 (πάθημα) — something undergone, i.e. hardship
or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
- of sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- which were G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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…
- did work G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- bring forth fruit G2592 (καρποφορέω) — to be fertile (literally or figuratively)
- unto death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
6 But now we have been discharged from the law, having died to that wherein we were held; so that we serve in newness of the spirit, and not in oldness of the letter.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
- we are delivered G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- 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…
- that being dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we were held G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications
(literally or figuratively)
- that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- should serve G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- newness G2538 (καινότης) — renewal (figuratively)
- of spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the oldness G3821 (παλαιότης) — antiquatedness
- of the letter G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural
learning
7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Howbeit, I had not known sin, except through the law: for I had not known coveting, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- 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…
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- 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.)
- Nay G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- I had 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)
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- but G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- I had 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…
- known 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…
- G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- lust G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- lust G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- except G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- had said 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…
- Thou shalt G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) — to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully
or otherwise)
- covet G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) — to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully
or otherwise)
8 but sin, finding occasion, wrought in me through the commandment all manner of coveting: for apart from the law sin is dead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- taking G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- occasion G874 (ἀφορμή) — a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively)
an opportunity
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- wrought G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- all manner of G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- concupiscence G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- 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…
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
9 And I was alive apart from the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- was alive G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- 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…
- once G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- revived G326 (ἀναζάω) — to recover life (literally or figuratively)
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
10 and the commandment, which was unto life, this I found to be unto death:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
11 for sin, finding occasion, through the commandment beguiled me, and through it slew me.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)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- taking G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- occasion G874 (ἀφορμή) — a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively)
an opportunity
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- deceived G1818 (ἐξαπατάω) — to seduce wholly
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- it 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
- slew G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to
destroy
12 So that the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and righteous, and good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- 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…
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
13 Did then that which is good become death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, by working death to me through that which is good;—that through the commandment sin might become exceeding sinful.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- that which is good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that which is good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- 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.)
- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- it might appear G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show
(transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- working G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- in me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- might 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.)
- G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- exceeding G5236 (ὑπερβολή) — a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively)
supereminence; adverbially (with or ) pre-
eminently
- sinful G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.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)
- 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
- 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…
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross),
or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural,
regenerate, religious
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- carnal G4559 (σαρκικός) — pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal,
or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
- sold G4097 (πιπράσκω) — from the base of ); to traffic
(by travelling), i.e. dispose of as merchandise or into slavery
(literally or figuratively)
- 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 G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
15 For that which I do I know not: for not what I would, that do I practise; but what I hate, that I do.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)
- that which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I do G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- I allow 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
- what G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- do I G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- I hate G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by
extension, to love less
- do I G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
16 But if what I would not, that I do, I consent unto the law that it is good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- then G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- that which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- I consent unto G4852 (σύμφημι) — to say jointly, i.e. assent to
- 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…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
17 So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
- then G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- it is no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- that G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- do G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- it 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
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- that dwelleth G3611 (οἰκέω) — to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit,
remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
18 For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not.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)
- I 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
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- dwelleth G3611 (οἰκέω) — to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit,
remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- good thing G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- to will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- is present G3873 (παράκειμαι) — to lie near, i.e. be at hand (figuratively, be
prompt or easy)
- with me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- to perform G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- that which is good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- I find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
19 For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise.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)
- the good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- I do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- the evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- I do G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
20 But if what I would not, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- I do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- it is no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- that G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- do G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- it 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
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- that dwelleth G3611 (οἰκέω) — to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit,
remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
21 I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- I find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- then G686 (ἄρα) — a
particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as
follows)
- a law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a 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…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- when G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- is present G3873 (παράκειμαι) — to lie near, i.e. be at hand (figuratively, be
prompt or easy)
- with me G1473 (ἐγώ)
22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: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)
- I delight G4913 (συνήδομαι) — to rejoice in with
oneself, i.e. feel satisfaction concerning
- in the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in 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 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
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- inward G2080 (ἔσω) — inside (as preposition or adjective)
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
23 but I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity under the law of sin which is in my members.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I see G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- 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…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
- warring against G497 (ἀντιστρατεύομαι) — (figuratively) to attack, i.e. (by implication)
destroy
- 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…
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or
human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
- mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mind G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or
human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- bringing G163 (αἰχμαλωτίζω) — to make captive
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- into captivity G163 (αἰχμαλωτίζω) — to make captive
- to the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to 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 sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- which is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
24 Wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me out of the body of this death?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- wretched G5005 (ταλαίπωρος) — enduring
trial, i.e. miserable
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- that I am G1473 (ἐγώ)
- who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- shall deliver G4506 (ῥύομαι) — compare ); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e.
rescue
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then I of myself with the mind, indeed, serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- I thank G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude
(towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
- 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
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- So G686 (ἄρα) — a
particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as
follows)
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- with the mind G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or
human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- myself 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
- serve G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- 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 God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- with the 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…
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)