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Rom. 2:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Which
hostis (Greek #3748)
which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
KJV usage: X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare 3754.
Pronounce: hos'-tis
Origin: ἥτις (hay'-tis), and the neuter ὅτι (hot'-ee) from 3739 and 5100
show
endeiknumi (Greek #1731)
to indicate (by word or act)
KJV usage: do, show (forth).
Pronounce: en-dike'-noo-mee
Origin: from 1722 and 1166
the work
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
of the law
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
nomos (Greek #3551)
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
KJV usage: law.
Pronounce: nom'-os
Origin: from a primary νέμω (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals)
written
graptos (Greek #1123)
inscribed (figuratively)
KJV usage: written.
Pronounce: grap-tos'
Origin: from 1125
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
their
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
hearts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
, γtheir
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
conscience
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
suneidesis (Greek #4893)
co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness
KJV usage: conscience.
Pronounce: soon-i'-day-sis
Origin: from a prolonged form of 4894
also bearing witness
summartureo (Greek #4828)
to testify jointly, i.e. corroborate by (concurrent) evidence
KJV usage: testify unto, (also) bear witness (with).
Pronounce: soom-mar-too-reh'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 3140
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
their thoughts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
logismos (Greek #3053)
computation, i.e. (figuratively) reasoning (conscience, conceit)
KJV usage: imagination, thought.
Pronounce: log-is-mos'
Origin: from 3049
ζthe mean while
metaxu (Greek #3342)
betwixt (of place or person); (of time) as adjective, intervening, or (by implication) adjoining
KJV usage: between, mean while, next.
Pronounce: met-ax-oo'
Origin: from 3326 and a form of 4862
accusing
kategoreo (Greek #2723)
to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence
KJV usage: accuse, object.
Pronounce: kat-ay-gor-eh'-o
Origin: from 2725
or else
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
excusing
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
apologeomai (Greek #626)
to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
KJV usage: answer (for self), make defence, excuse (self), speak for self.
Pronounce: ap-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from a compound of 575 and 3056
one another
allelon (Greek #240)
one another
KJV usage: each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with 3326 or 4314).
Pronounce: al-lay'-lone
Origin: Genitive plural from 243 reduplicated
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or, the conscience witnessing with them.
ζ
or, between themselves.

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conscience,
Heart,
Law,
Witness,
Writing

Cross References

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Rom. 1:18‑19• 18For there is revealed wrath of God from heaven upon all impiety, and unrighteousness of men holding the truth in unrighteousness.
 19Because what is known of God is manifest among them, for God has manifested it to them, (Rom. 1:18‑19)
their conscience, etc.
or, the conscience witnessing withthem.
Rom. 9:1• 1I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, (Rom. 9:1)
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John 8:9• 9But they, having heard that, went out one by one beginning from the elder ones until the last; and Jesus was left alone and the woman standing there. (John 8:9)
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Acts 23:1• 1And Paul, fixing his eyes on the council, said, Brethren, I have walked in all good conscience with God unto this day. (Acts 23:1)
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Acts 24:16• 16For this cause I also exercise myself to have in everything a conscience without offence towards God and men. (Acts 24:16)
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2 Cor. 1:12• 12For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity before God, (not in fleshly wisdom but in God's grace,) we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly towards you. (2 Cor. 1:12)
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2 Cor. 5:11• 11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade men, but have been manifested to God, and I hope also that we have been manifested in your consciences. (2 Cor. 5:11)
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1 Tim. 4:2• 2speaking lies in hypocrisy, cauterised as to their own conscience, (1 Tim. 4:2)
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Titus 1:15• 15All things are pure to the pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. (Titus 1:15)
the mean while.
or, between themselves.
accusing.
Gen. 3:8‑11• 8And they heard the voice of Jehovah Elohim, walking in the garden in the cool of the day. And Man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Jehovah Elohim, in the midst of the trees of the garden.
 9And Jehovah Elohim called to Man, and said to him, Where art thou?
 10And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I feared, because I am naked; and I hid myself.
 11And he said, Who told thee that thou art naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree of which I commanded thee not to eat? (Gen. 3:8‑11)
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Gen. 20:5• 5Did he not say to me, She is my sister? and she, even she said, He is my brother. In the integrity of my heart and in the innocency of my hands have I done this. (Gen. 20:5)
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Gen. 42:21‑22• 21Then they said one to another, We are indeed guilty concerning our brother, whose anguish of soul we saw when he besought us, and we did not hearken; therefore this distress is come upon us.
 22And Reuben answered them, saying, Did I not speak to you, saying, Do not sin against the lad? But ye did not hearken; and now behold, his blood also is required. (Gen. 42:21‑22)
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1 Kings 2:44• 44And the king said to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness of which thy heart is conscious, which thou didst to David my father; and Jehovah returns thy wickedness upon thine own head; (1 Kings 2:44)
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Job 27:6• 6My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart reproacheth me not one of my days. (Job 27:6)
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Eccl. 7:22• 22For also thine own heart knoweth that oftentimes thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. (Eccl. 7:22)
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1 John 3:19‑21• 19And hereby we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him--
 20that if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.
 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness towards God, (1 John 3:19‑21)

J. N. Darby Translation

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whoc shew the work of the law writtend in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts accusing or else excusing themselves between themselves;)

JND Translation Notes

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As ch. 1.32.
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It is not the law, but the work which is written.

W. Kelly Translation

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which evince the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also joining its testimony and their thoughts also one with another accusing or also excusing)