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Rom. 2:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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
knowest
ginosko (Greek #1097)
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
KJV usage: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
Pronounce: ghin-oce'-ko
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
r his will
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
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
, 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
ηapprovest
dokimazo (Greek #1381)
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
KJV usage: allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try.
Pronounce: dok-im-ad'-zo
Origin: from 1384
s the things that are more excellent
diaphero (Greek #1308)
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
KJV usage: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value.
Pronounce: dee-af-er'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 5342
, being instructed
katecheo (Greek #2727)
to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of
KJV usage: inform, instruct, teach.
Pronounce: kat-ay-kheh'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 2279
out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
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)
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Psa. 147:19‑20• 19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
 20He hath not dealt thus with any nation; and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Hallelujah! (Psa. 147:19‑20)
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Phil. 1:10• 10that ye may judge of and approve the things that are more excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence for Christ's day, (Phil. 1:10)
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or, triest the things that differ.

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knowest.
Deut. 4:8• 8And what great nation is there that hath righteous statutes and ordinances, as all this law which I set before you this day? (Deut. 4:8)
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Neh. 9:13‑14• 13And thou camest down on mount Sinai, and didst speak with them from the heavens, and gavest them right judgments and true laws, good statutes and commandments.
 14And thou madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and prescribedst for them commandments and statutes and a law, through Moses thy servant. (Neh. 9:13‑14)
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Psa. 147:19‑20• 19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
 20He hath not dealt thus with any nation; and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Hallelujah! (Psa. 147:19‑20)
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Luke 12:47• 47But that bondman who knew his own lord's will, and had not prepared himself nor done his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; (Luke 12:47)
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John 13:17• 17If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them. (John 13:17)
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1 Cor. 8:1‑2• 1But concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge: knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.
 2If any one think he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know it. (1 Cor. 8:1‑2)
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James 4:17• 17To him therefore who knows how to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin. (James 4:17)
approves the things that are more excellent.
or, triest thethings that differ.
Phil. 1:10• 10that ye may judge of and approve the things that are more excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence for Christ's day, (Phil. 1:10)
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Phil. 1•  (Phil. 1)
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1 Thess. 5:21• 21but prove all things, hold fast the right; (1 Thess. 5:21)
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Heb. 5:14• 14but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil. (Heb. 5:14)
being instructed.
Rom. 15:4• 4For as many things as have been written before have been written for our instruction, that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. (Rom. 15:4)
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Psa. 19:8• 8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes; (Psa. 19:8)
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Psa. 119:98‑100,104‑105,130• 98Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.
 99I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.
 100I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
 104From thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false path.
 105NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
 130The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple. (Psa. 119:98‑100,104‑105,130)
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Prov. 6:23• 23For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: (Prov. 6:23)
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2 Tim. 3:15‑17• 15and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
 16Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
 17that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work. (2 Tim. 3:15‑17)
• They knew God's "will" and were thus able to "discerningly approve of things more excellent." They could accurately weigh matters of fine differences regarding moral conduct because they were "instructed out of the law." (“The Enlightened Jews: Romans 2:17-3:8” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and knowest the will, and discerningly approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

W. Kelly Translation

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and knowest the will, and provest the things that differa, being instructed out of the law,

WK Translation Notes

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It might mean the consequence of this process, "approvest the things that are excellent."