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Rom. 5:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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That
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
as
hosper (Greek #5618)
just as, i.e. exactly like
KJV usage: (even, like) as.
Pronounce: hoce'-per
Origin: from 5613 and 4007
sin
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
hamartia (Greek #266)
a sin (properly abstract)
KJV usage: offence, sin(-ful).
Pronounce: ham-ar-tee'-ah
Origin: from 264
hath reigned
basileuo (Greek #936)
to rule (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: king, reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-yoo'-o
Origin: from 935
unto
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)
death
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
thanatos (Greek #2288)
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X deadly, (be...) death.
Pronounce: than'-at-os
Origin: from 2348
, even
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
so
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
might
basileuo (Greek #936)
to rule (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: king, reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-yoo'-o
Origin: from 935
grace
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
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
m reign
basileuo (Greek #936)
to rule (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: king, reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-yoo'-o
Origin: from 935
through
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
eternal
aionios (Greek #166)
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
KJV usage: eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
Pronounce: ahee-o'-nee-os
Origin: from 165
life
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
Lord
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
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
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John 1:17• 17For the law was given by Moses: grace and truth subsists through Jesus Christ. (John 1:17)

More on:

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Christ,
Death,
Eternal,
Eternal Life,
Grace (Chen, χάρις),
Life,
Righteousness,
Sin,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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That.
Rom. 5:14• 14but death reigned from Adam until Moses, even upon those who had not sinned in the likeness of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him to come. (Rom. 5:14)
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Rom. 6:12,14,16• 12Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body to obey its lusts.
 14For sin shall not have dominion over *you*, for ye are not under law but under grace.
 16Know ye not that to whom ye yield yourselves bondmen for obedience, ye are bondmen to him whom ye obey, whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? (Rom. 6:12,14,16)
grace.
John 1:16‑17• 16for of his fulness we all have received, and grace upon grace.
 17For the law was given by Moses: grace and truth subsists through Jesus Christ. (John 1:16‑17)
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Titus 2:11• 11For the grace of God which carries with it salvation for all men has appeared, (Titus 2:11)
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Heb. 4:16• 16Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help. (Heb. 4:16)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered for a little while, himself shall make perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)
through.
Rom. 5:17• 17For if by the offence of the one death reigned by the one, much rather shall those who receive the abundance of grace, and of the free gift of righteousness, reign in life by the one Jesus Christ:) (Rom. 5:17)
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Rom. 4:13• 13For it was not by law that the promise was to Abraham, or to his seed, that he should be heir of the world, but by righteousness of faith. (Rom. 4:13)
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Rom. 8:10• 10but if Christ be in you, the body is dead on account of sin, but the Spirit life on account of righteousness. (Rom. 8:10)
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2 Peter 1:1• 1Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have received like precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ: (2 Peter 1:1)
unto.
Rom. 6:23• 23For the wages of sin is death; but the act of favour of God, eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 6:23)
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John 10:28• 28and I give them life eternal; and they shall never perish, and no one shall seize them out of my hand. (John 10:28)
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1 John 2:25• 25And this is the promise which *he* has promised us, life eternal. (1 John 2:25)
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1 John 5:11‑13• 11And this is the witness, that God has given to us eternal life; and this life is in his Son.
 12He that has the Son has life: he that has not the Son of God has not life.
 13These things have I written to you that ye may know that ye have eternal life who believe on the name of the Son of God. (1 John 5:11‑13)
• If where sin reigns righteousness had reigned, it would have been to condemn the whole world. It is grace that reigns—the sovereign love of God. Righteousness is on a level with the evil, when it deals with evil, by the fact that it is righteousness; but God is above it, and acts, and can act—has a right to act—according to His own nature; and He is love. (“Romans 5:12-21” by J.N. Darby)
• It is love which—taking the character of grace when sin is in question—reigns, and gives eternal life above and beyond death—life that comes from above and ascends thither again. (“Romans 5:12-21” by J.N. Darby)
• "Sin" reigns in a scene of "death." Essentially, this is the world and all that pertains to it. On the other hand, "grace" reigns "unto eternal life." Eternal life is not only in the believer (John 3:15-16, 36), but it is also a sphere of life in which the believer is to live in fellowship with the Father and the Son (John 17:3; 1 Tim. 6:12, 19). (“The Doctrine of DeliveranceFrom Sin: Romans 5:12-7:6” by B. Anstey)
• Paul is alluding to the final aspect of eternal life here, when we are taken to heaven. It is an environment of life that is perfect and entirely free from sin—where light, love, and fellowship with the Father and the Son is all and in all. The good news is that, by virtue of the indwelling Spirit of God, we have eternal life now and can live in that sphere of life now while we are here on earth (John 4:14; 1 John 5:11-13). This is essential to the subject of deliverance from sin before us in this section of the epistle. (“The Doctrine of DeliveranceFrom Sin: Romans 5:12-7:6” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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in order that, even as sin has reigned in the power of death, so also grace might reign through righteousnessb to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

JND Translation Notes

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i.e. on that principle of righteousness, dikaiosune. i.e. the quality itself, as ch. 3.21.

W. Kelly Translation

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that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness unto life eternal by Jesus Christ our Lord.