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Romans 7

Rom. 7:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Wherefore
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
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
hoste (Greek #5620)
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
KJV usage: (insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
Pronounce: hoce'-teh
Origin: from 5613 and 5037
the law
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)
p is holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
, 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
the commandment
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
entole (Greek #1785)
injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
KJV usage: commandment, precept.
Pronounce: en-tol-ay'
Origin: from 1781
holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
, 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
just
dikaios (Greek #1342)
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
KJV usage: just, meet, right(-eous).
Pronounce: dik'-ah-yos
Origin: from 1349
, 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
good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
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Psa. 19:7‑9• 7The law of Jehovah [is] perfect, restoring the soul;{HR}The testimony of Jehovah [is] true, making wise the simple.
 8The precepts of Jehovah [are] right, rejoicing the heart;{HR}The commandment of Jehovah [is] clear, enlightening the eyes.
 9The fear of Jehovah [is] pure, enduring forever;{HR}The judgments of Jehovah [are] truth, they [are] righteous altogether, (Psa. 19:7‑9)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the law.
Rom. 7:14• 14For we know that the law is spiritual; but I am carnal, sold under sin. (Rom. 7:14)
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Rom. 3:31• 31Do we then make void law through faith? Let it not be: nay, we establish law. (Rom. 3:31)
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Rom. 12:2• 2and not to fashion yourselves to this age but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind that ye may prove what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Rom. 12:2)
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Deut. 4:8• 8And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day. (Deut. 4:8)
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Deut. 10:12• 12{i}And now, Israel, what doth Jehovah thy God require of thee, but to fear Jehovah thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,{/i} (Deut. 10:12)
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Neh. 9:13• 13{i}And 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.{/i} (Neh. 9:13)
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Psa. 19:7‑12• 7The law of Jehovah [is] perfect, restoring the soul;{HR}The testimony of Jehovah [is] true, making wise the simple.
 8The precepts of Jehovah [are] right, rejoicing the heart;{HR}The commandment of Jehovah [is] clear, enlightening the eyes.
 9The fear of Jehovah [is] pure, enduring forever;{HR}The judgments of Jehovah [are] truth, they [are] righteous altogether,
 10To be desired more than gold, and more than much pure gold;{HR}And sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb.
 11Also thy servant is admonished by them,{HR}In keeping them [is] great reward.
 12Errors—who discerneth them?{HR}Cleanse thou me from secret [ones]. (Psa. 19:7‑12)
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Psa. 119:38,86,127,137• 38Set up thy saying for thy servant,{HR}Who [is devoted] to thy fear.
 86All thy commandments [are] faithfulness:{HR}[With] falsehood do they persecute me. Help me.
 127Therefore I love thy commandments{HR}Above gold and above fine gold.
 137Righteous [art] {i}thou{/i}, Jehovah,{HR}And upright thy judgments. (Psa. 119:38,86,127,137)
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Psa. 119:140,172• 140Thy saying [is] exceedingly pure;{HR}And thy servant loveth it.
 172Let my tongue answer thy saying,{HR}For all thy commandments [are] righteousness. (Psa. 119:140,172)
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1 Tim. 1:8• 8Now we know that the law [is] good if one use it lawfully, (1 Tim. 1:8)
the commandment.
Rom. 7:7• 7What then shall we say? [Is] the law sin? Let it not be. Nay, I had not known sin unless by law; for lust also I had not been conscious of, unless the law had said, “Thou shalt not lust.” (Rom. 7:7)
• The law then was good and holy, since it forbade the sin. (“Romans 7” by J.N. Darby)
• Far from being evil, Paul says that the Law is "holy, and just, and good." Thus, the Law is not at fault in this death. (“A Parenthesis: Romans 7:7-25” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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So that the law indeed is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

W. Kelly Translation

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So that the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.