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Rom. 7:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
when
hote (Greek #3753)
at which (thing) too, i.e. when
KJV usage: after (that), as soon as, that, when, while.
Pronounce: hot'-eh
Origin: from 3739 and 5037
we were
eimi (Greek #1510)
a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic)
KJV usage: am, have been, X it is I, was. See also 1488, 1498, 1511, 1527, 2258, 2071, 2070, 2075, 2076, 2771, 2468, 5600.
Pronounce: i-mee'
Origin: the first person singular present indicative
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)
a the flesh
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
sarx (Greek #4561)
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 symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
, the ηmotions
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
pathema (Greek #3804)
something undergone, i.e. hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
KJV usage: affection, affliction, motion, suffering.
Pronounce: path'-ay-mah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of 3806
of sins
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
, which were
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
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
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)
, did work
energeo (Greek #1754)
to be active, efficient
KJV usage: do, (be) effectual (fervent), be mighty in, shew forth self, work (effectually in).
Pronounce: en-erg-eh'-o
Origin: from 1756
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)
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
members
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
melos (Greek #3196)
a limb or part of the body
KJV usage: member.
Pronounce: mel'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to
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
bring forth fruit
karpophoreo (Greek #2592)
to be fertile (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be (bear, bring forth) fruit(-ful).
Pronounce: kar-pof-or-eh'-o
Origin: from 2593
c unto 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
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Rom. 8:8‑9• 8but those that are in flesh cannot please God.
 9Ye however are not in flesh but in Spirit, if so be God's Spirit dwell in you. But if anyone has not Christ's Spirit, he is not of him. (Rom. 8:8‑9)
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passions.
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Rom. 6:21• 21What fruit then had you at that time? [Things] of which ye are now ashamed, for the end of those things [is] death. (Rom. 6:21)

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Death,
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Law,
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Ministry on This Verse

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in the flesh.
Rom. 8:8‑9• 8but those that are in flesh cannot please God.
 9Ye however are not in flesh but in Spirit, if so be God's Spirit dwell in you. But if anyone has not Christ's Spirit, he is not of him. (Rom. 8:8‑9)
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John 3:6• 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. (John 3:6)
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Gal. 5:16‑17,24• 16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall in no wise fulfil flesh's lust.
 17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these things are opposed one to another, that ye should not do those things which ye would;
 24But they that are of Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and its lusts. (Gal. 5:16‑17,24)
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Eph. 2:3,11• 3among whom we all also had our conversation once in the lusts of our flesh, doing the wishes of the flesh and of the thoughts, and were children, by nature, of wrath even as the rest;
 11Wherefore remember that once ye, the nations in [the] flesh, that are called uncircumcision by that called circumcision in [the] flesh made by hand, (Eph. 2:3,11)
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Titus 3:3• 3For at one time even we were foolish, disobedient, gone astray, in slavery to divers lusts and pleasures, passing time in malice and envy, abominable, hating one another. (Titus 3:3)
motions.
Gr. passions.
Rom. 1:26• 26On this account God gave them up to vile passions; for both their females exchanged the natural use into the unnatural, (Rom. 1:26)
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Rom. 1•  (Rom. 1)
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which.
Rom. 3:20• 20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him, for by law [is] knowledge of sin. (Rom. 3:20)
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Rom. 4:15• 15For the law worketh out wrath; but where no law is, [there is] no transgression. (Rom. 4:15)
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Rom. 5:20• 20But law came in by the way, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace over-abounded (Rom. 5:20)
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1 Cor. 15:56• 56Now the sting of death [is] sin, and the power of sin the law; (1 Cor. 15:56)
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2 Cor. 3:6‑9• 6who also made us competent [as] servants of a new covenant, not of letter but of spirit, for the letter killeth but the spirit quickeneth.
 7(But if the ministry of death in letter, graven on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently toward the face of Moses for the glory of his face, that was to be done away,
 8how shall not the ministry of the Spirit rather be in glory?
 9For if the ministry of condemnation [have] glory, much more doth the ministry of righteousness abound in glory. (2 Cor. 3:6‑9)
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Gal. 3:10• 10For as many as are of works of law are under curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who doth not continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them;” (Gal. 3:10)
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James 2:9‑10• 9but if ye have respect to persons, ye work sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.
 10For whoever shall keep the law as a whole, but shall offend in one [point] is become guilty of all. (James 2:9‑10)
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1 John 3:4• 4Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. (1 John 3:4)
did work.
Rom. 7:8‑13• 8But sin having taken occasion by the commandment wrought in me every lust; for apart from law sin is dead.
 9But I was alive apart from law once; but, the commandment having come, sin revived and I died,
 10and the commandment that [was] unto life, this was found to me unto death.
 11For sin having taken a point of attack by the commandment deceived me and by it slew [me].
 12So that the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
 13Did then the good become death to me? Let it not be; but sin, that it might appear sin, working out death to me by the good, that sin might become excessively sinful by the commandment. (Rom. 7:8‑13)
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Matt. 15:19• 19{i}For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witnessings, blasphemies;{/i} (Matt. 15:19)
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Gal. 5:19‑21• 19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness,
 20idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strifes, jealousies, bursts of passion, contentions, divisions, parties,
 21envyings, murders, drunkennesses, revels, and things like these, as to which I forewarn you, even as also I forewarned, that they who do such things shall not inherit God's kingdom. (Gal. 5:19‑21)
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James 1:15• 15then lust having conceived bringeth forth sin; and sin when completed giveth birth to death. (James 1:15)
members.
Rom. 7:23• 23but I see a different law in my members warring against the law of my mind, and making me captive to the law of sin that is in my members. (Rom. 7:23)
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Rom. 6:13,19• 13nor be yielding your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but yield yourselves to God as alive out of [the] dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.
 19I speak humanly on account of the weakness of your flesh; for as ye yielded your members in bondage to uncleanness and to lawlessness unto lawlessness, so now yield your members in bondage to righteousness unto holiness. (Rom. 6:13,19)
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Col. 3:5• 5Put to death therefore your members that [are] on the earth, fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; (Col. 3:5)
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James 4:1• 1Whence [are] wars and whence fightings among you? [Are they] not hence, from your pleasures that combat in your members? (James 4:1)
bring.
Rom. 6:21• 21What fruit then had you at that time? [Things] of which ye are now ashamed, for the end of those things [is] death. (Rom. 6:21)
• We must not confound the flesh being in the Christian with a man being in the flesh. The principle of the old life is still there, but it is in no way the principle of his relationship to God. (“Romans 7” by J.N. Darby)
• As soon as the flesh is told not to do a thing, it becomes the very thing it wants to do. (“The Believer's Identification With the Death of Christ: Romans 6-7:1-6” by B. Anstey)
• Putting ourselves under legal restraints in an effort to perfect holiness will only be counter-productive, because law-keeping only produces moral "death" in those who put themselves under its demands. (“The Believer's Identification With the Death of Christ: Romans 6-7:1-6” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For when we were in the flesh the passions of sins, which were by the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit to death;

W. Kelly Translation

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For when we were in the flesh, the passions of sins that [were] by the law wrought in our members bringing forth fruit to death;