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Romans 8

Rom. 8:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
ye have
lambano (Greek #2983)
to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
KJV usage: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Pronounce: lam-ban'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
received
lambano (Greek #2983)
to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
KJV usage: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Pronounce: lam-ban'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses
the spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
of bondage
douleia (Greek #1397)
slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
KJV usage: bondage.
Pronounce: doo-li'-ah
Origin: from 1398
t again
palin (Greek #3825)
(adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
KJV usage: again.
Pronounce: pal'-in
Origin: probably from the same as 3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition)
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
fear
phobos (Greek #5401)
alarm or fright
KJV usage: be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
Pronounce: fob'-os
Origin: from a primary φέβομαι (to be put in fear)
; but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
u ye have received
lambano (Greek #2983)
to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
KJV usage: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Pronounce: lam-ban'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses
the Spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
of adoption
huiothesia (Greek #5206)
the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)
KJV usage: adoption (of children, of sons).
Pronounce: hwee-oth-es-ee'-ah
Origin: from a presumed compound of 5207 and a derivative of 5087
v, whereby
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)
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
we cry
krazo (Greek #2896)
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
KJV usage: cry (out).
Pronounce: krad'-zo
Origin: a primary verb
, Abba
Abba (Greek #5)
father as a vocative
KJV usage: Abba.
Pronounce: ab-bah'
Origin: of Chaldee origin (02)
, Father
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
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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2 Tim. 1:7• 7For God gave us not a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and love, and sobriety of mind. (2 Tim. 1:7)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But we did not receive the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that [is] from God, that we might know the things freely given us by God; (1 Cor. 2:12)
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Jer. 3:19•  (Jer. 3:19)
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Gal. 4:5‑6• 5that he might buy those under law, that we might receive our sonship.
 6But because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba Father. (Gal. 4:5‑6)

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Abba,
Adoption,
Bondage,
Father,
Spirit

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the spirit.
Ex. 20:19•  (Ex. 20:19)
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Num. 17:12•  (Num. 17:12)
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Luke 8:28,37• 28But seeing Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not.
 37{i}And{/i} all the multitude of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were possessed with great fear; {i}and he, entering into the ship, returned.{/i} (Luke 8:28,37)
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John 16:8• 8And when come, he will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: (John 16:8)
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Acts 2:37• 37And when they heard, they were pricked in heart and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, What shall we do, brethren? (Acts 2:37)
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Acts 16:29• 29And he called for lights, and sprang in, and trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas, (Acts 16:29)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But we did not receive the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that [is] from God, that we might know the things freely given us by God; (1 Cor. 2:12)
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2 Tim. 1:7• 7For God gave us not a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and love, and sobriety of mind. (2 Tim. 1:7)
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Heb. 2:15• 15and might set free all those who through fear of death were through all their life subject to bondage. (Heb. 2:15)
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Heb. 12:18‑24• 18For ye have not approached to a palpable thing and all aglow with fire, and to obscurity and gloom and tempest,
 19and to trumpet's sound, and a voice of words, which those that heard deprecated that a word more should be addressed to them;
 20for they could not bear what was enjoined, And if a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;
 21and, so fearful was the appearance, Moses said, I am affrighted and trembling all over.
 22But ye have approached to mount Zion; and to a living God's city, heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads of angels, a universal assemblage;
 23and to an assembly of firstborns, enrolled in heavens; and to God judge of all; and to spirits of just ones made perfect;
 24and to Jesus mediator of a new covenant, and to blood of sprinkling speaking better than Abel. (Heb. 12:18‑24)
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James 2:19• 19Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well; the demons also believe and shudder. (James 2:19)
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1 John 4:18• 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth hath not been perfected in love. (1 John 4:18)
the Spirit.
Rom. 8:16• 16The Spirit itself jointly testifieth with our Spirit that we are God's children; (Rom. 8:16)
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Isa. 56:5•  (Isa. 56:5)
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Jer. 3:19•  (Jer. 3:19)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But we did not receive the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that [is] from God, that we might know the things freely given us by God; (1 Cor. 2:12)
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Gal. 4:5‑7• 5that he might buy those under law, that we might receive our sonship.
 6But because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba Father.
 7So that thou art no longer a bondservant but a son; and if a son, an heir also of God through Christ. (Gal. 4:5‑7)
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Eph. 1:5,11‑14• 5having predestinated us for adoption through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
 11in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to [the] purpose of him that worketh all things according to the counsel of his will,
 12in order that we should be unto [the] praise of his glory, that have fore-trusted in the Christ;
 13in whom ye also, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom having also believed, ye were sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise,
 14who is earnest of our inheritance, for [the] redemption of the purchased possession unto [the] praise of his glory. (Eph. 1:5,11‑14)
Abba.
Mark 14:36• 36{i}And he said,{/i} Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee. Take away this cup from me; but not what I will, but what thou [wilt]. (Mark 14:36)
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Luke 11:2• 2And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. (Luke 11:2)
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Luke 22:42• 42saying, Father, if thou wilt, remove this cup from me, — but then, not my will but thine be done. (Luke 22:42)
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John 20:17• 17Jesus saith to her, Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended unto the Father; but go unto my brethren and say to them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and your God. (John 20:17)
• This Spirit dwells in us, acts in us, and brings us in effect into this relationship which has been acquired for us by Christ, through that work which He accomplished for us, entering into it Himself (that is, as man risen). (“Romans 8” by J.N. Darby)
• He {the Spirit} instills Himself into our whole moral being—our thoughts, affections, object, action; or, rather, He creates them; He is their source; He acts by producing them. Thus He is practically a Spirit of adoption, because He produces in our souls all that appertains to this relationship. If He acts, our thoughts, our affections, act also; we are in the enjoyment of this relationship by virtue of this action. (“Romans 8” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again for fear, but ye have received a spirit of adoptiong, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

JND Translation Notes

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"A spirit of adoption" might read "Spirit of adoption." See Notes on ver. 9 and ch 1.4. "Adoption" is the same word as "sonship" in Gal. 4.5.

W. Kelly Translation

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For ye received not a spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye received a Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.