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Rom. 2:29 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
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
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
he
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
is a Jew
Ioudaios (Greek #2453)
Judaean, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
KJV usage: Jew(-ess), of Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Origin: from 2448 (in the sense of 2455 as a country)
, which is one
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
inwardly
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)
kruptos (Greek #2927)
concealed, i.e. private
KJV usage: hid(-den), inward(-ly), secret.
Pronounce: kroop-tos'
Origin: from 2928
; 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
circumcision
peritome (Greek #4061)
circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X circumcised, circumcision.
Pronounce: per-it-om-ay'
Origin: from 4059
is that of the heart
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
m, 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)
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
, and 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
in the letter
gramma (Greek #1121)
a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural learning
KJV usage: bill, learning, letter, scripture, writing, written.
Pronounce: gram'-mah
Origin: from 1125
; whose
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)
praise
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
epainos (Greek #1868)
laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
KJV usage: praise.
Pronounce: ep'-ahee-nos
Origin: from 1909 and the base of 134
n is 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
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
men
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
, 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
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
God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Deut. 10:16• 16{i}Circumcise then the foreskin of your heart, and stiffen your neck no more.{/i} (Deut. 10:16)
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Deut. 30:6• 6{i}And Jehovah thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.{/i} (Deut. 30:6)
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Jer. 4:4• 4Circumcise yourselves to Jehovah, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it {i}because of the evil of your doings.{/i} (Jer. 4:4)
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Phil. 3:3• 3for we are the circumcision that worship God in Spirit and boast in Christ Jesus, and have no trust in flesh. (Phil. 3:3)
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Col. 2:11• 11in whom also ye were circumcised with circumcision not wrought by hand, in the putting off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of the Christ; (Col. 2:11)
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2 Cor. 10:18• 18for not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. (2 Cor. 10:18)

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Circumcision,
God,
Heart,
Jew,
Spirit,
The Letter

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Sam. 16:7• 7{i}But Jehovah said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him; for it is not as man seeth; for man looketh upon the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh upon the heart.{/i} (1 Sam. 16:7)
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1 Chron. 29:17• 17{i}And I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart have I willingly offered all these things; and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, offer willingly to thee.{/i} (1 Chron. 29:17)
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Psa. 45:13• 13All glorious is the king's daughter within;{HR}Of gold-embroidered work [is] her garment. (Psa. 45:13)
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Jer. 4:14• 14O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? (Jer. 4:14)
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Matt. 23:25‑28• 25{i}Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but within they are full of rapine and intemperance.{/i}
 26{i}Blind Pharisee, make clean first the inside of the cup and of the dish, that their outside also may become clean.{/i}
 27{i}Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for ye are like whited sepulchres, which appear beautiful outwardly, but within are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.{/i}
 28{i}Thus also ye, outwardly ye appear righteous to men, but within are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.{/i} (Matt. 23:25‑28)
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Luke 11:39• 39{i}But the Lord{/i} said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish; but your inward [parts] are full of plunder and wickedness. (Luke 11:39)
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Luke 17:21• 21nor shall they say, Lo here, or, Lo there; for lo, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you. (Luke 17:21)
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John 4:23• 23But an hour is coming and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for also the Father seeketh such as his worshippers. (John 4:23)
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1 Peter 3:4• 4but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible of the meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God very precious. (1 Peter 3:4)
circumcision.
Deut. 10:16• 16{i}Circumcise then the foreskin of your heart, and stiffen your neck no more.{/i} (Deut. 10:16)
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Deut. 30:6• 6{i}And Jehovah thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.{/i} (Deut. 30:6)
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Jer. 4:4• 4Circumcise yourselves to Jehovah, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it {i}because of the evil of your doings.{/i} (Jer. 4:4)
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Col. 2:11‑12• 11in whom also ye were circumcised with circumcision not wrought by hand, in the putting off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of the Christ;
 12buried with him in baptism, in which ye were also raised with [him] through faith in the working of God that raised him out of the dead. (Col. 2:11‑12)
spirit.
Rom. 2:27• 27and the natural uncircumcision, fulfilling the law, judge thee that in the way of letter and circumcision transgressest law? (Rom. 2:27)
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Rom. 7:6• 6but now have we got quittance from the law, having died in what we were held so as for us to serve in newness of spirit and not in oldness of letter. (Rom. 7:6)
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Rom. 14:17• 17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in [the] Holy Spirit; (Rom. 14:17)
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John 3:5‑8• 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
 7Wonder not that I said to thee, Ye must be born anew.
 8The wind bloweth where it will, and thou hearest its voice, but knowest not whence it cometh, and where it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. (John 3:5‑8)
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2 Cor. 3:6• 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. (2 Cor. 3:6)
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Phil. 3:3• 3for we are the circumcision that worship God in Spirit and boast in Christ Jesus, and have no trust in flesh. (Phil. 3:3)
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John 5:44• 44How can ye believe who receive glory one of another, and seek not the glory which [is] from the only God? (John 5:44)
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John 12:43• 43for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God. (John 12:43)
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1 Cor. 4:5• 5So then judge nothing prematurely until the Lord shall have come, who shall both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and shall make manifest the counsels of the hearts, and then shall each have his praise from God. (1 Cor. 4:5)
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2 Cor. 10:18• 18for not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. (2 Cor. 10:18)
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1 Thess. 2:4• 4but even as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God that proveth our hearts. (1 Thess. 2:4)
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1 Peter 3:4• 4but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible of the meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God very precious. (1 Peter 3:4)
• The real Jew was he who had the law in his heart, being circumcised also in the spirit, and not he who had only outward circumcision. This was a condition which God could praise. (“Romans 1:18-3:20” by J.N. Darby)
• {v. 28-29} In these last two verses of chapter 2, Paul shows that having the same bloodlines as Abraham will not shelter a Jew from judgment. (“The Enlightened Jews: Romans 2:17-3:8” by B. Anstey)
• People think that this passage is teaching that every Christian is a Jew, but really what it's teaching is that not every Jew is a Jew! As mentioned, a real Jew in the Jew's religion must have an inward work of faith in the heart. Romans 2:28-29 is not speaking about Christians. (“The Enlightened Jews: Romans 2:17-3:8” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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but he is a Jew who is so inwardlyl; and circumcision, of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

JND Translation Notes

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"In what is hidden or secret."

W. Kelly Translation

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but he that [is so] hiddenly [is] a Jew, and circumcision of heart in spirit, not in letter, the praise of whom [is] not of men but of God.