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Romans 7

Rom. 7:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
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
that which
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)
I do
katergazomai (Greek #2716)
to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion
KJV usage: cause, to (deed), perform, work (out).
Pronounce: kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 2596 and 2038
I πallow
ginosko (Greek #1097)
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
KJV usage: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
Pronounce: ghin-oce'-ko
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
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
: for
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
what
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)
I would
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
, that
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
do I
prasso (Greek #4238)
to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from 4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally)
KJV usage: commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.
Pronounce: pras'-so
Origin: a primary verb
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
; 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
what
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)
I hate
miseo (Greek #3404)
to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
KJV usage: hate(-ful).
Pronounce: mis-eh'-o
Origin: from a primary μῖσος (hatred)
, that
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
do I
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
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π
know.

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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For that.
Rom. 14:22• 22Hast thou faith? to thyself have [it] before God. Happy [is] he that judgeth not himself in what he approveth; (Rom. 14:22)
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Luke 11:48• 48Ye bear witness then and consent to the works of your fathers: for they killed them, and ye build [their sepulchres]. (Luke 11:48)
allow.
or, know.
Psa. 1:6• 6For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous;{HR}But the way of the wicked shall perish. (Psa. 1:6)
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Nah. 1:7• 7Jehovah is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. (Nah. 1:7)
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2 Tim. 2:19• 19Nevertheless the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, [The] Lord knoweth those that are his; and, Let everyone that nameth the name of [the] Lord depart from unrighteousness. (2 Tim. 2:19)
what.
Rom. 7:16,19‑20• 16But if what I will not, this I practice, I consent to the law that [it is] right.
 19for I practice not good which I will, but evil which I will not, this I do.
 20But if what I will not, this I practice, no longer am I working it out, but sin that dwelleth in me. (Rom. 7:16,19‑20)
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1 Kings 8:46• 46If they have sinned against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and give them up to the enemy, and they have carried them away captives unto the enemy's land, far or near; (1 Kings 8:46)
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Psa. 19:12• 12Errors—who discerneth them?{HR}Cleanse thou me from secret [ones]. (Psa. 19:12)
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Psa. 65:3• 3Iniquities have been far too strong for me:{HR}Our transgressions, thou wilt purge (cover) them. (Psa. 65:3)
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Psa. 119:1‑6,32,40• 1Aleph {HR}Blessed [are] the perfect in the way,{HR}That walk in Jehovah's law.
 2Blessed [are] they that observe his testimonies,{HR}That seek him with a whole heart.
 3Yea, they practice no wrong,{HR}In his ways they walk.
 4Thou hast commanded thy precepts,{HR}To keep [them] diligently.
 5O that my ways were established{HR}To keep thy statutes!
 6Then shall I not be ashamed{HR}In my looking to all thy commandments.
 32The way of thy commandments I will run,{HR}For thou wilt enlarge my heart.
 40Behold, I have longed for thy precepts:{HR}Quicken me in thy righteousness. (Psa. 119:1‑6,32,40)
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Eccl. 7:20• 20Surely [there is] not a righteous man upon earth,{HR}That doeth good, and sinneth not. (Eccl. 7:20)
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Gal. 5:17• 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; (Gal. 5:17)
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Phil. 3:12‑14• 12Not that I already received [it] or am already perfected; but I pursue if I may also lay hold, for that also I have been laid hold of by Christ.
 13Brethren, I do not reckon myself to have laid hold;
 14but one thing(for-getting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before, I pursue goalward unto the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:12‑14)
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James 3:2• 2For in many things we all offend. If anyone offendeth not in word, he [is] a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also. (James 3:2)
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1 John 1:7‑8• 7But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus [Christ] his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
 8If we say that we have no sin, we mislead ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:7‑8)
what I hate.
Rom. 12:9• 9Let love [be] unfeigned, abhorring evil, cleaving to good; (Rom. 12:9)
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Psa. 36:4• 4He deviseth falsehood upon his bed,{HR}He setteth himself upon a way [that is] not good,{HR}He rejecteth not evil. (Psa. 36:4)
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Psa. 97:10• 10Lovers of Jehovah, hate evil!{HR}He keepeth the souls of his saints (pious ones),{HR}From the hand of the wicked ones he delivereth them. (Psa. 97:10)
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Psa. 101:3• 3I will set nothing of Belial before mine eyes;{HR}I hate the doing of those that turn aside ;{HR}It shall not cleave to me. (Psa. 101:3)
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Psa. 119:104,113,128,163• 104From thy precepts I understand;{HR}Therefore I hate every path of falsehood.
 113Double-minded [men] I hate,{HR}And thy law I love.
 128Therefore all precepts [as to] all I count right;{HR}Every path of falsehood I hate.
 163Falsehood I hate and abhor;{HR}Thy law I love. (Psa. 119:104,113,128,163)
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Prov. 8:13• 13The fear of Jehovah [is] to hate evil:{HR}Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,{HR}And the froward mouth do I hate. (Prov. 8:13)
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Prov. 13:5• 5A righteous one hateth lying;{HR}But the wicked maketh himself odious{HR}And cometh to shame. (Prov. 13:5)
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Amos 5:15• 15Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that Jehovah the God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. (Amos 5:15)
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Heb. 1:9• 9Thou lovedst righteousness and hatedst lawlessness: for this reason, God, thy God, anointed thee with oil of gladness above thy companions. (Heb. 1:9)
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Jude 23• 23others save, pulling them out of [the] fire; and others pity with fear, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. (Jude 23)
• It is not that I do the evil as to moral intent of the will, for I would not the evil which I do; on the contrary I hate it. It is the sin then that dwells in me. (“Romans 7” by J.N. Darby)
• {v.15-18} Paul describes the struggle….let us keep in mind that this is not a struggle to be forgiven, justified, and saved from the penalty of one's sins. Rather, it is a struggle for deliverance from the activity of his sin-nature within. (“A Parenthesis: Romans 7:7-25” by B. Anstey)
• Through repeated failures, he becomes frustrated and extremely unhappy with himself because he keeps doing the things that he hates, and he cannot find the power to stop! (“A Parenthesis: Romans 7:7-25” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For that which I dop, I do not own: for not what I will, this I do; but what I hate, this I practise.

JND Translation Notes

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"Work out to a result." same word as "wrought" in ver. 8 and "working" in ver. 13.

W. Kelly Translation

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For what I work out I own not; for I do not what I will, but what I hate, this I practice.