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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 has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of wise discretion. (2 Tim. 1:7)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But *we* have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we may know the things which have been freely given to us of God: (1 Cor. 2:12)
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Jer. 3:19• 19And as for me, I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee the pleasant land, the goodly inheritance of the hosts of the nations? And I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from following me. (Jer. 3:19)
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Gal. 4:5‑6• 5that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive sonship.
 6But because ye are sons, God has sent out the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father. (Gal. 4:5‑6)

More on:

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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• 19and said to Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die. (Ex. 20:19)
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Num. 17:12• 12And the children of Israel spoke to Moses, saying, Lo, we expire, we perish, we all perish. (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.
 37And all the multitude of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were possessed with great fear; and *he*, entering into the ship, returned. (Luke 8:28,37)
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John 16:8• 8And having come, he will bring demonstration to the world, of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: (John 16:8)
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Acts 2:37• 37And having heard it they were pricked in heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, What shall we do, brethren? (Acts 2:37)
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Acts 16:29• 29And having asked for lights, he rushed in, and, trembling, fell down before Paul and Silas. (Acts 16:29)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But *we* have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we may know the things which have been freely given to us of God: (1 Cor. 2:12)
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2 Tim. 1:7• 7For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of wise discretion. (2 Tim. 1:7)
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Heb. 2:15• 15and might set free all those who through fear of death through the whole of their life were subject to bondage. (Heb. 2:15)
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Heb. 12:18‑24• 18For ye have not come to the mount that might be touched and was all on fire, and to obscurity, and darkness, and tempest,
 19and trumpet's sound, and voice of words; which they that heard, excusing themselves, declined the word being addressed to them any more:
 20(for they were not able to bear what was enjoined: And if a beast should touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;
 21and, so fearful was the sight, Moses said, I am exceedingly afraid and full of trembling;)
 22but ye have come to mount Zion; and to the city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads of angels,
 23the universal gathering; and to the assembly of the firstborn who are registered in heaven; and to God, judge of all; and to the spirits of just men made perfect;
 24and to Jesus, mediator of a new covenant; and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better than Abel. (Heb. 12:18‑24)
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James 2:19• 19*Thou* believest that God is one. Thou doest well. The demons even believe, and tremble. (James 2:19)
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1 John 4:18• 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has torment, and he that fears has not been made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)
the Spirit.
Rom. 8:16• 16The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God. (Rom. 8:16)
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Isa. 56:5• 5even unto them will I give in my house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off. (Isa. 56:5)
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Jer. 3:19• 19And as for me, I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee the pleasant land, the goodly inheritance of the hosts of the nations? And I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from following me. (Jer. 3:19)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But *we* have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we may know the things which have been freely given to us of God: (1 Cor. 2:12)
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Gal. 4:5‑7• 5that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive sonship.
 6But because ye are sons, God has sent out the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
 7So thou art no longer bondman, but son; but if son, heir also through God. (Gal. 4:5‑7)
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Eph. 1:5,11‑14• 5having marked us out beforehand for adoption through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
 11in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will,
 12that we should be to the praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ:
 13in whom *ye* also have trusted, having heard the word of the truth, the glad tidings of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
 14who is the earnest of our inheritance to the redemption of the acquired possession to the praise of his glory. (Eph. 1:5,11‑14)
Abba.
Mark 14:36• 36And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to 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, thy name be hallowed; 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 says to her, Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and to 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.