Romans 2:18
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;”
διαφέρω
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
νόμος
law;
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νόμος
Law, rule, principle. Nomos. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free. The highest law is not written on stone. It is written by the Spirit on the heart.
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γινώσκω
know
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γινώσκω
To know, to understand, to perceive. Ginosko. This is eternal life that they may know You. The deepest knowing is relational not informational. God wants to be known.
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κατηχέω
being instructed
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κατηχέω
to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of
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δοκιμάζω
approve
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δοκιμάζω
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
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