Romans 2:8
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,”
ὀργή
Wrath, anger, indignation. Orge. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven. God's wrath is not irrational rage. It is the settled holy opposition of perfect love to everything that destroys.
πείθω
being persuaded about
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πείθω
To persuade, to trust, to be confident. Peitho. I am confident that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. God finishes what He starts in those who yield.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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ἐριθεία
self-interest
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ἐριθεία
properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction
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θυμός
anger
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θυμός
passion (as if breathing hard)
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