Romans 7:12
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.”
ἐντολή
Commandment, order, directive. Entole. A new commandment I give you that you love one another. The commandment to love is not optional. It is the defining mark of discipleship.
νόμος
the law is
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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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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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δίκαιος
righteous
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δίκαιος
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
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ὥστε
So
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ὥστε
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
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