Romans 2:17

Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 2:17

BSB

Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;

AKJV

Behold, you are called a Jew, and rest in the law, and make your boast of God,

CPDV

But if you are called by name a Jew, and you rest upon the law, and you find glory in God,

ERV

But if thou bearest the name of a Jew, and restest upon the law, and gloriest in God,

NHEB

But if you call yourself a Jew, and rely on the law, and boast in God,

SMT

Behold, thou art named a Jew, and restest upon the law, and boastest thyself in God,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 2:17

BeholdG2396 thouG4771artcalledG2028VerbaJewG2453Adjective andG2532Conjunction restestG1879VerbinthelawG3551Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionmakestthyboastG2744Verb ofG1722Preposition GodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for Romans 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 2:17

Summary

Jewish pride in religious status and identity

Event

Jewish boasting addressed by Paul

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD