Romans 7:2

For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.

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Other Translations for Romans 7:2

BSB
For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage.
AKJV
For the woman which has an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he lives; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.
CPDV
For example, a woman who is subject to a husband is obligated by the law while her husband lives. But when her husband has died, she is released from the law of her husband.
ERV
For the woman that hath a husband is bound by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband.
NHEB
For the married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law concerning the husband.
SMT
For a married woman is bound by the law to a living husband; and if the husband die, she is left inactive from the law of the husband.

Commentary for Romans 7:2

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Overview of Romans 7:2
Summary
Marriage covenant dissolves upon death
Event
Illustration using marriage law
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Law