Romans 7:8

But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

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Other Translations for Romans 7:8

BSB

But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead.

AKJV

But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, worked in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

CPDV

But sin, receiving an opportunity through the commandment, wrought in me all manner of coveting. For apart from the law, sin was dead.

ERV

but sin, finding occasion, wrought in me through the commandment all manner of coveting: for apart from the law sin is dead.

NHEB

But sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin is dead.

SMT

And sin, having taken occasion by the command, wrought in me every lust. For without law sin dead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 7:8

ButG1161Conjunction sinG266Noun Feminine takingG2983Verb occasionG874Noun Feminine byG1223PrepositionthecommandmentG1785Noun Feminine wroughtG2716Verb inG1722Preposition meG1698allmannerofG3956Adjective concupiscenceG1939Noun Feminine ForG1063Conjunction withoutG5565AdverbthelawG3551Noun Masculine sinG266Noun FemininewasdeadG3498Adjective

Commentary for Romans 7:8

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

Overview of Romans 7:8

Summary

Transgression exploits rules to generate illicit desires.

Event

Describing transgression activation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD