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Romans 7:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Romans 7:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 7 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Released from the Law
“Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?”
Romans 7:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 7:1
Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,)—Paul addresses those familiar with nomos (νόμος, "law"), likely Jewish converts who understood Torah principles. The Greek verb ginōskō (γινώσκω, "know") implies experiential knowledge, not mere intellectual awareness. Paul assumes his audience grasps legal binding principles.How that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?—The verb kyrieuō (κυριεύω, "have dominion") denotes lordship or mastery. Death dissolves legal obligations, a principle foundational to the marriage analogy that follows. This introduces Paul's a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 7:1
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“but under grace.”
“having died to that in which we were held; so that we serve in newness of the spirit”
“Know ye not”
“and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life”
“my heart's desire and my prayer to God is for Israel”
“my relatives according to the flesh”
“you that desire to be under the law”
“and rest on the law”
“Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?”
“brothers”