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Romans 7:2 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Romans 7:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 7 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Romans 7:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 7:2
For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law—The verb deō (δέω, "bind") describes legal obligation, used throughout Scripture for binding oaths and covenants. Paul illustrates v. 1's principle with marriage law, universally understood across cultures. So long as he liveth establishes the temporal limitation of legal jurisdiction.But if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband—The verb katargeō (καταργέω, "loosed/released") means to nullify, abolish, or render inoperative. This same verb describes believers being "delivered from the law" (v. 6). Death doesn't mo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 7:2
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“This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She will be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”
“but the husband. Likewise also the husband doesn't have authority over his own body”
“she is free to be married to whoever she desires”
“and hold his peace at her in the day that he hears it; then her vows shall stand”