Romans 6:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Complete Jewish Bible:

In the same way, consider yourselves to be dead to sin but alive for God, by your union with the Messiah Yeshua.

Berean Standard Bible:

So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

American Standard Version:

Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Likewise^{G3779} reckon^{G3049} ye^{G5210} also^{G2532} yourselves^{G1438} to be^{G1511} dead^{G3498} indeed^{G3303} unto sin^{G266}, but^{G1161} alive^{G2198} unto God^{G2316} through^{G1722} Jesus^{G2424} Christ^{G5547} our^{G2257} Lord^{G2962}.

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Commentary for Romans 6:11

Romans 6:11 is part of the Apostle Paul's letter to the early Christian church in Rome, written around AD 57. This verse is situated within a larger discussion on the believer's relationship to sin and grace, particularly in the context of baptism and its symbolic significance.

The theme of Romans 6:11 is the Christian's identification with Christ's death and resurrection, emphasizing a spiritual transition from being enslaved to sin to being alive in Christ. Paul urges believers to consider themselves as having died to sin—that is, to recognize that sin's power over them has been broken through Jesus' sacrificial death. At the same time, they are to consider themselves alive to God, animated by the same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead. This spiritual awakening and new life are made possible through faith in Jesus Christ, whom Paul refers to as "our Lord."

Historically, this verse reflects the early church's struggle with the implications of grace and the proper response to it. Paul addresses the concern that the doctrine of grace might encourage moral laxity by emphasizing that true faith results in a transformed life. The call to "reckon" oneself dead to sin and alive to God is a call to live out the reality of one's spiritual status in practical, daily life, thus reflecting the transformative power of the gospel in the individual and the community.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G3779
   There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὕτω
   Transliteration: hoútō
   Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
   Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3049
   There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λογίζομαι
   Transliteration: logízomai
   Pronunciation: log-id'-zom-ahee
   Description: middle voice from λόγος; to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively):--conclude, (ac-)count (of), + despise, esteem, impute, lay, number, reason, reckon, suppose, think (on).
   
3. Strong's Number: G5210
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμεῖς
   Transliteration: hymeîs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
   Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1438
   There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
   Transliteration: heautoû
   Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
   Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
   
6. Strong's Number: G1511
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἶναι
   Transliteration: eînai
   Pronunciation: i'-nahee
   Description: present infinitive from εἰμί; to exist:--am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3498
   There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νεκρός
   Transliteration: nekrós
   Pronunciation: nek-ros'
   Description: from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3303
   There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέν
   Transliteration: mén
   Pronunciation: men
   Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
   
9. Strong's Number: G266
   There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἁμαρτία
   Transliteration: hamartía
   Pronunciation: ham-ar-tee'-ah
   Description: from ἁμαρτάνω; a sin (properly abstract):--offence, sin(-ful).
   
10. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration: dé
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
    
11. Strong's Number: G2198
    There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζάω
    Transliteration: záō
    Pronunciation: dzah'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
    
13. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
    
15. Strong's Number: G5547
    There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χριστός
    Transliteration: Christós
    Pronunciation: khris-tos'
    Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
    
16. Strong's Number: G2257
    There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμῶν
    Transliteration: hēmōn
    Pronunciation: hay-mone'
    Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.