Romans 7:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For when we were living according to our old nature, the passions connected with sins worked through the Torah in our various parts, with the result that we bore fruit for death.

Berean Standard Bible:

For when we lived according to the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies, bearing fruit for death.

American Standard Version:

For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} when{G3753} we were{G2258} in{G1722} the flesh{G4561}, the motions{G3804} of sins{G266}, which{G3588} were by{G1223} the law{G3551}, did work{G1754} in{G1722} our{G2257} members{G3196} to bring{G1519} forth fruit{G2592} unto death{G2288}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Ephesians 2:3

  • Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Galatians 5:16

  • [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Galatians 5:17

  • For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Galatians 5:24

  • And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

Galatians 3:10

  • For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Romans 6:13

  • Neither yield ye your members [as] instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God.

Romans 6:21

  • What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things [is] death.

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:


Commentary for Romans 7:5

No commentary available.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G3753
    There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτε
    Transliteration: hóte
    Pronunciation: hot'-eh
    Description: from ὅς and τέ; at which (thing) too, i.e. when:--after (that), as soon as, that, when, while.
  3. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  4. 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.
  5. Strong's Number: G4561
    There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σάρξ
    Transliteration: sárx
    Pronunciation: sarx
    Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
  6. Strong's Number: G3804
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πάθημα
    Transliteration: páthēma
    Pronunciation: path'-ay-mah
    Description: from a presumed derivative of πάθος; something undergone, i.e. hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence:-- affection, affliction, motion, suffering.
  7. 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).
  8. Strong's Number: G3588
    There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration: ho
    Pronunciation: to
    Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
  9. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
  10. Strong's Number: G3551
    There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νόμος
    Transliteration: nómos
    Pronunciation: nom'-os
    Description: from a primary (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals); law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle):--law.
  11. Strong's Number: G1754
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐνεργέω
    Transliteration: energéō
    Pronunciation: en-erg-eh'-o
    Description: from ἐνεργής; to be active, efficient:--do, (be) effectual (fervent), be mighty in, shew forth self, work (effectually in).
  12. 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.
  13. Strong's Number: G3196
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέλος
    Transliteration: mélos
    Pronunciation: mel'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a limb or part of the body:--member.
  14. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  15. Strong's Number: G2592
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καρποφορέω
    Transliteration: karpophoréō
    Pronunciation: kar-pof-or-eh'-o
    Description: from καρποφόρος; to be fertile (literally or figuratively):--be (bear, bring forth) fruit(-ful).
  16. Strong's Number: G2288
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θάνατος
    Transliteration: thánatos
    Pronunciation: than'-at-os
    Description: from θνήσκω; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):--X deadly, (be…) death.