King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Complete Jewish Bible:
As the Tanakh puts it,
“For your sake we are being put to death all day long,
we are considered sheep to be slaughtered.”
Berean Standard Bible:
As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
American Standard Version:
Even as it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
As{G2531} it is written{G1125},{G3754} For thy{G4675} sake{G1752} we are killed{G2289} all{G3650} the day long{G2250}; we are accounted{G3049} as{G5613} sheep{G4263} for the slaughter{G4967}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 44:22
- Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Isaiah 53:7
- He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
1 Corinthians 15:30
- And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
2 Corinthians 4:10
- Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
2 Corinthians 4:11
- For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
1 Corinthians 4:9
- For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.
Acts 8:32
- The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
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Commentary for Romans 8:36
Romans 8:36 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, written by the Apostle Paul to the early Christian community in Rome. This verse is part of a larger passage, Romans 8:31-39, which is a powerful expression of confidence in the love of God and the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ. The themes of this verse include suffering, perseverance, and the Christian's identification with Christ, even in the face of death.
The historical context of this verse is significant. Early Christians often faced persecution and martyrdom for their faith. The phrase "killed all the day long" reflects the constant threat and reality of death that these believers encountered. The imagery of being "accounted as sheep for the slaughter" alludes to the Old Testament sacrificial system, where sheep were offered as sacrifices. This metaphor underscores the idea that Christians are to offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1), embodying the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who is referred to as the "Lamb of God" (John 1:29).
In this verse, Paul is likely referencing Psalm 44:22, which speaks of the Israelites' suffering despite their faithfulness to God. By echoing this psalm, Paul connects the experience of the early Christians with the long history of God's people who suffered for their faith. Despite these trials, the overarching message of Romans 8 is one of hope and victory, emphasizing that nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:38-39). The verse serves as a reminder of the enduring faith and commitment required of Christians, assuring them that their suffering is not in vain and that they share in the resurrection life of Jesus.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2531
There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καθώς
Transliteration: kathṓs
Pronunciation: kath-oce'
Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when. - Strong's Number: G1125
There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γράφω
Transliteration: gráphō
Pronunciation: graf'-o
Description: a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten). - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G4675
There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοῦ
Transliteration: soû
Pronunciation: soo
Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy. - Strong's Number: G1752
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕνεκα
Transliteration: héneka
Pronunciation: hi'-nek-en
Description: of uncertain affinity; on account of:--because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that. - Strong's Number: G2289
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θανατόω
Transliteration: thanatóō
Pronunciation: than-at-o'-o
Description: from θάνατος to kill (literally or figuratively):--become dead, (cause to be) put to death, kill, mortify. - Strong's Number: G3650
There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅλος
Transliteration: hólos
Pronunciation: hol'-os
Description: a primary word; "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb:--all, altogether, every whit, + throughout, whole. - Strong's Number: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years. - 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). - Strong's Number: G5613
There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὡς
Transliteration: hōs
Pronunciation: hoce
Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed. - Strong's Number: G4263
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρόβατον
Transliteration: próbaton
Pronunciation: prob'-at-on
Description: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold). - Strong's Number: G4967
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σφαγή
Transliteration: sphagḗ
Pronunciation: sfag-ay'
Description: from σφάζω; butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction)):--slaughter.