Romans 6:9

Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

Knowing {G1492} that {G3754} Christ {G5547} being raised {G1453} from {G1537} the dead {G3498} dieth {G599} no more {G3765}; death {G2288} hath {G2961} no more {G3765} dominion over {G2961} him {G846}.

We know that the Messiah has been raised from the dead, never to die again; death has no authority over him.

For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.

knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death no more hath dominion over him.

Commentary

Romans 6:9 is a powerful declaration about the finality and victory of Christ's resurrection. Following the discussion of the believer's union with Christ in death and resurrection, this verse states a foundational truth: Christ's resurrection was a permanent event, securing His triumph over death forever.

Context

This verse is part of Paul's argument in Romans chapter 6, where he explains the implications of salvation for the believer's relationship with sin. Having established that believers are "dead to sin" (Romans 6:2), Paul uses the analogy of baptism to illustrate how believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection (Romans 6:3-5). Verse 9 provides the basis for this reality: because Christ Himself was raised and death has no further claim on Him, those united with Him share in a life where sin's dominion is broken.

Key Themes

  • The Finality of Resurrection: Christ's being "raised from the dead dieth no more" emphasizes that His victory over death is absolute and irreversible.
  • Victory Over Death: The phrase "death hath no more dominion over him" signifies that death has lost its power and authority over Christ. He is eternally alive and sovereign.
  • Basis for Believer's New Life: While focused on Christ, this truth underpins the believer's ability to walk in newness of life, free from the ultimate dominion of sin and death.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "dominion" is kyrieuō (κυριΡύω), which means to be lord over, to rule, to have power or authority. Stating that death "hath no more dominion" over Christ powerfully conveys that death's reign and authority have been completely broken by His resurrection. He is the true Lord, even over death itself.

Reflection

Romans 6:9 is a cornerstone of Christian hope. It assures us that Christ's resurrection was not a temporary revival but a permanent translation into a state where death has no power. This truth is the guarantee of the believer's own future resurrection and eternal life. Just as Christ is the firstfruits, those united with Him will follow. His victory over death means that for the believer, physical death is not an end, but a passage to eternal life with Him, free from the fear and power that death once held (Hebrews 2:14). This gives profound meaning to the believer's call to live a life dead to sin and alive unto God.

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Cross-References

  • Romans 6:14

    For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

  • Revelation 1:18

    [I am] he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

  • Acts 2:24

    Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

  • Acts 2:28

    Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

  • Hebrews 10:12

    But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

  • Hebrews 10:13

    From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.

  • Romans 5:14

    Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
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