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But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

But {G1161} after {G2596} thy {G4675} hardness {G4643} and {G2532} impenitent {G279} heart {G2588} treasurest up {G2343} unto thyself {G4572} wrath {G3709} against {G1722} the day {G2250} of wrath {G3709} and {G2532} revelation {G602} of the righteous judgment {G1341} of God {G2316};

But by your stubbornness, by your unrepentant heart, you are storing up anger for yourself on the Day of Anger, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed;

But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

but after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 2:5 (KJV)

"But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;"

Context

This verse continues Paul's argument in Romans chapter 2, where he addresses those who judge others while committing the same or similar sins. He has just spoken about the kindness, forbearance, and longsuffering of God, intended to lead people to repentance (Romans 2:4). In verse 5, Paul presents the stark consequence for those who ignore God's patient grace and persist in their unrepentant state. Their refusal to repent doesn't lessen their accountability; instead, it compounds their guilt, storing up divine wrath for a future reckoning.

Key Themes

  • Hardness of Heart and Impenitence: The verse highlights a state of being resistant to God's influence and unwilling to change one's ways or attitude towards sin. This isn't just ignorance, but a deliberate refusal to soften one's heart and repent.
  • Treasuring Up Wrath: This vivid metaphor illustrates that every act of unrepented sin and every moment of hardened impenitence is not overlooked but contributes to a growing store of divine judgment that will be faced later. It's a negative accumulation.
  • The Day of Wrath: This refers to a specific future time when God's judgment will be fully executed upon those who have rejected His grace and remained in sin. It is often associated with eschatological events.
  • Revelation of Righteous Judgment: On this day, God's judgment will not be hidden but openly revealed. It will be shown to be perfectly just and righteous, based on truth and each person's deeds.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "hardness" is sklerotēs, implying stiffness or obstinacy. "Impenitent" comes from ametanoētos, meaning "unrepenting" or "without change of mind." "Wrath" is orgē, often used to describe God's settled, active opposition to sin. The "day of wrath" is hēmera orgēs, a significant phrase denoting the time of divine retribution. "Judgment" is krisin, referring to a decision, a tribunal, or the process of judgment.

Related Scriptures

This concept of a future day of judgment where individuals face the consequences of their actions is a recurring theme in Scripture. The idea of accounting for deeds and facing divine wrath is echoed throughout the Bible, such as in passages describing the great white throne judgment (Revelation 20:11-15). Paul also speaks elsewhere about how people will receive according to their deeds (Romans 2:6), reinforcing the principle mentioned here.

Practical Application

Romans 2:5 serves as a solemn warning. It calls believers and unbelievers alike to examine their hearts. Are we taking God's patience for granted? Are we allowing areas of our lives to remain hardened and impenitent? This verse underscores the urgency of responding to God's grace today through genuine repentance, turning away from sin and towards Him. It reminds us that delaying repentance doesn't make sin disappear; it escalates the potential consequences on the inevitable day of God's righteous judgment.

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Cross-References

  • Ecclesiastes 12:14 (11 votes)

    For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.

  • Romans 1:18 (10 votes)

    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

  • Romans 2:2 (8 votes)

    But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.

  • Romans 2:3 (8 votes)

    And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

  • Hebrews 3:15 (6 votes)

    While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

  • Jude 1:6 (6 votes)

    And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

  • 2 Peter 3:7 (6 votes)

    But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.