Romans 1:28
New Testament • 11 words with Strong's data
"And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;"
Word-by-Word Analysis
דָּמָה
dâmâh
to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
תָּמַךְ
tâmak
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
אֱלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...
אֱלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...
נָתַן
nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
מָאַס
mâʼaç
to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
נֶפֶשׁ
nephesh
properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or menta...
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יָשָׁר
yâshâr
straight (literally or figuratively)
Key Terms in This Verse
תָּמַךְ tâmak
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
Study H8551 →נֶפֶשׁ nephesh
properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
Study H5315 →נָתַן nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Study H5414 →דָּבָר dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Study H1697 →אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...
Study H430 →Cross References
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the LORD.
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will ...
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
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