Romans 16:18

New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple."

Word-by-Word Analysis

For they that are such

עָבַד

ʻâbad

H5647

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.

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not our

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Ἰησοῦς

Iēsoûs

G2424

Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

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Χριστός

Christós

G5547

anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

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but their own

בֶּטֶן

beṭen

H990

the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything

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and by

טוֹב

ṭôwb

H2896

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...

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דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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and

יָפֶה

yâpheh

H3303

beautiful (literally or figuratively)

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אֵמֶר

ʼêmer

H561

something said

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נָשָׁא

nâshâʼ

H5377

to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce

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the

לֵבָב

lêbâb

H3824

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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of the

פְּתִי

pᵉthîy

H6612

silly (i.e. seducible)

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Key Terms in This Verse

speeches H561

אֵמֶר ʼêmer

something said

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simple H6612

פְּתִי pᵉthîy

silly (i.e. seducible)

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deceive H5377

נָשָׁא nâshâʼ

to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce

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belly H990

בֶּטֶן beṭen

the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything

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fair H3303

יָפֶה yâpheh

beautiful (literally or figuratively)

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hearts H3824

לֵבָב lêbâb

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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serve H5647

עָבַד ʻâbad

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.

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words H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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Christ G5547

Χριστός Christós

anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

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good H2896

טוֹב ṭôwb

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...

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Cross References

Colossians 2:4 cross-reference

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

Matthew 7:15 cross-reference

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

1 Timothy 6:5 cross-reference

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

Micah 3:5 cross-reference

Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Philippians 3:19 cross-reference

Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

2 Peter 2:3 cross-reference

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Jude 1:16 cross-reference

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.

2 Thessalonians 2:10 cross-reference

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Galatians 1:10 cross-reference

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Proverbs 22:3 cross-reference

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Matthew 24:24 cross-reference

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Jude 1:12 cross-reference

These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit,...

Philippians 2:21 cross-reference

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

Ezekiel 13:19 cross-reference

And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my peop...

Romans 16:19 cross-reference

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

Ezekiel 13:16 cross-reference

To wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD.

2 Chronicles 18:5 cross-reference

Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver i...

Jeremiah 23:17 cross-reference

They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

John 12:26 cross-reference

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

Matthew 24:11 cross-reference

And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

Psalm 119:130 cross-reference

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

2 Corinthians 4:2 cross-reference

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscienc...

2 Corinthians 2:17 cross-reference

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Matthew 6:24 cross-reference

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Psalm 19:7 cross-reference

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

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