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Romans 1:2–3

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Romans 1:2

2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

Romans 1:3

3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 1:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

promised

Engaged by word or writing; stipulated.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

prophets

Especially, an inspired teacher; He that prophesies.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

holy

Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 1:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Concerning

Regarding, relating to, or about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

flesh

The soft substance of the body; also the body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 2

  1. Titus 1:2
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  2. Luke 1:70
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  3. Romans 3:21
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  4. Romans 16:26
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  5. Acts 10:43
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From verse 3

  1. Galatians 4:4
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  2. Matthew 1:1
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  3. Jeremiah 23:5–6
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  4. John 1:14
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  5. Luke 1:31–33
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