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Romans 2:16–21

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Romans 2:16

16In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

Romans 2:17

17Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

Romans 2:18

18And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

Romans 2:19

19And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,

Romans 2:20

20An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

Romans 2:21

21Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 2:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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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)

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Romans 2:17

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called

Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Jew

A Hebrew or Israelite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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restest

Rests; ceases from labour, remains, relies upon, or is settled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Romans 2:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

instructed

Taught; informed; trained up; educated.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 2:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

guide

A person who leads or directs another in his way or course; a conductor. To lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blind

Unable to see; lacking understanding; as a verb, to deprive of sight or discernment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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light

Visible brightness; something that gives illumination; not heavy; to kindle, illuminate, or come down upon, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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darkness

Absence of light; also obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 2:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

foolish

Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting without proper regard for truth or what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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hast

Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience; also used as an auxiliary verb.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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truth

That which is true; conformity to fact, reality, faithfulness, or God's revealed word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 2:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

preachest

To pronounce a public discourse on a religious subject, or from a text of Scripture. To proclaim; to publish in religious discourses.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

steal

To withdraw or pass privily; to slip along or away unperceived.

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

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From verse 16

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:14
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  2. 1 Corinthians 4:5
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  3. Acts 17:31
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  4. Acts 10:42
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  5. Luke 8:17
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From verse 17

  1. Romans 2:23
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  2. Micah 3:11
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  3. Isaiah 48:1–2
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  4. Revelation 2:9
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  5. John 5:45
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From verse 18

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:21
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  2. James 4:17
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  3. Deuteronomy 4:8
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  4. Philippians 1:10
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  5. 1 Corinthians 8:1–2
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From verse 19

  1. Revelation 3:17–18
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  2. 1 Corinthians 4:10
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  3. 1 Corinthians 8:1–2
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  4. Isaiah 49:6
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  5. Isaiah 5:21
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From verse 20

  1. 2 Timothy 3:5
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  2. Titus 1:16
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  3. 2 Timothy 1:13
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  4. 1 Corinthians 3:1
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  5. Romans 6:17
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From verse 21

  1. 1 Corinthians 9:27
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  2. Matthew 23:3–28
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  3. Luke 12:47
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  4. Micah 3:11
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  5. Luke 11:46
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