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Romans 3:16–18

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Romans 3:16

16Destruction and misery are in their ways:

Romans 3:17

17And the way of peace have they not known:

Romans 3:18

18There is no fear of God before their eyes.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 3:16

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Destruction

Ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or the calamity and loss produced by destroying.

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

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Romans 3:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

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

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known

Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.

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

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Romans 3:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fear

Alarm or dread; reverent awe; as a verb, to be afraid, revere, or cause fear.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eyes

The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.

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

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From verse 17

  1. Isaiah 59:8
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  2. Romans 5:1
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  3. Luke 1:79
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  4. Matthew 7:14
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  5. Isaiah 57:21
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From verse 18

  1. Psalms 36:1
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  2. Proverbs 23:17
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  3. Proverbs 16:6
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  4. Proverbs 8:13
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  5. Genesis 20:11
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