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itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. <a href="/nlt/romans/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. <a href="/esv/romans/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of decay, into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/kjv/romans/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. <a href="/nkjv/romans/8.htm">New King James Version</a> because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. <a href="/nasb_/romans/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/nasb/romans/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/nasb77/romans/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/lsb/romans/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/amp/romans/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> that the creation itself will also be freed from its bondage to decay [and gain entrance] into the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/csb/romans/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God’s children. <a href="/hcsb/romans/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of corruption into the glorious freedom of God&#8217s children. <a href="/asv/romans/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/cev/romans/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> that creation would be set free from decay and would share in the glorious freedom of his children. <a href="/erv/romans/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/gwt/romans/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> that it would also be set free from slavery to decay in order to share the glorious freedom that the children of God will have. <a href="/gnt/romans/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> that creation itself would one day be set free from its slavery to decay and would share the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/isv/romans/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> that the creation itself would also be set free from corrupting bondage in order to share the glorious freedom of God's children. <a href="/msb/romans/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/net/romans/8.htm">NET Bible</a> that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of decay into the glorious freedom of God's children. <a href="/nheb/romans/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/wbt/romans/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the children of God. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet there was always the hope that at last the Creation itself would also be set free from the thraldom of decay so as to enjoy the liberty that will attend the glory of the children of God. <a href="/web/romans/8.htm">World English Bible</a> that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that also the creation itself will be set free from the servitude of the corruption to the liberty of the glory of the children of God; <a href="/blb/romans/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of decay, into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/ylt/romans/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that also the creation itself shall be set free from the servitude of the corruption to the liberty of the glory of the children of God; <a href="/slt/romans/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That also the creation itself be freed from servitude of corruption to the freedom of the glory of the children of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Because the creature also itself shall be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/cpdv/romans/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the creature itself shall also be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the sons of God. <a href="/nabre/romans/8.htm">New American Bible</a> that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Because man himself shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For the creation shall also be freed from the bondage of destruction into the liberty of the glory of the sons of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in hope, that even the creature itself shall be made free from the bondage of corruption, and introduced into the glorious liberty of the children of God. <a href="/godbey/romans/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> therefore indeed pursuant to hope, the creature itself shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/haweis/romans/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> in hope that the same creation shall be emancipated from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. <a href="/mace/romans/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and therefore hope to be removed from this slavish condition of mortality to the free inheritance of divine glory. <a href="/wey/romans/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet there was always the hope that at last the Creation itself would also be set free from the thraldom of decay so as to enjoy the liberty that will attend the glory of the children of God. <a href="/worrell/romans/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. <a href="/worsley/romans/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> in hope that they also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. <a href="/parallel/romans/8-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1984" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/8.htm">Future Glory</a> …20For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope 21<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2937.htm" title="2937: ktisis (N-NFS) -- From ktizo; original formation.">creation</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-NF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">itself</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1659.htm" title="1659: eleutherōthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To free, set free, liberate. From eleutheros; to liberate, i.e. to exempt.">will be set free</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">its</a> <a href="/greek/1397.htm" title="1397: douleias (N-GFS) -- Slavery, bondage. From douleuo; slavery.">bondage</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5356.htm" title="5356: phthoras (N-GFS) -- Corruption, destruction, decay, rottenness, decomposition. From phtheiro; decay, i.e. Ruin.">to decay</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">and brought into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glorious</a> <a href="/greek/1657.htm" title="1657: eleutherian (N-AFS) -- Freedom, liberty, especially: a state of freedom from slavery. From eleutheros; freedom.">freedom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: teknōn (N-GNP) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">children</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17-19</a> And to Adam He said: “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat, cursed is the ground because of you; through toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. / Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. / By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” <a href="/isaiah/65-17.htm">Isaiah 65:17</a> For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. <a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">Revelation 21:1</a> Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">2 Peter 3:13</a> But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6-9</a> The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm">1 Corinthians 15:22-28</a> For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. / But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him. / Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. ... <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a> and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. <a href="/revelation/22-3.htm">Revelation 22:3</a> No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him. <a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12-13</a> You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. / Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! <a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm">Ephesians 1:10</a> as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. <a href="/isaiah/35-1.htm">Isaiah 35:1-2</a> The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Acts 3:21</a> Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">1 Corinthians 15:42-44</a> So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a> He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.Because.<a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">2 Peter 3:13</a> Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.into the glorious.<a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19</a> For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.<a href="/revelation/22-3.htm">Revelation 22:3-5</a> And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/7-5.htm">Always</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Bondage</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/acts/13-37.htm">Corruption</a> <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/acts/13-37.htm">Decay</a> <a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Free</a> <a href="/romans/6-22.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Servitude</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Slavery</a> <a href="/romans/7-5.htm">Thraldom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/11-10.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">Bondage</a> <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">Corruption</a> <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/romans/8-39.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">Decay</a> <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Free</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/galatians/4-3.htm">Servitude</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">Slavery</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Thraldom</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 8</div>1. <a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation.</a> 5. <a href="/romans/8-5.htm">What harm comes of the flesh;</a> 13. <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">and what good of the Spirit.</a> 19. <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">The glorious deliverance the creation longs for,</a> 29. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">was beforehand decreed from God.</a> 38. <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Nothing can sever us from his love.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/romans/8.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>that the creation itself The phrase "that the creation itself" refers to the entirety of the natural world, encompassing all that God has made. In the Greek, the word for "creation" is "ktisis," which can denote both the act of creating and the result of that act, the created order. This highlights the comprehensive scope of God's creative work, which is not limited to humanity but includes all living and non-living things. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of the world as God's handiwork, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the Psalms and the book of Genesis. Theologically, it underscores the belief that all of creation is under God's sovereign care and purpose.will be set free The phrase "will be set free" speaks to the future liberation of creation. The Greek word "eleutherōthēsetai" is used here, which means to be liberated or released from bondage. This suggests a future event where creation will be delivered from its current state of corruption and decay. This liberation is not just a return to a previous state but a transformation into something greater. It echoes the eschatological hope found throughout Scripture, where God promises to renew and restore all things, as seen in prophetic books like Isaiah and Revelation.from its bondage to decay "From its bondage to decay" describes the current state of creation, which is subject to deterioration and corruption. The Greek word "phthoras" for "decay" implies a process of corruption and ruin. This reflects the consequences of the Fall, as described in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>, where sin introduced death and decay into the world. The phrase captures the tension between the present suffering and the future hope of redemption. It reminds believers of the pervasive impact of sin but also points to the promise of restoration through Christ.and brought into the glorious freedom The phrase "and brought into the glorious freedom" indicates the future state of creation, characterized by liberation and glory. The Greek word "doxa" for "glorious" conveys a sense of splendor and divine radiance. This transformation is not merely a return to Edenic conditions but an elevation to a state of glory that reflects God's own nature. The "freedom" mentioned here is not just the absence of bondage but the presence of God's intended order and purpose. This aligns with the biblical narrative of redemption, where God is actively working to restore creation to its intended glory.of the children of God "Of the children of God" refers to the believers who are adopted into God's family through faith in Christ. The Greek word "tekna" for "children" emphasizes the intimate relationship between God and believers, highlighting the familial bond established through the Holy Spirit. This phrase connects the destiny of creation with the destiny of God's people, suggesting that the liberation of creation is tied to the revelation and glorification of the children of God. It reflects the biblical theme of adoption and inheritance, where believers are co-heirs with Christ, as seen earlier in <a href="/romans/8.htm">Romans 8</a>. This underscores the hope and assurance that believers have in their future glory and the ultimate restoration of all things.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Because the creature.--The reason for the hope which survives through the degradation of nature; what creation is to be.Because.--Perhaps rather "that," to be joined on to the end of the last verse, "in hope that creation, also," &c. So Meyer and Ellicott.Delivered from the bondage of corruption.--The state of decay and ruin into which the world by nature has fallen, is regarded as a servitude opposed to the state of liberty into which it will be ushered at the Coming of Christ.Glorious liberty of the children of God.--Translate rather, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God--i.e., into the state of liberty or emancipation which will attend the appearance of the Messiah and His redeemed. Their state will be one of liberty, and in that liberty the whole creation hopes to share. <a href="/commentaries/romans/8-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. creation κτίσις (ktisis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2937.htm">Strong's 2937: </a> From ktizo; original formation. itself αὐτὴ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will be set free ἐλευθερωθήσεται (eleutherōthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1659.htm">Strong's 1659: </a> To free, set free, liberate. From eleutheros; to liberate, i.e. to exempt. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [its] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bondage δουλείας (douleias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> Slavery, bondage. From douleuo; slavery. to decay φθορᾶς (phthoras) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5356.htm">Strong's 5356: </a> Corruption, destruction, decay, rottenness, decomposition. From phtheiro; decay, i.e. Ruin. [and brought] into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. glorious δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. freedom ἐλευθερίαν (eleutherian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1657.htm">Strong's 1657: </a> Freedom, liberty, especially: a state of freedom from slavery. From eleutheros; freedom. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. children τέκνων (teknōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/8-21.htm">NT Letters: Romans 8:21 That the creation itself also will be (Rom. 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