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"The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart." That is, the word of faith which we proclaim, <a href="/kjv/romans/10.htm">King James Bible</a> But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; <a href="/nkjv/romans/10.htm">New King James Version</a> But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): <a href="/nasb_/romans/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, <a href="/nasb/romans/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> But what does it say? &#8220THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART &#8220— that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, <a href="/nasb77/romans/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, in your mouth and in your heart”—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, <a href="/lsb/romans/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, <a href="/amp/romans/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”—that is, the word [the message, the basis] of faith which we preach— <a href="/csb/romans/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On the contrary, what does it say? The message is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. This is the message of faith that we proclaim: <a href="/hcsb/romans/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On the contrary, what does it say? The message is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. This is the message of faith that we proclaim: <a href="/asv/romans/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach: <a href="/cev/romans/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> All who are acceptable because of their faith simply say, "The message is as near as your mouth or your heart." And this is the same message we preach about faith. <a href="/erv/romans/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach: <a href="/gwt/romans/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, what else does it say? "This message is near you. It's in your mouth and in your heart." This is the message of faith that we spread. <a href="/gnt/romans/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> What it says is this: "God's message is near you, on your lips and in your heart"--that is, the message of faith that we preach. <a href="/isv/romans/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> But what does it say? "The message is near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart." This is the message about faith that we are proclaiming: <a href="/msb/romans/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But what does it say? ?The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,? that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: <a href="/net/romans/10.htm">NET Bible</a> But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we preach), <a href="/nheb/romans/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart;" that is, the message of faith that we proclaim; <a href="/wbt/romans/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach: <a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But what does it say? "The Message is close to you, in your mouth and in your heart;" that is, the Message which we are publishing about the faith-- <a href="/web/romans/10.htm">World English Bible</a> But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart;” that is, the word of faith which we preach: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But what does it say? “The saying is near you—in your mouth, and in your heart”: that is, the saying of the faith that we preach; <a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart." That is, the word of faith which we proclaim, <a href="/ylt/romans/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> But what doth it say? 'Nigh thee is the saying -- in thy mouth, and in thy heart:' that is, the saying of the faith, that we preach; <a href="/slt/romans/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But what does it say? The word is near thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we proclaim;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But what saith the scripture? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart. This is the word of faith, which we preach. <a href="/cpdv/romans/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But what does Scripture say? “The word is near, in your mouth and in your heart.” This is the word of faith, which we are preaching. <a href="/nabre/romans/10.htm">New American Bible</a> But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we preach), <a href="/nrsvce/romans/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But what does it say? “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But what does it say? The answer is near to you, even in your mouth, and in your heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But what does it say? “The answer is near your mouth and your heart.” This is the word of the faith that we preach.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But what says it? The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; that is, the word of faith which we preach; <a href="/godbey/romans/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But what says it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach. <a href="/haweis/romans/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But what saith it? ?The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart:? that is, the word of faith which we preach; <a href="/mace/romans/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> what does it say "more? the word is nigh thee, let it be in thy mouth and in thy heart:" that is the word of faith which we preach. <a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But what does it say? "The Message is close to you, in your mouth and in your heart;" that is, the Message which we are publishing about the faith-- <a href="/worrell/romans/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But what does it say? The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart; that is, the word of faith, which we preach; <a href="/worsley/romans/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> bring up Christ from the dead)" but what saith it? "The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth and in thy heart." This is the word of faith which we preach: that if thou confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, <a href="/parallel/romans/10-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2527" 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/10.htm">The Word Brings Salvation</a> …7or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” 8<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: Alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">does it say?</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēma (N-NNS) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">word</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1451.htm" title="1451: Engys (Prep) -- Near. From a primary verb agcho; near.">near</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you;</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">it is in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stomati (N-DNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">mouth</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardia (N-DFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart,”</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tout’ (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēma (N-NNS) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">word</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/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">of faith</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryssomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">we are proclaiming:</a> 9that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.…<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="/deuteronomy/30-14.htm">Deuteronomy 30:14</a> But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it. <a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a> You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. <a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a> The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21</a> Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">2 Corinthians 4:13</a> And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak, <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23</a> For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. <a href="/isaiah/59-21.htm">Isaiah 59:21</a> “As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a> “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a> I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. <a href="/proverbs/4-20.htm">Proverbs 4:20-22</a> My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. / For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. <a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Isaiah 51:16</a> I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But what said it? The word is near you, even in your mouth, and in your heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;The word.<a href="/deuteronomy/30-14.htm">Deuteronomy 30:14</a> But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.the word of faith.<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16,17</a> For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek… <a href="/isaiah/57-19.htm">Isaiah 57:19</a> I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/7-21.htm">Close</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Message</a> <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/romans/2-21.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Preachers</a> <a href="/romans/2-22.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/20-25.htm">Proclaiming</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-24.htm">Close</a> <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Message</a> <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Preachers</a> <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Proclaiming</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 10</div>1. <a href="/romans/10-1.htm">The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;</a> 11. <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed;</a> 18. <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe.</a> 19. <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Israel was not ignorant of these things.</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But what does it say? This phrase introduces a rhetorical question, prompting the reader to consider the source of authority, which is Scripture itself. Paul is referencing <a href="/deuteronomy/30-14.htm">Deuteronomy 30:14</a>, emphasizing the accessibility and clarity of God's word. This approach is typical of Jewish rabbinical teaching, where questions are used to engage the audience and lead them to deeper understanding.“The word is near you; This part of the verse highlights the immediacy and accessibility of God's message. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses was assuring the Israelites that God's commandments were not beyond their reach. Paul uses this to illustrate that the message of salvation through faith in Christ is readily available to all, not requiring extraordinary efforts to obtain.it is in your mouth and in your heart,” The dual location of the word—in the mouth and heart—suggests both confession and belief. This reflects the Jewish understanding of the Shema (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-9</a>), where God's commandments are to be internalized and spoken. The heart represents the center of one's being, while the mouth signifies the outward expression of faith. This connection is further emphasized in <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a>, where confession and belief are linked to salvation.that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: Paul clarifies that the "word" he refers to is the gospel message he and others are preaching. This "word of faith" is the good news of Jesus Christ, which fulfills the law and prophets. The proclamation of this message is central to the mission of the early church, as seen in Acts and the epistles. It underscores the transition from the law to grace, emphasizing faith in Christ as the means of righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome to explain the righteousness that comes from faith. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who are being instructed in the faith. 3. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> Referenced indirectly through the quotation from <a href="/deuteronomy/30-14.htm">Deuteronomy 30:14</a>, which Paul uses to illustrate the accessibility of God's word. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom the original message in Deuteronomy was given, representing God's chosen people and their relationship with His word. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_faith.htm">The Word of Faith</a> The central theme of the passage, referring to the message of the Gospel that Paul and others are preaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_accessibility_of_god's_word.htm">The Accessibility of God's Word</a> God's word is not distant or unreachable; it is near and accessible to all who seek it. This challenges believers to engage with Scripture regularly and allow it to dwell in their hearts and minds. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_salvation.htm">The Role of Faith in Salvation</a> The "word of faith" emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through works but through faith in Jesus Christ. Believers are encouraged to trust in the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_proclamation.htm">The Importance of Proclamation</a> Just as Paul and the early apostles proclaimed the word of faith, believers today are called to share the Gospel with others, making the message of salvation known. <a href="/topical/h/heart_and_mouth_connection.htm">Heart and Mouth Connection</a> The passage highlights the connection between belief in the heart and confession with the mouth. True faith is both internal and external, impacting how we live and speak. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_word.htm">Living Out the Word</a> Believers are called to embody the word of faith in their daily lives, allowing it to guide their actions and decisions, demonstrating the transformative power of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 10</a> <a href="/q/how_to_achieve_salvation.htm">What are the steps to achieve salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_sozo_prayer.htm">What is Sozo Prayer?</a> <a href="/q/does_romans_10_18-19_conflict_with_history.htm">Romans 10:18–19: Does Paul’s claim that everyone has heard God’s message conflict with historical evidence of limited gospel spread? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_secret_societies.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian secret societies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/romans/10-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But Ἀλλὰ (Alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. does it say? λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “The τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. word ῥῆμά (rhēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. near Ἐγγύς (Engys) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1451.htm">Strong's 1451: </a> Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. you, σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. mouth στόματί (stomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. heart,” καρδίᾳ (kardia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. that τοῦτ’ (tout’) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is, ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. word ῥῆμα (rhēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. of faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. we are proclaiming: κηρύσσομεν (kēryssomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. 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