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full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For in my inner being I delight in God&#8217s law;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I love God’s law with all my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For I delight in the Law of God according to the inward man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I joyfully agree with the law of God in the inner person,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self [with my new nature],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For in my inner self I delight in God’s law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For in my inner self I joyfully agree with God&#8217s law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With my whole heart I agree with the Law of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I take pleasure in God's standards in my inner being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My inner being delights in the law of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For I delight in the Law of God in my inner being, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For in my inner being I delight in God?s law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God in my inner being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For I delight in God's law in my inner being,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God, after the inward man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For in my inmost self all my sympathy is with the Law of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For I delight in God’s law after the inward person, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for I delight in the Law of God according to the inward man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For I delight in the Law of God according to the inward man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for I delight in the law of God according to the inward man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For I rejoice in the law of God, according to the man within:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For I am delighted with the law of God, according to the inward man: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For I am delighted with the law of God, according to the inner man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For I take delight in the law of God, in my inner self,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For I rejoice in the law of God in the inner person.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For, in the inward man, I delight in the law of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for I delight in the law of God according to the inward man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For I am delighted with the law of God, as respecting the inward man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for my mind takes delight in the law of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For in my inmost self all my sympathy is with the Law of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />or I delight in the law of God after the inward man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For I delight in the law of God, as to the inward man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/7-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1754" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/7.htm">Struggling with Sin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in my</a> <a href="/greek/2080.htm" title="2080: esō (Adv) -- Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside.">inner</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">being</a> <a href="/greek/4913.htm" title="4913: synēdomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To delight inwardly in, congratulate. ">I delight</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in</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.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomō (N-DMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">law.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">23</span>But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></span><br />But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Psalm 119:16</a></span><br />I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-24.htm">Psalm 119:24</a></span><br />Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Psalm 119:35</a></span><br />Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47</a></span><br />I delight in Your commandments because I love them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-70.htm">Psalm 119:70</a></span><br />Their hearts are callous and insensitive, but I delight in Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-77.htm">Psalm 119:77</a></span><br />May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-92.htm">Psalm 119:92</a></span><br />If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a></span><br />Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-111.htm">Psalm 119:111</a></span><br />Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Psalm 119:113</a></span><br />The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Psalm 119:127</a></span><br />Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-143.htm">Psalm 119:143</a></span><br />Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-174.htm">Psalm 119:174</a></span><br />I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:</p><p class="hdg">I delight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Romans 8:7</a></b></br> Because the carnal mind <i>is</i> enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12</a></b></br> Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary <i>food</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></b></br> But his delight <i>is</i> in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.</p><p class="hdg">inward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Romans 2:29</a></b></br> But he <i>is</i> a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision <i>is that</i> of the heart, in the spirit, <i>and</i> not in the letter; whose praise <i>is</i> not of men, but of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a></b></br> For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward <i>man</i> is renewed day by day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a></b></br> That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/romans/1-19.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Inward</a> <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/romans/7-21.htm">Law</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Self</a> <a href="/john/11-19.htm">Sympathy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/10-1.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/9-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-11.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Inward</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Law</a> <a href="/romans/8-8.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Self</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Sympathy</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-1.htm">No law has power over a man longer than he lives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-4.htm">But we are dead to the law.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-7.htm">Yet is not the law sin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-12.htm">but holy, just and good;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-16.htm">as I acknowledge, who am grieved because I cannot keep it.</a></span><br></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'; 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The "inner being" is often understood as the mind or spirit, which is distinct from the flesh. This concept is consistent with the biblical teaching that humans are composed of both physical and spiritual elements. In <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a>, Paul speaks of the "inner self" being renewed day by day, contrasting it with the outer self that is wasting away. This duality reflects the struggle between the spiritual desires and the sinful nature.<p><b>I delight in God’s law</b><br>Paul expresses a deep appreciation and joy for God's law, which is a reflection of God's character and will. This delight is not merely intellectual but heartfelt, indicating a genuine love for God's commandments. <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a> and <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a> echo this sentiment, where the psalmist finds joy and meditation in the law of the Lord. The law here is not just the Mosaic Law but the moral and ethical teachings that reveal God's righteousness. This delight is a sign of the regenerate heart, which desires to please God and live according to His statutes. The struggle Paul describes in <a href="/romans/7.htm">Romans 7</a> highlights the tension between this delight and the reality of human sinfulness, pointing to the need for Christ's redemptive work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome. He is a key figure in the early Christian church and a former Pharisee who converted to Christianity after an encounter with Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the capital of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_law.htm">God’s Law</a></b><br>Refers to the moral and ethical commandments given by God, particularly those found in the Old Testament. Paul speaks of the law as something he delights in, indicating its divine origin and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/delight_in_god's_law.htm">Delight in God's Law</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to find joy and satisfaction in God's commandments, recognizing them as a reflection of His character and will for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_inner_conflict.htm">The Inner Conflict</a></b><br>Paul’s struggle between his inner delight in God’s law and the sinful nature is a common experience for Christians. Acknowledging this struggle is the first step toward spiritual growth and reliance on the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>While we may delight in God’s law, it is the Holy Spirit who empowers us to live according to it. We must continually seek the Spirit’s guidance and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/renewing_the_mind.htm">Renewing the Mind</a></b><br>Delighting in God’s law involves a transformation of the mind. Regular study and meditation on Scripture help align our thoughts and desires with God’s will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>Engaging with a community of believers provides encouragement and accountability as we strive to live out God’s law in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_reality_shifting.htm">What does 'delight in the Law of the Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_romans_7_15-20_align_with_psychology.htm">Romans 7:15–20 suggests an internal struggle against sin—how does this psychological conflict align with scientific understandings of human behavior?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_gal._5_16-17_spirit_vs._flesh_scientific.htm">In Galatians 5:16–17, is the concept of spirit warring against the flesh scientifically implausible or metaphysical speculation? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'delight_in_the_law'.htm">What does "delight in the Law of the Lord" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">I delight</span>.--"I delight in (and with) the Law of God." I sympathise with and approve of it after the inward man, <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> in the higher part of my being. "The inward man" corresponds nearly, though not quite, to the "law of my mind," in the next verse. It stands rather midway between it and the spirit. The mind is the moral and rational faculties considered as moral and rational. "The inward man" is the higher part of man's nature considered as capable of receiving the divine grace. The "spirit" is the same when actually brought into communion with God.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/7-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in [my]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inner</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσω</span> <span class="translit">(esō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2080.htm">Strong's 2080: </a> </span><span class="str2">Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">being</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνθρωπον</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I delight</span><br /><span class="grk">συνήδομαι</span> <span class="translit">(synēdomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4913.htm">Strong's 4913: </a> </span><span class="str2">To delight inwardly in, congratulate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Law.</span><br /><span class="grk">νόμῳ</span> <span class="translit">(nomō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/7-22.htm">NT Letters: Romans 7:22 For I delight in God's law after (Rom. 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