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href="/bsb/romans/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />blessed <i>is</i> <i>the</i> man against whom <i>the</i> Lord will never reckon sin."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is the</i> man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“BLESSED <i>and</i> HAPPY <i>and</i> FAVORED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT <i>nor</i> CHARGE AGAINST HIM.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the person the Lord will never charge with sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How joyful is the man the Lord will never charge with sin! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the person whom the Lord no longer considers sinful."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Happy is the person whose sins the Lord will not keep account of!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How blessed is the person whose sins the Lord will never charge against him!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />blessed is the one against whom the Lord will never count sin." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Happy is the one whom the Lord will not charge with sin."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Blessed is the man of whose sin the Lord will not take account."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whom the Lord will by no means charge with sin.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed [is] the man "" To whom the LORD may not reckon sin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />blessed <i>is</i> <i>the</i> man against whom <i>the</i> Lord will never reckon sin."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> happy the man to whom the Lord may not reckon sin.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A happy man to whom the Lord should not reckon sin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man to whom the Lord has not imputed sin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not record.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />blessed is the one against whom the Lord will not reckon sin.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whose sins God will not hold against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And blessed is the man to whom God will not reckon his sins.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not charge sin.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />blessed is the man of whom the Lord may not impute sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will in nowise impute sin.?<RX 19.32.1-2><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />happy is the man to whom the Lord will not account sin."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Blessed is the man of whose sin the Lord will not take account."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Happy <i>is</i> the man to whom the Lord will not reckon sin."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />blessed <i>is</i> the man to whom the Lord imputeth not sin."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/4-8.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=887" 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/4.htm">Abraham Justified by Faith</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: makarios (Adj-NMS) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">Blessed is</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">the man</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartian (N-AFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">whose sin</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logisētai (V-ASM-3S) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">will never count</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">against him.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.…<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/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">2 Corinthians 5:19</a></span><br />that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/85-2.htm">Psalm 85:2</a></span><br />You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-12.htm">Hebrews 8:12</a></span><br />For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a></span><br />I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a></span><br />No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18-19</a></span><br />Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38-39</a></span><br />Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. / Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a></span><br />In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-13.htm">Colossians 2:13-14</a></span><br />When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses, / having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2</a></span><br />Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Luke 7:47-48</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” / Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-17.htm">Hebrews 10:17</a></span><br />Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.</p><p class="hdg">to whom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10-12</a></b></br> Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put <i>him</i> to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see <i>his</i> seed, he shall prolong <i>his</i> days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">2 Corinthians 5:19-20</a></b></br> To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Philemon 1:18</a></b></br> If he hath wronged thee, or oweth <i>thee</i> ought, put that on mine account;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/4-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Count</a> <a href="/romans/4-7.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-11.htm">Impute</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Sin</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/romans/6-11.htm">Count</a> <a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Impute</a> <a href="/romans/6-2.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/6-11.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Sin</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-10.htm">before he was circumcised.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">By faith only he and his seed received the promise.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Abraham is the father of all who believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness.</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Blessed is the man</b><br>The term "blessed" in biblical context often refers to a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity, not necessarily material wealth. It echoes the Beatitudes in <a href="/matthew/5.htm">Matthew 5</a>, where Jesus describes the blessedness of those who are poor in spirit, mourn, and are meek. This blessing is a divine favor that transcends earthly circumstances, indicating a deep, abiding joy and peace that comes from a right relationship with God.<p><b>whose sin</b><br>Sin, in the biblical sense, is any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's perfect standard. <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a> states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, highlighting the universal nature of sin. The concept of sin is rooted in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with missing the mark or rebellion against God's law. Understanding sin is crucial to grasping the need for redemption and the significance of Christ's atoning work.<p><b>the Lord</b><br>The Lord here refers to Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is both just and merciful. In the New Testament, the Lord is also a title for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine authority and role in salvation. The use of "the Lord" underscores the divine initiative in forgiveness and the sovereignty of God in the process of justification.<p><b>will never count</b><br>The phrase "will never count" is a legal term, often translated as "impute" or "reckon." It signifies the act of not attributing sin to someone's account. This concept is central to the doctrine of justification by faith, where believers are declared righteous before God not because of their own works, but because of their faith in Jesus Christ. This is a key theme in Paul's letters, particularly in Romans and Galatians.<p><b>against him.”</b><br>The assurance that sin will not be counted against the believer is a profound statement of God's grace and forgiveness. It reflects the new covenant promise found in <a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a>, where God declares that He will forgive iniquity and remember sin no more. This assurance is made possible through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who bore the penalty for sin on behalf of humanity. It provides believers with confidence and peace, knowing that their standing before God is secure.<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 was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological writings. In Romans, he addresses both Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome, explaining the righteousness that comes from faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>King David is referenced earlier in <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a> as an example of someone who understood the blessing of having sins forgiven. Paul quotes from David's psalms to illustrate the principle of justification by faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The city to which the letter is addressed. It was a major center of the ancient world, with a diverse population including both Jews and Gentiles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>Though not directly mentioned in verse 8, Abraham is a central figure in <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>. Paul uses Abraham's faith as a model for believers, showing that righteousness is credited apart from works.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a></b><br>Refers to God, who is the one who justifies and forgives sins. The verse emphasizes God's role in not counting sin against those who are blessed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_forgiveness.htm">The Blessing of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Understanding the depth of God's forgiveness is crucial for a believer's joy and peace. Recognize that being forgiven is a profound blessing that transforms our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justification_by_faith.htm">Justification by Faith</a></b><br>Emphasize that righteousness is credited through faith, not by works. This truth should encourage believers to rely on God's grace rather than their own efforts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_salvation.htm">The Assurance of Salvation</a></b><br>Assurance comes from knowing that God will never count our sins against us. This assurance should lead to a life of gratitude and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_the_believer's_life.htm">The Role of Faith in the Believer's Life</a></b><br>Faith is not just the starting point of the Christian life but the ongoing means by which we live in right relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light_of_forgiveness.htm">Living in the Light of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Encourage believers to live out their faith with the confidence that comes from being forgiven, impacting how they interact with others and face life's challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_second_blessing.htm">What is the second blessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_adamic_covenant.htm">What is the Adamic Covenant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_4_6-8_conflict_with_judgment.htm">In Romans 4:6-8, does the idea of sin not being counted against believers conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize judgment and accountability?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_eliphaz_claim_innocents_don't_perish.htm">In Job 4:7, how could Eliphaz assert that no innocent person has ever perished when history shows countless examples of righteous people suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/4-8.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">Blessed [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">μακάριος</span> <span class="translit">(makarios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] man</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνὴρ</span> <span class="translit">(anēr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[whose] sin</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁμαρτίαν</span> <span class="translit">(hamartian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hamartano; a sin.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριος</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will never count</span><br /><span class="grk">λογίσηται</span> <span class="translit">(logisētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">against him.”</span><br /><span class="grk">οὗ</span> <span class="translit">(hou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/4-8.htm">Romans 4:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/4-8.htm">NT Letters: Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man whom the Lord (Rom. 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