Romans 1:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Titus 1:2 : 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Luke 1:70 : 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
Rom 3:2 : 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
Rom 3:21 : 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
Rom 16:26 : 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
Acts 26:6 : 6 And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:
Luke 24:26-27 : 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Acts 10:43 : 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

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