Romans 8:6

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τὸ γὰρ φρόνημα τῆς σαρκὸς θάνατος· τὸ δὲ φρόνημα τοῦ πνεύματος ζωὴ καὶ εἰρήνη.

Transliteration

The for phronēma of the sarkos thanatos; the but phronēma of the pneumatos zōē and eirēnē.

Grammar Details

*phronēma*: nominative neuter singular - mindset/way of thinking
*sarkos*: genitive feminine singular - flesh
*thanatos*: nominative masculine singular - death
*de*: postpositive conjunction - but/and
*pneumatos*: genitive neuter singular - spirit/Spirit
*zōē*: nominative feminine singular - life
*eirēnē*: nominative feminine singular - peace

Word Meanings

*phronēma*: mindset/way of thinking/mentality/attitude
*thanatos*: death/separation/end of life
*pneumatos*: spirit/Spirit/breath
*zōē*: life/existence
*eirēnē*: peace/harmony/tranquility

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Gal 6:8 : 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Rom 8:13 : 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Rom 13:14 : 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Rom 6:21 : 21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
Rom 5:10 : 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Rom 8:7 : 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Gal 5:22 : 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Jas 1:14-15 : 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
John 14:27 : 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Rom 6:23 : 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Rom 7:5 : 5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
Rom 7:11 : 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
John 17:5 : 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
Rom 5:1 : 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
John 14:6 : 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way , the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Rom 14:17 : 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

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