ROM 8:7 Parallel Verse View

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OET (OET-RV) The worldly mindset is making God your enemy because it’s not being subjected to God’s law, in fact it’s not even able to,

Key: khaki:verbs, light-green:nominative/subject, orange:accusative/object, pink:genitive/possessor, cyan:dative/indirect object, red:negative.
Note: Automatic aligning of the OET-RV to the LV is done by some temporary software, hence the RV alignments are incomplete (and may occasionally be wrong).

ULT because the mindset of the flesh is hostility toward God, for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not able to do so.

UST This is true because people who focus on living sinfully are God’s enemies. This is because they do not voluntarily obey the laws God gave the Jews; they are incapable of doing so.

BLB because the mind of the flesh is hostility toward God; for it is not subject to the Law of God, for not even can it be.

AICNT because the mindset of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to;

OEB because to be earthly-minded is to be an enemy to God, for such a mind does not submit to the Law of God, nor indeed can it do so.

WEBBE because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God, for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

WMBB because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God, for it is not subject to God’s Torah, neither indeed can it be.

NET because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so.

LSV because the mind of the flesh [is] enmity to God, for to the Law of God it does not subject itself,

FBV The sinful human mind is hostile to God because it refuses to obey the law of God—in fact it never can,

TCNT The mindset of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God; indeed, it is unable to do so.

T4T Let me explain this. To the extent that people [PRS] think about and are concerned about what their self-directed nature desires, they are acting contrary to God. They do not obey the laws of God. In fact, they are not even able to obey his laws.

LEB because the mindset of the flesh is enmity toward God, for it is not subjected to the law of God, for it is not able to do so,

BBE Because the mind of the flesh is opposite to God; it is not under the law of God, and is not able to be:

Moff For the interests of the flesh are hostile to God; they do not yield to the law of God (indeed they cannot).

Wymth Abandonment to earthly things is a state of enmity to God. Such a mind does not submit to God's Law, and indeed cannot do so.

ASV because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

DRA Because the wisdom of the flesh is an enemy to God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither can it be.

YLT because the mind of the flesh [is] enmity to God, for to the law of God it doth not subject itself,

Drby Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against [fn]God: for it is not subject to the law of [fn]God; for neither indeed can it be:

8.7 Elohim

RV because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

SLT Wherefore the thought of the flesh enmity to God: for it is not subject to the law of God, for it cannot be.

Wbstr Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

KJB-1769 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

KJB-1611 Because [fn]the carnall minde is enmitie against God: for it is not subiect to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above apart from footnotes)

8:7 Gr. the minding of the flesh.

Bshps Because that the fleshly mynde is enmitie agaynst God: For it is not obedient to the lawe of God, neither can be.
(Because that the fleshly mind is enmity against God: For it is not obedient to the law of God, neither can be.)

Gnva Because the wisedome of the flesh is enimitie against God: for it is not subiect to the Lawe of God, neither in deede can be.
(Because the wisdom of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. )

Cvdl For to be fleshly mynded is enemyte agaynst. God, syth it is not subdued vnto ye lawe of God, for it can not also.
(For to be fleshly minded is enemyte against. God, syth it is not subdued unto ye/you_all law of God, for it cannot also.)

TNT Because that the flesshly mynde is emnyte agaynst God: for it is not obedient to the lawe of God nether can be.
(Because that the flesshly mind is emnyte against God: for it is not obedient to the law of God neither can be. )

Wycl For the wisdom of the fleisch is enemye to God; for it is not suget to the lawe of God, for nether it may.
(For the wisdom of the flesh is enemy to God; for it is not subject to the law of God, for neither it may.)

Luth Denn fleischlich gesinnet sein ist eine Feindschaft wider GOtt, sintemal es dem Gesetze Gottes nicht untertan ist; denn es vermag es auch nicht.
(Because fleshly/carnal minded be is a/one enmity against God, since it to_him laws God’s not subject/subservient is; because/than it able_to it also not.)

ClVg quoniam sapientia carnis inimica est Deo: legi enim Dei non est subjecta, nec enim potest.[fn]
(since/because wisdom of_flesh hostile it_is to_God: I_read because of_God not/no it_is subjects, but_not because can. )

8.7 Quoniam sapientia carnis. Hæc enumerando deterret a carnis obedientia. Inimica est. Dum nil putat Deum posse, præter quod in naturis rerum videtur.

8.7 Since wisdom of_flesh. This enumerando deterret from of_flesh obedience. Inimica it_is. While nil thinks God posse, besides that in/into/on naturis things it_seems.

UGNT διότι τὸ φρόνημα τῆς σαρκὸς ἔχθρα εἰς Θεόν; τῷ γὰρ νόμῳ τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται, οὐδὲ γὰρ δύναται.
(dioti to fronaʸma taʸs sarkos eⱪthra eis Theon; tōi gar nomōi tou Theou ouⱪ hupotassetai, oude gar dunatai.)

SBL-GNT διότι τὸ φρόνημα τῆς σαρκὸς ἔχθρα εἰς θεόν, τῷ γὰρ νόμῳ τοῦ θεοῦ οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται, οὐδὲ γὰρ δύναται·
(dioti to fronaʸma taʸs sarkos eⱪthra eis theon, tōi gar nomōi tou theou ouⱪ hupotassetai, oude gar dunatai;)

RP-GNT διότι τὸ φρόνημα τῆς σαρκὸς ἔχθρα εἰς θεόν, τῷ γὰρ νόμῳ τοῦ θεοῦ οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται, οὐδὲ γὰρ δύναται·
(dioti to fronaʸma taʸs sarkos eⱪthra eis theon, tōi gar nomōi tou theou ouⱪ hupotassetai, oude gar dunatai;)

TC-GNT διότι τὸ φρόνημα τῆς σαρκὸς ἔχθρα εἰς Θεόν, τῷ γὰρ νόμῳ τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται, οὐδὲ γὰρ δύναται·
(dioti to fronaʸma taʸs sarkos eⱪthra eis Theon, tōi gar nomōi tou Theou ouⱪ hupotassetai, oude gar dunatai; )

Key for above GNTs: yellow:punctuation differs (from our SR-GNT base).

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 8:1–17: Believers live by the Holy Spirit

In this section Paul reminded the believers in Rome that God does not condemn them, because the Holy Spirit has set them free from sin and death. Jesus became like an Old Testament sin offering to remove the consequences of our sin. The laws of Moses demanded a righteous life, and in the Holy Spirit we can live that way.

The people who live according to the sinful nature seek to do things that are in accord with that nature. Also, they cannot please God, cannot follow his laws, are hostile to him, and will be punished with death forever. The people who live according to the Holy Spirit seek to do things that are in accord with his desire.

Christians allow the Holy Spirit to work in them. When they do that, they are as if dead to sin and God will give them life. Those without the Holy Spirit do not belong to Jesus Christ.

We put to death the deeds of the sinful nature. We do that by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are God’s children and can do as he does (again, by the power of the Holy Spirit). If we suffer as Jesus suffered, God will give to us his promised inheritance in heaven.

Here are other possible headings for this section:

We must live according to the Holy Spirit, not according to sinfulness

Be Ruled by the Spirit (NCV)

Living by the Power of God’s Spirit (CEV)

8:7a

because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God:

That is true because a mind full of the physical life is an enemy to God,
People whose thinking follows only thoughts and desires from the body hate God

because: The Greek begins with a word that the BSB literally translates as because. If it would be natural in your language to start a sentence here, but your language does not start sentences with because, consider introducing the because like this:

I say that because

Many English versions omit this word and allow the context to indicate this connection. Other English versions translate this word as “For” and begin a new sentence here. For example:

For… (ESV)

the mind of the flesh: This is the same Greek phrase as “the mind of the flesh” in 8:6.

is hostile to God: The Greek word that the BSB translates as hostile refers to be an enemy to someone. People who are set on following their natural ways are enemies to God. Here are other ways to translate this phrase:

are enemies of God

opposes GodKankanaey Back Translation on TW.

8:7b

It does not submit to God’s law,

for that mind does not put itself under the laws of God,
and do not let God’s rules lead them.

In the Greek, 8:7b begins with a word that is usually translated as “for.” It gives an explanation of the statements that Paul made in 8:6–7a. However, some English versions omit this word and replace it with a semi-colon, as the BSB does. If this would not be natural in your language, consider translating the word “for,” as the ESV does:

for it does not submit (ESV)

It does not submit to God’s law: The word submit refers to putting oneself under the leadership of someone. The mind set on the human nature will not let God’s law lead them. For example:

It refuses to place itself under the authority of God’s standards (GW)

It does not submit: Here the word It refers to “the mind of the flesh” in 8:7a. In some languages the people or person of that mind in 8:7a must be referred to. For example:

he does not submit

they do not submit

God’s law: This phrase refers to all of God’s commands, written in what is now called the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible). In some languages the plural for law is more natural, since there is more than one law. For example:

God’s laws

You should not translate this phrase as “the laws of Moses.”

8:7c

nor can it do so.

because it is not even able to do so/that.
Indeed/Hey, they are not at all able to let God’s rules lead them.

nor can it do so: A more literal translation of the Greek here is “for it is not able to” or “for it is not even able to.” It indicates or emphasizes that the mind set on following the needs and desires of the body is unable to submit to God’s laws. Here are other ways to translate this clause:

for it is not even able to do so (NASB)

and it never will (NLT)

because it cannot

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

διότι

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: Διότι τό φρόνημα τῆς σαρκός ἔχθρα εἰς Θεόν τῷ γάρ νόμῳ τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται οὐδέ γάρ δύναται)

Here, because indicates that this verse and the next verse give the reasons why what Paul said in [8:5–6](../08/05.md) is true. Use a natural way in your language for indicating reasons. Alternate translation: [due to the fact that]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

τὸ φρόνημα τῆς σαρκὸς

See how you translated this phrase in the previous verse.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

ἔχθρα

enmity

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of hostility, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: [is hostile]

Note 4 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

γὰρ

For indicates that what follows this word explains what came before it. Here, for indicates that what follows is the reason why what Paul said in the previous clause is true. Use a natural way in your language for indicating a reason. Alternate translation: [due to the fact that]

Note 5 topic: writing-pronouns

οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται, οὐδὲ & δύναται

not ˱it˲_˓is_being˒_subjected (Some words not found in SR-GNT: Διότι τό φρόνημα τῆς σαρκός ἔχθρα εἰς Θεόν τῷ γάρ νόμῳ τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται οὐδέ γάρ δύναται)

Here, it refers to the mindset of the flesh mentioned earlier in the verse. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state this explicitly. Alternate translation: [this mindset does not subject itself to … this mindset is not able to do so]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / personification

οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται, οὐδὲ γὰρ δύναται

Here Paul speaks of the mindset of the flesh as if it were a person who could subject himself to something. Paul means that the person who thinks with this mindset is unable to submit to God’s laws. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [the one who thinks this way does not subject himself to … for he is not able to do so]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / personification

τῷ & νόμῳ τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐχ ὑποτάσσεται

˱to˲_the & law ¬the ˱of˲_God not ˱it˲_˓is_being˒_subjected

Here Paul speaks of the law of God as if it were a king or master to whom someone could subject himself. Paul is referring to someone not obeying God’s laws. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [it does not obey the law of God]

Note 8 topic: grammar-collectivenouns

τῷ & νόμῳ τοῦ Θεοῦ

˱to˲_the & law ¬the ˱of˲_God

See how you translated this phrase in [7:22](../07/22.md).

Note 9 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

(Occurrence 2) γὰρ

The word for indicates how what follows this word relates to what came before it. Here, for indicates that what follows is the reason why what Paul said in the previous clause is true. Use a natural way in your language for indicating a reason. Alternate translation: [due to the fact that]

Parallel ROM 8:7

Section 8:1–17: Believers live by the Holy Spirit

8:7a

8:7b

8:7c