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NASB | Romans 7:23 but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:23 but I see a different law and rule of action in the members of my body [in its appetites and desires], waging war against the law of my mind and subduing me and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is within my members. |
Bible Question:
I just finished reading the very short work entitled "The Enemy Within" by Kris Lundgaard. (It is a very good read, and reads quite easily. (Well, easily in the sense of the language... difficult in the sense of how it made me look squarely into the face of my Adamic nature.) I recommend it to anyone.) Lundgaard argues that Paul is using the word "law" (translated as "principle" in verse 21) in this verse and following as a metaphor. This gave me pause. Checking various commentators, I find general -- though not explicit -- agreement. I'm interested in the various opinions of my fellow forum members regarding how Paul uses this word in this context. Thank you. In Him, Doc |
Bible Answer: Hi Doc Trinsograce, I see the idea of an implied comparison, but I don't know if "metaphor" would be the proper word. Romans 7:22 and 8:10 are good comparison verses to my mind. Here we have the idea of the law of God in the inner man as being equated or compared with having Christ in you. From the heart, Ray |
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