Bible Verse Dictionary
Romans 13:4 - Subject
Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
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For | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
he is | G2076 | ἐστί |
[Verb] he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are |
the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
minister | G1249 | διάκονος |
[Noun] compare G1377); an attendant that is (generally) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specifically a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess) |
of God | G2316 | θεός |
[Noun Masculine] a deity especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very |
to | G1519 | εἰς |
[Preposition] to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) of place time or (figuratively) purpose (result etc.); also in adverbial phrases. |
thee | G4671 | σοί |
to thee |
for | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
good | G18 | ἀγαθός |
[Adjective]
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But | G1161 | δέ |
[Conjunction] but and etc. |
if | G1437 | ἐάν |
[Conjunction] a conditional particle; in case that provided etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty |
thou do | G4160 | ποιέω |
[Verb] to make or do (in a very wide application more or less direct) |
that which is | G2076 | ἐστί |
[Verb] he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are |
evil | G2556 | κακός |
[Adjective] worthless (intrinsically such; whereas G4190 properly refers to effects) that is (subjectively) depraved or (objectively) injurious |
be afraid | G5399 | φοβέω |
[Verb] to frighten that is (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy to be in awe of that is revere |
for | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
he beareth | G5409 | φορέω |
[Verb] to have a burden that is (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment |
not | G3756 | οὐ |
the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not |
the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
sword | G3162 | μάχαιρα |
[Noun Feminine] a knife that is dirk; figuratively war judicial punishment |
in vain | G1500 | εἰκῆ |
[Adverb] idly that is without reason (or effect) |
for | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
he is | G2076 | ἐστί |
[Verb] he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are |
the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
minister | G1249 | διάκονος |
[Noun] compare G1377); an attendant that is (generally) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specifically a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess) |
of God | G2316 | θεός |
[Noun Masculine] a deity especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very |
a revenger | G1558 | ἔκδικος |
[Adjective] carrying justice out that is a punisher |
to | G1519 | εἰς |
[Preposition] to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) of place time or (figuratively) purpose (result etc.); also in adverbial phrases. |
execute wrath | G3709 | ὀργή |
[Noun Feminine] properly desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind) that is (by analogy) violent passion (ire or [justifiable] abhorrence); by implication punishment |
upon him that doeth | G4238 | πράσσω |
[Verb] to |
evil | G2556 | κακός |
[Adjective] worthless (intrinsically such; whereas G4190 properly refers to effects) that is (subjectively) depraved or (objectively) injurious |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.