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1 Corinthians

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Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Greek: Transliteration:
sting A sting, goad; of death. N-NNS H2759 κέντρον kentron
the The, the definite article. N-GMS H2288 θανάτου thanatou
sin, Properly: missing the mark; hence: (a) guilt, sin, (b) a fault, failure (in an ethical sense), sinful deed. N-GFS H266 ἁμαρτία amartia
power (a) physical power, force, might, ability, efficacy, energy, meaning (b) plural: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works. N-NFS H1411 δύναμις dunamis
of sin Properly: missing the mark; hence: (a) guilt, sin, (b) a fault, failure (in an ethical sense), sinful deed. N-GFS H266 ἁμαρτίας amartias
Law. Usage, custom, law; in NT: of law in general, plural: of divine laws; of a force or influence impelling to action; of the Mosaic law; of the books which contain the law, the Pentateuch, the Old Testament scriptures in general. N-NMS H3551 νόμος nomos

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Berean Bible Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law.
King James Bible Now the The sting of death is sin, sin; and the power strength of sin is the Law.law.
Hebrew Greek English Now the The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law.law;
New American Standard Bible 1995 Now the The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law.law;