Romans 7:2 web — For the woman that has a husband is bound by law to the husband while he lives, but if the husband dies, she is dischar…

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"For the woman that has a husband is bound by law to the husband while he lives, but if the husband dies, she is discharged from the law of the husband."

— Romans 7:2, World English Bible

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Romans 7 — Context

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Or don't you know, brothers (for I speak to men who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man for as long as he lives?

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For the woman that has a husband is bound by law to the husband while he lives, but if the husband dies, she is discharged from the law of the husband.

3

So then if, while the husband lives, she is joined to another man, she would be called an adulteress. But if the husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is no adulteress, though she is joined to another man.

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Therefore, my brothers, you also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you would be joined to another, to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit to God.

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For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were through the law, worked in our members to bring forth fruit to death.

Romans 7:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 7:2 say?
Romans 7:2 in the World English Bible reads: “For the woman that has a husband is bound by law to the husband while he lives, but if the husband dies, she is discharged from the law of the husband.”
Where is Romans 7:2 in the Bible?
Romans 7:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 7, verse 2.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 7:2.
What translation should I read Romans 7:2 in?
Romans 7:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 7:2?
Romans 7:2 reads (WEB): “For the woman that has a husband is bound by law to the husband while he lives, but if the husband dies, she is discharged from the law of the husband.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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