Romans 8:7

Updated: June 3, 2025
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because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.
World English Bible (WEB)
Because{G1360} the carnal{G4561} mind{G5427} is enmity{G2189} against{G1519} God{G2316}: for{G1063} it is{G5293} not{G3756} subject{G5293}{(G5743)} to the law{G3551} of God{G2316}, neither{G3761} indeed{G1063} can be{G1410}{(G5736)}.
KJV with Strongs
(7) Because of this, the mind set on the flesh is hostile towards יהוה YAHWEH for it doesn't subjugate itself to The Torah-Law of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God for it's not able to.
The F.O.G
[7] The mind controlled by the fallen nature is actively hostile to God; it refuses to submit to God's authority and is actually incapable of doing so.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
because the mind of the flesh is enmity to God, for to the law of God it doth not subject itself,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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