‏ Romans 7:2

 The wife that hath a husband ( η υπανδρος γυνη ). Late word, under (in subjection to) a husband. Here only in N.T.

 Is bound ( δεδετα ). Perfect passive indicative, stands bound.

 By law ( νομω ). Instrumental case.

 To the husband while he liveth ( τω ζωντ ανδρ ). "To the living husband," literally.

 But if the husband die ( εαν δε αποθανη ο ανηρ ). Third class condition, a supposable case ( εαν and the second aorist active subjunctive).

 She is discharged ( κατηργητα ). Perfect passive indicative of  καταργεω, to make void. She stands free from the law of the husband. Cf. 6:6.

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