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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