Rom 5:16 | RWP | e4.org | Through one that sinned ( δι' ενος αμαρτησαντος ). "Through one having sinned." That is Adam. Another contrast, difference in source ( εκ ). Of one ( εξ ενος ). Supply παραπτωματος , Adam's one transgression. Of many trespasses ( εκ πολλων παραπτωματων ). The gift by Christ grew out of manifold sins by Adam's progeny. Justification ( δικαιωμα ). Act of righteousness, result, ordinance ( ; ; ), righteous deed ( ), verdict as here (acquittal).

‏ Romans 5:16

Through one that sinned ( δι' ενος αμαρτησαντος ). "Through one having sinned." That is Adam. Another contrast, difference in source ( εκ ).

Of one ( εξ ενος ). Supply παραπτωματος, Adam's one transgression.

Of many trespasses ( εκ πολλων παραπτωματων ). The gift by Christ grew out of manifold sins by Adam's progeny.

Justification ( δικαιωμα ). Act of righteousness, result, ordinance (1:32; 2:26; 8:4), righteous deed (5:18), verdict as here (acquittal).