Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). New Living Translation And don’t say, ‘Who will go down to the place of the dead?’ (to bring Christ back to life again).” English Standard Version “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). Berean Standard Bible or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” Berean Literal Bible or, 'Who will descend into the abyss?' (that is, to bring up Christ out from the dead)." King James Bible Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) New King James Version or, “ ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). New American Standard Bible or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” NASB 1995 or ‘WHO WILL DESCEND INTO THE ABYSS?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” NASB 1977 or ‘WHO WILL DESCEND INTO THE ABYSS?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” Legacy Standard Bible or ‘WHO WILL GO DOWN INTO THE ABYSS?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” Amplified Bible or, ‘WHO WILL DESCEND INTO THE ABYSS?’ that is, to bring Christ up from the dead [as if we had to be saved by our own efforts, doing the impossible].” Christian Standard Bible or, “Who will go down into the abyss? ” that is, to bring Christ up from the dead. Holman Christian Standard Bible or, “Who will go down into the abyss?” that is, to bring Christ up from the dead. American Standard Version or, Who shall descend into the abyss? (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.) Contemporary English Version Neither will they ask, "Who will go down into the world of the dead to raise him to life?" English Revised Version or, Who shall descend into the abyss? (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.) GOD'S WORD® Translation "Don't ask who will go down into the depths," (that is, to bring Christ back from the dead). Good News Translation "Nor are you to ask, Who will go down into the world below?" (that is, to bring Christ up from death). International Standard Version or 'Who will go down into the depths?' (that is, to bring the Messiah back from the dead)." NET Bible or "Who will descend into the abyss?" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). New Heart English Bible or, 'Who will go down into the deep?' (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.)" Webster's Bible Translation Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring Christ again from the dead.) Weymouth New Testament "nor 'Who shall go down into the abyss?'" --that is, to bring Christ up again from the grave. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleor, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” World English Bible or, ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.)” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionor, “Who will go down to the abyss?” (that is, to bring up Christ out of the dead). Berean Literal Bible or, 'Who will descend into the abyss?' (that is, to bring up Christ out from the dead)." Young's Literal Translation or, 'Who shall go down to the abyss,' that is, Christ out of the dead to bring up. Smith's Literal Translation Or, Who shall go down to the abyss? (that is, to bring up Christ from the dead.) Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr who shall descend into the deep? that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead. Catholic Public Domain Version “Or who shall descend into the abyss?” (that is, to call back Christ from the dead). New American Bible or ‘Who will go down into the abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” New Revised Standard Version “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd who has descended into the abyss of Sheol and brought up Christ from the dead? Aramaic Bible in Plain English 'And who went down to The Abyss of Sheol and brought up The Messiah from among the dead?'” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentor, Who shall descend into the abyss? that is, to bring Christ again from the dead. Godbey New Testament or, Who shall descend into the abyss? that is, to bring him up from the dead. Haweis New Testament or, Who shall descend into the abyss?” (that is, to bring Christ up again from the dead.) Mace New Testament or, who shall descend into the deep, in order to bring up Christ again from the dead?" Weymouth New Testament "nor 'Who shall go down into the abyss?'" --that is, to bring Christ up again from the grave. Worrell New Testament or, who shall descend into the abyss? (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead)." Worsley New Testament who shall descend into the deep, (that is, to Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Word Brings Salvation…6But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down) 7or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” 8But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:… Cross References Deuteronomy 30:12-14 It is not in heaven, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will ascend into heaven to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ / And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ / But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it. Psalm 139:8 If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. Ephesians 4:9-10 What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth? / He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things. Matthew 12:40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Jonah 2:2-6 saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. / For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me. / At this, I said, ‘I have been banished from Your sight; yet I will look once more toward Your holy temple.’ ... Philippians 2:10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Acts 2:27 because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. 1 Peter 3:19 in whom He also went and preached to the spirits in prison Revelation 1:18 the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. John 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man. Isaiah 7:11 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” Proverbs 30:4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know! Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 1 Corinthians 15:55 “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. Treasury of Scripture Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) to bring up. Romans 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 1 Peter 3:18,22 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: … Jump to Previous Abyss Christ Dead Deep Descend GraveJump to Next Abyss Christ Dead Deep Descend GraveRomans 10 1. The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;11. all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed; 18. and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe. 19. Israel was not ignorant of these things. or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ This phrase references the concept of the Abyss, often understood as a deep or bottomless pit. In biblical literature, the Abyss is associated with the realm of the dead or a place of confinement for evil spirits. The term is used in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, and appears in the New Testament in contexts such as Revelation 9:1-2, where it is depicted as a place of darkness and chaos. The rhetorical question here emphasizes the impossibility of human effort in achieving salvation or resurrection, highlighting the futility of attempting to descend into the Abyss to bring about one's own redemption. This reflects the broader biblical theme that salvation is a divine act, not a human endeavor. (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, addressing the believers in Rome, explaining the righteousness that comes from faith. 2. Christ Central to this verse, as Paul references the resurrection of Christ, emphasizing His victory over death. 3. The Abyss A term used to describe the realm of the dead, often associated with the depths or the grave in biblical literature. Teaching Points Understanding the AbyssThe term "abyss" in Greek (abyssos) signifies a deep, immeasurable space, often associated with the realm of the dead. Paul uses it metaphorically to emphasize that no human effort is needed to bring Christ up from the dead, as God has already accomplished this through the resurrection. Faith Over Works Paul stresses that righteousness and salvation are not achieved through human efforts or extraordinary deeds, such as descending into the abyss, but through faith in the completed work of Christ. The Accessibility of Salvation Salvation is not distant or unattainable. Just as the word is near, so is the salvation offered through Christ. Believers are encouraged to trust in the simplicity and accessibility of the gospel message. The Power of the Resurrection The resurrection of Christ is a foundational truth that assures believers of victory over sin and death. It is a reminder of the power and hope available to those who believe. Living in the Light of the Resurrection Believers are called to live with the assurance and hope that comes from Christ's resurrection, impacting their daily lives and interactions with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Romans 10:7?2. How does Romans 10:7 emphasize Christ's resurrection in our faith journey? 3. What does "descend into the abyss" symbolize in Romans 10:7? 4. How can Romans 10:7 strengthen our understanding of salvation's accessibility? 5. Connect Romans 10:7 with Ephesians 4:9 on Christ's descent and ascent. 6. How can we apply Romans 10:7 to deepen our daily walk with Christ? 7. What does Romans 10:7 mean by "descend into the abyss"? 8. How does Romans 10:7 relate to the resurrection of Christ? 9. Why is the concept of the abyss significant in Romans 10:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 10? 11. What defines the abyss? 12. What are the earth's depths? 13. What does Hebrews 10:23 mean about God's faithfulness? 14. In Psalm 49:7, it states no one can redeem another--how does this align with later claims that Jesus pays humanity's ransom? What Does Romans 10:7 Mean OrPaul has just quoted, “Who will ascend into heaven?” (Romans 10:6; Deuteronomy 30:12). The little word “or” introduces the flip side of that same thought—if we’re not going to try scaling the heights, maybe we’ll try plumbing the depths. Either way, the point is identical: salvation does not require heroic, impossible feats on our part. Compare Isaiah 45:19, where God says He has not spoken in secret, and Romans 9:30-32, which contrasts faith with works-based striving. Who will descend into the Abyss? The Abyss (Luke 8:31; Revelation 9:1-2; 20:1-3) is the unseen realm of the dead and demonic. By asking this question, Paul quotes the rest of Deuteronomy 30:13 in a fresh, Christ-centered frame. Key ideas: • Humanity cannot storm the realm of death to fetch a Savior. Psalm 139:8 reminds us that even if we “make my bed in Sheol, You are there,” underlining God’s sovereignty, not ours. • Jesus alone has entered that realm and come out victorious (Ephesians 4:9-10; 1 Peter 3:18-19). • Any attempt to “descend” on our own is really an admission that we doubt God has already acted. Romans 10:3 warns against seeking to establish our own righteousness. (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead) Paul interprets the quote so no one misses the gospel point: Christ has already been raised (Acts 2:24; Romans 4:24-25). We are not asked to reenact or supplement that resurrection; we are asked to believe it. Practical takeaways: • The resurrection is finished fact, not future task. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 anchors the gospel in historical events. • Because the work is complete, salvation is “near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (Romans 10:8). • Faith therefore rests, not quests. Instead of descending into the unknown, we confess “Jesus is Lord” and believe God raised Him (Romans 10:9-10). summary Romans 10:7 demolishes the notion that we must somehow hunt down a Savior in the depths. By coupling Deuteronomy’s ancient challenge with Christ’s accomplished resurrection, Paul shows that salvation is not about impossible journeys but about simple, wholehearted faith in the risen Lord. (7) Into the deep.--In the original, beyond the sea. The word which St. Paul uses is found in the LXX. for "the sea," but here means the abyss of Hades.Greek or,ἤ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. ‘Who Τίς (Tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. will descend καταβήσεται (katabēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Abyss?’ ἄβυσσον (abysson) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 12: The abyss, unfathomable depth, an especially Jewish conception, the home of the dead and of evil spirits. Depthless, i.e. 'abyss'. (that τοῦτ’ (tout’) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is, ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. to bring ἀναγαγεῖν (anagagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 321: From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away. Christ Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. up from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] dead).” νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3498: (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. Links Romans 10:7 NIVRomans 10:7 NLT Romans 10:7 ESV Romans 10:7 NASB Romans 10:7 KJV Romans 10:7 BibleApps.com Romans 10:7 Biblia Paralela Romans 10:7 Chinese Bible Romans 10:7 French Bible Romans 10:7 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 10:7 Or 'Who will descend into the abyss?' (Rom. Ro) |
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