Definition: So then if, while [her] husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.

Explanation: Okay, let's break down this verse from Romans 7:3 together. It’s a really important passage about temptation and our relationship with sin. Here’s what it means in plain language: Essentially, this verse is saying: We all have the potential to do something that goes against God’s will. It's a fundamental truth of human nature – we are capable of choosing to disobey God. This potential for disobedience is always present within us. It’s not just about bad decisions; it’s a constant temptation, a desire to stray from the path that leads to happiness and connection with God. When our husband dies, we're freed from this temptation. The verse highlights that when our spouse is gone , we are no longer caught in the cycle of choosing to disobey God. We’re no longer legally or spiritually bound by those choices. Let’s unpack it a little further: “While [her] husband liveth…” This refers to the situation when someone is married. “…she shall be called an adulteress…” This means she's engaging in a behavior that violates God's law – essentially, she's choosing to disobey him. It’s a transgression against His will. “But if her husband be dead…” This is the key shift. The verse says we are free from this law when our spouse dies. The "law" here represents God’s commandments and principles. So, it's a statement about forgiveness and liberation. It's acknowledging that we have a choice to reject temptation and follow God. In simpler terms: Even though we are married, if our husband dies, we aren't trapped by the choices we make – we’re truly free from the consequences of disobedience. Does this help you understand the verse better? Would you like me to explain any part in more detail or perhaps offer a related concept? For example: We could talk about the idea of "temptation" and how it works. Or, we could explore why Paul is writing about this – it's about our relationship with sin.