Tag Archives: Romans 12:4

Καθάπερ γὰρ ἐν ἑνὶ σώματι πολλὰ μέλη ἔχομεν, τὰ δὲ μέλη πάντα οὐ τὴν αὐτὴν ἔχει πρᾶξιν, (Romans 12:4)

For just as in one body we have many members, but all the members do not have the same function.

Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to illustrate diversity within unity. Each member (μέλος) contributes differently, yet all belong to the same organism. The word πρᾶξις emphasizes action or role, not merely identity.

Focus Topic: Simile with καθάπερ and Subject-Complement Agreement

This verse introduces a comparison between the physical body and the community of believers. Paul uses καθάπερ to build a parallel, followed by coordinated clauses emphasizing diversity within unity.… Learn Koine Greek