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Ἢ ἀγνοεῖτε, ἀδελφοί· γινώσκουσι γὰρ νόμον λαλῶ· ὅτι ὁ νόμος κυριεύει τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐφ’ ὅσον χρόνον ζῇ; Disjunctive Introduction and Rhetorical Provocation: Ἢ ἀγνοεῖτε, ἀδελφοί; Ἢ: Disjunctive particle—”Or.” Used to introduce a rhetorical question that assumes a negative answer or challenges the audience’s knowledge. Functions as a transition from the previous argument in Romans 6. ἀγνοεῖτε: Present active indicative, 2nd person plural of ἀγνοέω, “do you not know?” Implies the information is assumed to be known, inviting reflection. ἀδελφοί: Vocative plural of ἀδελφός, “brothers” or “brethren.” A pastoral address that softens the challenge and builds relational connection. Parenthetical Clarification: γινώσκουσι γὰρ νόμον λαλῶ γινώσκουσι: Present active indicative, 3rd person plural of γινώσκω, “they know.”… Learn Koine Greek