What Does Romans 14:6 Mean in the King James?
He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
The analysis reads the King James wording.
King James Version The King James Version, first published in 1611. Selah Verse shows the standard text.
THE KEY
Even opposite choices can carry the same orientation: toward the Lord, in thanks.
THE MEANING
Your calendar and table choices both stand in relation to the Lord: the verse places the one who observes a day and the one who does not in that same relation. The one who eats gives thanks to God, and the one who abstains does too. The shared center is not identical practice but the direction and gratitude carried through it.
WHAT THIS UNDOES
It undoes the belief that only one calendar or food practice can be an act of regard for the Lord.
THE ROOT
φρονῶν
phronōn
GROWS FROM
φρήν
phrēn
Mind; the inner faculty of thought, feeling, and orientation.
The same verb lies behind both “regardeth” and “regardeth not,” placing the choice in the realm of inner orientation. The verse holds opposite calendar practices within the same direction: toward the Lord.
ALSO GROWS
phroneō: To think, hold an attitude, or be minded.
φρονέω
This base form shows that “regard” carries an inward stance, not just noticing a date.
phronēma: A cast or orientation of mind.
φρόνημα
This related noun makes visible the settled orientation that can accompany either choice.
εὐχαριστεῖ
eucharistei
GROWS FROM
χάρις
charis
Favor.
“giveth God thanks” in this verse is eucharistei. The verb for giving thanks belongs to the word family of χάρις (charis, favor). The verse places this gratitude beside both eating and abstaining, so either practice can be carried with recognition of favor received.
ALSO GROWS
charis: Favor.
χάρις
This is the root that gives the thanksgiving word its connection to favor.
eucharistia: Thanksgiving.
εὐχαριστία
This related noun shows the same root family in the expression of gratitude.
THE PATTERN
An act or its abstention can be directed toward God and carried with gratitude.
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.THE THREAD
And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.The shared verb is εὐχαριστέω (eucharisteō, “give thanks”): Romans attaches it to both eating and abstaining, while Colossians extends thanksgiving across every word and deed. The root connection shows that gratitude reaches beyond the meal into the whole field of action.
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