In this context, the Greek word used here, dikaioō, refers to God issuing a verdict by which He considers a person to be right or just in His eyes on the day of judgment.
A correction for Jews who thought that “knowing” the law was enough to escape final judgment (see 8:3–4): the law has to be acted upon for it to have its effect. See next note.
In this context, the Greek word used here, dikaioō, refers to God issuing a verdict by which He considers a person to be right or just in His eyes on the day of judgment.
- Romans 2:12 “For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.”
Faithlife Study Bible (Romans 2:12)
2:12 For as many as have sinned without law Refers to the Gentiles. They are not sinless merely because they do not know the requirements of God’s law. Later, Paul argues that all have sinned (3:23) and that sin existed before the law defined it (5:13).