How best to understand the NLT translation of νόμος in Romans 8:2?

How best to understand the NLT translation of νόμος in Romans 8:2?

Romans 8:2 NLT

For the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you through Christ Jesus from the power of sin that leads to death.

KJV Romans 8 : 2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Romans 8:2 ESV

For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

Romans 8:2 YLT

for the law of the Spirit of the life in Christ Jesus did set me free from the law of the sin and of the death;

Most translators translate the word νόμος as law whilst the NLT chose to use the word power

How can we understand the NLT translation?


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