Bible Commentary

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin. 20. Therefore ] This verse sums up the great argument begun at Rom 1:18, and more especially that begun at Rom 2:1. The Apostle has laid deep the foundation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:20”

Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 19. the law ] Here not the Pentateuch, but the O. T. as a whole. So Joh 10:34; Joh 15:25. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:19”

There is no fear of God before their eyes. There is no fear of God – Psa 36:1. The word fear here denotes reverence, awe, veneration. There is no such regard or reverence for the character, authority, and honor of God as to restrain them from crime. Their conduct shows that they are not withheld … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:18”

And the way of peace have they not known: And the way of peace … – What tends to promote their own happiness, or that of others, they do not regard. Intent on their plans of evil, they do not know or regard what is suited to promote the welfare of themselves or others. This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:17”

Destruction and misery [are] in their ways: Destruction – That is, they cause the destruction or the ruin of the reputation, happiness, and peace of others. Misery – Calamity, ruin. In their ways – Wherever they go. This is a striking description not only of the wicked then, but of all times. The tendency of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:16”

Their feet [are] swift to shed blood: Their feet … – The quotation in this and the two following verses, is abridged or condensed from Isa 59:7-8. The expressions occur in the midst of a description of the character of the nation in the time of the prophet. The apostle has selected a few expressions … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:15”

Whose mouth [is] full of cursing and bitterness: Whose mouth – Psa 10:7. The apostle has not quoted this literally, but has given the sense. David in the psalm is describing his bitter enemies. Cursing – Reproachful and opprobrious language, such as Shimei used in relation to David; 2Sa 16:5, 2Sa 16:7-8. Bitterness – In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:14”

Their throat [is] an open sepulcher; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps [is] under their lips: 13. an open sepulchre ] Perhaps as “ uttering abomination.” “Emitting the noisome exhalations of a putrid heart (Bp Home on Psa 5:9). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Their throat … … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:13”

They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. They have all gone out of the way – They have declined from the true path of piety and virtue. They are together – They have at the same time; or they have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:12”

There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. There is none that understandeth – In the Hebrew Psa 14:2, God is represented as looking down from heaven to see, that is, to make investigation, whether there were any that understood or sought after him. This circumstance gives not only high poetic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 3:11”