Throat (λαρυγξ). Old word, larynx.

Open sepulchre (ταφος ανεωιγμενος). Perfect passive participle of ανοιγ…

Their throat, etc. This expression is taken from Psalm 5:9, literally from the Septuagint. The design of the psalm is to reprove those who…

Their throat is an open sepulchre—that is, their speech is at once corrupt and corrupting. It is compared to a “…

What then? Are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; As it is wri…

However, there is another argument waiting to be brought into play to seal the verdict. It is the testimony of Scripture. Writing to those who were…

It is further added, Their throat is an open grave; that is, a gulf to swallow up men. It is more than if he had said that they were devou…

Their throat is an open sepulchre
The several vices of the instruments of speech are here, and in the following verse, exposed…

It is shown here again that all humankind are under the guilt of sin as a burden; and under the government and dominion of sin, enslaved by it to d…

1. After showing the Jews’ advantage over the Gentiles regarding God’s ble ings, the Apostle now rejects their vainglory, by which they set …