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Sin's Deep Roots
Commentators agree this verse describes sin not as a learned behavior but as a condition from birth. They explain that humanity's natural inclination is to be 'estranged' or alienated from God. While some scholars are cautious, most see this as a key text supporting the doctrine of original sin, where the first acts of life, like 'speaking lies,' reveal an innate tendency toward evil.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 58:3
18th Century
Theologian
The wicked are estranged from the womb - The allusion here undoubtedly is to the persons principally referred to in the psalm - the…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 58:3
19th Century
Bishop
The Wicked. —The poet passes from his indignant challenge to the unjust judges to speak of the wicked generally. He finds that suc…
John Calvin
On Psalms 58:3
16th Century
Theologian
They are estranged, being wicked from the womb. To emphasize the severity of their character, he points to the fact that they were not rec…
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John Gill
On Psalms 58:3
17th Century
Pastor
The wicked are estranged from the womb
Which original corruption of nature accounts for all the wickedness done by m…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 58:1–5
17th Century
Minister
When wrong is done under the form of law, it is worse than any other; especially it is grievous to behold those who profess to be children of God, …