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The Poison in Our Words
Commentators explain that Paul uses two powerful Old Testament images for sinful speech. The 'open sepulchre' suggests words that emit a stench of corruption and devour others' well-being. 'The poison of asps' compares deceitful talk to the fast-acting, hidden, and deadly venom of a serpent, showing how slander and lies can subtly but surely destroy.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 3:13
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Romans 3:13
Throat (λαρυγξ). Old word, larynx.
Open sepulchre (ταφος ανεωιγμενος). Perfect passive participle of ανοιγ…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
Their throat is an open sepulchre—that is, their speech is at once corrupt and corrupting. It is compared to a “…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 3:11–18
19th Century
Preacher
There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 3:13
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…
John Calvin
On Romans 3:13
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Romans 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
Their throat is an open sepulchre
The several vices of the instruments of speech are here, and in the following verse, exposed…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 3:9–18
17th Century
Minister
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…