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Romans 3:13 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Romans 3:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 3 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:”
Romans 3:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 3:13
Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips. Paul shifts from general indictment to specific sins, beginning with speech (vv. 13-14). From Psalm 5:9 and 140:3, the imagery is grotesque. Taphos aneōgmenos ho larynx autōn (τάφος ἀνεῳγμένος ὁ λάρυγξ αὐτῶν, "their throat is an opened grave")—what emerges from human mouths is the stench of death and corruption.Tais glōssais autōn edolioung (ταῖς γλώσσαις αὐτῶν ἐδολιοῦσαν, "with their tongues they kept deceiving")—continuous deception. Ios aspidōn (ἰὸς ἀσπίδων, "venom of asps") ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 3:13
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“For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.”
“They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.”
“[as it were] their bow”
“even the sons of men”
“and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!”
“and haven't you spoken a lying divination”
“how can you”
“and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies”
“like a sharp razor”