Romans 1:29-32 WEB

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:29

Being filled - That is, the things which he specifies were common or abounded among them. This is a strong phrase, denoting that these things were so often practiced as that it might be said they were full of them. We have a phrase like this still, when we say of one that he is full of mischief, etc.Unrighteousness - ἀδικία adikia. This is a word denoting injustice, or iniquity in general. The particular specifications of the iniquity follow.Fornication - This was a common and almost... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:30

Backbiters - Those Who calumniate, slander, or speak ill of those who are absent. Whisperers declare secretly, and with great reserve, the supposed faults of others. Backbiters proclaim them publicly and avowedly.Haters of God - There is no charge which can be brought against people more severe than this. It is the highest possible crime; yet it is a charge which the conduct of people will abundantly justify, and the truth of which all those experience who are brought to see their true... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:31

Without understanding - Inconsiderate, or foolish; see Romans 1:21-22.Covenant breakers - Perfidious; false to their contracts.Without natural affections - This expression denotes the lack of affectionate regard toward their children. The attachment of parents to children is one of the strongest in nature, and nothing can overcome it but the most confirmed and established wickedness. And yet the apostle charges on the pagan generally the lack of this affection. He doubtless refers here to the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:32

Who knowing - That the Gentiles had a moral sense, or were capable of knowing the will of God in this case, is clear from Romans 2:14-15. The means which they had of arriving at the knowledge of God were, their own reason, their conscience, and an observation of the effects of depravity.The judgment of God - The word “judgment” here denotes the declared sentiment of God that such things deserved death. It does not mean his inflictions, or his statutes or precepts; but it means that God thought... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:28-31

Romans 1:28-31. And as they did not like ουκ εδοκιμασαν , they did not approve, to retain God in their knowledge Or rather, as εχειν εν επιγνωσει more properly signifies, to retain him with acknowledgment. For it is proved above that they were not wholly without the knowledge of God in the world: but they did not acknowledge him as they ought; did not use or improve the knowledge they had of him to the purposes for which it had been vouch-safed. Or, as Dr. Macknight interprets it,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:32

Romans 1:32. Who, knowing the judgment Δικαιωμα , the righteousness, or righteous judgment, or appointment; of God And because God’s law is founded in righteousness, and is the rule thereof to us, the word is often used in Scripture to denote an ordinance, statute, or particular law, Numbers 27:11; Numbers 31:21; and in the plural, the appointments, or institutions of God moral, or ceremonial, Luke 1:6; Romans 2:26; Hebrews 9:1; even those which were purely ceremonial, Hebrews 9:10.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 1:18-32

1:18-3:20 HUMANKIND’S SINFUL CONDITIONThe Gentile world (1:18-32)Because God is holy, just and true, he has an attitude of wrath, or righteous anger, against all that is wrong. He is opposed to sin in all its forms, and therefore guilty sinners are under his judgment. The Gentiles may not have received the teaching about God that the Jews have received, but they cannot excuse themselves by saying they know nothing about God. The created universe should tell them that there is a supreme being, a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:29

filled . Greek. pleroo . App-125 . fornication . The texts omit. wickedness Greek. poneria. App-128 . maliciousness . Greek. kakia . App-128 . envy = jealousy. Greek. phthonos. Compare Matthew 27:18 . murder . Greek. phonos. Note the Paronomasia, phthonos, phonos. App-6 . See Acts 9:1 . debate = strife. deceit . Greek. dolos. See Acts 13:10 . malignity . Greek. kakoetheia , literally disposition for mischief. Only here. whisperers = calumniators. Greek. psithuristes . Only... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:30

Backbiters = evil speakers (not necessarily behind the back). Greek. katalalos. Only here. Compare 2 Corinthians 12:20 . 1 Peter 2:1 . haters of God = hateful to God. Greek. theostuges. Only here. despiteful = insolent. Greek. hubristes. Only here and 1 Timothy 1:13 . proud . Greek. huperephanos. Here, Luk 1:51 . 2 Timothy 3:2 . Jam 4:6 . 1 Peter 5:6 . boasters . Greek. alazon. Only here and 2 Timothy 3:2 . inventors . Greek. epheuretes. Only here. evil . Greek. kakos . App-128 . ... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:31

Without understanding . Greek. asunetos. See Romans 1:21 . Note the Paronomasia with next word. App-6 . covenantbreakers . Greek. asunthetos. Only here. without natural affection . Greek. astorgos. Only here and 2 Timothy 3:3 . implacable . The texts omit. unmerciful = pitiless. Greek. aneleemon. Only here. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:28-31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 1:18-32

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:31

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