Romans 1:30
New International Version
slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents;

New Living Translation
They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. They invent new ways of sinning, and they disobey their parents.

English Standard Version
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,

Berean Standard Bible
slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.

Berean Literal Bible
slanderers, hateful to God, insolent, arrogant, boastful; inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents;

King James Bible
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

New King James Version
backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

New American Standard Bible
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,

NASB 1995
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,

NASB 1977
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,

Legacy Standard Bible
slanderers, haters of God, violent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,

Amplified Bible
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors [of new forms] of evil, disobedient and disrespectful to parents,

Christian Standard Bible
slanderers, God-haters, arrogant, proud, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
slanderers, God-haters, arrogant, proud, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,

American Standard Version
backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Contemporary English Version
say cruel things about others, and hate God. They are proud, conceited, and boastful, always thinking up new ways to do evil. These people don't respect their parents.

English Revised Version
backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
slanderers, haters of God, haughty, arrogant, and boastful. They think up new ways to be cruel. They don't obey their parents,

Good News Translation
and speak evil of one another; they are hateful to God, insolent, proud, and boastful; they think of more ways to do evil; they disobey their parents;

International Standard Version
slanderers, God-haters, haughty, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to their parents,

Majority Standard Bible
slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.

NET Bible
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, contrivers of all sorts of evil, disobedient to parents,

New Heart English Bible
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Webster's Bible Translation
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventers of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Weymouth New Testament
They were secret backbiters, open slanderers; hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful; inventors of new forms of sin, disobedient to parents, destitute of common sense,

World English Bible
backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
evil-speakers, God-haters, insulting, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Berean Literal Bible
slanderers, hateful to God, insolent, arrogant, boastful; inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents;

Young's Literal Translation
evil-speakers, God-haters, insulting, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Smith's Literal Translation
Whisperers, slanderers, odious to God, abusers of power, proud, tumultuous, inventors of injuries, disobedient to parents,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Detractors, hateful to God, contumelious, proud, haughty, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Catholic Public Domain Version
slanderous, hateful toward God, abusive, arrogant, self-exalting, devisers of evil, disobedient to parents,

New American Bible
and scandalmongers and they hate God. They are insolent, haughty, boastful, ingenious in their wickedness, and rebellious toward their parents.

New Revised Standard Version
slanderers, God-haters, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, rebellious toward parents,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Slanderers, backbiters, haters of God, revilers, proud boasters, inventors of evil things, the weak-minded, disobedient to their parents;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Murmuring, slander, and they are detestable to God, being insolent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil, lacking reason, who do not obey their parents,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
whisperers, evil-speakers, haters of God, insolent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents;

Godbey New Testament
whisperers, calumniators, haters of God, insulters, proud, arrogant, practitioners of evils, disobedient to parents,

Haweis New Testament
backbiters, God-haters, contumelious, insolent, boasters, inventors of wicked practices, disobedient to parents,

Mace New Testament
whisperers, backbiters, enemies of God, injurious, proud, vain, inventers of vices, disobedient to parents, void of judgment,

Weymouth New Testament
They were secret backbiters, open slanderers; hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful; inventors of new forms of sin, disobedient to parents, destitute of common sense,

Worrell New Testament
back-biters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventers of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Worsley New Testament
slanderers, haters of God, injurious, haughty, proud, inventers of mischief, undutiful to parents, void of understanding,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Wrath against Sin
29They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, 30slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. 31They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless.…

Cross References
2 Timothy 3:2-4
For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, / traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...

2 Peter 2:10
Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.

James 4:11
Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it.

Titus 3:3
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

Psalm 10:7
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue.

1 Timothy 6:4
he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

Ephesians 4:31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

Proverbs 10:18
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Colossians 3:8
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

Psalm 59:12
By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter.

1 Peter 2:1
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.

Proverbs 11:9
With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.


Treasury of Scripture

Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Backbiters.

Proverbs 25:23
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

haters.

Romans 8:7,8
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be…

Numbers 10:35
And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee.

Deuteronomy 7:10
And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.

boasters.

Romans 2:17,23
Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God, …

Romans 3:27
Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

1 Kings 20:11
And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

inventors.

Psalm 99:8
Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

Psalm 106:39
Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.

Ecclesiastes 7:29
Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

disobedient.

Deuteronomy 21:18-21
If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: …

Deuteronomy 27:16
Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Proverbs 30:17
The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

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Romans 1
1. Paul commends his calling to the Romans;
9. and his desire to come to them.
16. What his gospel is.
18. God is angry with sin.
21. What were the sins of mankind.














slanderers
The Greek word here is "κατάλαλοι" (katalaloi), which refers to those who speak against others, often with the intent to harm their reputation. In a biblical context, slander is seen as a grave sin because it not only damages relationships but also reflects a heart that is not aligned with God's truth and love. Historically, slander was a serious offense in ancient societies, often leading to social ostracism. For Christians, this term serves as a reminder to guard our tongues and speak truth in love, as emphasized in James 3:6.

God-haters
The term "θεοστυγεῖς" (theostygeis) is used here, indicating those who have a deep-seated animosity towards God. This phrase highlights the severity of turning one's heart against the Creator. In the historical context of Romans, Paul was addressing a culture that often worshipped multiple deities, yet rejected the one true God. This rejection is not just passive disbelief but an active opposition to God's authority and goodness. For believers, it is a call to examine our hearts and ensure that our love for God is genuine and fervent.

insolent
The Greek word "ὑβριστής" (hybristēs) describes someone who is violently arrogant or overbearing. This term conveys a sense of pride that manifests in contempt for others. In the Roman world, such behavior was often associated with those in power who abused their authority. For Christians, this serves as a warning against pride and a call to humility, reflecting the character of Christ who, though powerful, was gentle and lowly in heart (Matthew 11:29).

arrogant
The word "ὑπερήφανοι" (hyperēphanoi) refers to those who have an inflated view of themselves. Arrogance is often linked with a lack of dependence on God, as it places self above others and even above God. In the biblical narrative, arrogance is frequently condemned, as seen in the downfall of figures like King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:30-37). For believers, this is a reminder to cultivate a spirit of humility and recognize our need for God's grace.

boastful
The Greek "ἀλαζόνες" (alazones) describes those who brag or make empty pretensions. Boasting is often rooted in insecurity and a desire for validation from others. In the context of Romans, Paul contrasts this with the Christian call to boast only in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:31). This phrase challenges us to find our identity and worth in Christ alone, rather than in our achievements or possessions.

they invent new forms of evil
This phrase suggests a creativity in sinning, where individuals not only engage in known sins but also devise new ways to rebel against God. The Greek implies a proactive pursuit of wickedness, highlighting the depth of human depravity apart from God's intervention. Historically, this reflects the moral decline seen in societies that turn away from God's standards. For Christians, it underscores the importance of renewing our minds and aligning our actions with God's will (Romans 12:2).

they disobey their parents
The Greek "γονεῦσιν ἀπειθεῖς" (goneusin apeitheis) points to a rejection of parental authority, which was a serious offense in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. The family unit is foundational in Scripture, and honoring one's parents is a commandment with a promise (Ephesians 6:2-3). This phrase serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting and valuing the wisdom and guidance of our parents, as well as the broader principle of honoring authority as instituted by God.

(30) Haters of God.--Rather, perhaps, hated by God. There seem to be no examples of the active sense. The Apostle apparently throws in one emphatic word summing up the catalogue as far as it has gone; he then resumes with a new class of sins. Hitherto he has spoken chiefly of sins of malice, now he turns to sins of pride.

Despiteful, proud, boasters.--The three words correspond to the distinction between act, thought, and word. The first implies distinctly insolence in outward bearing; it is the word translated "injurious" in 1Timothy 1:13. The second is a strong self-esteem mixed with contempt for others. (See 2Timothy 3:2.) The third is used especially of boastfulness or braggadocio in language.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
slanderers,
καταλάλους (katalalous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2637: Slanderous, back-biting; subst: a railer, defamer. From kata and the base of laleo; talkative against, i.e. A slanderer.

God-haters,
θεοστυγεῖς (theostygeis)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2319: Hating God, hateful to God. From theos and the base of stugnetos; hateful to God, i.e. Impious.

insolent,
ὑβριστάς (hybristas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5197: An insolent, insulting, or violent man. From hubrizo; an insulter, i.e. Maltreater.

arrogant,
ὑπερηφάνους (hyperēphanous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5244: Proud, arrogant, disdainful. From huper and phaino; appearing above others, i.e. haughty.

[and] boastful.
ἀλαζόνας (alazonas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 213: A boaster, one who gives one's self airs in a loud and flaunting way. From ale; braggart.

[They] invent
ἐφευρετὰς (epheuretas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2182: An inventor, contriver, discoverer. From a compound of epi and heurisko; a discoverer, i.e. Contriver.

[new] forms of evil;
κακῶν (kakōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.

they disobey
ἀπειθεῖς (apeitheis)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 545: Unbelieving, disobedient, who will not be persuaded. Unpersuadable, i.e. Contumacious.

[their] parents.
γονεῦσιν (goneusin)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1118: A begetter, father; plur: parents. From the base of ginomai; a parent.


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