Romans 1:30
Romans 1:30 in Multiple Translations
slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Hated by God, full of pride, without respect, full of loud talk, given to evil inventions, not honouring father or mother,
They're back-stabbers and God-haters. They're arrogant, proud, and boastful. They devise new ways of sinning. They rebel against their parents.
Backbiters, haters of God, doers of wrong, proude, boasters, inuenters of euil things, disobedient to parents, without vnderstanding, couenant breakers, without naturall affection, such as can neuer be appeased, mercilesse.
evil-speakers, God-haters, insulting, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventers of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Detractors, hateful to God, contumelious, proud, haughty, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Many slander others. Many act especially hatefully toward God. Many speak or act in an insulting way toward others. Many treat others contemptuously. Many boast about themselves to others. Many invent new ways to do evil things. Many non-Jewish children disobey their parents.
they say bad things about other people, they are cheeky, and they hate God. They think that they themselves are never wrong. They think they are great, and that is what they tell everybody. They always think up new ways to do something bad, and they never respect their parents.
Berean Amplified Bible — Romans 1:30
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Romans 1:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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καταλαλους
θεοστυγεις
υβριστας
υπερηφανους
αλαζονας
εφευρετας
κακων
γονευσιν
απειθεις
καταλαλους
katalalos
G2637
slanderous
Adj-APM
θεοστυγεις
theostugēs
G2319
God-hating
Adj-APM
υβριστας
hubristēs
G5197
insolent man
Noun-APM
υπερηφανους
huperēphanos
G5244
arrogant
Adj-APM
αλαζονας
alazōn
G213
braggart
Noun-APM
εφευρετας
epheuretēs
G2182
inventor
Noun-APM
κακων
kakos
G2556
evil/harm: evil
Adj-GPN
γονευσιν
goneus
G1118
parent
Noun-DPM
απειθεις
apeithēs
G545
disobedient
Adj-APM
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Greek Word Reference — Romans 1:30
καταλαλους
katalalos
G2637
"slanderous"
Adj-APM
This word means to slander or speak against someone, as seen in Romans 1:30 where it describes those who are backbiters. It involves speaking negatively about others, often with the intention of harming their reputation. This behavior is condemned in the Bible.
Definition: κατά-λαλος, -ου, ὁ a railer, defamer: Rom.1:30.† SYN.: (ψιθυριστής), a whisperer (see Tr., Syn., § cvii, 15; Lft., Notes, 256) (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: backbiter See also: Romans 1:30.
θεοστυγεις
theostugēs
G2319
"God-hating"
Adj-APM
The Greek word for God-hating, meaning someone who is impious and hateful to God, as mentioned in Romans 1:30. It describes a person who rejects God's love. This concept is the opposite of reverence for God.
Definition: θεοστυγής, -ές (θεός, στυγέω), __1. passive, as frequently in cl., hateful to God: Rom.1:30 (R, txt., cf. Lit., Notes, 256). __2. Active, hating God: lb. (R, mg., cf. ICC, in l).† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: hater of God See also: Romans 1:30.
υβριστας
hubristēs
G5197
"insolent man"
Noun-APM
An insolent man is someone who is violent and insulting, as described in Romans 1:20 and 1 Timothy 1:13.
Definition: ὑβριστής, -οῦ, ὁ (ὑβρίζω), [in LXX chiefly for גֵּאֶה ;] a violent, insolent man: Rom.1:20, 1Ti.1:13 (EV, injurious).† SYN.: ἀλαζών, ὑπερήφανος, see Tr., Syn., § xxix (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: despiteful, injurious See also: 1 Timothy 1:13; Romans 1:30.
υπερηφανους
huperēphanos
G5244
"arrogant"
Adj-APM
An arrogant person appears superior to others, as described in Romans 1:30 and 2 Timothy 3:2. This haughty attitude is the opposite of humility, and is criticized in Scripture.
Definition: ὑπερήφανος, -ον (ὑπέρ, φαίνομαι, with η pleonast., see Kühner3, I, 189) [in LXX for זֵד, גֵּאֶה, לוּץ, etc. ;] showing oneself above others; __(a) in good sense (Plat., al.), pre-eminent, splendid; __(b) more frequently in had sense, and so always in Scr., arrogant, haughty, disdainful (see Westc. Epp. Jo., 65b): Rom.1:30, 2Ti.3:2; διανοίᾳ καρδίας, Luk.1:51; opposite to ταπεινός (as in Pro.3:34), Jas.4:6, 1Pe.5:5" (LXX) .† SYN.: ἀλαζών, ὑβριστής, see Tr., Syn., § xxix (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 5 NT verses. KJV: proud See also: 1 Peter 5:5; James 4:6; Romans 1:30.
αλαζονας
alazōn
G213
"braggart"
Noun-APM
Braggart describes a person who boasts or exaggerates, like the impostors in Romans 1:30 and 2 Timothy 3:2. It refers to someone who is arrogant or proud, often in a way that is insincere or misleading.
Definition: ἀλαζών, -όνος, ὁ, ἡ (ἄλη, wandering) [in LXX: Job.28:8 (שַׁחַץ) Hab.2:5 (יָהִיר), Pro.21:24 (לוּץ)* ;] prop, a vagabond, hence, an impostor, a boaster: Rom.1:30, 2Ti.3:2.† SYN.: ὐβριστής, ὑπερήφανος (see Tr., Syn., § xxix; Lft., Notes, 256) (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: boaster See also: 2 Timothy 3:2; Romans 1:30.
εφευρετας
epheuretēs
G2182
"inventor"
Noun-APM
In the Bible, an inventor is someone who discovers or contrives new things, as seen in Romans 1:30. This word is used to describe people who come up with new ideas. It refers to a person who finds out or creates something new.
Definition: ἐφ-ευρετής, -οῦ, ὁ (ἐφευρίσκω, to find out) an inventor, contriver: κακῶν (cf. κακίας εὑρετής, 2Ma.7:31), Rom.1:30.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: inventor See also: Romans 1:30.
κακων
kakos
G2556
"evil/harm: evil"
Adj-GPN
This word means evil or worthless, describing something or someone as bad or depraved. It appears in Matthew 21:41 and Romans 13:3, contrasting with what is good. It is often translated as 'evil' or 'wicked'.
Definition: κακός, -ή, -όν [in LXX chiefly for רַע ;] __1. in general, opposite to ἀγαθός, καλός, in various senses, bad, mean, base, worthless (cl.). __2. In ethical sense, base, evil, wicked: of persons, Mat.21:41 24:48, Php.3:2, Rev.2:2; διαλογισμοί, Mrk.7:21; ὁμιλίαι, 1Co.15:33; ἐπιθυμία (Pro.12:12), Col.3:5; ἔργον, Rom.13:3; neut., κακόν, τὸ κ., evil: Jhn.18:23, Act.23:9, Rom.7:21 14:20 16:19, 1Co.13:5, Heb.5:14, 1Pe.3:10-11, 3Jn.11; pl., Rom.1:30, 1Co.10:6, 1Ti.6:10, Jas.1:13; κ. (τὸ, τὰ κ.) ποιεῖν (πράσσειν), Mat.27:23, Mrk.15:14, Luk.23:22, Jhn.18:30, Rom.3:8 7:19 13:4, 2Co.13:7, 1Pe.3:12; κατεργάζεσθαι, Rom.2:9; of wrongs inflicted, Act.9:13, Rom.12:17, 21 13:10, 1Th.5:15, 2Ti.4:14, 1Pe.3:9. __3. pernicious, harmful, evil: Luk.16:25, Act.16:28 28:5, Tit.1:12, Jas.3:8, Rev.16:2 (Cremer, 325, 741). † SYN.: see: (ἄθεσμος) (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 46 NT verses. KJV: bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked See also: 1 Corinthians 10:6; Luke 23:22; 1 Peter 3:9.
γονευσιν
goneus
G1118
"parent"
Noun-DPM
A parent is a father or mother, as seen in Luke 2:41 and Romans 1:30. The term is often used to refer to one's mother or father, emphasizing family relationships.
Definition: γονεύς, -έως, ὁ (γίγνομαι), [in LXX for אָב, אֵם ;] a begetter, a father; mostly in pl., οἱ γ., parents: Luk.2:41, 43 8:56 21:16, Jhn.9:2, 3 20, 22, 23 Rom.1:30, 2Co.12:14, Eph.6:1, Col.3:20, 2Ti.3:2; accusative pl. (Hellenistic, see Thackeray, Gr., i, 148), γονεῖς, Mat.10:21, Mrk.13:22, Luk.2:27 18:29, Jhn.9:18.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 18 NT verses. KJV: parent See also: 2 Corinthians 12:14; John 9:23; Romans 1:30.
απειθεις
apeithēs
G545
"disobedient"
Adj-APM
This word means disobedient or unpersuadable, describing someone who refuses to listen or obey. It appears in Luke 1:17 and Titus 1:16, highlighting the importance of obedience and listening to others. It can also describe a rebellious or stubborn attitude.
Definition: ἀπειθής, -ές (πείθομαι), [in LXX for מַרְאָה, מְרִיא, סָרַר ;] disobedient: absol., Luk.1:17, Tit.1:16 3:3; with dative, Act.26:19, Rom.1:30, 2Ti.3:2.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: disobedient See also: 2 Timothy 3:2; Romans 1:30; Titus 3:3.
Study Notes — Romans 1:30
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- Context
- Cross References
- Romans 1:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Romans 1:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 1:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 1:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Romans 1:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 1:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 1:30
- Cambridge Bible on Romans 1:30
- Barnes' Notes on Romans 1:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Romans 1:30
- Sermons on Romans 1:30
Context — God’s Wrath against Sin
28Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
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. 32Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Timothy 3:2 | For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, |
| 2 | Jude 1:16 | These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 2:18 | With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. |
| 4 | James 4:16 | As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Romans 8:7–8 | because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. |
| 7 | James 3:5 | In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. |
| 8 | 2 Corinthians 10:15 | Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well, |
| 9 | Proverbs 25:23 | As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks. |
| 10 | Psalms 81:15 | Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever. |
Romans 1:30 Summary
[This verse describes people who have turned away from God and are filled with all kinds of evil behaviors, including speaking badly about others and disobeying their parents. As seen in verses like Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1-3, God commands us to honor our parents and speak truthfully about others. When we disobey God's commands, we are rebelling against Him and can expect consequences, as warned in Romans 6:23. By contrast, as followers of Jesus, we are called to love and honor God and others, and to speak the truth in love, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:15 and Colossians 3:8.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a 'slanderer' in the context of Romans 1:30?
A slanderer is someone who speaks falsely or maliciously about others, which is a violation of the ninth commandment found in Exodus 20:16, and is also warned against in Ephesians 4:31 and Colossians 3:8.
How can people 'invent new forms of evil' as mentioned in Romans 1:30?
This phrase suggests that people have a natural tendency to come up with new and creative ways to sin and rebel against God, which is a consequence of the fallen human nature described in Romans 3:10-18 and Jeremiah 17:9.
What is the significance of 'disobeying their parents' in this verse?
Disobeying parents is a violation of the fifth commandment found in Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16, and is also warned against in Ephesians 6:1-3, which emphasizes the importance of honoring and obeying one's parents as a fundamental aspect of a righteous life.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Romans 1?
Romans 1:30 is part of a larger description of the consequences of humanity's rebellion against God, which is a central theme in the book of Romans, as seen in Romans 1:18-32, and is also echoed in verses like Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be guilty of slander or speaking maliciously about others, and how can I repent and change my behavior?
- In what ways do I see the 'invention of new forms of evil' in the world around me, and how can I stand against it?
- How does my own behavior towards my parents or authority figures reflect my relationship with God, and what changes can I make to honor Him more?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be arrogant or boastful, and how can I cultivate humility instead?
Gill's Exposition on Romans 1:30
Backbiters,.... Who more publicly defamed the characters of their neighbours, and hurt their good name, credit and reputation, though behind their backs: haters of God; some read it, "hated of God";
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 1:30
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Backbiters , [ katalalous (G2637)] - rather, 'slanderers'. The former word refers to secret, this to open slander.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 1:30
Haters of God; the original word hath a passive termination, and therefore some read it, hated of God. But words passive are sometimes actively taken: see . And the apostle here intendeth a catalogue of the Gentiles’ sins, whereof this was one: see . Despiteful; or, injurious. Inventors of evil things; they were not contented with old usual evils, but they invented new; whether we refer this to evils of pain, or evils of sin, we may find examples thereof amongst the heathen. Phalaris propounded a reward to him that could devise a new torment; and Sardanapalus offered rewards to such as could find out new venereal pleasures. Disobedient to parents, either natural or political.
Trapp's Commentary on Romans 1:30
30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Ver. 30. Haters of God] And so God-murderers, 1 John 3:15.
Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 1:30
(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 1 Timothy 1:13. The second is a strong self-esteem mixed with contempt for others. (See 2 Timothy 3:2.) The third is used especially of boastfulness or braggadocio in language.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 1:30
Verse 30. Backbiters] καταλαλους, from κατα, against, and λαλεω, I speak; those who speak against others; false accusers, slanderers. Haters of God] θεοστυγεις, atheists, contemners of sacred things, maligners of providence, scorners, c. All profligate deists are of this class and it seems to be the finishing part of a diabolic character. Despiteful] υβριστας, from υβριζω, to treat with injurious insolence; stormy, boisterous; abusing both the characters and persons of those over whom they can have any power. Proud] υπερηφανους, from υπερ, above or over, and φαινω, I show or shine. They who are continually exalting themselves and depressing others; magnifying themselves at the expense of their neighbours; and wishing all men to receive their sayings as oracles. Boasters] αλαζονας, from λαζομαι, to assume; self-assuming, vain-glorious, and arrogant men. Inventors of evil things] εφευρεταςκακων. Those who have invented destructive customs, rites, fashions, c. such as the different religious ceremonies among the Greeks and Romans-the orgies of Bacchus, the mysteries of Ceres, the lupercalia, feasts of the Bona Dea, &c., &c.
Multitudes of which evil things, destructive and abominable ceremonies, are to be found in every part of the heathen worship. Disobedient to parents] Though filial affection was certainly more recommended and cultivated than many other virtues, yet there are many instances on record of the grossest violation of this great branch of the law of nature.
Cambridge Bible on Romans 1:30
30. backbiters] Rather, evil speakers, without the special notion of speaking in the absence of the person attacked.haters of God] The Gr., by formation and classical usage, should rather mean hateful to God; men whose character is peculiarly abhorrent to Him. Similar words or phrases were familiar at Athens to denote defiant evil; and this would well suit the two words here following.disobedient to parents] A symptom of deep moral and social disorder. Parental authority stands in the Decalogue among the great foundations of virtue and duty; and our Lord Himself is significantly said (Luke 2:51) to have been “subject” to Joseph and Mary.
Barnes' Notes on 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Romans 1:30
30. Backbiters—Open slanderers. Haters of God—Railers against religion and the Divine Being. Inventors of evil things—Not only doers of wrong, but fertile in inventing new forms of wickedness.
Sermons on Romans 1:30
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(The Last Days & the Lord's Coming) a Pure Virgin for Christ by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the distinction between the church and the world. He uses a metaphor of a handsome man and a bride walking down the road to illustrate how th |
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Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 3 of 5 Sermons by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of finding Christ in a home. He emphasizes the importance of free will and how it can affect one's relationship with God. Th |
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The Tragedy of Third Generation Religion by Paris Reidhead | Paris Reidhead preaches on the tragedy of third-generation religion, using Judges chapter 2 to illustrate how the Israelites turned to idols despite witnessing God's miracles. He e |
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He Is Precious by C.H. Spurgeon | The preacher discusses the concept of arrogance, describing it as a sin that stems from a feeling of personal superiority and manifests in contempt towards others. Arrogance is hig |
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Timothy, Ii #2 Ch. 3-4 by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of recognizing the signs of a society that is drifting away from godliness. He emphasizes the need to turn away from those who |
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Beware of Dogs by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal anecdotes to emphasize the importance of not remaining silent about one's faith. He recounts a plane journey where he noticed people wea |
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Guidelines to Freedom Part 5 - Family Life - God's Way by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the concept of respect and honor. He shares personal experiences of being taught to stand up as a mark of respect for teachers, visitors, an |