NT Text: Romans 3:14
OT Source(s):
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Direct Quotation
Connection Method(s): Longitudinal Theme
Significance: Part of Paul's catena of OT quotations in Romans 3:10-18 demonstrating universal human sinfulness. Paul quotes the LXX of Psalm 10:7 (which speaks of the wicked man whose mouth is full of curses, lies, and threats) to indict all humanity — both Jew and Gentile — as under the power of sin. The psalm's description of individual wickedness is universalized by Paul as evidence of the comprehensive scope of human guilt before God.
NT Use Pattern: Assimilated — Tributary element of the Romans 3:10-18 catena — Psalm 10:7 contributing the cursing-and-bitterness indictment.
See also: Romans 3:10-18 to Psalm 14:1 (full catena)