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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Their feet are swift to shed blood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />These people quickly become violent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Their feet are swift to shed blood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They run quickly to murder people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are quick to hurt and kill; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They run swiftly to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Their feet are swift to shed blood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Their feet are swift to shed blood, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Their feet are swift to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Their feet are swift to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Their feet move swiftly to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Their feet are swift to shed blood. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Their feet [are] swift to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />their feet <i>are</i> swift to shed blood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Swift are their feet to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Their feet active to pour out blood:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Their feet swift to shed blood: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Their feet are swift to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Their feet are quick to shed blood; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Their feet are swift to shed blood;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They are over-quick to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And their feet are swift to shed blood.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />their feet are swift to shed blood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Whose feet are swift to shed blood:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />their feet are swift to shed blood:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />their feet are swift to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Their feet move swiftly to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />their feet are swift to shed blood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />their feet <i>are</i> swift to shed blood:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/3-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=696" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">There is No One Righteous</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">“Their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podes (N-NMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet are</a> <a href="/greek/3691.htm" title="3691: oxeis (Adj-NMP) -- (a) sharp, (b) swift, eager. Probably akin to the base of akmen; keen; by analogy, rapid.">swift</a> <a href="/greek/1632.htm" title="1632: ekcheai (V-ANA) -- Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow.">to shed</a> <a href="/greek/129.htm" title="129: haima (N-ANS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">blood;</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>ruin and misery lie in their wake,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a></span><br />Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Proverbs 1:16</a></span><br />For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-33.htm">Matthew 23:33</a></span><br />You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-44.htm">Luke 11:44</a></span><br />Woe to you! For you are like unmarked graves, which men walk over without even noticing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a></span><br />You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Ephesians 2:1-3</a></span><br />And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a></span><br />The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">1 John 3:12</a></span><br />Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/14-3.htm">Psalm 14:3</a></span><br />All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1-4</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. / For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. / The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-3.htm">Psalm 140:3</a></span><br />They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-18.htm">Proverbs 6:18</a></span><br />a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-6.htm">Jeremiah 8:6</a></span><br />I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-2.htm">Micah 7:2</a></span><br />The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Their feet are swift to shed blood:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Proverbs 1:16</a></b></br> For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-18.htm">Proverbs 6:18</a></b></br> An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7,8</a></b></br> Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts <i>are</i> thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction <i>are</i> in their paths… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Move</a> <a href="/acts/22-18.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Running</a> <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-2.htm">Swiftly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Move</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/romans/9-16.htm">Running</a> <a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Swiftly</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-1.htm">The Jews prerogative;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-3.htm">which they have not lost;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-9.htm">howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">therefore no one is justified by the law;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-28.htm">but all, without difference, by faith, only;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-31.htm">and yet the law is not abolished.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Their feet are swift to shed blood;</b><br>This phrase highlights the natural inclination of humanity towards violence and sin. In biblical context, it reflects the fallen nature of man, as seen throughout Scripture. The imagery of "feet" suggests movement and action, indicating a readiness and eagerness to commit acts of violence. This is consistent with the depiction of human depravity found in <a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a>, where every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.<br><br>The phrase also echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah in <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a>, which describes the wickedness of those who are quick to commit acts of violence. This connection underscores the continuity of the biblical narrative regarding human sinfulness and the need for divine intervention.<br><br>Historically, the Roman world, like many ancient societies, was marked by violence and bloodshed, whether through warfare, gladiatorial games, or persecution. This cultural backdrop would have made Paul's words resonate deeply with his audience, who were familiar with the brutality of their times.<br><br>In a broader theological context, this phrase serves as a reminder of the need for redemption through Jesus Christ. The swift movement towards sin contrasts with the path of righteousness that believers are called to walk. It highlights the transformative power of the Gospel, which calls individuals to turn from their sinful ways and follow the example of Christ, who is the Prince of Peace.<br><br>Theologically, this phrase also points to the universal need for salvation. It is part of Paul's argument in Romans that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (<a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a>). The readiness to shed blood is a symptom of the deeper issue of sin that separates humanity from God, emphasizing the necessity of Christ's atoning sacrifice to reconcile us to Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the Roman church, emphasizing the universality of sin and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who are being taught about the righteousness of God and the sinful nature of humanity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/old_testament_references.htm">Old Testament References</a></b><br>Paul is quoting from the Old Testament, specifically <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a>, to illustrate the sinful nature of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_sin.htm">The Universality of Sin</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes that all humanity is under the power of sin, as evidenced by their actions. This verse serves as a reminder that sin is not just a personal failing but a universal condition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sinful_actions.htm">The Consequences of Sinful Actions</a></b><br>The imagery of "feet swift to shed blood" illustrates the destructive nature of sin. Believers are called to recognize the seriousness of sin and its impact on both individuals and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_redemption.htm">The Need for Redemption</a></b><br>This verse underscores the need for a Savior. Humanity's inclination towards sin highlights the necessity of Christ's redemptive work on the cross.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_of_peace.htm">Living a Life of Peace</a></b><br>In contrast to being "swift to shed blood," Christians are called to be peacemakers. This involves actively seeking reconciliation and promoting peace in all relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_sinful_tendencies.htm">Guarding Against Sinful Tendencies</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to examine their own lives for tendencies towards anger, violence, or harm, and to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in overcoming these inclinations.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/3-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Their</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">feet [are]</span><br /><span class="grk">πόδες</span> <span class="translit">(podes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> </span><span class="str2">The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">swift</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀξεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(oxeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3691.htm">Strong's 3691: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) sharp, (b) swift, eager. Probably akin to the base of akmen; keen; by analogy, rapid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to shed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκχέαι</span> <span class="translit">(ekcheai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1632.htm">Strong's 1632: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blood;</span><br /><span class="grk">αἷμα</span> <span class="translit">(haima)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/3-15.htm">NT Letters: Romans 3:15 Their feet are swift to shed blood (Rom. 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