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full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220There is no fear of God before their eyes.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“They have no fear of God at all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD [and His awesome power] BEFORE THEIR EYES.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They don't even fear God." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They are not terrified of God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />nor have they learned reverence for God." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They don't fear God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?There is no fear of God before their eyes.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"There is no fear of God before their eyes." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"There is no fear of God before their eyes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"There is no fear of God before their eyes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“There is no fear of God before their eyes.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> There is no fear of God before their eyes.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The fear of God is not before their eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There is no fear of God before their eyes.<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 the awesomeness of God is not before their eyes.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />there is no fear of God before their eyes.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />The fear of God is not before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />there is not the fear of God before their eyes.?<RX 19.14.1-3><CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />there is no fear of God before their eyes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"There is no fear of God before their eyes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />there is no fear of God before their eyes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now we know that whatsoever the law saith,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/3-18.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=705" 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">17</span>and the way of peace they have not known.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“There is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobos (N-NMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/561.htm" title="561: apenanti (Prep) -- From apo and enanti; from in front, i.e. Opposite, before or against.">before</a> <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: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmōn (N-GMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">19</span>Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.…<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="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6</a></span><br />By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></span><br />And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-11.htm">Isaiah 57:11</a></span><br />Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/2-19.htm">Jeremiah 2:19</a></span><br />Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22</a></span><br />Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-6.htm">Malachi 1:6</a></span><br />“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5</a></span><br />But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Ephesians 5:21</a></span><br />Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is no fear of God before their eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/20-11.htm">Genesis 20:11</a></b></br> And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God <i>is</i> not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, <i>that there is</i> no fear of God before his eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Fear</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Fear</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>There is no fear of God</b><br>This phrase highlights a fundamental issue in humanity's relationship with God. The "fear of God" in biblical terms often refers to a profound respect, reverence, and awe for the Almighty. In the Old Testament, the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and is associated with obedience and righteousness. The absence of this fear indicates a spiritual and moral deficiency. Historically, Israel was repeatedly warned against losing this fear, which often led to idolatry and disobedience (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13-15</a>). Theologically, this lack of fear is a root cause of sin, as it reflects a heart that does not acknowledge God's authority or holiness.<p><b>before their eyes</b><br>The phrase "before their eyes" suggests a deliberate choice to ignore or reject God's presence and authority. In biblical literature, the eyes often symbolize perception and understanding. When individuals or nations fail to see God "before their eyes," it indicates a willful blindness or ignorance. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/36.htm">Psalm 36:1</a>, which states, "Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes." This blindness can be seen in the historical context of Israel's repeated cycles of sin and repentance, where they often turned away from God despite His clear revelations and interventions. In a broader sense, this phrase underscores humanity's tendency to prioritize worldly desires over divine truth, leading to moral and spiritual decay.<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 universal sinfulness of humanity and the need for God's righteousness.<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 that comes from faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_human_condition.htm">The Human Condition</a></b><br>Paul is describing the state of humanity apart from God, highlighting the lack of reverence and fear of God as a fundamental issue.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_fear_of_god.htm">The Importance of the Fear of God</a></b><br>The fear of God is foundational to wisdom and understanding. Without it, individuals are prone to moral and spiritual blindness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_sin.htm">The Universality of Sin</a></b><br>Paul’s statement underscores the universal nature of sin. Every person, regardless of background, is in need of redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_reverence.htm">The Need for Reverence</a></b><br>Cultivating a reverent fear of God is essential for a healthy spiritual life. It leads to obedience and a deeper relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to examine their own lives to ensure that the fear of God is present and active in their daily walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_witness.htm">Evangelism and Witness</a></b><br>Understanding the lack of fear of God in the world should motivate believers to share the Gospel, which brings the knowledge of God and His righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_angel_amenadiel.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_adam_and_eve.htm">What does the Bible say about Eve and Adam?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/fate_of_righteous_and_wicked.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_paul_misquote_psalms_in_romans.htm">If the Bible is divinely inspired, why does Paul misquote the Old Testament (Romans 3:10-18 vs. Psalms)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) The fear of God, which is properly a subjective feeling, is here projected, as it were, and regarded as an external rule of life.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/3-18.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">There is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fear</span><br /><span class="grk">φόβος</span> <span class="translit">(phobos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπέναντι</span> <span class="translit">(apenanti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and enanti; from in front, i.e. Opposite, before or against.</span><br /><br /><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">eyes.”</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀφθαλμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(ophthalmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> </span><span class="str2">The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/3-18.htm">NT Letters: Romans 3:18 There is no fear of God before (Rom. 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