Romans 3:12

“They are all gone out of the way, etc..] In (<191403>Psalm 14:3); it is said, “they are all gone aside”; as persons in debt: man had a considerable stock of righteousness, holiness, knowledge, etc.. but he has run through all, has contracted large and numerous debts, has been obliged to hide himself, has been used as a bankrupt, and turned out of house and home: Christ indeed has undertook to pay, and he has paid all the debts of his people; and has put them into a better state than ever Adam was in: in (<195303>Psalm 53:3), it is rendered, “everyone of them is gone back”; that is, from God; from his commands, and from their former state and condition: here the phrase is rendered by the…”

“They have all gone out of the way - They have “declined” from the true path of piety and virtue. They are together - They have at the same time; or they have equally become unprofitable. They are as one; they are joined, or united in this declension. The expression denotes union, or similarity. Become unprofitable - This word in Hebrew means to become “putrid” and “offensive,” like fruit that is spoiled. In Arabic, it is applied to “milk” that becomes sour. Applied to moral subjects, it means to become corrupt and useless. They are of no value in regard to works of righteousness. There is none ... - This is taken literally from the Hebrew. return to 'Top of Page'”

“They have all turned aside - From the good way. They are become unprofitable - Helpless impotent, unable to profit either themselves or others. Romans 3:13”

“They are: Exo 32:8; Psa 14:3; Ecc 7:29; Isa 53:6, Isa 59:8; Jer 2:13; Eph 2:3; Pe1 2:25 become: Gen 1:31, Gen 6:6, Gen 6:7; Mat 25:30; Plm 1:11 there is none: Psa 53:1; Ecc 7:20; Isa 64:6; Eph 2:8-10; Phi 2:12, Phi 2:13; Tit 2:13, Tit 2:14; Jam 1:16, Jam 1:17 Romans 3:13”