Bible Commentaries

Genesis 12:1 — CHAPTER XII God calls Abram to leave Haran and go into Canaan, 1; promises to bless him, and through him all the families of the earth, 2, 3. Abram, Sarai, Lot, and all their household, depart from Canaan, 4, 5; pass through Sichem, 6. God appears to him, and renews the promise, 7. His journey described, 8, 9. On account of a famine in the land he is obliged to go into Egypt, 10. Fearing lest, on account of the beauty of his wife, the Egyptians should kill

Psalms 25:22 — pressed with danger and enemies, and sensible of God's heavy displeasure against sin. It consists of five petitions.I. His first petition is, that his "enemies not triumph over him," Psalms 25:2; Psalms 25:3.II. His second is for instruction, Psalms 25:4; Psalms 25:5, which he urges, Psalms 25:8-10; Psalms 25:12-14.III. His third is for mercy and forgiveness, Psalms 25:6; Psalms 25:7; Psalms 25:11.IV. His fourth is a renewal of his first, Psalms 25:15-17, c., with many arguments.V. His fifth is for

Psalms 25:22 — peligro y los enemigos, y consciente del gran desagrado de Dios contra el pecado. Consta de cinco peticiones . I. Su primera petición es que sus "enemigos no triunfen sobre él", Salmo 25:2 ; Salmo 25:3 . II. El segundo es para instrucción , Salmo 25:4 ; Salmo 25:5 , que insta, Salmo 25:8 ; Salmo 25:12 . III. Su tercero es por misericordia y perdón , Salmo 25:6 ; Salmo 25:7 ; Salmo 25:11 . IV. Su cuarto es una renovación del primero, Salmo 25:15 , con muchos argumentos. V. Su quinto es por Israel

Psalms 26:12 — suffer him to be polluted with the conversation of wicked men, nor involved in their punishment: "Gather not my soul with sinners."Observe the many titles he gives to wicked men: -1. They are vain persons void of the fear of God; irreligious, Psalms 26:4.2. Deep, dark men; saying one thing with their mouth, and another with their heart, Psalms 26:4.3. Malignant; doing all for their own ends, Psalms 26:5.4. Impious; regardless of God and religion, Psalms 26:5.5. Sinners; traders in wickedness, Psalms

Psalms 56:13 — siguiente: - I. La oración de David , Salmo 56:1 ; Salmo 56:7 . II. la causa ; el temor de sus enemigos, a quienes describe, Salmo 56:1 ; Salmo 56:5 . III. Su confianza en la palabra de Dios, Salmo 56:3 ; Salmo 56:9 . IV. Su agradecimiento , Salmo 56:4 ; Salmo 56:10 ; Salmo 56:12 . I. Comienza con una oración pidiendo misericordia. Poco podía encontrar de los hombres; de su Dios la esperaba; y por eso ora: "Ten misericordia de mí, oh Dios". II. Y a continuación añade la causa; el peligro que corría

Psalms 75:10 — doxology, Psalms 75:1; repeated, Psalms 75:9.II. His profession how to perform the regal office, Psalms 75:2-3; Psalms 75:10.III. His rebuke of foolish men for mistakes occasioned, - 1. Partly by their pride when they rise to great places, Psalms 75:4-5.2. That they do not consider whence their preferment comes, Psalms 75:6-7.3. That they judge not rightly of afflictions, Psalms 75:8.I. The doxology or thanksgiving.1. He doubles it to show that it should be frequently done: "Unto thee do we give

Psalms 75:10 — 75:1 ; repetido, Salmo 75:9 . II. Su profesión cómo desempeñar el oficio real, Salmo 75:2 ; Salmo 75:10 . III. Su reprensión de los hombres necios por los errores ocasionados, - 1. En parte por su orgullo cuando se elevan a grandes lugares, Salmo 75:4 . 2. Que no consideren de dónde viene su preferencia, Salmo 75:6 . 3. Que no juzguen correctamente las aflicciones, Salmo 75:8 . I. La doxología o acción de gracias. 1. Lo duplica para mostrar que debe hacerse con frecuencia : "A ti te damos gracias;

Psalms 81:16 — amor de Dios y el llamado a la enmienda, con las razones de la obediencia, Salmo 81:13 . I. Los exhorta a regocijarse: pero esto debe ser, 1. En Dios , Salmo 81:1 . 2. En sus fiestas , Salmo 81:2 . II. Las razones. 1. Era el mandato de Dios, Salmo 81:4 . 2. Era una ordenanza antigua, Salmo 81:5 . 3. Su liberación de la vil servidumbre, Salmo 81:6 . 4. Cuando esté en profunda aflicción, Salmo 81:7 . 5. De manera milagrosa, Salmo 81:7 . 6. Su misericordia mostrada en las aguas de Meriba, Salmo 81:7

Psalms 9:20 — de gracias de David, Salmo 9:1 , ampliada y continuada hasta el versículo diez . II. Una exhortación a otros a hacer lo mismo, Salmo 9:11 , y la razón de ello, Salmo 9:12 . III.  Una petición para sí mismo, Salmo 9:13 , y la razón de ello, Salmo 9:14 . IV. Un recuerdo de la misericordia de Dios en el derrocamiento de sus enemigos, por lo que canta un cántico de triunfo, del Salmo 9:15 . V. Una oración en la conclusión contra el predominio de los paganos, Salmo 9:19 . I. Su profesión de alabanza

Leviticus 9:23 — appears unto all the people2. A fire came out from before the Lord, and consumed the burnt-offering. This was the proof which God gave upon extraordinary occasions of his acceptance of the sacrifice. This was done probably,1. In the case of Abel, Genesis 4:4.2. In the case of Aaron see above, Leviticus 9:24.3. In the case of Gideon, Judges 6:21.4. In the case of Manoah and his wife. Compare Judges 13:19-23.5. In the case of David dedicating the threshing-floor of Ornan, 1 Chronicles 21:28.6. In the case

Ezekiel 1:1 — THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET EZEKIEL Chronological Notes relative to the commencement of Ezekiel's prophesying -Year from the Creation, according to Archbishop Usher, 3409. -Year of the Jewish era of the world, 3166. -Year from the Deluge, 1753. -Second year of the forty-sixth Olympiad. -Year from the building of Rome, according to the Varronian or generally received account, 159. -Year from the building of Rome, according

Ezekiel 34:6 — Verse Ezekiel 34:6. My sheep wandered through all the mountains — They all became idolaters, and lost the knowledge of the true God. And could it be otherwise while they had such pastors? "Himself a wanderer from the narrow way; His silly sheep, no wonder that

Hosea 2:22 — different parts of nature, these effects will not, cannot be produced.3. Jezreel, the people who have been dispersed for their iniquities, and now about to be sown or planted in their own land, will require the most fostering care. See on Hosea 2:23.4. They are heard in desiring oil, wine, and corn. These are necessary to the support and comfort of life; and to those the desire of animal life naturally aspires.5. These products are looked for from the EARTH. On it, and by it, grass grows for the

Hosea 2:22 — naturaleza, estos efectos no se producirán, no se podrán producir. 3. Jezreel , el pueblo que ha sido dispersado por sus iniquidades, y ahora a punto de ser sembrado o plantado en su propia tierra, requerirá el mayor cuidado - acogimiento . Ver Oseas 2:23 . 4. Se les oye desear aceite, vino y maíz. Estos son necesarios para el sustento y la comodidad de la vida; y a ellos aspira naturalmente el deseo de la vida animal. 5. Estos productos se buscan en la TIERRA. En ella, y por ella, crece la hierba para el

Deuteronomy 33:3 — el monte Sinaí, donde se habían postrado a sus pies con la más humilde adoración, prometiéndoles sinceramente la más afectuosa obediencia; y que Dios les había mandado allí una ley que sería posesión y herencia de los hijos de Jacob, Deuteronomio 33:4 . Y para coronar el conjunto, no sólo los había bendecido como su legislador , sino que también se había dignado ser su rey , Deuteronomio 33:5 . El Dr. Kennicott propone traducir los cinco versos completos así: - &mdash Versículo Deuteronomio 33:1

Romans 12:1 — Gentiles have received should induce them to consecrate themselves to Him; and not be conformed to the world, 1, 2. Christians are exhorted to think meanly of themselves, 3. And each to behave himself properly in the office which he has received from God, 4-8; Various important moral duties recommended, 9-18. We must not avenge ourselves, but overcome evil with good, 19-21. NOTES ON CHAP. XII.The apostle having now finished the doctrinal part of this epistle, proceeds to the practical; and here it may

Romans 12:1 — recibido judíos y gentiles deberían inducirles a consagrarse a Él; y a no conformarse al mundo, 1, 2. Se exhorta a los cristianos a tener un concepto modesto de sí mismos, 3. Y que cada uno se comporte adecuadamente en el oficio que ha recibido de Dios, 4-8; Se recomiendan varios deberes morales importantes, 9-18. No debemos vengarnos, sino vencer el mal con el bien, 19-21. NOTAS SOBRE EL CAP. XII. Habiendo terminado el apóstol la parte doctrinal de esta epístola, procede a la práctica; y aquí puede

Hebrews 3:8 — παρα, signifying intensity, and πικραινω, to make bitter; the exasperation, or bitter provocation. "The Israelites provoked God first in the wilderness of Sin, (Pelusium,) when they murmured for want of bread, and had the manna given them, Exodus 16:4. From the wilderness of Sin they journeyed to Rephidim, where they provoked God a second time for want of water, and insolently saying, Is the Lord God among us or not? Exodus 17:2-9, on which account the place was called Massah and Meribah. See "1

1 John 2:13 — truth, had been thoroughly exercised in the Christian warfare, were no longer agitated by doubts and fears, but had arrived at the abiding testimony of the Spirit of God in their consciences; hence they are said to have overcome the wicked one, 1 John 2:14. They were persons in the prime of life, and in the zenith of their faith and love.I write unto you, little children — παιδια, a very different term from that used in the 12th verse 1 John 2:12, τεκνια, which means beloved children, as we have

2 Samuel 23:39 — Versículo 2 Samuel 23:39 . Urías heteo: treinta y siete en total.  A estos, el autor de 1 Crónicas 11:41 agrega a Zabad hijo de Ahlai . 1 Crónicas 11:42 - Adina , hijo de Siza , el rubenita, capitán de los rubenitas, y treinta con él. 1 Crónicas 11:43 - Hanán hijo de Maaca , y Josafat mitnita , 1 Crónicas 11:44 - Uzías asteratita, Sama y Jehiel , hijos