Bible Commentaries

Genesis 20:1 — CHAPTER XX Abraham leaves Mamre, and, after having sojourned at Kadesh and Shur, settles in Gerar, 1. Abimelech takes Sarah, Abraham having acknowledged her only as his sister, 2. Abimelech is warned by God in a dream to restore Sarah, 3. He asserts his innocence, 4, 5. He is farther warned, 6, 7. Expostulates with Abraham, 8-10. Abraham vindicates his conduct, 11-13. Abimelech restores Sarah, makes Abraham a present of sheep, oxen, and male and female slaves, 14; offers him a residence

Genesis 3:21 — Verse Genesis 3:21. God made coats of skins — It is very likely that the skins out of which their clothing was made were taken off animals whose blood had been poured out as a sin-offering to God; for as we find Cain and Abel offering sacrifices to God, we may

Psalms 112:1 — SALMO CXII La bienaventuranza del hombre que teme al Señor, tanto como se refiere a sí mismo y a su familia , 1-3; su conducta hacia su familia, sus vecinos y los pobres , 4-9; la envidia de los impíos por su prosperidad , 10. NOTAS SOBRE EL SALMO CXII Este es otro de los Salmos acrósticos o alfabéticos, bajo el título Aleluya . Está formado exactamente como el

Psalms 116:3 — Versículo Salmo 116:3 . Los dolores de la muerte. חבלי מות chebley maveth , los cables o cuerdas de la muerte ; aludiendo a sus ataduras y grillos durante su cautiverio; o a las cuerdas con que está atado un criminal que está a punto de ser llevado a la ejecución; o a los

Psalms 92:3 — Versículo Salmo 92:3 . Tras un instrumento de cuerdas de diez. Eusebio, en su comentario a este Salmo, dice: Ψαλτηριον δε δεκαχορδον, ἡ του Ἁγιου Πνευματος δια των αισθητηριων πεντε μεν του σωματος, ισαριθμων δε της ψυχης δυναμεων, επιτελουμενη λατρεια- "El salterio de

1 Corinthians 4:6 — Verse 1 Corinthians 4:6. These things — Which I have written, 1 Corinthians 3:5, c.I have in a figure transferred to myself and: to Apollos — I have written as if myself and Apollos were the authors of the sects which now prevail among you although others, without either our consent or knowledge, have proclaimed us heads

2 Corinthians 3:9 — Verse 2 Corinthians 3:9. The ministration of condemnation — The law, which ascertained sin, and condemned it to just punishment.The ministration of righteousness — The Gospel, the grand business of which was to proclaim the doctrine δικαιοσυνης, of justification;

2 Corinthians 4:1 — CHAPTER IV. St. Paul shows the integrity with which he had preached the Gospel of Christ, 1, 2. And that, if it was unprofitable to any who had heard it, it was because their unbelieving hearts were blinded, 3, 4. How he preached, and how he was qualified for the work, 5-7. The troubles and difficulties he met with in his labours, and the hope and consolations by which he was supported, 8-15. And the prospect he had of eternal blessedness, 16-18. NOTES ON

Galatians 2:3 — Verse Galatians 2:3. But neither Titus, who was with me — The apostle proceeds to state that his account was so satisfactory to the apostles, that they not only did not require him to insist on the necessity of circumcision among the Gentiles, but did not even require

Philippians 1:30 — Verse Philippians 1:30. Having the same conflict — When Paul preached the Gospel at Philippi he was grievously persecuted, as we learn from Acts 16:19-40, being stripped, scourged, thrown into prison, even into the dungeon, and his feet made fast in the stocks. This

1 Thessalonians 5:3 — Verse 1 Thessalonians 5:3. For when they shall say, Peace and safety — This points out, very particularly, the state of the Jewish people when the Romans came against them; and so fully persuaded were they that God would not deliver the city and temple to their enemies,

1 Timothy 5:24 — Timothy would find,1. Some of whom he knew nothing, but only that they professed Christianity; let such be tried before they are appointed.2. Some of whose faith and piety he had the fullest knowledge, and whose usefulness in the Church was well known.3. Some whose lives were not at all or but partially reformed, who were still unchanged in their hearts, and unholy in their lives.The sins of these latter were known to all; they go before to judgment; with them he could have no difficulty. With the

Titus 2:13 — Verse 13. Looking for that blessed hope — Expecting the grand object of our hope, eternal life. See Titus 1:2. This is what the Gospel teaches us to expect, and what the grace of God prepares the human heart for. This is called a blessed hope; those who

Hebrews 13:21 — Verse 21. Make you perfect — καταρτισια υμας. Put you completely in joint. 2 Corinthians 13:9, where the meaning of the original word is largely considered. From the following terms we see what the apostle meant by the perfection for which he prays. They were to do the will of God in every good work, from God working in them that which is

James 3:16 — Verse 16. For where envying and strife is] ζηλοςκαιεριθεια. Zeal-fiery, inflammatory passion, and contention-altercations about the different points of the law, of no use for edification, such as those mentioned, Titus 3:9. The Jews were the most intolerant of all mankind; it was a maxim with them to kill those who would not conform to their law; and their salvation they believed to be impossible. This has been the spirit of Popery, and of the Romish Church at large;

Revelation 12:12 — sea, those parts of the Roman dominions appear to be intended that were reduced to a state of anarchy by the incursions of the barbarous nations. It is not without precedent to liken great hosts of nations combined together to the sea. See Ezekiel 26:3. Here then is a wo denounced against the whole Roman world which will be excited by the devil, the father of lies, the heathen party being thus denominated from the method they pursued in their endeavours to destroy the religion of Jesus. Revelation

Revelation 22:1 — CHAPTER XXII. The river of the water of life, 1. The tree of life, 2. There is no curse nor darkness in the city of God, 3-5. The angel assures John of the truth of what he has heard, and states that the time of the fulfilment is at hand, 6, 7. He forbids John to worship him, 8, 9. Again he states that the time of the fulfilment of the prophecies of this book is at hand,

Revelation 3:17 — Verse Revelation 3:17. I am rich — Thou supposest thyself to be in a safe state, perfectly sure of final salvation, because thou hast begun well, and laid the right foundation. It was this most deceitful conviction that cut the nerves of their spiritual diligence;

Revelation 5:1 — CHAPTER V. The book sealed with seven seals, which no being in heaven or earth could open, 1-3. Is at last opened by the Lion of the tribe of Judah, 4-8. He receives the praises of the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders, 9, 10. And afterwards of an innumerable multitude, who acknowledge that they were redeemed to God by his blood,

Revelation 9:6 — sentiment, in the most plaintive manner: -Why is light given to the miserable,And life to the bitter of soul?Who wait for death, but it is not;And dig for it more than hid treasures.They rejoice for it, and are glad,And exult when they find the grave.Job 3:20-22.