Bible Commentaries

Exodus 20:1 — ten commandments, 1, 2. The FIRST commandment, against mental or theoretic idolatry, 3. The SECOND, against making and worshipping images, or practical idolatry, 4-6. The THIRD, against false swearing, blasphemy, and irreverent use of the name of God, 7. The FOURTH, against profanation of the Sabbath, and idleness on the other days of the week, 8-11. The FIFTH, against disrespect and disobedience to parents, 12. The SIXTH, against murder and cruelty, 13. The SEVENTH, against adultery and uncleanness,

Exodus 3:2 — 23:21 and in whom dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, Colossians 2:9 and who, in all these primitive times, was the Messenger of the covenant, Malachi 3:1. And who was this but JESUS, the Leader, Redeemer, and Saviour of mankind? Genesis 16:7.A flame of fire, out of the midst of a bush — Fire was, not only among the Hebrews but also among many other ancient nations, a very significant emblem of the Deity. God accompanied the Israelites in all their journeyings through the wilderness

Psalms 110:4 — for Salem was its ancient name: but שלם salem signifies peace, and צדק tsedek, righteousness. Christ is styled the Prince of peace; and he is the king that rules in the empire of righteousness; and all peace and righteousness proceed from him, Hebrews 7:2.He is priest after the order of Melchizedek-after his pattern; in the same kind or manner of way in which this ancient king was priest.Calmet properly observes that there were three orders of priesthood.1. That of royalty. All ancient kings being,

Psalms 112:10 — discretion." Discern between truth and falsehood be no accepter of persons, but in all things just and upright.6. He is patient and constant. Troubles and dangers may increase but in the midst of all he looks to heaven, and remains firm in his principles.7. "The righteous shall be had," c. His name is written in the book of life, and it is precious in the Church, such as those of the martyrs while the wicked are detested, such as Judas, Cain, Pilate. At the last day the one shall have "Come, ye blessed;"

Psalms 119:8 — Lawgiver, Psalms 119:4.II. He shows his affection to this law, desiring grace to keep it, Psalms 119:5.On which he knew there would follow two effects:1. Peace of conscience: "He should not be ashamed," c.2. Thankfulness to God for his teaching, Psalms 119:7."Blessed are they who are undefiled in the way," c."Blessed are they who keep his testimonies," &c."They also do no iniquity," &c.I. The first argument used by the prophet to persuade men to obedience is blessedness. He that would be happy must

Psalms 149:9 — Verse Psalms 149:9. To execute upon them the judgment written — In Deuteronomy 7:1, c., God promises his people complete victory over all their enemies, and over the heathen. God repeatedly promises such victories to his faithful people and this is, properly speaking, the judgment written, i.e., foretold.This honour have all his

Psalms 27:14 — Verse Psalms 27:14. Wait on the Lord — All ye who are in distress, wait on the Lord. Take me for an example. I waited on him, and he strengthened my heart; wait ye on him, and he will strengthen your heart. You cannot be unsuccessful; fear not. Wait, I say, on

Psalms 56:13 — advantages.ANALYSIS OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PSALMDavid, in banishment among the Philistines, and being then in great danger of his life, complains, and professes his confidence in God.The contents of this Psalm are the following: -I. David's prayer, Psalms 56:1; Psalms 56:7-8.II. The cause; the fear of his enemies, whom he describes, Psalms 56:1-2; Psalms 56:5-6.III. His confidence in God's word, Psalms 56:3-4; Psalms 56:9-11.IV. His thankfulness, Psalms 56:4; Psalms 56:10; Psalms 56:12-13.I. He begins with a prayer for

Isaiah 40:1 — una brizna de hierba. 12-26. El profeta concluye con una aplicación de lo más confortable del conjunto, mostrando que todo este poder infinito  inescrutable sabiduría está ocupada incansable y eternamente en fortalecer, consolar y salvar a su pueblo, 27-31. El curso de las profecías que siguen, desde aquí hasta el final del libro, y que en conjunto constituyen la parte más elegante de los escritos sagrados del Antiguo Testamento, intercalados también con muchos pasajes de la más alta sublimidad, probablemente

Isaiah 53:1 — is the meritorious cause of our obtaining pardon and salvation, 4-6. He shows the meekness and placid submission with which he suffered a violent and unjust death, with the circumstances of his dying with the wicked, and being buried with the great, 7-9; and that, in consequence of his atonement, death, resurrection, and intercession, he should procure pardon and salvation to the multitudes, insure increasing prosperity to his Church, and ultimately triumph over all his foes, 10, 11. This chapter

Lamentations 1:1 — THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH Chronological notes relative to the Book of the Lamentations - Year from the Creation, according to Archbishop Usher, 3416. - Year of the Jewish era of the world, 3173. - Year from the Deluge, 1760. - First year of the forty-eighth Olympiad. - Year from the building of Rome, according to the Varronian account, 166. - Year before the birth of Christ, 584. - Year before the vulgar era of Christ's nativity, 588. - Year

Daniel 1:1 — THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET DANIEL Chronological Notes relative to the commencement of Daniel's prophesying -Year from the Creation, according to Archbishop Usher, 3397. -Year of the Jewish era of the world, 3154. -Year from the Deluge, 1741. -Second year of the forty-third Olympiad. -Year from the building of Rome, according to the Varronian or generally received account, 147. -Year from the building of Rome, according

Matthew 1:23 — Verse Matthew 1:23. Behold, a virgin shall be with child — We have already seen, from the preceding verse, that this prophecy is taken from Isaiah 7:14; but it may be necessary to consider the circumstances of the original promise more particularly. At the time referred to, the kingdom of Judah, under the government of Ahaz, was reduced very low. Pekah, king of Israel, had slain in Judea 120,000

Matthew 24:34 — who outlived it; R. Zadoch, R. Ismael, and others. See Lightfoot.The war began, as Josephus says, Ant. b. xx. c. 11. s. 1, in the second year of the government of Gessius Florus, who succeeded Albinus, successor of Porcius Festus, mentioned Acts 24:27, in the month of May, in the twelfth year of Nero, and the seventeenth of Agrippa, mentioned Acts 25:0 and Acts 26:0, that is, in May, A. D. 66.The temple was burnt August 10, A. D. 70, the same day and month on which it had been burnt by the king of

Matthew 3:17 — Verse Matthew 3:17. In whom I am well pleased. — εν ω ενδακησα in whom I have delighted - though it is supposed that the past tense is here used for the present: but Matthew 17:5. By this voice, and overshadowing of the Spirit, the mission of the Lord Jesus was

Matthew 3:17 — Versículo Mateo 3:17 . En quien tengo complacencia.  εν ω ενδακησα en quien me he deleitado , aunque se supone que el tiempo pasado se usa aquí para el presente : pero Mateo 17:5 . Por esta voz , y bajo la sombra del Espíritu , se acreditó pública y solemnemente la misión

Deuteronomy 18:22 — promise, because the people could not endure to hear the voice of GOD, Deuteronomy 18:16. And as in respect of his prophecy, so of the priesthood: for every high priest is taken from among men, Hebrews 5:1; and also of his kingdom, as in Deuteronomy 17:15: From among thy brethren shalt thou set a king over thee like unto me."1. Christ alone was like unto Moses as a PROPHET; for it is written, There arose not a prophet in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, in all the signs and

John 6:27 — Verse 27. Labour not for the meat — That is, for that only, but also for the bread, c. Our Lord wills every man to be active and diligent in that employment in which providence has placed him but it is his will also that that employment, and all the concerns

Acts 6:4 — chazan, and שמש shamash, were also a sort of deacons. The first was the priest's deputy; and the last was, in some cases, the deputy of this deputy, or the sub-deacon. In the New Testament the apostles are called deacons, 2 Corinthians 6:4; Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 1:23: see also 2 Corinthians 11:15. Christ himself, the Shepherd and Bishop of souls, is called the deacon of the circumcision, λεγω δε Χριστον Ιησουν διακονον γεγενησθαι περιτομης, Romans 15:8. As the word implies to minister or serve,

Colossians 4:18 — de mi Pablo... La parte anterior de la epístola fue escrita por un escriba, de boca del apóstol; ésta, y lo que sigue, fue escrita por la mano del propio San Pablo. Una distinción similar encontramos en 1 Corintios 16:21 , y en 2 Tesalonicenses 3:17 y éste, al parecer, era el medio por el cual el apóstol autenticaba cada epístola que enviaba a las diferentes Iglesias. El saludo de Pablo con mi propia mano, que es la señal en cada epístola, así lo escribo. Recordad mis vínculos... Mirad qué prueba