Bible Commentaries

Job 28:28 — necessary to the purification of the atmosphere. The air is put into motion by any alteration of its equilibrium.6. Vegetation depends entirely on the gravity and elasticity of the air. Various experiments amply prove that plants in vacuo never grow.7. Without air there could be no evaporation from the sea and rivers; and, consequently, no rain; nor could the clouds be suspended, so necessary to accumulate and preserve, and afterwards to distil, these vapours, in the form of dew, rain, snow, and

Psalms 17:15 — Verse Psalms 17:15. As for me — I cannot be satisfied with such a portion.I will behold thy face — Nothing but an evidence of thy approbation can content my soul.In righteousness — I cannot have thy approbation unless I am conformed to thy will. I

Psalms 22:31 — spirits and muscular energy) is dried up like a potsherd;" or like a pot, whose fluid is evaporated by hanging long over a fierce fire.5. "My tongue (for thirst) cleaveth to my jaws."6. "Thou hast brought me to death - to the dust of death:" to the grave.7. "They pierced my hands and my feet." I am crucified also, and die upon the cross.8. By my long hanging upon the cross, my bones are so disjointed that they may be easily told: "I may tell all my bones."9. "They look and stare upon me." They feel no

Psalms 22:31 — muscular) se ha secado como un tiesto;" o como una vasija, cuyo líquido se evapora al colgarla mucho tiempo sobre un fuego feroz. 5. "Mi lengua (por la sed) se pega a mis mandíbulas". 6.  "Me has llevado a la muerte - al polvo de la muerte:" al sepulcro. 7. "Atravesaron mis manos y mis pies". Yo también estoy crucificado y muero en la cruz. 8. Por mi larga suspensión en la cruz, mis huesos están tan desarticulados que pueden ser fácilmente contados: "Puedo contar todos mis huesos". 9. "Me miran y se quedan

Psalms 55:23 — weeping. The iniquity cast upon the psalmist answers to the complaints artfully laid against the king by his son of a negligent administration of justice: and to the reproach of cruelty cast upon him by Shimei, 2 Samuel 15:2; 2 Samuel 15:4; 2 Samuel 16:7-8. The equal, the guide, and the familiar friend, we find in Ahithophel, the confidential counsellor, first of David, afterwards of his son Absalom. The buttery mouth and oily words describe the insidious character of Absalom, as it is delineated, 2

Psalms 94:23 — marido - 1°. "Y al extranjero". Un hombre lejos de sus amigos y de su país. 2°. "Y asesinar a los huérfanos". Todos los cuales has tomado bajo tu protección, y ordenado que no sean agraviados. Éxodo 22:21-2 ; Deuteronomio 24:14 ; Deuteronomio 24:17-5 . Sin embargo, tal es su furor, que no perdonan ni el sexo, ni la edad, ni ninguna condición de los hombres. "Sin embargo, dicen: El Señor no verá, ni el Dios de Jacob lo considerará". Esta es su impiedad; esta es su blasfemia; esta es la verdadera

Psalms 96:13 — in this Psalm: - I. A general exhortation to both Jews and Gentiles to praise God, Psalms 96:1-3.II. A prophecy of Christ's kingdom, described by its greatness, Psalms 96:4-5; the honours and glory, Psalms 96:6; of the majesty of the King, Psalms 96:7-8.1. The amplitude of this kingdom, Psalms 96:10.2. His judicature in it, Psalms 96:11-13.I. 1. The invitation to praise God for the benefits conferred on the whole earth by Christ. Psalms 96:1-3. 1. That the praise be full, he thrice repeats, "O sing,

Psalms 96:13 — partes en este Salmo: - I. Una exhortación general a judíos y gentiles para alabar a Dios, Salmo 96:1 . II. Una profecía del reino de Cristo, descrita por su grandeza, Salmo 96:4 ; los honores y la gloria, Salmo 96:6 ; de la majestad del Rey, Salmo 96:7 . 1. La amplitud de este reino, Salmo 96:10 . 2. Su judicatura en ella, Salmo 96:11 . I. 1. La invitación a alabar a Dios por los beneficios conferidos a toda la tierra por Cristo. Salmo 96:1 . 1. Para que la alabanza sea plena, repite tres veces: "Oh,

Acts 7:60 — Verse Acts 7:60. He kneeled down — That he might die as the subject of his heavenly MASTER-acting and suffering in the deepest submission to his Divine will and permissive providence; and, at the same time, showing the genuine nature of the religion of his

Romans 5:21 — should infinitely transcend the demerit of the original transgression, and put every soul that received that grace (and ALL may) into a state of greater excellence and glory than that was, or could have been, from which Adam, by transgressing, fell.7. The state of infants dying before they are capable of hearing the Gospel, and the state of heathens who have no opportunity of knowing how to escape from their corruption and misery, have been urged as cases of peculiar hardship. But, first, there

Romans 5:21 — trascender infinitamente el demérito de la transgresión original, y poner a cada alma que recibiera esa gracia (y TODAS pueden hacerlo) en un estado de mayor excelencia y gloria de lo que era, o podría haber sido, de lo que Adán, al transgredir, cayó. 7. El estado de los infantes que mueren antes de ser capaces de escuchar el Evangelio, y el estado de los paganos que no tienen oportunidad de saber cómo escapar de su corrupción y miseria, han sido urgidos como casos de peculiar dificultad. Pero, en

1 Corinthians 16:24 — can be saved. But what could the love of the apostle do with them? Has it any meaning? I confess I can see none, unless it be intended to say, I love you; or, I continue to love you. The pronoun μου, my, is wanting in the Codex Alexandrinus, and in 73, an excellent MS. in the Vatican, written about the eleventh century. This will help us to a better sense, for it either says, May love prevail among you! or supplying the word θεου GOD, as in 2 Corinthians 13:14, The love of God be with you! This

1 Corinthians 16:24 — individuo puede salvarse. Pero, ¿qué podría hacer el amor del apóstol con ellos? ¿Tiene algún significado? Confieso que no veo ninguno, a no ser que se pretenda decir, os amo; o, os sigo amando. El pronombre μου, mi, falta en el Codex Alexandrinus, y en el 73, un excelente MS. en el Vaticano, escrito alrededor del siglo XI. Esto nos ayudará a tener un mejor sentido, ya que o bien dice: ¡Que el amor prevalezca entre vosotros! o bien suministra la palabra θεου DIOS, como en  2 Corintios 13:14 , ¡ El amor

1 Corinthians 9:27 — Versículo 1 Corintios 9:27 . Pero yo mantengo bajo mi cuerpo... Esto es una alusión, no sólo a los boxeadores, sino también a los luchadores en los mismos juegos, como aprendemos de la palabra υπωπιαζω, que significa golpear en los ojos y δουλαγωγω, que significa tropezar, y

Ephesians 5:33 — being formed of his body, was a figure of Christ's love to believers because they are become his body, Ephesians 5:30. Thirdly, That Adam's marriage with Eve was a figure of the eternal union of Christ with believers in heaven, mentioned Ephesians 5:27. For he left his Father to be united to his Church.2. "In giving this emblematical representation of these ancient facts, the apostle has not exceeded the bounds of probability. In the first age, neither the art of writing, nor any permanent method

1 Timothy overview — his hands on him, not for the purpose of his evangelical designation, but that he might receive those extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit so necessary in those primitive times to demonstrate the truth of the Gospel. See 2 Timothy 1:6, 2 Timothy 1:7. Yet, it is likely that Timothy had not two ordinations; one by the elders of Lystra, and another by the apostle; as it is most probable that St. Paul acted with that πρεσβυτεριον or eldership mentioned 1 Timothy 4:14, among whom, in the imposition

1 Timothy 3:16 — which words both our Lord and the apostles often use in the same sense. Notwithstanding their prejudices, many even of the Jews believed on him; and a great company of the priests themselves, who were his crucifiers, became obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7. This was an additional proof of Christ's innocence.Received up into glory. — Even that human nature which he took of the Virgin Mary was raised, not only from the grave, but taken up into glory, and this in the most visible and palpable manner.

1 Timothy 6:21 — inspired knowledge some pretending to, have set up Levitical rites in opposition to the great Christian sacrifice, and consequently have erred concerning the faith - have completely mistaken the whole design of the Gospel. See 1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 1:7.Grace be with thee. — May the favour and influence of God be with thee, and preserve thee from these and all other errors!Amen. — This word, as in former cases, is wanting in the most ancient MSS. In a majority of cases it appears to have

1 Timothy 6:21 — inspirado que algunos pretenden, han establecido ritos levíticos en oposición al gran sacrificio cristiano , y en consecuencia han errado en cuanto a la fe , han equivocado completamente todo el diseño del Evangelio. Véase 1 Timoteo 1:6 ; 1 Timoteo 1:7 . La gracia sea contigo... ¡Que el favor y la influencia de Dios estén contigo y te guarden de estos y todos los demás errores! Amén... Esta palabra, como en casos anteriores, falta en los manuscritos más antiguos. En la mayoría de los casos parece

Philemon 1:25 — slave when we have the opportunity.5. Restitution is due where an injury has been done, unless the injured party freely forgive, Philemon 1:18.6. We should do all in our power to make up quarrels and differences, and reconcile those that are at variance.7. We should be grateful to our benefactors, and be ready to compensate one good turn with another.8. We should forgive the penitent who have offended us, and rejoice in the opportunity of being reconciled to them.9. Authority is not always to be used;