Bible Commentaries

2 Kings 18:8 — Verse 2 Kings 18:8. From the tower of the watchmen — See the same words, 2 Kings 17:9. It seems a proverbial mode of expression: he reduced every kind of fortification; nothing was able to stand before him.

2 Kings 9:14 — Verse 2 Kings 9:14. Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead — The confederate armies appear to have taken this city; but they were obliged to watch their conquests, as they perceived that Hazael was determined to retake it if possible.

2 Kings 9:25 — Verse 2 Kings 9:25. Cast him in the portion of the field — This was predicted, 1 Kings 21:0; and what now happened to the son of Ahab is foretold in 1 Kings 21:29 of that chapter.

2 Chronicles 3:9 — Verse 2 Chronicles 3:9. The weight of the nails was fifty shekels — Bolts must be here intended, as it should be preposterous to suppose nails of nearly two pounds' weight.The supper chambers — Probably the ceiling is meant.

Job 16:9 — Versículo Job 16:9 . Él me desgarra en su ira. Quién es la persona de la que se habla en este versículo, y en adelante hasta el final del decimocuarto , ha sido una pregunta sobre la cual los comentaristas han diferido mucho. Unos piensan que Dios, otros Elifaz, está

Proverbs 4:9 — Verse Proverbs 4:9. A crown of glory — A tiara, diadem, or crown, shall not be more honourable to the princely wearer, than sound wisdom-true religion-coupled with deep learning, shall be to the Christian and the scholar.

Proverbs 9:14 — Verse Proverbs 9:14. For she sitteth at the door of her house — Her conduct here marks at once her folly, impudence, and poverty. See above on Proverbs 7:6, &c., where the reader will find a similar character.

Ecclesiastes 10:9 — Verse Ecclesiastes 10:9. Whoso removeth stones — This verse teaches care and caution. Whoever pulls down an old building is likely to be hurt by the stones; and in cleaving wood many accidents occur for want of sufficient caution.

Ezekiel 27:5 — Versículo Ezequiel 27:5 . Abetos de Senir. Senir es una montaña que los sidonios llamaron Sirion, y los hebreos Hermón , Deuteronomio 3:9 . Estaba más allá del Jordán y se extendía desde el Líbano hasta las montañas de Galaad.

Ezekiel 32:21 — Versículo Ezequiel 32:21 . De en medio del infierno. שאול sheol , las catacumbas, el lugar de sepultura . Hay algo aquí similar a Isaías 14:9 , donde se describe el descenso del rey de Babilonia al estado de los muertos.

Ezekiel 45:9 — Versículo Ezequiel 45:9 . Quita tus imposiciones sobre mi pueblo. Esta es la voz de Dios a todos los gobernantes de la tierra. Quita tus imposiciones; no oprimáis al pueblo; ellos son míos. Manda abolir todos los impuestos opresivos.

Luke 10:9 — Verse Luke 10:9. The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. — εφ υμας, is just upon you. This was the general text on which they were to preach all their sermons. See it explained, Matthew 3:2.

Luke 18:9 — Verse Luke 18:9. Despised — εξουθενουντας, Disdained, made nothing of others, treated them with sovereign contempt. Our Lord grants that the Pharisees made clean the outside: but, alas! what pride, vain glory, and contempt for others, were lodged within!

John 12:5 — Verse John 12:5. Three hundred pence — Or denarii: about 9£. 13s. 9d. of our money; reckoning the denarius at 7 3/4d. One of my MSS. of the Vulgate (a MS. of the 14th century) reads, cccc denarii.

Acts 11:25 — Verse Acts 11:25. To Tarsus, for to seek Saul — The persecution raised against him obliged him to take refuge in his own city, where, as a Roman citizen, his person was in safety. See Acts 9:29-30.

1 Corinthians 9:17 — Versículo 17. Porque si hago esto de buena gana...  Si soy un colaborador cordial con Dios, tengo una recompensa , una corona incorruptible, 1 Corintios 9:25 . O, si predico libremente este Evangelio sin ser gravoso para nadie, tengo una recompensa especial; pero si no lo hago, simplemente tengo un oficio que cumplir, en el cual Dios me ha puesto, y puedo cumplirlo concienzudamente, y reclamar mis privilegios

2 Corinthians 2:9 — Verse 2 Corinthians 2:9. For to this end also did I write — εγραψα, I have written this also, the advices and commands which I now give you, that I might know whether ye be obedient in all things.

Joshua 9:24 — Verse Joshua 9:24. We were sore afraid of our lives — Self-preservation, which is the most powerful law of nature, dictated to them those measures which they adopted; and they plead this as the motive of their conduct.

1 Samuel 9:2 — Verse 1 Samuel 9:2. From his shoulders and upwards — It was probably from this very circumstance that he was chosen for king; for, where kings were elective, in all ancient times great respect was paid to personal appearance.

1 Samuel 9:23 — Verse 1 Samuel 9:23. Said unto the cook — טבח tabbach, here rendered cook; the singular of טבחות tabbachoth, female cooks, 1 Samuel 8:13, from the root tabach, to slay or butcher. Probably the butcher is here meant.