Bible Commentaries

Psalms 13:1 — OF DAVID). The social situation reflected in this psalm is apparently the same as it was in Psalms 12. In fact, Delitzsch suggested that fact as the reason why the two psalms appear side by side in the Psalter.F. Delitzsch, The Old Testament, Vol. 5 (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company), p. 199. The title we have selected is taken from Leupold.H. C. Leupold, The Psalms (Baker Book House, 1959), p. 134. What we have here is five lines of lament (Psalms 13:1-2), four lines of prayer (Psalms 13:3-5

Proverbs 5:1 — the blessings and advantages of chastity, and the miserable end of the wicked,"Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary, p. 392. Walls subdivided the chapter as follows: (1)    the teacher's appeal for strict attention (Proverbs 5:1-2), (2)    a description of the loose woman (Proverbs 5:3-6), (3)    an injunction to avoid her (Proverbs 5:7-8), (4)    a warning of that which befalls her victims (Proverbs 5:9-14), a call

Leviticus 5 overview — are a continuation of the divine instructions regarding sin-offerings outlined in the previous chapter. Special situations in which sin-offerings were required are listed as follows: (1)    the failure to give testimony (Leviticus 5:1); (2)    incurring uncleanness by touching an unclean object or an unclean person (Leviticus 5:2-3); (3)    making a rash vow (Leviticus 5:4). The required sin-offering is outlined (Leviticus 5:5-6). Leviticus

Jeremiah 5:10 — not that of destroying the vine completely, but that of pruning it severely. This is important in refuting the speculations that would delete the pledge here that God would not allow the complete destruction of Judah. Not only here, but in Jeremiah 5:18 below, and in Jeremiah 4:27 above, this pledge is given no less than three times. It is one of the most important things in Jeremiah. It meant that all of the glorious promises to the patriarchs would yet be fulfilled in that "righteous remnant"

Daniel 5 overview — Daniel (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1970), p. 693. In the text we shall note a number of passages once alleged to be inaccurate which are now known to be exactly true. The summary of the chapter is: the king's insolent deed (Daniel 5:1-4); the handwriting on the wall (Daniel 5:5-9); the queen-mother's suggestion (Daniel 5:10-12); the king's request (Daniel 5:13-16); Daniel's admonition to the king (Daniel 5:17-24); Daniel's interpretation of the handwriting (Daniel 5:25-28); and

Hosea 5 overview — of God's bringing a lawsuit against Israel and prosecuting his charges against them, this chapter is a continuation of the same theme; and the terminology of a court of law is present again and again. There is the pronouncement of "judgment" (Hosea 5:1), and the "pride of Israel" is said to "testify" against them (Hosea 5:5). In Hosea 5:1-7, the whole people, along with their priests and their rulers are indicted and charged with idolatry (whoredom), ignorance of God, pride, arrogance, and treachery

Deuteronomy 6 overview — Bible (ASV) has exactly 182 N.T. references to Deuteronomy listed in the marginal columns,Cross-Reference Bible (New York: Cross-Reference Bible Company, 1910). and there are many others not included in these, among which are a number of the following 52 references listed because they are generally known:DEUTERONOMY:NEW TESTAMENT:Wresting judgment forbidden (Deuteronomy 1:16-17)John 7:24; James 2:1 Not to add to… or take from (Deuteronomy 4:2)Matthew 5:18; Revelation 22:18-19Nearness to God

Mark 1:22 — teaching was promulgated by him as being superior to that of Moses. He took up the great precepts of the law, repeated them, and then added, "But I say unto you," going on to indicate his own teachings as superior to those of the law (Matthew 5:32; Matthew 5:34; Matthew 5:39; Matthew 5:44 etc.).

Mark 5 overview — This chapter records the events regarding the Gerasene demoniacs (Mark 5:1-20), and the raising of the daughter of Jairus from the dead (Mark 5:21-24; Mark 5:35-43), and the parenthetical miracle of healing the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34).

Luke 5 overview — Events narrated in this chapter are the wonderful draught of fishes (Luke 5:1-11), the healing of a leper (Luke 5:12-16), the cure of the man carried by four men (Luke 5:17-26), the call of Matthew (Luke 5:27-28), complaints by the Pharisees and following discussion (Luke 5:29-31). The call of some of the apostles is also woven into the above narratives.

Acts 5 overview — This chapter recounts the tragic fall of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11), the continued success and popularity of the apostolic mission (Acts 5:12-16), the renewed opposition of the Sanhedrin with another arraignment of the apostles before them (Acts 5:17-32), the purpose of the Sanhedrin to slay the apostles thwarted by Gamaliel, and the beating of the Twelve by the Jewish authorities (Acts 5:33-42).

Romans 5:17 — righteousness deriving from Christ was through life. Life is more than death, "much more"! Furthermore, the life in Christ reaches ultimately an eternal status. Paul had, with this verse, concluded the discursive detour that he began with Romans 5:13, and was about to affirm (Romans 5:18-19) that the universal justification in Jesus Christ (potentially) is the counterpart of the universal condemnation in Adam. Immediately, in the next two verses, Paul would state the great conclusion which he

Galatians 5 overview — Paul in this summarized his teaching of the last three chapters preceding this (Galatians 5:1-5), and then distinguished between the works of the flesh and the works of the Spirit, appealing to the Galatians to live by the Spirit (Galatians 5:6-26).

Ephesians 4:25 — truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another. Harper pointed out that Paul made the application in practical living concerning what he meant by putting off the old man and putting on the new man. From this verse through Ephesians 5:20, the contrast between the two is dramatically presented: falsehood vs. truth (Ephesians 4:25). resentment vs. self-control (Ephesians 4:26-27). stealing vs. generosity (Ephesians 4:28). evil speech vs. edification (Ephesians 4:29-30). malice vs.

Ephesians 4:30 — especially directed against filthy conversation. In addition to "grieving" the Holy Spirit, mentioned here, the New Testament reveals a number of other ways in which people may sin against the Holy Spirit: They may lust against him (Galatians 5:16). They may resist him (Acts 7:51). They may lie to him (Acts 5:3). They may try him (Acts 5:9). They may insult him (do despite unto) (Hebrews 10:24). They may blaspheme against him (Mark 3:29). They may "quench" him (1 Thessalonians 5:19). The

Ephesians 5 overview — "Walk" as a metaphor of general behavior is used in this chapter to admonish Christians to: (1) walk in love (Ephesians 5:1-2); (2) walk in the light (Ephesians 5:3-14); and (3) walk in wisdom (Ephesians 5:15-21). In Ephesians 5:22, Paul began instructions relative to three classes of reciprocal obligations: (1) those between husbands and wives (Ephesians 5:22-33); (2)

Joshua 5 overview — This important chapter recounts: (1)    the near-panic that settled over the Canaanites (Joshua 5:1); (2)    the circumcision of the males of the Israelites, a rite that had been neglected for many of them during the wilderness wanderings (Joshua 5:2-9); (3)    the third instance of Israel's observing the

1 Thessalonians 5 overview — teaching on the Second Advent, but with a difference of purpose. Whereas in 1 Thessalonians 4 the purpose was reassurance with reference to deceased Christians, in this it is rather an admonition to be ready for the event when it occurs (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11). Then follows a paragraph of instructions directed especially to the elders of the church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22), with the conclusion next, containing the apostolic signature and characteristic greeting (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28).

1 Peter 5 overview — This chapter concludes the epistle with exhortations concerning the eldership and the general attitude of submission and obedience for all (1 Peter 5:1-11), ending with salutations and benediction (1 Peter 5:12-14).

1 John 5 overview — love. All three were stressed in 1 John 2, and most of 1 John 3 was devoted to obedience and love. 1 John 4 emphasized faith and love. The three go together, however, as is evident throughout this letter. In the opening paragraph of this chapter (1 John 5:1-5), "faith" (or belief) occurs in 1 John 5:1; 1 John 5:4-5; "love" occurs in 1 John 5:1-3; and "obey" (keep his commandments) occurs in 1 John 5:2-3. Faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, however, is established upon