Bible Commentaries

Exodus 19:6 — A kingdom of priests - Israel collectively is a royal and priestly race: a dynasty of priests, each true member uniting in himself the attributes of a king and priest. Compare 1 Peter 2:5; Revelation 1:6.An holy nation - The holiness of Israel consisted in its special consecration to God: it was a sacred nation, sacred by adoption, by covenant, and by participation in all means of grace. Compare Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 26:19; Deuteronomy 28:9; 1Co 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:27.

1 Kings 1:1 — característica del escritor de Reyes. (Ver la introducción al Libro de los Reyes) La frase es relativamente rara en Crónicas y Samuel. Afligido en años - David quizás ahora estaba en su primer año. Tenía treinta años cuando fue nombrado rey en Hebrón 2 Samuel 5:4; reinó en Hebrón siete años y seis meses 2Sa 2:11 ; 1 Crónicas 3:4; y reinó treinta y tres años en Jerusalén 2 Samuel 5:5. La expresión se había utilizado aquí solo para personas mayores de ochenta Génesis 18:11; Génesis 24:1; Josué 13:1; Josué

Nehemiah 8:9 — Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha - Hereto, Nehemiah has called himself פחה pechâh Nehemiah 5:14-15, Nehemiah 5:18, which is the ordinary word for “governor.” Now for the first time he is called ‘the Tirshatha’” (see Ezra 2:63 note.)The people wept ... - Because the Law brought vividly before them their sins of omission and commission. In Nehemiah

Psalms 20 overview — chorus to be used by all. If it was intended to be employed in public service, it was doubtless to be sung by alternate choirs, representing the people and the king.The whole may be divided into three strophes or parts: I. The first strophe, Psalms 20:1-5. (a) the people,Psalms 20:1-5; Psalms 20:1-5. They pray that the Lord would defend the king in the day of trouble; that the name of the God of Jacob would defend him; that he would send him help from the sanctuary, and strengthen him out of Zion; that

Leviticus 2:2 — Better: “And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests; and the (officiating) priest shall take from it,” etc.Memorial - The regular name not only for the portion of the מנחה mı̂nchāh which was burned on the altar Leviticus 2:9, Leviticus 2:16; Leviticus 5:12; Leviticus 6:15; Numbers 5:26, but for the frankincense which was laid upon the showbread Leviticus 24:7. It is the word which is applied to the prayers and alms of Cornelius, Acts 10:4.

Isaiah 19:14 — El Señor se ha mezclado - La palabra מסך mâsak, "mezclar", se usa comúnmente para denotar el acto de mezclar especias con vino para hacerlo más intoxicante Proverbios 9:2, Proverbios 9:5; Isaías 5:22. Aquí significa que Yahweh ha derramado en medio de ellos un espíritu de vértigo; es decir, ha producido consternación entre ellos. Las conmociones y calamidades nacionales a menudo se remontan a la providencia dominante de Dios (ver la

Isaiah 5:22 — Ay de los poderosos ... - Esta es la sexta especificación del crimen. Ya había denunciado el intemperante en Isaías 5:11. Pero probablemente este fue un pecado prevaleciente. Quizás no hubo evidencia de reforma; y era necesario "repetir" la advertencia para que las personas pudieran ser consideradas. El profeta repite una denuncia similar en Isaías 56:12. Mighty

Lamentations 5 overview — This final chapter Lamentations 5:0 consists of the same number of verses as there are letters in the Hebrew alphabet, but they no longer begin with the letters in regular order. Strict care is shown in the form and arrangement of the poem, each verse being compressed into a very brief compass, consisting of two members which answer to one another both in idea and expression. It is mainly occupied with the recapitulation of sufferings Lamentations 5:2-18, and finally closes with earnest prayer.

Daniel 5:16 — Y he oído de ti ... - Daniel 5:11. No puede hacer interpretaciones - Margen, "interpretar". Chaldee, "interpreta interpretaciones". El significado es que él era experto en interpretar o explicar sueños, presagios, etc. Y disuelva las dudas - Vea las notas en Daniel 5:12. Ahora,

Daniel 5:8 — Then came in all the king’s wise men - The classes above referred to, Daniel 5:7.But they could not read the writing - The character was an unknown character to them. It may have been a character which was not found in any language, and which made the power of Daniel to read it the more remarkable, or it may have been, as suggested in the notes at Daniel 5:7, a foreign character with which they had no acquaintance, though familiar to Daniel.

Micah 5:8 — in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation; now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God!” 2 Corinthians 5:19-11. What sweeter than the dew of love, the shower of true affection? And so, on to that, “our heart is enlarged.” They are such drops of dew as no one could doubt came from “the Lord, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and

Habakkuk 1:11 — Then shall his mind change - or, better, “Then he sweeps by, חלף châlaph is used of the overflowing of a river, Isaiah 8:8, of a wind chasing, Isaiah 21:1, of the invisible presence of God passing by, Job 9:11, or a spirit, Job 4:15, of the swift passing of our days, like ship or eagle, Job 10:26, of idols utterly passing away. Isaiah 2:18, of rain past and gone, Song of Solomon 2:11. It is, together with עבר ‛âbar, used of transgressing God’s law Isaiah 24:5. It is always intransitive,

Matthew 21:4-5 — city of Jerusalem was built. On this stood the city of David and some strong fortresses. The names “daughter and virgin” were given to it often, in accordance with the Oriental figurative manner of expression. See the notes at Isaiah 1:8. Compare Amos 5:2; Psalms 45:13; Psalms 137:8; Isaiah 47:1. It was given to them as an expression of their beauty or comeliness.Meek - See the notes at Matthew 5:5. The expression here rather denotes “peaceful, not warlike;” not with pomp, and state, and the ensigns

John 3:29 — therefore, that the people will come to him, and that his success will be great. The relation of Christ to the church is often compared with the marriage relation, denoting the tenderness of the union, and his great love for his people. Compare Isaiah 62:5; Revelation 21:2, Revelation 21:9; Revelation 22:17; Ephesians 5:26-27, Ephesians 5:32; 2 Corinthians 11:2.

John 3:29 — de esperar, por lo tanto, que la gente venga a él, y que su éxito sea grandioso. La relación de Cristo con la iglesia a menudo se compara con la relación matrimonial, que denota la ternura de la unión y su gran amor por su pueblo. Compare Isaías 62:5; Apocalipsis 21:2, Apocalipsis 21:9; Apocalipsis 22:17; Efesios 5:26, Efesios 5:32; 2 Corintios 11:2.

Ephesians 5:21 — Sometiéndose unos a otros - Manteniendo la debida subordinación en las diversas relaciones de la vida. Este principio general de la religión, el apóstol procede ahora a ilustrar en referencia a las esposas Efesios 5:22; a los niños Efesios 6:1; y a los servidores, Efesios 6:5. Al mismo tiempo que hace cumplir este deber de sumisión, sin embargo, ordena a los demás que usen su autoridad de manera adecuada y da órdenes solemnes de que no debe haber abuso de poder.

Ephesians 5:3 — “common” vice among the pagan then as it is now, and one into which they were in special danger of falling; see Romans 1:29 note; 1 Corinthians 6:18 note.And all uncleanness - Impurity of life; see the notes on Romans 1:24; compare Romans 6:19; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 4:19; Colossians 3:5.Or covetousness - The “connection” in which this word is found is remarkable. It is associated with the lowest and most debasing vices, and this, as well as those vices, was not once to be “named” among them. What

Ephesians 5:3 — "común" entre los paganos entonces como es ahora, y uno en el que corrían un peligro especial de caer; ver Romanos 1:29 nota; 1 Corintios 6:18 nota. Y toda impureza - Impureza de la vida; ver las notas en Romanos 1:24; compare Romanos 6:19; Gálatas 5:19; Efesios 4:19; Colosenses 3:5. O codicia - La "conexión" en la que se encuentra esta palabra es notable. Se asocia con los vicios más bajos y más degradantes, y esto, así como esos vicios, no fue una vez "nombrado" entre ellos. ¿Cuál era la estimación

2 Peter 1:17 — For he received from God the Father honour and glory - He was honored by God in being thus addressed.When there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory - The magnificent splendor; the bright cloud which overshadowed them, Matthew 17:5.This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased - See the notes at Matthew 17:5; Matthew 3:17. This demonstrated that he was the Messiah. Those who heard that voice could not doubt this; they never did afterwards doubt.

Revelation 5:14 — beasts said, Amen - The voice of universal praise came to them from abroad, and they accorded with it, and ascribed honor to God.And the four and twenty elders fell down, ... - The living creatures and the elders began the work of praise Revelation 5:8, and it was proper that it should conclude with them; that is, they give the last and final response (Prof. Stuart). The whole universe, therefore, is sublimely represented as in a state of profound adoration, waiting for the developments to follow