Bible Commentaries

Exodus 32:1-6 — were but imperfectly instructed in the reality of a personal unseen God. Being disappointed at the long absence of Moses, they seem to have imagined that he had deluded them, and had probably been destroyed amidst the thunders of the mountain Exodus 24:15-18. Accordingly, they gave way to their superstitious fears and fell back upon that form of idolatry which was most familiar to them (see Exodus 32:4 note). The narrative of the circumstances is more briefly given by Moses at a later period in one

Psalms 11 overview — Section 1. “Author of the psalm.” This psalm ascribed to David, both in the title and in the location which it has among the Psalms. There is nothing in the psalm to make this doubtful, and indeed its structure is so much in accordance with those usually ascribed

Psalms 37:37 — Mark the perfect man - In contrast with what happens to the wicked. The word “perfect” here is used to designate a righteous man, or a man who serves and obeys God. See the notes at Job 1:1. The word “mark” here means “observe, take notice of.” The argument is, “Look upon that man in the end, in contrast with the prosperous wicked man. See how the close of life, in his case, differs from that of a wicked man, though the one may have

Psalms 40:6 — Sacrificio y ofrenda - La primera de las palabras utilizadas aquí - זבח zebach - significa correctamente un sangriento- ofrecimiento; el otro - מנחה minchāh - una ofrenda sin sangre, como una ofrenda de agradecimiento. Vea las notas en Isaías 1:11. Las cuatro palabras empleadas en este versículo: sacrificio, ofrenda, holocausto, ofrenda por el pecado, abarcan todas las especies de sacrificio y ofrendas conocidas entre los hebreos; y la idea aquí es, que tal ofrenda como estaban acostumbrados

Isaiah 30:6 — La carga de las bestias del sur - La palabra ‘sur’ aquí se refiere sin duda al país al sur de Judea; y particularmente a Egipto. Por lo tanto, se utiliza en Daniel 11:5. La frase "bestias del sur" aquí se refiere a los animales que viajaban a Egipto. Isaías, en visión, ve a la caravana cargada de tesoros que persiguen una dirección sur en su camino a Egipto. La palabra "carga" se usa en dos sentidos, para denotar

Isaiah 43 overview — on account of their sins that these calamities had come upon them. Yet he now turns and says, that they are the people whom he had redeemed, and whom it was his purpose to deliver, and repeats the solemn assurance that they would be rescued Isaiah 43:1-7. This assurance consists of many items, or considerations, showing that they would be recovered, however far they were driven from their own land. 1. God had formed and redeemed them Isaiah 43:1. It followed from this that a God of covenant faithfulness

Isaiah 6:3 — in alternate responses. One cried ‘holy;’ the second repeated it; then the third; and then they probably united in the grand chorus, ‘Full is all the earth of his glory.’ This was an ancient mode of singing or recitative among the Hebrews; see Exodus 15:20-21, where Miriam is represented as going before in the dance with a timbrel, and the other females as following her, and “answering,” or responding to her, Psalms 136:1; compare Lowth, “on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews,” Lect. xix.Holy, holy,

Daniel 1:1 — ten tribes. According to Usher, it was in the 369th year of the revolt, and 606 b.c. The computation of Usher is the one generally received, but the difference of a year in the reckoning is not material. Compare Michaelis, Anmerkung, zu 2 Kon. xxiv. 1. Jehoiakim was a son of Josiah, a prince who was distinguished for his piety, 2Ki 22:2; 2 Chronicles 35:1-7. After the death of Josiah, the people raised to the throne of Judah Jehoahaz, the youngest son of Josiah, probably because he appeared better

Hosea 2:8 — summary Hosea 2:5-7, related her fall, her chastisement, and her recovery, begins anew, enlarging both on the impending inflictions, and the future mercy. She “did not know,” because she would not; she “would not retain God in her knowledge” Romans 1:28. “Knowledge,” in Holy Scripture, is not of the understanding, but of the heart and the will.That I gave her corn ... - The I is emphatic (אנכי( ci). “She did not know, that it was I who gave her.” God gave them the “corn, and wine, and oil,” first,

Matthew 28:19 — This phrase does not mean, here, “by the authority” of the Father, etc. To be baptized in the name of the Father, etc., is the same as to be baptized “unto” the Father; as to believe on the “name” of Christ is the same as to believe “on Christ,” John 1:12; John 2:23; John 3:18; 1 Corinthians 1:13. To be baptized “unto” anyone is publicly to receive and adopt him as a religious teacher or lawgiver; to receive his system of religion. Thus, the Jews were baptized “unto Moses,” 1 Corinthians 10:2. That

Luke 18:7 — prayer was induced to do justice, how much more shall “God,” who is good, and who is not actuated by any such selfish and base principles, do justice to them who apply to him!Avenge - Do justice to or vindicate them. This may have a twofold reference.1. To the disciples in the time of Jesus, who were about to be oppressed and persecuted, and over whom calamities were about to come, “as if” God did not regard their cries and had forsaken them. To them Jesus gives the assurance that God “would” hear

Acts 12:23 — And immediately the angel of the Lord - Diseases and death axe in the Scriptures often attributed to an angel. See 2 Samuel 24:16; 1 Chronicles 21:12, 1Ch 21:15, 1 Chronicles 21:20, 1 Chronicles 21:27; 2 Chronicles 32:21. It is not intended that there was a miracle in this case, but it certainly is intended by the sacred writer that his death was a divine judgment on him for

Acts 2:5 — sincere, solemn” (Webster), and very well expresses the force of the original.Out of every nation under heaven - A general expression meaning from all parts of the earth. The countries from which they came are more particularly specified in Acts 2:9-11. The Jews at that time were scattered into almost all nations, and in all places had synagogues. See the John 7:35 note; James 1:1 note; 1 Peter 1:1 note. Still they would naturally desire to be present as often as possible at the great feasts of the

Romans 8:9 — in the Spirit - That is, you are spiritually minded; you are under the direction and influence of the Holy Spirit.The Spirit of God - The Holy Spirit.Dwell in you - The Holy Spirit is often represented as dwelling in the hearts of Christians (compare 1 Corinthians 2:16; 1Co 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:21-22; Galatians 4:6); and the meaning is not that there is a personal or physical indwelling of the Holy Spirit, but that he influences, directs, and guides Christians, producing meekness,

Galatians 1:1 — paul un apóstol - ver la nota en Romanos 1:1 . Esta es la forma habitual en la que comienza sus epístolas; Y fue de especial importancia comenzar la epístola de esta manera, porque era un diseño para reivindicar su apostolado, o demostrar que había recibido su comisión directamente del Señor

Ephesians 3:9 — "común" para todos los creyentes. No debía limitarse a ninguna clase o rango de personas. Locke lo expresa "y hacer que todas las personas perciban cómo este misterio ahora se comunica al mundo". El Dr. Whately (Errores del romanismo, capítulo ii. Sección 1) lo traduce como la participación común del misterio ”. es decir, de verdades antes desconocidas, y que no podían ser conocidas por los poderes sin ayuda del hombre, pero que ahora fueron abiertas por la dispensa amable de la Divina Providencia; ya

Philippians 1:6 — siendo confiado - Este es un lenguaje fuerte. Significa estar plenamente y firmemente persuadido o convencido; participio, voz media, de πείθω span> span> peithō - para persuadir; Comparar Lucas 16:31. "Tampoco serán persuadidos, aunque se levantó de los muertos;" Es decir, no estarían convencidos; Hechos 17:4; Hebreos 11:13; Hechos 28:24. Significa aquí que Pablo estaba completamente convencido de la verdad de lo que dijo. Es el lenguaje

Colossians 2:2 — their hearts might be comforted - Like all other Christians in the times of the apostles, they were doubtless exposed to trials and persecutions.Being knit together in love - The same word which is used here (συμβιβάζω sumbibazō) occurs in Ephesians 4:16, and is rendered compacted; see the notes at that place. In Acts 9:22, it is rendered proving; Acts 16:10, assuredly gathering; 1 Corinthians 2:16, instruct; and here, and in Colossians 2:19, knit together. It means, properly, to make to come together,

1 John 5:14 — answer to prayer. The apostle does not say that this is the only thing in respect to which there is to be confidence in him, but that it is one which is worthy of special consideration. The sense is, that one of the effects of believing on the Lord Jesus 1 John 5:13 is, that we have the assurance that our prayers will be answered. On the word “confidence,” see the notes at 1 John 3:21; 1 John 4:17.That, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us - This is the proper and the necessary limitation

Revelation 1:3 — with the usual meaning of the word rendered “read,” to suppose that it refers to the act of one’s reading for himself; to learn by reading. So Robinson (Lexicon) understands it. The Greek word, indeed, would bear the other interpretation (see Luke 4:16; Acts 13:27; Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:15); but as this book was sent abroad to be read by Christians, and not merely to be in the hands of the ministers of religion to be read by them to others, it is more natural to interpret the word in the usual