Bible Commentaries

2 Chronicles 16:7-10 — host would have been delivered into thy hand, as was Zerah’s. But now it is escaped from thee. Thou hast lost a glorious opportunity.”2 Chronicles 16:9From henceforth thou shalt have wars - As peace had been the reward of Asa’s earlier faith 2Ch 14:5; 2 Chronicles 15:5, so his want of faith was now to be punished by a period of war and disturbance.2 Chronicles 16:10In a prison house - Or, “in the stocks.” Compare 1 Kings 22:26-27.

Nehemiah 6:10 — Quién fue encerrado - A causa, probablemente, de cierta impureza legal. Compare Jeremias 36:5.

Psalms 143:8 — morning. Let it be, as it were, the first thing in the day; the first thing that is done. The idea is not that he would wait for another day, but that he would interpose as the very first act - as when one enters on a day. See the notes at Psalms 46:5, where the margin is, when the morning appeareth; Hebrew, In the faces of the morning.For in thee do I trust - I have no other confidence or ground of reliance; but I have confidence in thee.Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk ... - The safe

Psalms 149:2 — universe of matter is to be traced to his power. Their condition is not one of development, or one which is the result of their own wisdom, grace, or power. See the notes at Psalms 100:3 : “It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves.” Compare Isaiah 54:5.Let the children of Zion - Those who dwell in Zion or Jerusalem.Be joyful in their King - In God as their king.(a) That they have a king, or that there is one to rule over them;(b) That they have such a king; one so wise, so powerful, so good;(c)

Psalms 38:8 — I am feeble - The word used here means properly to be cold, or without warmth; and then, to be torpid or languid. Compare Genesis 45:26. Would not this be well represented by the idea of a “chill?”And sore broken - This word means to break in pieces; to beat small; to crush; and then it may be used to denote being broken in spirit, or crushed by pain and sorrow: Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah

Psalms 69:33 — the poor - The needy; the humble; the unprotected. The reference is to those who are in circumstances of want and distress. The truth stated here is in accordance with all that is said in the Scriptures. Compare the notes at Psalms 34:6. See also Job 5:15; Psalms 10:14; Psalms 12:5; Psalms 35:10; Psalms 68:10.And despiseth not his prisoners - He does not overlook them; he does not treat them as if they were worthy of no attention or regard. The word “prisoners” here may refer to those who are, as

Psalms 71:14 — in God whatever may be the number, the power, and the confidence of my enemies. None of these things shall make me despair, for as long as I have a God, I have every ground for hope. No man should despair who has God for his Friend. Compare Psalms 42:5, Psalms 42:11; Psalms 43:5.And will yet praise thee more and more - literally, “I will add upon all thy praise.” That is, I will accumulate it; I will increase it. He saw abundant cause in the past for praising God; he had such confidence in him, and

Psalms 86:6 — Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer ... - See the notes at Psalms 5:1.

Leviticus 18:8 — Compare the case of Reuben, Genesis 49:3-4. See 1 Corinthians 5:1.

Isaiah 5:3 — themselves, in regard to the justice and propriety of what he was about to do. A similar appeal he makes in Micah 6:3 : ‘O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me.’ He intended to “punish” them Isaiah 5:5-6, and he appeals to them for the justice of it. He would do to them as they would do to a vineyard that had been carefully prepared and guarded, and which yet was valueless. A similar appeal he makes in Isaiah 1:18; and our Saviour made an application

Jeremiah 49:6 — In 1 Macc. 5:6, 7, the Ammonites appear again as a powerful nation.

Jeremiah 49:6 — En 1 Macc. 5: 6, 7, los amonitas aparecen nuevamente como una nación poderosa.

Deuteronomy 12:3 — Their groves - Render their idols of wood: and see the Deuteronomy 7:5 note.

Mark 1:4-8 — See the notes at Matthew 3:3, Matthew 3:5-6, Matthew 3:11.

Mark 1:4-8 — Consulte las notas en Mateo 3:3, Mateo 3:5, Mateo 3:11.

John 11:2 — Fue que Mary ... - Vea la nota Mateo 26:6; Lucas 7:36-5 notas.

Colossians 3:22-25 — Servidores, obedezcan en todas las cosas ... - ; vea las notas en Efesios 6:5.

Judges 17:2 — Thou cursedst - or, “adjuredst me by God.” Compare Matthew 26:63; Leviticus 5:1.

1 Samuel 8:14-18 — See illustrations in marginal references; 1 Kings 5:13-18; 1 Kings 12:4.

2 Samuel 7:13 — He shall build an house ... - For the fulfillment of this in the person of Solomon, see 1 Kings 8:16-20. For its application to Christ, see John 1:12; Eph 1:20-22; 1 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 3:6; etc.; and Zechariah 6:12-13.I will stablish the throne of his kingdom forever - The words forever, emphatically twice repeated in 2 Samuel 7:16, show very distinctly that this prophecy looks beyond the succession of the kings of Judah