Bible Commentaries

2 Kings 15:19 — de un siglo empujando sus conquistas más allá del Éufrates, y buscando reducir bajo su dominio todo el tramo entre ese río y Egipto. Jehú había rendido homenaje. Algunos, argumentando por el uso de la frase "confirmó el reino" (aquí y en 2 Reyes 14:5), piensan que Joacaz había reconocido la soberanía asiria y consintió en que sus monarcas recibieran su investidura de manos de El rey ninivita. Pero hasta ahora no había habido una invasión hostil del suelo judío o israelita por parte de un ejército

Job 1:19 — "desde el otro lado", y así lo expresa el Dr. Good. La palabra עבר ‛ âbar significa literalmente una región o país más allá, o del otro lado, sc. de un río o un mar, que uno debe "pasar"; Jueces 11:18; Génesis 2:10; Deuteronomio 1:1, Deuteronomio 1:5. Entonces significa en el otro lado, o más allá; vea las notas en Isaías 18:1. Aquí significa que el tornado llegó arrasando el desierto. En las amplias llanuras de Arabia, tendría la oportunidad de acumular su poder de desolación, y barrería todo

Job 2:8 — Y él le llevó una vasija de barro - La palabra usada aquí חרשׁ chârâsh significa un fragmento de un vaso roto ; vea las notas en Isaías 45:9. La Septuaginta lo representa ὄστρακον ostrakon - "un shell". Un objeto de tomar esto fue eliminar de su cuerpo la suciedad acumulada por la úlcera universal, comparar Job 7:4; y probablemente otro diseño era "indicar" la grandeza de su calamidad

Job 29:4 — cargado de fruta. Entonces hablamos de la primavera, el otoño y el invierno de la vida, y para el otoño denotamos la madurez del vigor, la experiencia y la sabiduría. Entonces los griegos usaron la palabra ὸπώρα opōra, Pindar, Isthm. 2, 7, 8; Nehemías 5:1, Esquilo. Supl. 1005, 1022. Entonces Ovidio: Excessit Autumnus posito fervore javentae Maturus, mitisque inter juvenemque senemqae; Temperie medius, sparsis per tempora canis. Inde senilis hiems tremulo venit horrida passu. Aut spoliata suos, aut.

Psalms 63 overview — composed in the time of Absalom - the period when David was driven away by the rebellion, and compelled to seek a refuge in that wilderness. It belongs, if this view is correct, to the same period in the life of David as Psalms 42:1-11; Psalms 43:1-5; Psalms 61:1-8; and probably some others.The psalm consists of the following parts:I. An expression of earnest desire to see the power and glory of God again, as he had formerly done in the sanctuary, Psalms 63:1-2.II. His sense of the goodness of God,

Isaiah 26 overview — For the general scope and design of this chapter, see the remarks at the commencement of Isaiah 24:0 and Isaiah 25:1-12. It is a song of praise supposed to be sung by the Jews on their return to their own land, and in the re-establishment of the government of God with the ordinances of worship on Mount Zion. It was usual, as has been already remarked, to celebrate

Galatians 6 overview — governed by his laws. He entreats them not to be lifted up with pride, and not to affix an inordinate estimate to anything that they possessed, assuring them that their true estimate was to be formed from the character of their own works; Galatians 6:3-5. He exhorts them to minister to the needs of their public teachers, the preachers of the gospel; Galatians 6:6. In Galatians 6:7-10, he reminds them of the solemn day of judgment, when all will be tried; assures them that people will be judged and rewarded

Ephesians 3 overview — Ephesians 3:4-6. This had been hidden for ages. But now it had been fully revealed by the Spirit of God to the apostles and prophets in the Christian church that the great wall of partition was to be broken down, and the gospel proclaimed alike to all. (5)The apostle says, that to him especially was this office committed to proclaim among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches. of Christ; Ephesians 3:8-9. (6)The “design” of this was to illustrate, in view of all worlds, the great wisdom of God in the plan

Philippians 2 overview — impressive manner by a reference to the example of Christ - an example of condescension and humiliation fitted to repress in us all the aspirings of ambition, and to make us ready to submit to the most humble offices to benefit others; Philippians 2:5-11. He then exhorts them to work out their salvation with diligence, assuring them, for their encouragement, that God worked in them to will and to do of his good pleasure; Philippians 2:12-13.To this he adds an exhortation that they would avoid everything

1 Timothy 5:1 — which the Orientals are still distinguished, was respect for age. Few things are enjoined with more explicitness and emphasis in the Bible than this; Leviticus 19:32; Job 29:0; Proverbs 20:20; Proverbs 30:17; compare Daniel 7:9-10; Revelation 1:14-15. The apostle would have Timothy, and, for the same reason, every other minister of the gospel, a model of this virtue.And the younger men as brethren - That is, treat them as you would your own brothers. Do not consider them as aliens, strangers, or

James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith - See the passages referred to in James 1:5. Compare the Matthew 7:7 note, and Hebrews 11:6 note. We cannot hope to obtain any favor from God if there is not faith; and where, as in regard to the wisdom necessary to guide us, we are sure that it is in accordance with his will to grant it to us,

James 5:8 — become weary and fretful; but bear with constancy all that is laid upon you, until the time of your deliverance shall come.For the coming of the Lord draweth nigh - Compare Revelation 22:10, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20; the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:51. It is clear, I think, from this place, that the apostle expected that that which he understood by “the coming of the Lord” was soon to occur; for it was to be that by which they would obtain deliverance from the trials which they then endured. See

1 Peter 2 overview — the Saviour, as the living stone on which the whole spiritual temple was founded, though others had rejected him; they had become a holy priesthood; they had been admitted to the privilege of offering true sacrifices, acceptable to God, 1 Peter 2:4-5. To them Christ was precious as the chief cornerstone, on which all their hopes rested, and on which the edifice that was to be reared was safe, though that foundation of the Christian hope had been rejected and disallowed by others, 1 Peter 2:6-8.

1 John 3:8 — habitually, continuously, willfully; and anyone who does this shows that he is under the influence of him whose characteristic it has been and is to sin.For this purpose the Son of God was manifested - Became incarnate, and appeared among people, 1 John 3:5. Compare the notes at 1 Timothy 3:16.That he might destroy the works of the devil - All his plans of wickedness, and his control over the hearts of people. Compare the Matthew 8:29 note; Mark 1:24 note; Hebrews 2:14 note. The argument here is, that

1 John 4:19 — of the love which he has manifested toward us, though the real ground of our love may be the excellency of his own character.If the former be the meaning, and if that were the only ground of love, then it would be mere selfishness, (compare Matthew 5:46-47); and it cannot be believed that John meant to teach that that is the “only” reason of our love to God. It is true, indeed, that that is a proper ground of love, or that we are bound to love God in proportion to the benefits which we have received

Jude 1:1 — that is, a Christian, (a)That this is a distinction more to be desired than, would be a mere natural relationship to the Saviour, and consequently. (b)That it is a higher honor than any distinction arising from birth or family. Compare Matthew 12:46-50.And brother of James - See the introduction, Section 1.To them that are sanctified by God the Father - To those who are “holy,” or who are “saints.” Compare the Romans 1:7 note; Philippians 1:1 note. Though this title is general, it can hardly be doubted

Revelation 15:7 — thin long bottle of glass, used particularly by apothecaries and druggists. The word would be better rendered by “bowl” or “goblet,” and probably the representation here was of such bowls as were used in the temple service. See the notes on Revelation 5:8. They are called in Revelation 16:1, “vials of the wrath of God”; and here they are said to be “full of the wrath of God.” The allusion seems to be to a drinking cup or goblet filled with poison, and given to persons to drink - an allusion drawn from

Revelation 21:6 — are now verified in me, and it is seen that these properly belong to me. The scheme for setting up a kingdom in the lost world began in me, and it ends in me - the glorious and triumphant king.”I will give unto him that is athirst - See the Matthew 5:6 note; John 4:14; John 7:37 notes.Of the fountain of the water of life - An image often used in the Scriptures to represent salvation. It is compared with a fountain that flows in abundance, where all may freely slake their thirst.Freely - Without

Revelation 5:13 — sunbeam, in fact, declare the glory of their Creator; and it requires no very strong effort of the fancy to imagine the universe as sending up a constant voice of thanksgiving.Blessing, and honour, ... - There is a slight change here from Revelation 5:12, but it is the same thing substantially. It is an ascription of all glory to God and to the Lamb.

Revelation 7:13 — where nothing has been said - as if it were a reply to something that might be said on the subject; or to something that is passing through the mind of another; or to something in the case under consideration which suggests an inquiry. Compare Isaiah 65:24; Daniel 2:26; Acts 5:8. Thus it is used here. John was looking on the host, and reflecting on the state of things; and to the train of thought passing through his mind the angel answered by an inquiry as to a part of that host. Prof. Stuart renders