Bible Commentaries

Psalms 19:14 — la meditación de mi corazón - Los pensamientos de mi corazón. Sea aceptable a la vista - Sea como lo apruebe; o, sea lo que sea agradable para ti; tales como te darán deleite o satisfacción; tal como sea agradable para ti. Compare Proverbios 14:35; Isaías 56:7; Isaías 60:7; Jeremias 6:2; Éxodo 28:38; Levítico 22:20; Levítico 19:5. Esto supone: (a) que Dios tiene tal control sobre nuestros pensamientos y palabras, que puede hacernos ordenarlos correctamente; (b) que es apropiado rezarle para

Psalms 19:4 — Su línea - Es decir, de los cielos. La palabra utilizada aquí - קו qav - significa correctamente un cable o línea: (a) una línea de medición, Ezequiel 47:3; Job 38:5; Isaías 44:13; y entonces (b) un cordón o cuerda de una lira u otro instrumento musical; y por lo tanto, un sonido. Entonces se representa aquí por la Septuaginta, φθόγγος phthongos. Por Symmachus, ἦχος ēchos. Por la Vulgata, sonus. DeWette lo

Psalms 33 overview — harp, the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings; a call to make use of the best powers of music in all its varied forms in His service.II. Reasons for thus praising Him, Psalms 33:4-19.(1) His general character for goodness and truth, Psalms 33:4-5.(2) The fact that He made the universe; or, the wisdom and power displayed by Him in creation, Psalms 33:6-9.(3) The stability of His counsel or purposes, Psalms 33:10-11.(4) The blessings which He bestows upon those who acknowledge Him to be their

Psalms 54 overview — return, the Ziphims found that David had escaped to “Maon” 1 Samuel 23:24, and they came again and informed Saul of that fact, After a vain effort on the part of Saul to find him, and after some other occurrences recorded in 1 Samuel 24:0; 1 Samuel 25:0, it would seem that David came again into the country of the Ziphites, and that they again informed Saul of that fact, 1 Samuel 26:1. Of course, it is not known precisely on which of these occasions the psalm was composed.This psalm is similar in

Psalms 6:5 — allá de la tumba. (b) Pero, aunque hablaron así en su tristeza y en su desánimo, en otras ocasiones también expresaron su creencia en un estado futuro y sus expectativas de felicidad en un mundo venidero (compárese, por ejemplo, Salmo 16:10; Salmo 17:15). (c) ¿Su lenguaje en tiempos de abatimiento y enfermedad no expresa los sentimientos que "nosotros" a menudo tenemos ahora, incluso con toda la luz que poseemos y todas las esperanzas que abrigamos? ¿No hay momentos en la vida de los piadosos, a pesar

Psalms 62 overview — chief Musician,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 4:1-8. On the expression “To Jeduthun,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 39:1-13. Jeduthun was one of those who were appointed by David to preside over the music of the tabernacle 1 Chronicles 25:1-3, but it is impossible now to determine why this psalm, and the others where his name is found in the title Psalms 39:1-13; Psalms 77:0, were dedicated to him, or committed to his special care. The psalm is, in the title, ascribed to David as the

Psalms 83 overview — of Lot.The contents of the psalm are as follows: I. A prayer that God would no longer keep still, or be silent, Psalms 83:1. II. A statement of the occasion for the prayer, to wit, the conspiracy or combination formed against his people, Psalms 83:2-5. III. An enumeration of the nations thus combined, Psalms 83:6-8. IV. A prayer that God would interpose as he had done in former times, in critical periods of the Jewish history - as in the case of the Midianites; as in the time of Sisera, and Jabin;

Leviticus 13 overview — confirmed and realized upon several occasions in the history of the Israelites. A stroke of leprosy was the mark of the divine displeasure at the slow faith of Moses Exodus 4:6, at the contumacy of Miriam Numbers 12:10, at the dishonesty of Gehazi 2 Kings 5:27, and at the impious presumption of Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:19-20. One of the denunciations against Joab, on account of the death of Abner, was that his children should be lepers 2 Samuel 3:29.It is now considered by all the best authorities that the

Isaiah 46 overview — dealt with them as a parent in the infancy and youth of their nation, and be solemnly assures them that be would not leave them in their old age and their trials Isaiah 46:3-4. III. He shows them the folly of idolatry, and the vanity of idols Isaiah 46:5-7. They could not aid or defend in the day of trial; and, therefore, the people should put their trust in the true God. IV. He appeals to them by the recollection of former events, and reminds them of his merciful interposition Isaiah 46:8-9. V. He

Romans 14:7 — object to become rich or honored, or to indulge in the ease, comfort, and pleasures of life. These are the aim of all people but Christians; and in nothing else do Christians more differ from the world than in this; see 1 Peter 4:1-2; 2 Corinthians 5:15; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 9:23. On no point does it become Christians more to examine themselves than on this. To “live to ourselves” is an evidence that we are strangers to piety. And if it

Romans 16:7 — Christians, and honored with the friendship of the other apostles.(4) The design of the office of “apostles” was to bear “witness” to the life, death, resurrection, doctrines, and miracles of Christ; compare Matthew 10:0; Acts 1:21, Acts 1:26; Acts 22:15. As there is no evidence that they had been “witnesses” of these things; or appointed to it, it is improbable that they were set apart to the apostolic office.(5) The word “apostles” is used sometimes to designate “messengers” of churches; or those

Romans 4 overview — was defending, was found in the Old Testament. The argument is to be regarded as addressed particularly to a Jew, to show him that no new doctrine was advanced. The argument is derived, first, from the fact that Abraham was so justified, Romans 4:1-5; Secondly, from the fact that the same thing is declared by David Romans 4:6-8.A question might still be asked, whether this justification was not in consequence of their being circumcised, and thus grew out of conformity to the Law? To answer this,

1 Corinthians 15:43 — the infirmities and weaknesses which it here experiences. It shall not be prostrate by sickness, nor overcome by fatigue. It shall be capable of the service of God without weariness and languor; it shall need no rest as it does here (see Revelation 7:15; compare Revelation 22:5); but it shall be in a world where there shall be no fatigue, lassitude, disease; but where there shall be ample power to engage in the service of God forever. There is, however, no improbability in supposing that the physical

2 Corinthians 13 overview — 13:3; for that Christ was now clothed with power and was able to execute punishment, though he had been crucified; 2 Corinthians 13:4.II. Paul calls on them solemnly to examine themselves and to see whether they had any true religion; 2 Corinthians 13:5-6. In the state of things which existed there; in the corruption which had abounded in the church, he solemnly commands them to institute a faithful inquiry, to know whether they had not been deceived; at the same time expressing the hope that it would

Ephesians 4:11 — the Saviour, see the notes on Matthew 10:1.And some, prophets - He appointed some to be prophets; see the Romans 12:7, note; 1 Corinthians 12:28, note; 1 Corinthians 14:1, notes.And some, evangelists - see the notes on Acts 21:8; compare 2 Timothy 4:5. The word does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. What was the precise office of the evangelist in the primitive church, it is now impossible to determine. The evangelist “may” have been one whose main business was “preaching,” and who was not

1 Thessalonians 3 overview — feelings toward them. He refers them, therefore, to the following things as proof of his interest in them, and his affection for them:(1) He had sent Timothy to them at great personal inconvenience, when he could not go himself: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5.(2) He had been greatly comforted by the report which Timothy had brought of their steadfastness in the faith; 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8. Every expression of their attachment to him had gone to his heart, and their faith and charity had been to him in his

1 Thessalonians 5:7 — drunkenness abounded, it was much more rare to see a man intoxicated in the day-time than it is now. To be drunk then in the day-time was regarded as the greatest disgrace. See Polyb. Exc. Leg. 8, and Apul. viii., as quoted by Wetstein; compare Acts 2:15 note; Isaiah 5:11 note. The object of the apostle here is, to exhort Christians to be sober and temperate, and the meaning is, that it is as disgraceful for them to indulge in habits of revelry, as for a man to be drunk in the day-time. The propriety

2 Thessalonians 1:7 — perilous march; rest, like the calm repose of one who has been racked with pain; see the notes on Hebrews 4:9. The word “rest” here (ἄνεσις anesis) means a letting loose, a remission, a relaxation; and hence composure, quiet; 2Co 2:12; 2 Corinthians 7:5.With us - That is, with Paul, Silas, and Timothy; 2 Thessalonians 1:1. It would increase the comfort of the Thessalonians derived from the anticipation of the future world, to reflect that they would meet their religious teachers and friends there.

Revelation 18:4 — passages in the Old Testament as the following: “Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing,” Isaiah 48:20. “Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul; be not cut off in her iniquity,” Jeremiah 51:6. “My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the Lord,” Jeremiah 51:45. Compare Jeremiah 50:8.That ye be not partakers of her sins - For the meaning of this expression, see the notes on 1

Revelation 22:19 — part which he might have had, or which he professed to have in that book. Such corruption of the divine oracles would show that they had no true religion, and would be excluded from heaven. On the phrase “book of life,” see the notes on Revelation 3:5.And out of the holy city - Described in Revelation 21:0. He would not be permitted to enter that city; he would have no part among the redeemed.And from the things which are written in this book - The promises that are made; the glories that are described.