Bible Commentaries

Job 13:14 — bolso de oro, en la mano, que en cualquier momento puede ser capturado por ladrones. La frase no es infrecuente en las Escrituras para denotar la exposición a un gran peligro; compare Salmo 119:109, "Mi alma está continuamente en mi mano;" 1 Samuel 19:5, "Porque él puso su vida en su mano y mató al filisteo"; Jueces 12:3, "Puse mi vida en mis manos y pasé por alto contra los hijos de Ammon". Una expresión similar ocurre en los clásicos griegos que denota la exposición al peligro inminente - ἐν τῇ

Job 14:13 — esconderías en la tumba; - compare las notas en Job 3:11 ff. Hebreo “en Sheol” - ב־שׁאול bı̂ - sh e 'ôl. Vulgata, "en el infierno". Septuaginta ἐν ἅδῃ en Hadē - "en Hades". Sobre el significado de la palabra "Sheol", vea las notas en Isaías 5:14. No significa aquí, creo, la tumba. Significa la región de los espíritus difuntos, el lugar de los muertos, donde deseaba estar, hasta que la tempestad de la ira de Dios pasara. Deseaba estar encerrado en algún lugar donde la furia de esa tempestad

Job 7:16 — por él: "La muerte en comparación con mis sufrimientos, desprecio". El siríaco es, me falla, es decir, fallo o mis poderes se están desperdiciando. Pero la palabra hebrea מאס mâ'as significa apropiadamente detestar y condenar (ver la nota en Job 7:5), y la verdadera idea aquí se expresa en el versión común El sentido es, "mi vida es dolorosa y ofensiva, y deseo morir". No viviría siempre - Como Job usó esta expresión, sin duda había algo de impaciencia y de un espíritu inapropiado. Todavía contiene

Psalms 12 overview — composed of these parts:I. A statement of the prevailing condition of things, as a reason why it was proper for God to interpose, Psalms 12:1-2.II. The fact that the Lord would interpose in such cases, and would cut off this class of persons, Psalms 12:3-5.III. The strong contrast between the words of the Lord and the language which was then in prevalent use, Psalms 12:6. The words of the Lord were pure; pure as silver tried by the severest tests of fire.IV. A deep conviction on the part of the psalmist

Psalms 27 overview — David before his anointing,”...πρὀ τοῦ χρισθῆναι pro tou christhēnai. Grotius supposes the occasion to have been the anointing in Hebron, when he was first inaugurated as king, 2 Samuel 2:4. Rosenmuller refers it to the last anointing, 2 Samuel 5:3. Many of the Jewish expositors refer the psalm to the last days of David, when he was delivered from death by the intervention of Abishai, 2 Samuel 21:16-17. But there is no internal evidence that the psalm was composed on either of these occasions,

Psalms 55 overview — the time when, having fled from the city, and having come to the ascent of the Mount of Olives, while all was consternation around him, he learned that Ahithophel also was among the conspirators, which was the consummation of his calamity, 2 Samuel 15:31. Others suppose that the psalm was composed when David was in Keilah, and when, surrounded by foes, he was apprehensive that the inhabitants of that place would deliver him into the hand of Saul, 1 Samuel 23:1-12. Of all the known events in the life

Psalms 67 overview — phrases in the title, “To the chief Musician” and “on Neginoth,” see the notes at the Introduction to Psalms 4:1-8. On the words “psalm” and “song,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 48:1-14.Four of the psalms Psalms 4:1-8; Psalms 6:1-10; Psalms 54:1-7; Psalms 55:0, where the phrase “on Neginoth” occurs, are ascribed to David; one Psalms 77:0 is ascribed to Asaph; but there is no intimation in the title of this psalm (or in the psalm itself), which would enable us to determine by whom it was

Psalms 84 overview — peaceably there, Psalms 84:3-4. III. He describes the happiness of those who are on the way to the place of public worship: their joy; their progress in strength of purpose as they approached the place; their happiness in appearing before God, Psalms 84:5-7. IV. He pours forth his earnest prayer that he might be permitted thus to approach God; that he might be allowed to abide in the courts of God; that he might find a home there; that he might even spend a day there - for a day there was better than

Psalms 89 overview — Chronicles 2:6-12. It is hardly probable, however, that they were composed at so early a period in the Jewish history; and there are some things in this psalm, which cannot be reconciled with such a supposition (compare Psalms 89:3, Psalms 89:20, Psalms 89:35, Psalms 89:39, Psalms 89:49), and which make it certain that it was either composed by David, or after the time of David. The probability, therefore, seems to be that these names, “Heman” and “Ethan,” were either the names of some persons subsequent

Isaiah 48 overview — and purify them, as in a furnace Isaiah 48:10. 3. All his dealings with them had been for his own glory, and so as to promote his own honor Isaiah 48:11. 4. An assertion of his power, and his ability to accomplish what he had purposed Isaiah 48:12-13. 5. He had solemnly purposed to destroy Babylon, and the Chaldeans Isaiah 48:14. 6. He had raised up for that purpose one who should accomplish his designs Isaiah 48:15-16. 7. He expresses his deep regret that their conduct had been such as to make it

Lamentations overview — the first and second in that each also of these divisions begins with the same letter. In Lamentations 4:0, again we have 22 verses beginning with the letters of the alphabet in order, but each verse is divided into only two portions. In Lamentations 5:0, though there are again 22 verses, the alphabetical initials are discontinued. Hence, some have thought that this prayer was added by the prophet to his Lamentations when he was in Egypt at a somewhat later time.The Book of Lamentations has always

2 Corinthians 7 overview — in the case of discipline in regard to the incestuous person. But he assures them that all his commands had been the fruit of most tender love for them, and that he was ready to live and die with them.The remainder of the chapter 2 Corinthians 7:4-15 is occupied mainly in stating the joy which he had at the evidence which they had given that they were ready to obey his commands. He says, therefore 2 Corinthians 7:4, that he was full of comfort and joy; and that in all his tribulation, the evidence

James 4 overview — to have the means of gratifying their sensual desires, James 4:3; The desire of the friendship of the world as one of the fruits of being under the influence of the wisdom which is not from above, James 4:4; Envy, as another of these fruits, James 4:5. In view of these things, and of the danger to which they were exposed of acting under their influence, the apostle proceeds to give them some solemn cautions and admonitions. He tells them that God resists all who are proud, but gives grace to all

2 Peter 2:15 — Which have forsaken the right way - The straight path of honesty and integrity. Religion is often represented as a straight path, and to do wrong is to go out of that path in a crooked way.Following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor - See Numbers 22:5, following. In the Book of Numbers, Balaam is called the son of “Beor.” Perhaps the name Beor was corrupted into Bosor; or, as Rosenmuller suggests, the father of Balaam may have had two names. Schleusner (Lexicon) supposes that it was changed by the

Revelation 1:18 — of strong affirmation - as if he had said, it is “truly,” or “certainly so.” See the notes on Revelation 1:7. This expression is one that the Saviour often used when he wished to give emphasis, or to express anything strongly. Compare John 3:3; John 5:25.And have the keys of hell and of death - The word rendered “hell” - ᾅδης Hadēs, “Hades” - refers properly to the underworld; the abode of departed spirits; the region of the dead. This was represented as dull and gloomy; as enclosed with walls;

Revelation 11:4 — Lord, to minister unto him, and to bless his name,” Deuteronomy 10:8; compare Deuteronomy 18:7. The same thing is said of the prophets, as in the cases of Elijah and Elisha: “As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand,” 1 Kings 17:1; also, 1 Kings 18:15; 2Ki 3:14; 2 Kings 5:16; compare Jeremiah 15:19. The representation is, that they ministered, as it were, constantly in his presence, and under his eye.

Revelation 12:6 — notes at Revelation 12:1.Fled - That is, she fled in the manner, and at the time, stated in Revelation 12:14. John here evidently anticipates, by a summary statement, what he relates more in detail in Revelation 12:14-17. He had referred Revelation 12:2-5 to what occurred to the child in its persecutions, and he here alludes, in general, to what befell the true church as compelled to flee into obscurity and safety. Having briefly referred to this, the writer Revelation 12:7-13 gives an account of the

Revelation 12:9 — the other, designed to refer to something in his character. See it explained in the notes on Job 1:6.Which deceiveth the whole world - Whose character is that of a deceiver; whose agency extends over all the earth. See the John 8:44 note, and 1 John 5:19 note.He was cast out into the earth - That is, he was not suffered to pursue his designs in heaven, but was cast down to the earth, where he is permitted for a time to carry on his warfare against the church. According to the interpretation proposed

Revelation 15:1 — be referred to in the same manner. The word “plagues” - πληγὰς plēgas, from, πληγή plēgē - means properly a wound caused by a stripe or blow, and is frequently rendered “stripe” and “stripes,” Luke 12:48; Acts 16:23, Acts 16:33; 2 Corinthians 6:5; 2 Corinthians 11:23. It does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament, except in the Book of Revelation. In this book it is rendered “wound” in Revelation 13:3, Revelation 13:12, Revelation 13:14; and plagues in Revelation 9:20; Revelation 11:6; Revelation

Revelation 3:3 — such a supposition not improbable, and to make proper, in other cases as well as that, the solemn threatening that he would come suddenly upon them.I will come on thee as a thief - In a sudden and unexpected manner. See the notes on 1 Thessalonians 5:2.And ye shall not know what hour I will come upon thee - You shall not know beforehand; you shall have no warning of my immediate approach. This is often the way in which God comes to people in his heavy judgments. Long beforehand, he admonishes us,