Bible Commentaries

1 Chronicles overview — furnished by the contents. The phraseology is similar to that of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, all books written after the exile. It has numerous Aramaean forms and at least one word derived from the Persian. The date cannot therefore well be earlier than 538 B.C., but may be very considerably later. The very close connection of style between Chronicles and Ezra, makes it probable that they were composed at the same time, if not even by the same person. If Ezra was the author, as so many think, the date

2 Chronicles overview — furnished by the contents. The phraseology is similar to that of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, all books written after the exile. It has numerous Aramaean forms and at least one word derived from the Persian. The date cannot therefore well be earlier than 538 B.C., but may be very considerably later. The very close connection of style between Chronicles and Ezra, makes it probable that they were composed at the same time, if not even by the same person. If Ezra was the author, as so many think, the date

Job 1:5 — para ofrecer sacrificios; o que ofreció sacrificios con el propósito de procurar la expiación por los pecados que realmente podrían haber cometido. El sentido anterior, comenta, se ve favorecido por el uso de la palabra en Éxodo 19:1; 1 Samuel 16:5, donde la palabra significa prepararse mediante abluciones para encontrarse con Dios y adorarlo. El último sentido es exigido por la conexión. Job sintió como todo padre debería sentir en tales circunstancias, que había razón para temer que Dios no

Psalms 9 overview — 9:3 : “When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.” Compare Psalms 9:6, Psalms 9:13, Psalms 9:19-20.(b) These were foreign enemies, or those who are called pagan, that is, belonging to idolatrous nations, Psalms 9:5 : “Thou hast rebuked the heathen.” Compare Psalms 9:15, Psalms 9:19.(c) They were desolating foes - invading foes - those who laid a land waste in their marches, Psalms 9:6 : “Thou hast destroyed cities: their memorial is perished with them.”(d) The

Isaiah 14:13 — “appointed place” where God met his people, or where he manifested himself to them, and appeals to the following places where the word which is here lrcndered ‘congregation’ is applied, in various forms, to the manifestation which God thus made Exodus 25:22; Exodus 29:42-43; Psalms 74:8. So Lowth supposes that it refers to the place where God promised to meet with his people Exodus 25:22; Exodus 29:42-43, and to commune with them, and translates it ‘the mount of the divine presence.’ But to this interpretation

Isaiah 21:11 — at Isaiah 13:1). This word ‘burden’ naturally leads to the supposition that “calamity” in some form was contemplated in the prophecy. This is also indicated in the prophecy by the word night.Of Dumah - Dumah (דוּמה dûmâh) is mentioned in Genesis 25:14, and 1 Chronicles 1:30, as one of the twelve sons of Ishmael. It is known that those sons settled in Arabia, and that the Arabians derive their origin from Ishmael. The name ‘Dumah,’ therefore, properly denotes one of the wandering tribes of the

Daniel 12:4 — Introduction to Isaiah, Section 7.), the mind finally rested on the ultimate event, and what began with the deliverance in the times of the Maccabees, ended in the full contemplation of the resurrection of the dead, and the scenes beyond the last judgment.(5) If it be asked what would be the pertinency or the propriety of this language, if this be the correct interpretation, or what would be its bearing on the design of the angel, it may be replied:(a) that the assurance was in this way conveyed that these

Daniel 3:30 — They are not promises indeed of “miraculous” interference, but they are promises of “an” interposition of some kind in their behalf, which will show that “it is not vain thing to serve God.” Among them are those recorded in the following places: Isaiah 54:7-8; Matthew 5:4; Job 5:19,(2) In regard to the “kind” of interposition that we may look for now, or the “nature” of the favors implied in these promises, it may be observed:(a) That we are not to look for any “miraculous” interpositions in our favor.(b)

Daniel 3:30 — realidad, no son promesas de interferencia "milagrosa", pero son promesas de "una" interposición de algún tipo en su nombre, lo que mostrará que "no es algo vano servir a Dios". Entre ellos se encuentran los registrados en los siguientes lugares: Isaías 54:7; Mateo 5:4; Job 5:19, (2) Con respecto al "tipo" de interposición que podemos buscar ahora, o la "naturaleza" de los favores implicados en estas promesas, se puede observar: (a) Que no debemos buscar ninguna interposición "milagrosa" a nuestro

Matthew 21:12-22 — This paragraph contains the account of the barren fig-tree, and of the cleansing of the temple. See also Mark 11:12-19; Luke 19:45-48.Matthew 21:12And Jesus went into the temple of God ... - From Mark 11:11-15, it is probable that this cleansing of the temple did not take place on the day that he entered Jerusalem in triumph, but on the day following.He came and looked round upon

Matthew 26:47-57 — The account of Jesus’ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12.Matthew 26:47Judas, one of the twelve, came - This was done while Jesus was addressing his disciples.John informs us that Judas knew the place, because Jesus was in the habit of going there with his disciples. Judas had

Luke 21:7-36 — prisons - See the notes at Mark 13:9-10.Luke 21:14Settle it, therefore, in your hearts - Fix it firmly in your minds - so firmly as to become a settled principle - that you are always to depend on God for aid in all your trials. See Mark 13:11.Luke 21:15A mouth - Eloquence, ability to speak as the case may demand. Compare Exodus 4:11.Gainsay - Speak against. They will not be able to “reply” to it, or to “resist” the force of what you shall say.Luke 21:18A hair of your head perish - This is a proverbial

1 Corinthians 7:40 — If she so abide - If she remain a widow even if she could be married to a Christian.After my judgment - In my opinion; 1 Corinthians 7:25.And I think also that I have the Spirit of God - Macknight and others suppose that this phrase implies entire certainty; and that Paul means to affirm that in this he was clear that he was under the influence of inspiration. He appeals for the use of

1 Corinthians 8:13 — idolaters; but the knowledge of this simple truth would change the moral aspect of the entire globe. To spread this truth should be the great aim and purpose of all true Christians; and when this truth is spread, the idols of the pagan will fall to the dust.5. Christians acknowledge one and only one Lord, 1 Corinthians 8:6. He rules over them. His laws bind them. He controls them. He has a right to them. He can dispose of them as he pleases. They are not their own; but are bound to live entirely to him,

Galatians 3:20 — from this one God with reference to the Mediator through Abraham, and then receiving the Law through the same Mediator on Mount Sinai. He is still the one party unchanged; and there is the same Mediator; implying all along that there are two parties.(5) It follows, therefore, agreeably to the argument of the apostle, that the Law given so long after the promise, could not abrogate it, because they pertained to the same plan, were under the same one God, who was one unchanging party in all this transaction,

Hebrews 5:7 — Who - That is, the Lord Jesus - for so the connection demands. The object of this verse and the two following is, to show that the Lord Jesus had that qualification for the office of priest to which he had referred in Hebrews 5:2. It was one important qualification for that office that he who sustained it should be able to show compassion, to aid those that were out of the way, and to sympathize with sufferers; in other words, they were themselves encompassed with infirmity,

2 Peter 3:16 — de hecho en manos de la gente, de lo contrario, ¿cómo podrían luchar y pervertirlos? (4) Pedro no dice nada acerca de un intérprete infalible de ningún tipo, ni insinúa que él o sus "sucesores" estaban autorizados a interpretarlos para la iglesia. (5) ¿Con qué propiedad puede el supuesto sucesor de Pedro, el Papa, comprometerse a exponer esas difíciles doctrinas en los escritos de Pablo, cuando ni siquiera el mismo Pedro lo hizo, y cuando no profesó ser capaz de comprenderlas? ¿Es el Papa más hábil

Revelation 17:3 — nos ha llevado a creer todo el tiempo, que esto se refiere a la Roma papal, ¿no se puede ver la propiedad de esto en la condición de Roma y el país adyacente, en el surgimiento del poder papal? Eso tuvo su surgimiento (véanse las notas en Daniel 7:25 ff) después del declive del poder civil romano, y propiamente en la época de Clovis, Pipino o Carlomagno. Quizás su primera aparición visible, como un poder que iba a influir en el destino del mundo, fue en la época de Gregorio Magno, 590-605 d.C. Suponiendo

Revelation 6:5-6 — And when he had opened the third seal - Unfolding another portion of the volume. See the notes on Revelation 5:1.I heard the third beast say, Come and see - See the notes on Revelation 4:7. It is not apparent why the third beast is represented as taking a particular interest in the opening of this seal (compare the notes on Revelation 6:3), nor is it necessary

Revelation 8:12 — como si el sol, la luna y las estrellas estuvieran completamente borrados, porque todavía quedaba algo de luz; es decir, hubo una continuación del estado actual de las cosas, como si estos cuerpos celestiales aún debieran dar una luz oscura y parcial. (5) Tal vez también se entiende por el símbolo que volvería a haber luz. El mundo no debía entrar en un estado de noche total y permanente. Durante una tercera parte del día, y una tercera parte de la noche, reinaba esta oscuridad; pero, ¿no implica esto