Bible Commentaries

Exodus 16:22 — Twice as much bread - See Exodus 16:5.From this passage and from Exodus 16:5 it is inferred that the seventh day was previously known to the people as a day separate from all others, and if so, it must have been observed as an ancient and primeval institution.

Nehemiah 2:10 — commences “Sennacherib,” namely, “Sin,” the moon-God, and the second balatu, “eminent” (?),which is found in the Assyrian name, Bel-balatu. As a Horonite, he was probably a native of one of the Bethhorons, the upper or the lower (see Joshua 16:3, Joshua 16:5; 2 Chronicles 8:5), and therefore born within the limits of the old kingdom of Samaria. Tobiah seems to have been an Ammonite slave, high in the favor of Sanballat, whom he probably served as secretary Nehemiah 6:17-19 and chief adviser.It grieved them

Nehemiah 2:10 — "Senaquerib", es decir, "Sin", el dios de la luna, y el segundo balatu, "eminente" (?), Que se encuentra en el nombre asirio, Bel -balatu. Como Horonita, probablemente era nativo de uno de los Bethhorons, el superior o el inferior (ver Josué 16:3, Josué 16:5; 2 Crónicas 8:5), y por lo tanto nació dentro de los límites del antiguo reino de Samaria. Tobiah parece haber sido un esclavo amonita, muy a favor de Sanballat, a quien probablemente sirvió como secretario Nehemías 6:17 y asesor principal. Les dolió

Nehemiah 5:2 — Son muchos - Una ligera enmienda hace que este versículo tenga un paralelismo exacto con el siguiente, y da la sensación de que "hemos prometido a nuestros hijos y nuestras hijas que podríamos consigue maíz, y come y vive ". Compare Nehemías 5:5.

Psalms 105:9 — Which covenant he made with Abraham - Which he “ratified” with Abraham. Literally, “which he cut with Abraham.” Genesis 17:2-14. Compare the notes at Psalms 50:5.And his oath unto Isaac - Confirming the promise made to Abraham. See Genesis 26:2-5.

Leviticus 5:14 — involucraron una lesión a alguna persona (podría ser el Señor mismo) con respecto a la propiedad. Véase ; Levítico 6:4 . (2) iban siempre acompañadas de una multa pecuniaria igual al valor del daño causado, con la adición de una quinta parte. Compare Números 5:5 . (3) el tratamiento de la sangre era más simple. Compare . (4) la víctima era un carnero, en lugar de una oveja o una cabra. (5) no hubo tal graduación de ofrendas para adaptarse al rango o las circunstancias del adorador como se establece en , ,

Leviticus 7:1-7 — See Leviticus 5:14 note. In Leviticus 7:2 “sprinkle” should rather be cast Leviticus 1:5. All the details regarding the parts put on the altar are repeated for each kind of sacrifice, because the matter was one of paramount importance.

Ecclesiastes 12:2 — While ... not - Or, Before. The darkening of the lights of heaven denotes a time of affliction and sadness. Compare Ezekiel 32:7-8; Job 3:9; Isaiah 5:30. Contrast this representation of old age with 2 Samuel 23:4-5.

Zechariah 11:6 — Therefore were they a “flock of the slaughter,” because God would “have no pity” on those who went after shepherds “who had no Pity” upon them, but corrupted them; who “entered not in themselves, and those who were entering in, they hindered” Luke 11:52.The inhabitants of the land - “That land, of which he had been speaking,” Judaea. “And lo.” God, by this word, “lo,” always commands heed to His great doings with man; I, I, Myself, visibly interposing, “will deliver man,” the whole race of inhabitants,

Zechariah 11:6 — lo tanto, ¿fueron "un rebaño de la matanza", porque Dios "no tendría piedad" de los que fueron tras los pastores? no tuvo piedad ”sobre ellos, pero los corrompió; quienes "no entraron en sí mismos, y aquellos que ingresaron, obstaculizaron" Lucas 11:52. Los habitantes de la tierra - " Esa tierra, de la que había estado hablando," Judea. "Y he aquí". Dios, con esta palabra, "he aquí", siempre ordena prestar atención a sus grandes obras con el hombre; Yo, yo mismo, interponiéndome visiblemente, "entregaré

Luke 5:17-26 — See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 9:1-7.Luke 5:17On a certain day - The time and place are not particularly mentioned here, but from Matthew 9:1 it seems it was at Capernaum.Luke 5:19The tiling - See the notes at Matthew 9:1-7.

Luke 5:17-26 — Vea este pasaje explicado en las notas en Mateo 9:1. Lucas 5:17 En un día determinado - La hora y el lugar no se mencionan particularmente aquí, pero desde Mateo 9:1 parece que fue en Capernaum. Lucas 5:19 El mosaico - Vea las notas en Mateo 9:1.

Acts 5:2 — And kept back - The word used here means properly “to separate, to part:” and then it means to “separate surreptitiously or clandestinely for our own use” a part of public property, as taxes, etc. It is used but three times in the New Testament, Acts 5:3, and in Titus 2:10, where it is rendered “purloining.” Here it means that they “secretly” kept back a part, while “professedly” devoting all to God.His wife also being privy to it - His wife “knowing it,” and evidently concurring in it.And laid it

Joshua 6:1 — This verse is strictly parenthetical. It is inserted to explain the declaration commenced Joshua 5:14, and interrupted by Joshua’s question and obeisance Joshua 5:14-15, but resumed in Joshua 6:2.Straitly shut up - See the margin, i. e., not only shut, but barred and bolted.

Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation - Your “conduct” - for so the word “conversation” is used in the Scriptures; notes, Philippians 1:27.Be without covetousness - Ephesians 5:3 note; Colossians 3:5 note.And be content with such things as ye have - see the Philippians 4:11-12 notes; Matthew 6:25-34 notes. The particular reason here given for contentment is, that God has promised never to leave his people. Compare with this

Hebrews 13:5 — Permita que su conversación - Su "conducta" - para que la palabra "conversación" se use en las Escrituras; notas, Filipenses 1:27. Sea sin avaricia - Efesios 5:3 nota; Colosenses 3:5 nota. Y conténtate con cosas como las que tienes - mira las notas Filipenses 4:11; Mateo 6:25 notas. La razón particular aquí dada para la satisfacción es que Dios ha prometido nunca abandonar a su pueblo. Compare con esto

Judges 10:6 — “to practice magic,” “idolatrous priests,” and other like words, are of Syrian origin. The Syriac ritual proved very attractive to king Ahaz 2 Kings 16:10-12. For the national gods of the Zidonians, Moabites, Ammonites, and Philistines, see 1 Kings 11:5, 1 Kings 11:7,1 Kings 11:33; 1 Samuel 5:2-5.

Judges 15:9 — Spread themselves - An expression used of the Philistine mode of war 2 Samuel 5:18, 2 Samuel 5:22, alluding to the compact way in which they came up the wadys, and then distpersed. Lehi is so called by anticipation (see Judges 15:17).

Judges 5:2 — Render “For the leading of the leaders in Israel (the princes), for the willingness of the people (to follow them) bless ye the Lord.” See Deuteronomy 32:42 note, and compare Judges 5:9 and Judges 5:13, where the nobles and the people are again contrasted.

Jude 1:19 — These be they who separate themselves - That is, from their brethren and from the work of benevolence and truth. Compare Romans 16:17; Judges 5:16, Judges 5:23.Sensual - Under the influence of gross passions and appetites.Having not the spirit - The Holy Spirit, or the spirit of true religion.