Bible Commentaries

2 Kings 21:9 — During the long reign of Manasseh idolatry in all manner of varied forms took a hold upon the Jewish people such as had never been known before. Compare Jeremiah 7:18, Jeremiah 7:31; Ezekiel 23:37; Zephaniah 1:5. The corruption of morals kept pace with the degradation of religion. Compare 2 Kings 23:7; Zephaniah 3:1-3; Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 5:1.

2 Kings 21:9 — Durante el largo reinado de Manasés, la idolatría en todo tipo de formas variadas se apoderó del pueblo judío como nunca antes se había conocido. Compare Jeremias 7:18, Jeremias 7:31; Ezequiel 23:37; Sofonías 1:5. La corrupción de la moral siguió el ritmo de la degradación de la religión. Compare 2 Reyes 23:7; Sofonías 3:1; Jeremias 2:8; Jeremias 5:1.

Job 8:5 — reference to the early light of the morning, and hence, to an early seeking. It may be applied to seeking him in early life, or as the first thing - looking to him immediately when help is needed, or before we apply to anyone else; compare Proverbs 7:15; Proverbs 8:17; Proverbs 13:24; Job 24:5; Psalms 63:1; Psalms 78:34; Isaiah 26:9; Hosea 5:15; compare the advice of Eliphaz, Job 5:8.

Job 8:5 — temprana de la mañana y, por lo tanto, a una búsqueda temprana. Se puede aplicar a buscarlo en los primeros años de la vida, o como lo primero: mirarlo de inmediato cuando se necesita ayuda, o antes de solicitarlo a otra persona; compare Proverbios 7:15; Proverbios 8:17; Proverbios 13:24; Job 24:5; Salmo 63:1; Salmo 78:34; Isaías 26:9; Oseas 5:15; compara el consejo de Elifaz, Job 5:8.

Psalms 97:5 — hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord - They seemed to flow down as if they were like melted wax: that is, they could not stand before him. The most firm, solid, lofty things were as nothing in his presence. Compare Revelation 20:11; Judges 5:5; Micah 1:4; Nahum 1:5. The object here is to describe the sublimity, the greatness, the majesty of God, as if nothing could stand before him; as if everything fled away when he approached. There is perhaps a general allusion to his glory and power

Song of Solomon 5:13 — Flores dulces - Mejor que en el margen, i. e., plantas con hojas fragantes y flores entrenadas en enrejado. Al igual que los lirios - ¿Los lirios dejan caer la mirra líquida (vea la nota Cantares de los Cantares 5:5). Quizás la fragancia de las flores, o el delicado rizo de los pétalos en forma de labio, es aquí el punto de comparación, más que el color.

Jeremiah 14:13 — The false prophets in Jeremiah’s days were so numerous and influential an to counteract and almost nullify the influence of the true prophet. We find in Isaiah the first indications of the internal decay of the prophetic order; and Micah, his contemporary, denounces the false prophets in the strongest terms Micah 3:5, Micah 3:11. For the secret of their power see Jeremiah 5:31.

Jeremiah 14:13 — Los falsos profetas en los días de Jeremías fueron tan numerosos e influyentes que contrarrestaron y casi anularon la influencia del verdadero profeta. Encontramos en Isaías las primeras indicaciones de la decadencia interna del orden profético; y Micah, su contemporáneo, denuncia a los falsos profetas en los términos más fuertes Miqueas 3:5, Miqueas 3:11. Para el secreto de su poder ver Jeremias 5:31.

Daniel 5:13 — that he was still known to the queen-mother, who, perhaps, kept up an acquaintance with him on account of his former services.Art thou that Daniel - This is a clear proof that Belshazzar was not acquainted personally with him. See the note at Daniel 5:11.Which art of the children of the captivity of Judah - Belonging to those of Judah, or those Jews who were made captives, and who reside in Babylon. See the notes at Daniel 1:3. He could not be ignorant that there were Jews in his kingdom, though

John 14:10 — that mysterious and special union which subsists between the Father and the Son.He doeth the works - The miracles which had been performed by Jesus. The Father could be said to do them on account of the intimate union between him and the Son. See John 5:17, John 5:19, John 5:36; John 10:30.

John 14:10 — referencia, sin duda, a esa unión misteriosa y especial que subsiste entre el Padre y el Hijo. Él hace las obras - Los milagros que Jesús había realizado. Se podría decir que el Padre los hizo a causa de la unión íntima entre él y el Hijo. Ver Juan 5:17, Juan 5:19, Juan 5:36; Juan 10:3.

John 4:20 — having worshipped in Shechem, they supposed that that was the proper place on which to erect the temple.Ye say - Ye Jews.In Jerusalem - The place where the temple was built. This was built in accordance with the promise and command of God, Deuteronomy 12:5, Deuteronomy 12:11. In building this, David and Solomon were under the divine direction, 2 Samuel 7:2-3, 2 Samuel 7:13; 1 Kings 5:5, 1 Kings 5:12; 1 Kings 8:15-22. As it was contemplated in the law of Moses that there should be but one place to offer

Acts 13:15 — direct the affairs of public worship. They designated the individuals who were to read the Law; and called on those whom they pleased to address the people, and had the power also of inflicting punishment, and of excommunicating, etc. (Schleusner), Mark 5:22, Mark 5:35-36, Mark 5:38; Luke 8:49; Luke 13:14; Acts 18:8, Acts 18:17. Seeing that Paul and Barnabas were Jews, though strangers, they sent to them, supposing it probable that they would wish to address their brethren.Men and brethren - An affectionate

Ephesians 3:20 — Ahora a él - No es raro que Pablo pronuncie una atribución de alabanza en medio de una discusión; ver Romanos 9:5; Romanos 11:36; Gálatas 1:5. Aquí su mente está llena del tema; y en vista del hecho de que Dios comunica a su pueblo tales bendiciones, para que puedan llenarse con toda su plenitud, desea que se le alaben. Eso es capaz de hacer - vea las notas,

Titus 2:2 — - for there is no reason to suppose that the apostle refers particularly to those who were in office, or who were technically elders, or Presbyters. If he had, he would have used the common word - πρεσβύτερος presbuteros - “presbyter” (see Matthew 15:2; Matthew 16:21; Matthew 21:23; Matthew 26:3, Matthew 26:47, Matthew 26:57, Matthew 26:59; 1 Timothy 5:1, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 5:19; Titus 1:5; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1), instead of the unusual word - πρεσβύτης presbutēs - an old or aged man

Titus 2:2 — razón para suponer que el apóstol se refiere particularmente a aquellos que estaban en el cargo, o que técnicamente eran ancianos, o presbíteros. Si lo hubiera hecho, habría usado la palabra común - πρεσβύτερος presbuteros - "presbyter" (ver Mateo 15:2; Mateo 16:21; Mateo 21:23; Mateo 26:3, Mateo 26:47, Mateo 26:57, Mateo 26:59; 1 Timoteo 5:1, 1 Timoteo 5:17, 1 Timoteo 5:19; Tito 1:5; Santiago 5:14; 1 Pedro 5:1), en lugar de la palabra inusual - πρεσβύτης presbutēs - un hombre viejo

Judges 16:21 — Put out his eyes - Thus effectually, as they thought, preventing any future mischief on his part, while they prolonged their own triumph and revenge. (Compare Numbers 16:14; 2 Kings 25:7; Jeremiah 39:7.)They applied to the two feet fetters of brass 2 Samuel 3:34; Jeremiah 52:11, and made him “grind” - the special task of slaves and captives Exodus 11:5; Isaiah 47:2; Lamentations 5:13.

2 John 1:3 — se parece mucho al estilo de Juan, en todos los escritos de los cuales se detiene mucho en el hecho de que el Señor Jesús es el Hijo de Dios, y en la importancia de reconocer ese hecho para poseer la verdadera religión. Compare 1 Juan 2:22; 1Jo 4:15 ; 1 Juan 5:1, 1 Juan 5:10, 1 Juan 5:2. En verdad y amor - Esta frase no debe relacionarse con la expresión "el Hijo del Padre", como si significara que él era su Hijo "en verdad y amor ", sino más bien estar relacionado con la" gracia, misericordia

Revelation 7:11 — And all the angels stood round about the throne - notes on Revelation 5:11.And about the elders - notes on Revelation 4:4.And the four beasts - notes on Revelation 4:6. The meaning is, that the angels stood in the outer circle, or outside of the elders and the four living creatures. The redeemed, it is manifest, occupied

Revelation 7:11 — Y todos los ángeles se pararon alrededor del trono - notas en Apocalipsis 5:11. Y sobre los ancianos - notas sobre Apocalipsis 4:4. Y las cuatro bestias - notas en Apocalipsis 4:6. El significado es que los ángeles se pararon en el círculo exterior, o fuera de los ancianos y las cuatro criaturas vivientes. Los redimidos,