Bible Commentaries

Job 28:13 — correctamente lo que se establece en una pila o fila, o que se organiza en orden. Aquí significa preparación, equipo, es decir, cualquier cosa puesta en orden, o lista, Jueces 17:1. También se utiliza en el sentido de estimación o valoración, Levítico 5:15, Levítico 5:18. La palabra "precio" aquí, sin embargo, parece no formar una respuesta adecuada a la pregunta en el versículo anterior, ya que la pregunta es "dónde" se encuentra la sabiduría, no cuál es su "valor". Muchos expositores, por lo tanto,

Psalms 106:6 — tanto, en un lenguaje enfático, repitiendo la confesión en tres formas, "hemos pecado, hemos cometido iniquidad, hemos hecho malvadamente", reconoce que el fracaso estuvo en ellos, no en Dios. El lenguaje aquí es sustancialmente el mismo que en Daniel 9:5, y no parece improbable que uno haya sido sugerido por el otro. Lo que era anterior en el orden del tiempo, ahora es imposible de determinar. Compare las notas en Daniel 9:5.

Psalms 122 overview — together in sense; (2) that the language indicates a later period than the time of David; (3) that the pilgrimage to Jerusalem was not instituted until a later age than that of David; (4) that the mention of the “thrones of the house of David” Psalms 122:5 indicates a later age; and (5) that Jerusalem is represented Psalms 122:3 as a city already built - probably, as DeWette thinks, referring to Jerusalem as rebuilt after the captivity.It will be found, however, in the exposition of the psalm, that there

Psalms 138:6 — favor toward them, but merely that he sees them. Their low and obscure condition does not prevent his observing them, and they need have no fear that he will overlook them, or that they will be forgotten. Compare the notes at James 4:6; notes at 1 Peter 5:5.But the proud - Those of lofty rank, and of lofty feelings; the haughty.He knoweth afar off - From afar. Though he is exalted - though he is in heaven - yet he is not so far removed but that he sees them, and knows them altogether. Distance from him

Psalms 69:28 — to live; let them not be numbered among living people; let them be cut off. This language is taken from the custom of registering the names of persons in a list, roll, or catalogue, Exodus 32:32. See the notes at Philippians 4:3. Compare Revelation 3:5. The language has no reference to the future world; it is “not” a prayer that they should not be saved.And not be written with the righteous - Let them not be registered or numbered with the righteous. As they “are” wicked, so let them be numbered;

Isaiah 23:11 — He stretched out his hand - That is, Yahweh (see Isaiah 23:9). To stretch out the hand is indicative of punishment (see the notes at Isaiah 5:25; Isaiah 9:12), and means that God has resolved to inflict exemplary punishment on Tyre and its dependent colonies.Over the sea - That is, over the sea coast of Phenicia; or over the cities that were built on the coast. This alludes to the fact that

Isaiah 23:9 — It is not by human counsel that it has been done. Whoever is the instrument, yet the overthrow of wicked, proud, and vicious cities and nations is to be traced to the God who rules in the empires and kingdoms of the earth (see the notes at Isaiah 10:5-7).To stain, the pride of all glory - Margin, ‘Pollute.’ The Hebrew word (חלל chalēl) means properly to bore, or pierce through; to open, make common Leviticus 19:29; then to profane, defile, pollute, as, e. g., the sanctuary Leviticus 19:8; Leviticus

Isaiah 26:7 — palabra "rectitud" en el original está en el número plural, pero a menudo se usa en el sentido de rectitud Proverbios 23:31; Cantares de los Cantares 7:1; de sinceridad o honestidad Cantares de los Cantares 1:4; o de justicia como juez Salmo 9:9; Salmo 58:2; Salmo 99:4. Eres el más recto - Evidentemente, un discurso a Dios, como el más justo, y como ahora ha demostrado su honestidad en la liberación de su pueblo. Se le aplica el mismo epíteto en Deuteronomio 32:4; Salmo 25:8; 92:16. Dost pesar la

Isaiah 30:11 — del camino' o 'Apártese del camino'. Las palabras "camino" y " camino ”se utilizan para denotar la verdadera religión, o las verdaderas doctrinas de Dios Mateo 7:14; Mateo 22:16; Juan 14:4; Hechos 18:26; Hechos 19:9, Hechos 19:23; 2 Pedro 2:15. La solicitud aquí era que los verdaderos profetas retrocedieran de los preceptos severos y verdaderos de la religión, y se volvieran hacia los caminos de la mentira y el engaño. Causa que el Santo de Israel cese antes que nosotros - El sentido de

Isaiah 38 overview — Hezekiah offered for his recovery Isaiah 38:3. 3. The assurance which God gave to him by the prophet that his days should be lengthened out fifteen years, and the sign given to confirm it by the retrocession of the shadow on the sun-dial of Ahaz Isaiah 38:5-8. 4. The record which Hezekiah made in gratitude to God for his recovery Isaiah 38:9-20; and 5. The statement of the manner in which his recovery was effected Isaiah 38:21-22.

Isaiah 57:13 — they could be so easily swept off.Shall possess the land - The assurances of the favor and friendship of God are usually expressed in this way (compare the notes at Isaiah 49:8). See Psalms 37:11; ‘The meek shall inherit the earth.’ Compare Psalms 69:35-36; Matthew 5:5.And shall inherit my holy mountain - In Jerusalem. That is, they shall be admitted to elevated spiritual privileges and joys - as great as if they had possession of a portion of the mount on which the temple was built, and were permitted

Daniel 5:29 — Then commanded Belshazzar - In compliance with his promise, Daniel 5:16. Though the interpretation had been so fearful in its import, and though Daniel had been so plain and faithful with him, yet he did not hesitate to fulfill his promise. It is a remarkable instance of the result of fidelity, that a proud monarch should

Amos 3:5 — free by Christ and restored to heaven.In the last likeness, the prophet comes nearer to the people themselves, and the trumpet is, at once, the well-known token of alarm among people, and of the loud voice of God, wakening them to repentance Isaiah 58:1; Joel 2:15 and still oftener, warning them of the approach of judgment Isaiah 18:3; Jeremiah 4:5; Jeremiah 6:1; Ezekiel 33:2-6; Hosea 5:8; Hosea 8:1; Revelation 8:1-13, or summoning man before Him 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16. Rup.:

Habakkuk 2:10 — sinning against thy soul - The wicked, whether out of passion or with his whole mind and deliberate choice and will, takes that counsel, which certainly brings shame to himself and his house, according to the law of God, whereby, according to Exodus 20:5, He “visits the iniquities of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Him,” i. e., until by righteousness and restitution the curse is cut off. Proverbs 15:27 : “he that is greedy of gain troubleth his own

John 1:5 — The light shineth in darkness - Darkness, in the Bible, commonly denotes ignorance, guilt, or misery. See Isaiah 9:1-2; Matthew 4:16; Acts 26:18; Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:11; Romans 13:12. It refers here to a wicked and ignorant people. When it is said that “the light shineth in darkness,” it is meant that the Lord Jesus came to teach an ignorant, benighted, and wicked world. This has always been the case.

Acts 1:12 — Then returned they unto Jerusalem - In Luke 24:52, we are told that they worshipped Jesus before they returned, and it is probable that the act of worship to which he refers was what is mentioned in this chapter their gazing intently on their departing Lord.From the mount called Olivet - From the

Acts 21:8 — is missing in many mss., and has been omitted by Bengel, Griesbach, Knapp, and others as spurious. It is also missing in the Syriac and the Vulgate.Unto Cesarea - See the notes on Acts 8:40.Into the house of Philip - One of the seven deacons, Acts 6:5. After his conversation with the eunuch of Ethiopia, he went to Caesarea, and probably there abode.The evangelist - This word properly means one who announces good news. In the New Testament it is applied to a preacher of the gospel, or one who declares

Titus 1 overview — mankind. The object of this seems to be to impress the mind of Titus with his right to give him instruction.2. A statement of the object for which Titus had been left in Crete, and the general character of the work which he was to perform there; Titus 1:5.3. The qualifications of those who were to be ordained to the ministry; Titus 1:6-9. The characteristics laid down are substantially the same as in 1 Timothy 3:0.4. Reasons for great caution and prudence in thus appointing elders over the churches;

Revelation 1:6 — gained a victory over sin and death and hell, they may be represented as reigning together. The word “priests” refers to the fact that they are engaged in the holy service of God, or that they offer to him acceptable worship. See the notes on 1 Peter 2:5.And his Father - Even his Father; that is, the Saviour has redeemed them, and elevated them to this exalted rank, in order that they may thus be engaged in the service of his Father.To him be glory - To the Redeemer; for so the construction Revelation

Revelation 13:8 — 4:3. Compare the notes on John 1:29. The representation here is, that the Lord Jesus keeps a book or register, in which are recorded the names of all who shall obtain everlasting life.Slain from the foundation of the world - See the notes on Revelation 5:6. Compare the notes on Revelation 3:5. The meaning here is, not that he was actually put to death “from the foundation of the world,” but that the intention to give him for a sacrifice was formed then, and that it was so certain that it might be spoken