Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 9:25 — Tres veces - i. e., (ver la referencia marginal) las tres fiestas solemnes: la fiesta de los panes sin levadura, la fiesta de las semanas y la fiesta de los tabernáculos. Ofreció Salomón ... y quemó incienso - No con su propia mano, sino por sus sacerdotes 1 Reyes 8: 6 ; 2 Crónicas 5:7. En la historia sagrada, como en la ordinaria, se dice que los hombres hacen lo que hacen que se haga.

2 Kings 5:22 — Desde el monte Ephraim - Bethel y Gilgal 2 Reyes 2:1, en los cuales había "escuelas de los profetas", estaban situadas en el Monte Ephraim . Un talento de plata - Una gran demanda con respecto a la ocasión pretendida; pero pequeño comparado con la cantidad que Naamán había presionado sobre el profeta 2 Reyes 5:4. Giezi tuvo que equilibrar entre su propia avaricia, por un lado, y el miedo a levantar sospechas por el otro.

Nehemiah 2:6 — The queen - Though the Persian kings practiced polygamy, they always had one chief wife, who alone was recognized as “queen.” The chief wife of Longimanus was Damaspia.I set him a time - Nehemiah appears to have stayed at Jerusalem twelve years from his first arrival Nehemiah 5:14; but he can scarcely have mentioned so long a term to the king. Probably his leave of absence was prolonged from time to time.

Psalms 106:37 — Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters - See 2 Kings 16:3; Ezekiel 16:20; Ezekiel 20:31; Isaiah 57:5.Unto devils - Hebrew, שׁדים shêdiym. The Septuagint, δαιμονίοις daimoniois, “demons.” So the Vulgate, “daemoniis.” The word is used only in the plural number, and is applied to idols. It occurs only in this place, and in Deuteronomy 32:17. On the meaning of this, see the notes at 1 Corinthians 10:20.

Psalms 143:4 — Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me - See the notes at Psalms 77:3. Compare Psalms 42:5-7. His spirit was broken and crushed. He was in a state of despair as to any human help.My heart within me is desolate - I have no comfort; no cheerfulness; no hope. My soul is like the waste desert where there is no water; where nothing grows; where there are only rocks and sands.

Psalms 33:8 — Let all the earth - All the inhabitants of the earth.Fear the Lord - Worship and adore a Being of so great power. See the notes at Psalms 5:7.Let all the inhabitants of the world - The power displayed in the works of creation appeals to all alike.Stand in awe of him - Reverence or adore him. The expression is equivalent to “worship,” fear or reverence entering essentially into the idea of worship.

Psalms 71:15 — My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness ... - See the notes at Psalms 71:8. The word “righteousness” here refers to the righteous character of God, particularly as manifested in his behalf; the word “salvation” refers to what God had done to deliver him from his dangers.For I know not the numbers thereof - That is, I cannot estimate the amount of thy favors; they are innumerable. See the notes at Psalms 40:5.

Psalms 77:1 — I cried unto God with my voice - That is, he cried or prayed audibly. It was not mere mental prayer. See the notes at Psalms 3:4.Even unto God with my voice - The repetition here is emphatic. The idea is that it was an earnest or fervent cry. Compare the notes at 2 Corinthians 12:8.And he gave ear unto me - See Psalms 5:1, note; Psalms 17:6, note.

Leviticus 27:4-7 — Los valores relativos de las personas parecen estar regulados según una estimación del valor probable de su trabajo futuro: Siglos Masculino Mujer De un mes a cinco años de edad 5 siclos 3 siclos De cinco años a veinte de edad 20 siclos 10 siclos De cuarenta años a sesenta de edad 50 siclos 30 siclos Sesenta años de edad y mayores: 15 siclos 10 siclos En cuanto al siclo del santuario, véase la nota .

Jeremiah 2:36 — To change thy way - The rival parties at Jerusalem looked one to Assyria, the other to Egypt, for safety. As one or other for the time prevailed, the nation “changed its way,” sending its embassies now eastward to Nineveh, now westward to Memphis.Thou also ... - literally, also of Egypt “shalt thou be ashamed.” This was literally fulfilled by the failure of the attempt to raise the siege of Jerusalem Jeremiah 37:5.

Jeremiah 48:24 — Kerioth - A synonym of Ar, the old capital of Moab. It appears to have been a considerable place, and has been identified with El-Korriat, situated on the long ridge of Mount Attarus.Bozrah - Probably the Bosora mentioned in 1 Macc. 5:26 in company with Bosor, i. e., Bezer. Since the word means sheepfolds, it was no doubt a common name for places in this upland region, fit only for pasturage.

Ezekiel 5:12 — The judgments Ezekiel 5:12-17 of “famine, pestilence,” and the “sword,” were precisely those which attended the coming siege of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 15:2 ff). The “drawing out the sword after them” indicates that the anger of God will follow them even to the land of their exile (compare Jeremiah 42:19-22; Leviticus 26:25), and that the horrors of the Babylonian siege are but the beginning of the sorrows of the nation.

Mark 6:8-11 — See these verses fully explained in the notes at Matthew 10:9-15. In Matthew 10:5 they were commanded not to go among the Gentiles or Samaritans. Mark omits that direction, perhaps, because he was writing for the “Gentiles,” and the direction might create unnecessary difficulty or offence. Perhaps he omits it also because the command was given for a temporary purpose, and was not in force at the time of his writing.

Luke 3:12 — The publicans - See the notes at Matthew 5:47. There is reason to think that the “publicans” or “tax-gatherers” were especially oppressive and hard in their dealings with the people; and that, as they had every opportunity of exacting more than they ought, so they often did it, and thus enriched themselves. The evidence of repentance in them would be to break off their sins in this respect, and to deal justly.

John 6:38 — For I came down ... - This verse shows that he came for a specific purpose, which he states in the next verse, and means that, as he came to do his Father’s will, he would be faithful to the trust. Though his hearers should reject him, yet the will of God would be accomplished in the salvation of some who should come to Him.Mine own will - See notes at John 5:30.

Acts 15:37 — And Barnabas determined - Greek: willed, or was disposed to (ἐβουλεύσαντο ebouleusanto).John ... - See the notes on Acts 12:12. He had been with them before as a traveling companion, Acts 12:25; Acts 13:5. He was the son of a sister of Barnabas Colossians 4:10, and it is probable that Barnabas’ affection for his nephew was the main reason for inducing him to wish to take him with him in the journey.

Ephesians 5:9 — For the fruit of the Spirit - That is, since the Holy Spirit through the gospel produces goodness, righteousness, and truth, see that you exhibit these in your lives, and thus show that you are the children of light. On the fruits of the Spirit, see the notes on Galatians 5:22-23.Is in all goodness - Is seen in producing all kinds of goodness. He who is not good is not a Christian.

2 Samuel 12:13 — Para un comentario sobre las palabras de David, lea Salmo 51; Salmo 32:1. No morirás - No se habla del castigo de la muerte como lo establece el adulterio por la Ley Mosaica: la aplicación de esa ley Levítico 20:1 ; Deuteronomio 22:22; Juan 8:5 a un monarca oriental absoluto estaba fuera de discusión. Se entiende la muerte del alma (compare Ezequiel 18:4, Ezequiel 18:13, Ezequiel 18:18).

2 Samuel 12:30 — La corona de su rey - La palabra traducida a su rey (Malcham) es también el nombre del ídolo nacional de los amonitas (Jeremias 49:1, Jeremias 49:3 margen; Amós 1:15; Sofonías 1:5). Además, el peso de la corona, que se calcula que es igual a 100 o 125 libras de peso, es demasiado grande para que lo use un hombre. En general, parece más probable que el ídolo Malcam esté aquí.

2 Samuel 3:29 — La maldición de David demuestra que Joab no estaba justificado como vengador de sangre o Goel 2 Samuel 3:27 al quitarle la vida a Abner. Eso se apoya en un bastón - Más bien, una muleta. La frase denota un cojo o enfermo. Para ejemplos similares de enfermedades hereditarias y pobreza como castigo de un gran pecado, vea 1 Samuel 2:31, 1Sa 2:36 ; 2 Reyes 5:27; Juan 9:2.