Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 11:42 — Josephus gave Solomon a reign of 80 years, either because he wished to increase the glory of his country’s greatest king, or through his having a false reading in his copy of the Septuagint Version. It is, no doubt, remarkable that the three successive kings, Saul, David, and Solomon, should have each reigned forty years Act 13:21; 2 Samuel 5:4-5; but such numerical coincidences occur from time to time in exact history.

Psalms 28:2 — temple, the place where God was supposed to reside, and where He gave responses to the prayers of His people: the same place which is elsewhere called the holy of holies. See the notes at Hebrews 9:3-14. The Hebrew word is found only here and in 1 Kings 6:5, 1 Kings 6:16, 1Ki 6:19-23, 1 Kings 6:31; 1Ki 7:49; 1 Kings 8:6, 1Ki 8:8; 2 Chronicles 3:16; 2 Chronicles 4:20; 2 Chronicles 5:7, 2 Chronicles 5:9. The idea here is that he who prayed stretched out his hands toward that sacred place where God was supposed

Psalms 28:2 — lugar donde se suponía que Dios residiría, y donde dio respuestas a las oraciones de su pueblo: el mismo lugar que en otros lugares se llama el santo de los santos. Vea las notas en Hebreos 9:3. La palabra hebrea se encuentra solo aquí y en 1 Reyes 6:5, 1 Reyes 6:16, 1Ki 6: 19-23 , 1 Reyes 6:31; 1Ki 7:49 ; 1 Reyes 8:6, 1Ki 8: 8 ; 2 Crónicas 3:16; 2 Crónicas 4:2; 2 Crónicas 5:7, 2 Crónicas 5:9. La idea aquí es que el que oró extendió sus manos hacia ese lugar sagrado donde se suponía que Dios

Proverbs 13:9 — Very beautiful in its poetry is the idea of the light “rejoicing” in its brightness (compare Psalms 19:5; Job 38:7). Note also the distinction between the “light” and the “lamp.” The righteous ones have the true light in them. That which belongs to the wicked is only derived and temporary, and even that shall be extinguished before long. Compare a like distinction in John 1:8; John 5:35.

Proverbs 13:9 — Muy hermosa en su poesía es la idea de la luz "regocijándose" en su brillo (compárese Salmo 19:5; Job 38:7). Tenga en cuenta también la distinción entre la "luz" y la "lámpara". Los justos tienen la verdadera luz en ellos. Lo que pertenece a los impíos es solo derivado y temporal, e incluso eso se extinguirá en poco tiempo. Compare una distinción similar en Juan 1:8; Juan 5:35.

Numbers 20:8 — Take the rod - That with which the miracles in Egypt had been performed (Exodus 7:8 ff; Exodus 7:19 ff; Exodus 8:5 ff, etc.), and which had been used on a similar occasion at Rephidim (Exodus 17:5 following). This rod, as the memorial of so many divine interpositions, was naturally laid up in the tabernacle, and is accordingly Numbers 20:9 described now as taken by Moses “from before the Lord.”

Zechariah 1:1 — In the eighth month - o. The date joins on Zechariah’s prophecy to those of Haggai. Two months before, “in the sixth month” Haggai 1:1, had Haggai, conjointly with Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, exhorted Zerubbabel and the people to resume the intermitted building of the temple. These had used such diligence, notwithstanding the partial discouragement of the Persian Government, that God gave them “in the seventh month” Ezra 5:3-5, the

Matthew 21:4-5 — construyó la ciudad de Jerusalén. Sobre esto estaba la ciudad de David y algunas fortalezas fuertes. Los nombres "hija y virgen" se le dieron a menudo, de acuerdo con la forma de expresión figurativa oriental. Vea las notas en Isaías 1:8. Compare Amós 5:2; Salmo 45:13; Salmo 137:8; Isaías 47:1. Se les dio como una expresión de su belleza o belleza. Meek - Vea las notas en Mateo 5:5. La expresión aquí más bien denota "pacífico, no guerrero"; no con pompa, y estado, y las insignias de ambición. Vino

Mark 5:1-20 — See this account of the demoniacs fully explained in the notes at Matthew 8:28-34.Mark 5:4He had been often bound with fetters and chains - Efforts had been made to confine him, but his great strength - his strength increased by his malady - had prevented it. There often appears to be a great increase of strength produced by insanity, and

John 5:22 — Judgeth no man - Jesus in these verses is showing his “equality with God.” He affirmed John 5:17 that he had the same power over the Sabbath that his Father had; in John 5:19, that he did the same things as the Father; in John 5:21 particularly that he had the same power to raise the dead. He now adds that God has given him the authority to

John 5:22 — No juzga a nadie - Jesús en estos versículos muestra su "igualdad con Dios". Afirmó Juan 5:17 que tenía el mismo poder sobre el sábado que tenía su Padre; en Juan 5:19, que hizo las mismas cosas que el Padre; en Juan 5:21 particularmente que tenía el mismo poder para resucitar a los muertos. Ahora agrega que Dios le ha dado la autoridad

John 8:51 — Si un hombre guarda mi dicho - Si cree en mí y obedece mis mandamientos. Nunca verá la muerte - Ver la muerte, o probar la muerte, es lo mismo que morir, Lucas 2:26; Mateo 16:28; Marco 9:1. El sentido de este pasaje es: "Obtendrá vida eterna, o será resucitado a esa vida donde no habrá muerte". Ver Juan 6:49-5; Juan 3:36; Juan 5:24; Juan 11:25.

Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him - It is not uncommon for Paul to utter an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument; see Romans 9:5; Romans 11:36; Galatians 1:5. Here his mind is full of the subject; and in view of the fact that God communicates to his people such blessings - that they may become filled with all his fulness, he desires that praise should be given to him.That is

Ephesians 5:21 — Submitting yourselves one to another - Maintaining due subordination in the various relations of life. This general principle of religion, the apostle proceeds now to illustrate in reference to wives Ephesians 5:22-24; to children Ephesians 6:1-3; and to servants, Ephesians 6:5-8. At the same time that he enforces this duty of submission, however, he enjoins on others to use their authority in a proper manner, and gives solemn injunctions that there should

Colossians 3:5 — therefore your members - Since you are dead to sin and the world, and are to appear with Christ in the glories of his kingdom, subdue every carnal and evil propensity of your nature. The word mortify means to put to death (Romans 8:13, note; Galatians 5:24, note), and the meaning here is that they were entirely to subdue their evil propensities, so that they would have no remains of life; that is, they were not at all to indulge them. The word “members” here, refers to the different members of the

2 John 1:3 — This is much in the style of John, in all of whose writings he dwells much on the fact that the Lord Jesus is the Son of God, and on the importance of recognizing that fact in order to the possession of true religion. Compare 1 John 2:22-23; 1Jo 4:15; 1 John 5:1-2, 1 John 5:10-12, 1 John 5:20.In truth and love - This phrase is not to be connected with the expression “the Son of the Father,” as if it meant that he was his Son “in truth and love,” but is rather to be connected with the “grace, mercy,

Revelation 5:14 — - La voz de alabanza universal llegó a ellos desde el exterior, y acordaron con ella, y atribuyeron honor a Dios. Y los cuatro y veinte ancianos cayeron, ... - Las criaturas vivientes y los ancianos comenzaron el trabajo de alabanza Apocalipsis 5:8, y era apropiado que concluyera con ellos; es decir, dan la última y última respuesta (Prof. Stuart). Todo el universo, por lo tanto, está sublimemente representado como en un estado de profunda adoración, esperando que los desarrollos sigan en la

2 Samuel 6:1 — Again - It should be, “and David again gathered,” etc., i. e. after the previous gathering, either for his election to the kingdom 2 Samuel 5:1-3 or for the Philistine war 2 Samuel 5:17-25, he assembled them again for the peaceful purpose of bringing up the ark to Mount Zion (see marginal reference). The whole narrative indicates the progressive consolidation of David’s power, and the settlement of his monarchy on strong foundations.

2 Samuel 8:6 — Garrisons - The word is used for officers in 1 Kings 4:5, 1 Kings 4:19, and some think that that is its meaning here. Perhaps, however, it is best to take it with the King James Version in the same sense as in 1 Samuel 10:5; 1 Samuel 13:3.Brought gifts - Rather, “tribute” (and in 2 Samuel 8:2); meaning they became subject and tributary.

2 Samuel 8:6 — Guarniciones - La palabra se usa para oficiales en 1 Reyes 4:5, 1 Reyes 4:19, y algunos piensan que esa es su que significa aquí. Quizás, sin embargo, es mejor llevarlo con la versión King James en el mismo sentido que en 1 Samuel 10:5; 1 Samuel 13:3. Regalos traídos - Más bien, "tributo" (y en 2 Samuel 8:2); lo que significa que se volvieron sujetos y tributarios.