Bible Commentaries

Ezekiel 28:14 — art = west, as in the other verses here. the anointed cherub that covereth . Cherub can be used only of a supernatural being, overshadowing and protecting "the world that then was" (2 Peter 3:6 ), or the "garden" of Ezekiel 28:13 . and I have set thee so , &c.: or, when I appointed thee. thou west. the holy mountain, &c. See note on Ezekiel 28:13 , below; and compare Isaiah 14:12-14 . hast walked up and down = didst walk to and

Ezekiel 37:16 — one early printed edition, reads "companions" (plural) Joseph. Who held the primogeniture of the other tribes (1 Chronicles 6:1 ), forfeited by Reuben; and was represented by Ephraim, the head of the ten tribes. Compare 1 Kings 11:26 , Isaiah 11:13 .Jeremiah 31:6 . Hosea 5:3 , Hosea 5:6 . his companions: i.e. the other tribes.

Daniel 2:21 — He changeth, &c . Compare Daniel 2:9 ; Daniel 7:25 . 1 Chronicles 29:30 . Job 34:24-29 . Psalms 31:14 , Psalms 31:15 .Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 . Jeremiah 27:5-7 . secret = hidden. Chaldee. sathar. Not the same word as in Daniel 2:18 , &c. and the light, &c . Compare Daniel 5:11 , Daniel 5:14 .Psalms 36:9 ; 2 John 1:9; 2 John 1:9 ; John 8:12 ; John 12:45 , John 12:46 ; 1 Timothy 6:16 . James 1:17 . 1 John 1:5 .

Daniel 8:5 — he goat = a leaper of the goats. The acknowledged symbol of Greece, as the ram was of Persia (see Daniel 8:3 ), because the first colony was directed by an oracle to take a goat for a guide and build a city, which they did, and called it Egeae (from Aix = a goat). Figures of a goat are found to-day on ancient Macedonian monuments. from the west . Hebrew.

Hosea 11:9 — I am GOD, and not man. Figure of speech Pleonasm ( App-6 ): put both ways for emphasis. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 23:19 ). Compare Isaiah 55:8 , Isaiah 55:9 . Malachi 3:6 . GOD. Hebrew. 'El. App-4 . man. Hebrew. 'ish . App-14 . in the midst = [will not come] into the midst. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 33:5 ). App-92 . enter into = come against: i.e.

Hosea 13:4 — Yet I, &c. Supply the connecting thought: "[Ye worship these calves], yet I, even I". &c. Compare Hosea 12:9 . Isaiah 43:11 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . from the land of Egypt. Supply the Ellipsis ( App-6 ); "[Who brought thee out] from", &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 20:2 , Exodus 20:3 ). shalt know no: i.e. didst

Joel 2:2 — A. day , &c. Compare Amos 5:18 , Amos 5:20 . morning = blackness, or darkness. Hebrew. shahar, A Homonym. with two meanings: (1) to be black or dark (Job 30:30 ). Hence put for seeking in the early morning while yet dark (Psalms 78:34 ; Psalms 78:63 , Psalms 78:1 .Proverbs 1:28 . Isaiah 26:9 . Hosea 5:15 , &c.); (2) dawn or morning (Genesis 19:15 ; Genesis 32:24 , Genesis 32:26 . Joshua 6:15 .Hosea 6:3 ; Hosea 10:15 , &c.) a great people. Symbolized by the locusts in Joel 1:4 .

Amos 5:12 — transgressions. Hebrew pasha. App-44 . sins. Hebrew. chata App-44 . they afflict = oppressors [as ye are] of. the just = a righteous one. take a bribe. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 35:31 , Numbers 35:32 , the same word). App-92 , turn aside. Reference to Pentateuch, (Exodus 23:6 . Deuteronomy 16:19 ; Deuteronomy 24:17 . The same Hebrew word in all three cases). App-92 , Compare Isaiah 29:21 .Malachi 3:5 . the poor' needy ones.

Zechariah 13:6 — His wounds had been received. Him. Messiah, Whom they will have already looked upon (Zechariah 12:10 ), and now inquire of fer explanation. in = within. or between: in, in the palms, My friends. Typical of His own who received Him not (Mark 3:21 ; compare verses: Zec 13:31 , Zec 13:34 , Zec 13:35 .John 1:11; John 1:11 ).

Zechariah 7:5 — in the fifth. month. The month Ab (our August, App-51 . V). The fast had already then been instituted to commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem on the tenth of Ab (Jeremiah 52:12 , Jeremiah 52:13 ). seventh month. The month Tisri (our October). The fast had already then been instituted, on the third of Tisri, to commemorate the murder of Gedaliah by Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah. See Jeremiah 40:8 ; Jeremiah 41:1-3 , Jeremiah 41:15-18 . See

Matthew 13:35 — That = So that. fulfilled. Quoted from Psalms 78:2 . See App-107 and App-117 . by = by means of. Greek. dia. App-104 .Matthew 13:1 . utter = pour forth. Greek. ereugomai. Occurs only here. from the foundation of the world. Note the seven occurrences of this expression (here; Matthew 25:34 .Luke 11:50 . Hebrews 4:3 ; Hebrews 9:6 . Revelation 13:8 ; Revelation 17:8 ). Contrast

Matthew 13:39 — the end of the world = the end of the age, age-time, or dispensation. The expression occurs six times (here, verses: Matthew 13:40 , Matthew 13:49 , Matthew 13:3 ; Matthew 28:20 . Hebrews 9:26 ), always in this sense. end. Greek. sunteleia (not " telos ") = closing time, denoting the joining of two age-times: i.e. the closing time of one leading on to the other. The sunteleia

Matthew 24:40 — the one shall be taken, &c. 1 Thessalonians 4:15 , 1 Thessalonians 4:16 refers to this, for it is the same parousia. shall = is. So in Matthew 24:41 . taken = taken to one's side, in peace and for blessing, as in Matthew 1:20 , Matthew 1:24 ; Matthew 17:1 .Luke 9:10 ; Luke 18:31 ; John 14:3 ("receive"). left. For judgment; as in Matthew 13:30 ("let"); Matthew 15:14 ("let alone"); Matthew 19:27 , Matthew 19:29 ("forsaken"); Matthew 23:38 ; Matthew 26:56 , &c.

Matthew 28:20 — always = all the days. unto = until. the end of the world = the completion, or consummation, of the age: i.e. that then current dispensation, when this apostolic commission might have ended. See App-129 ., and note on Matthew 13:39 . But as Israel did not then repent (Acts 3:19-26 ; Acts 28:25-28 ), hence all is postponed till Matthew 24:14 shall be taken up and fulfilled, "then shall the end ( telos ) of the sunteleia come". This particular commission was therefore postponed.

Mark 16:18 — They shall take up serpents. See Acts 28:5 . Compare Luke 10:19 . if they drink, &c. The condition to be seen by the result. App-118 . drink , &c. Eusebius (iii. 39) records this of John and of Barsabas, surnamed Justus. not = by no means. Greek. ou me. App-105 . lay hands on (Greek. epi. App-104 .) the sick . See Acts 3:7 ; Acts 19:11 Acts 19:12 ; Acts 2:8 , Acts 2:9 , Acts 2:10 . c. 1 Corinthians 12:9 , 1 Corinthians 12:28 . James 5:14 .

Mark 3:14 — sense of Hebrew. dsah , in 1 Samuel 12:6 ("advanced"). that = in order that. be with Him . This is the first great qualification for any thus called and sent. (1) Like Abel, to have "peace with God"; then (2) like Enoch, to walk with God", and (3) like Noah, to witness for God (Hebrews 11:4-7 ). might = should. send them forth = Greek. apostello . This is the second great qualification here. For the others, see above and Acts 1:22 . preach . App-121 .

Luke 12:25 — to . Greek. epi. App-104 . stature = age, as in John 9:21 , John 9:23 .Hebrews 11:11 , referring to fullness of growth, hence rendered "stature" (Luke 19:3 .Ephesians 4:13; Ephesians 4:13 ). A "cubit" could not be "the least" of Luke 12:26 . It must therefore be putby Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for length generally: either the least measure (an inch) to his height, or a moment to his age (or life). Greek. helikia. Occurs elsewhere in Luke 2:52 and Matthew 6:27 .

Luke 16:14 — the Pharisees . See App-120 . were = being then. Greek. huparcho, as in Luke 16:23 , and see on Luke 7:25 . covetous = money-lovers (referring to mammon, verses: 11, 13); Occurs only here, and 2 Timothy 3:2 . derided = were turning up their noses at. Occurs only here and Luke 23:35 . Found in the LXX. Pas. Luke 2:4 ; Luke 22:7 ; Luke 22:35 . is. This was the immediate cause of the second Parable (verses: Luke 16:19-30 ), and the solemn application (Luke 16:31 ).

Luke 8:1 — it came to pass. Note the Hebraism, here and in chs. Luke 5:1 ; Luke 6:1 , &c. Verses 1-3 are peculiar to Luke. afterward . No longer confining Himself to Capernaum. went throughout = journeyed through. every city and village = by city and village. preaching = proclaiming. See App-121 . shewing the glad tidings . Greek. euangeliso

Luke 9:22 — The Son of man . See App-98 . must = it is necessary. See Luke 24:26 . Acts 3:18 . suffer = to suffer. This is the first mention of His sufferings . See the Structure, and p. "L", "N", and "L", "N". Note that these are never mentioned apart from the "glory" (verses: Luke 9:26 , Luke 9:32 ) in either O.T. or N.T. be rejected