Bible Commentaries

Jeremiah 1:5 — I knew. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for choosing. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 33:12 , Exodus 33:17 ). App-92 . sanctified thee = set thee apart, or, hallowed thee. See note on Exodus 3:5 , and compare John Baptist (Luke 1:15-17 ); Paul (Galatians 1:15 , Galatians 1:16 ); Samson (Judges 13:3 ). the nations. This distinguishes Jeremiah from some of the other prophets, and shows that the legend of his martyrdom is only legend.

Jeremiah 26:18 — Micah. The prophet whose book is called after his name. Contemporary with Hosea and Amos in Israel, and with Isaiah in Judah. See App-77 . the LORD of hosts. See note on Jeremiah 6:6 . 1 Samuel 1:3 . Zion shall be plowed, &c. See note on Micah 3:12 . A prophecy which was wholly fulfilled as to the Jewish Zion (south of Moriah), but not as to the traditional Zion, south-west of Jerusalem. See App-68 .

Amos 4:4 — Come to Beth-el, &c. Here we have Divine irony, as though it meant "Fill up the measure of your iniquity". Compare Matthew 23:32 . transgress . . . transgression. Hebrew pasha'. App-44 . Beth-el . . . Gilgal. Compare Amos 3:14 ; Amos 5:5 .Hosea 4:15 ; Hosea 9:15 ; Hosea 12:11 . after three years . The ref is to the Pentateuch (Numbers 28:3 .Deuteronomy 14:28; Deuteronomy 14:28 ), App-92 ; not to "days", or to modern "Mohammedan pilgrimages".

Zechariah 3:7 — the Lord of hosts. See note on Zechariah 1:3 and on 1 Samuel 1:3 . if thou wilt keep, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 8:35 ). App-92 . judge My house, &c. = govern My house. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 17:9 ). App-92 . places to walk = free access, or right of way. these that stand by: i.e. the attendant angels of Psalms 103:21 . Compare 1 Kings 22:19 . 1 Timothy 5:21 . by: i.e. in My presence.

Mark 12:26 — And as touching = But concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . the dead = dead bodies, or corpses. With Art. See App-139 . Not the same as in Mark 12:27 . in the bush = at (Greek. epi. App-104 .) the place concerning the bush: i.e. the passage about it in Exodus 3:6 . Compare Romans 11:2 "in Elijah"; see note there. I and, &c. Quoted from Exodus 3:2-6 , and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton. App-6 .

Mark 9:2 — reckoning. Compare Luke 9:2 (inclusive). Jesus . See App-98 . into . Greek. cis. App-104 . transfigured = transformed. Greek. metmeoiphoa. To change the form or appearance. Occurs only here, Matthew 17:2 ; Romans 12:2 ; and 2 Corinthians 3:18 . Contrast metaschematizo , to transfigure, change the figure, shape, mien, &c. (1 Corinthians 4:6 . 2Co 11:13 , 2 Corinthians 11:14 , 2 Corinthians 11:16 . Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:21 ). See App-149 .

Luke 19:11 — added and spake = went on to speak. because = on account of (Greek. dia. App-104 .Luke 19:2; Luke 19:2 ) [the fact] that. Not the same word as in Luke 19:44 . that . Greek. hoti, same as "because" in verses: Luke 19:3 , Luke 19:17 , Luke 19:21 , Luke 3:31 . the kingdom of God. See App-114 . should = was about to. immediately = at the very moment. See Luke 1:64 . appear be manifested. App-106 .

John 19:39 — also Nicodemus . Read, Nicodemus also. Nicodemus . See John 3:1 , and John 7:50 . to . Greek. pros. App-104 . by night. Now he comes openly, as Joseph did, and brought = bringing. a mixture . Greek. migma. Occurs only here. Some read heligma = a roll. myrrh . Greek. smurna. Only here and in Matthew 2:11 , aloes . a fragrant aromatic wood. Occurs only here in N.T. Referred to four times in O.T. pound. Greek. litra. See John 12:3 and App-51 .

1 Corinthians 4:1 — man . App-123 . so . This emphasizes the "as" which follows. account = reckon. Greek. logizomai. ministers . App-190 . Christ . App-98 . stewards . Greek. oikonomos. Occurs ten times. Always translated "steward", except Romans 16:23 and Galatians 1:4 , Galatians 1:2 . See Luke 16:1 . mysteries . Greek. musterion. App-193 . To Paul were committed various secrets. See 1 Corinthians 15:51 .Romans 11:25 . 2 Thessalonians 2:7 . 1 Timothy 3:9 , 1 Timothy 3:16 . God . App-98 .

2 Corinthians 10:8 — though = if. App-118 . boast = glory. Greek. kauchaonmai . See Romans 2:17 . of = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . authority . Greek. exousia. App-172 . Lord. App-98 . A: hath given = gave. for. Greek. eis . App-104 . edification . Greek. oikodome . See 1 Corinthians 3:9 . be ashamed. Greek. oischunoenai. Occurs elsewhere, Luke 16:3 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:20 . 1 Peter 4:16 ; 1 John 2:22 . The more frequent word in N.T. is kataischuno. See Romans 5:5 .

2 Corinthians 11:32 — governor . Greek. ethnarches. Only here. It means a prefect. Aretas . The father-in-law of Herod Antipas. App-109 , kept . . . with a garrison = guarded. Greek. phroureo. Only here, Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:23 .Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:7 . 1 Peter 1:5 . desirous = wishing. Greek. thelo. App-102 , but the texts omit. apprehend . Greek. piazo . See John 11:57 . No doubt to please the Jews in Damascus. Compare Acts 12:3 ; Acts 24:27 ; Acts 20:9 .

Galatians 2:5 — gave place = yielded. Greek. eiko . Only here. subjection . Greek. hupotage . See 2 Corinthians 9:13 . no, not = not even. Greek. oude. See Galatians 2:3 . This emphatic statement is the Figure of speech Negotio. App-6 . for . Greek. pros . App-104 . the truth , &r. Compare Galatians 2:14 .Colossians 1:5 , Colossians 1:6 continue . Greek. diameno . Elsewhere, Luke 1:22 ; Luke 22:28 , Hebrews 1:11 . 2 Peter 3:4 . with . Greek. pros , as above.

Ephesians 1:23 — His body Compare Ephesians 3:5 , Ephesians 3:6 . fulness . See Ephesians 1:10 . His members "fill up" the body of Christ, and the body of Christ fills up and completes "the dispensation of the fulness of the times". The apostle adopts the term used by the Gnostics, pleroma (Colossians 2:9 , Colossians 2:10 ). See note on Ephesians 2:2 (prince). filleth all in all . He fills up all the members with all spiritual gifts and graces.

Titus 1:8 — lover of hospitality , Greek. philoxenos . Occurs: 1Ti 3:2 . 1 Peter 4:9 . The noun in Romans 12:13 , and Hebrews 13:2 . lover of good men = lover of the good (thing). Greek. philegathos . Only here. sober = right-minded. Greek. sophron , Occurs: Titus 2:2 , Tit 2:5 ; 1 Timothy 3:2 . Compare Mark 5:13 . just . App-191 . holy . Greek. hosios . See on Acts 2:27 . temperate. Greek. enkrates . Only here. See on Acts 24:23 .

Titus 3:3 — sometimes = at one time. foolish . Greek. anoetos . See Romans 1:14 . disobedient . See Titus 1:16 . serving . Greek. douleuo ; the condition of being a slave. Compare Titus 2:3 . App-190 . lusts . See Titus 2:12 . pleasures . Greek. hedone. Elsewhere, Luke 8:19 . James 4:1 , James 4:3 ; 2 Peter 2:13 , living. Greek. diagd . Only here and 1 Timothy 2:2 . in . App-104 . malice, envy . See Romans 1:29 . hateful . Greek. stugetas . Only here.

Hebrews 10:29 — sore = worse, as elsewhere. Greek. cheiron. punishment . Greek. timoria. Only here. thought worthy . Greek. axioo . See Hebrews 3:3 . trodden = trampled. Same as Matthew 7:6 . Son of God . App-98 . counted . Greek. hegeomai . See Acts 26:2 . wherewith = with (Greek. en . App-104 .) which. unholy = "unclean", or "valueless". Compare Mark 7:2 .Acts 11:8 ; &c.

James 1:17 — gift . Greek. dosis. Only here and Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:15 . gift . Greek. dorema. Only here and Romans 5:16 . from above . Greek. anothen. See John 3:3 . and cometh = coming. Father . App-98 . lights . App-130 . with . App-104 . is no . Literally there is not ( App-105 ) present (Greek. eneimi) . variableness . Greek. parallage. Only here. neither = or. shadow . Greek.

1 Peter 5:2 — Compare App-189 . by constraint . Greek. anankostos. Only here. willingly . Compare hekousios. See Hebrews 10:26 , and compare Philemon 1:14 . not = neither. Greek. mede for filthy lucre . Greek. aischrokerdos. Only here. Compare 1 Timothy 3:3 . of, &c . = readily. Greek. prothumos. Only here. Compare Acts 17:11 .

2 Peter 3:12 — Looking for . App-133 . See Luke 3:15 (be in expectation). hasting unto = hastening. Greek. speudo. Elsewhere intransitive. Luke 19:5 .Acts 22:18 ; &c. Man can neither hinder nor advance the kingdom of God. But here the meaning is "Looking for, yes and earnestly looking for, the coming of the day of God". wherein = on account of ( App-104 . 2 Peter 3:2 ) which (plural) being on fire . See Ephesians 6:16 (fiery). melt . Greek. tekomai. Only here.

Revelation 12:7 — was = came to be. heaven = the heaven. See Revelation 3:12 . A particular sphere above earth which is dwelt in by, or accessible to, the dragon and his evil powers. Compare Job 1 and Job 2:0 .Zechariah 3:6 . See Luke 10:18 . Michael. See Daniel 10:13 , Daniel 10:21 ; Daniel 12:1 .Jude 1:9 , and App-179 . fought against. The texts read "(going forth) to war with". against. Greek. meta. App-104 .