Bible Commentaries

Genesis overview — rather of the Holy Spirit, who has spoken by his mouth. We know God, who is himself invisible, only through his works. Therefore, the Apostle elegantly styles the worlds, τὰ μἡ εχ φαινομένων βλεπόμενα, as if one should say, “the manifestation of things not apparent,” (30) (Hebrews 11:3.) This is the reason why the Lord, that he may invite us to the knowledge of

Genesis 1:26 — 26. Hagamos al hombre. (83) Aunque el tiempo usado aquí es el futuro, todos deben reconocer que este es el lenguaje de alguien que aparentemente está deliberando. Hasta ahora, Dios ha sido presentado simplemente como dando órdenes; ahora, cuando se acerca a la obra más excelente

Genesis 14:18 — exaltado y excelente fue, al mismo tiempo, adumbado: al ver que el santo patriarca, a quien Dios había elevado al más alto rango de honor, se sometió a Melquisedec, no hay duda de que Dios lo había constituido. la única cabeza de toda la Iglesia; (362) porque, sin controversia, el solemne acto de bendición, que Melquisedec asumió para sí mismo, era un símbolo de dignidad preeminente. Si alguien responde, que hizo esto como sacerdote; Pregunto, ¿no era Abram también sacerdote? Por lo tanto, Dios

Genesis 6:3 — 3.My Spirit shall not always strive. Although Moses had before shown that the world had proceeded to such a degree of wickedness and impiety, as ought not any longer to be borne; yet in order to prove more certainly, that the vengeance by which the whole

Isaiah 2:4 — far more excellent. At that time God ruled over his chosen people by the hand of David, but after the coming of Christ he began to reign by himself, that is, in the person of his only-begotten Son, who was truly God manifested in the flesh. (1 Timothy 3:16.) The prophets sometimes employ the name of David when they are speaking about the kingdom of Christ, and they do so with propriety, that is, with respect to his human nature; for the Redeemer had been promised to spring from that family. (Jeremiah

Isaiah 6:1 — again set them apart in a new and solemn manner, breathed on them, bidding them receive the Holy Ghost, (John 20:21;) and not only so, but sending his Spirit from heaven in the forms of tongues of fire, invested them with extraordinary power. (Acts 2:3.) Thus, on account of the various changes of times and of kings, it was necessary that Isaiah should be encouraged and again attested by a new vision; that he might be excited to perseverance, and might afterwards proceed with greater cheerfulness in

Jeremiah 10:24 — with it, — that God should chastise him who has offended. But a moderation is needed, according to the promise, “I will chastise them, but with the hand of man; for my mercy will I not take away from them.” (2 Samuel 7:14; Psalms 89:33) This was God’s promise to Solomon; but we know that it belongs to all the members of Christ. Though then God indiscriminately punishes the sins of the whole world, there is yet a great difference between the elect and the reprobate, for God

Jeremiah 12:1 — The minds of the faithful, we know, have often been greatly tried and even shaken, on seeing all things happening successfully and prosperously to the despisers of God. We find this complaint expressed at large in Psalms 73:0. The Prophet there confesses that he had well — nigh fallen, as he had been treading in a slippery place; he saw that God favored the wicked; at least, from the appearance of things, he could form no other judgment, but that they were loved

Jeremiah 23:22 — “There is no need to ascend above the clouds, or to descend into the depths, or to run beyond the sea; for the Law and the word is nigh in thy mouth, that is, God has set before you whatever is necessary and useful to be known.” (Deuteronomy 30:12; Romans 10:6.) This, then, is fully made known to you, nor will the knowledge of anything necessary be obscure, if ye attend to the Law. Hence the cause of error is not only your sloth, but also your perverseness; for ye wilfully neglect the Law,

Jeremiah 33:15 — them the seed of David, to direct their attention to Christ. This was then a mode of teaching familiarly known to the Jews. The Prophets, indeed, sometimes mentioned David himself, and not his son, “I will raise up David,” etc. (Ezekiel 34:23) Now David was dead, and his body was reduced to dust and ashes; but under the person of David, the Prophets exhibited Christ. Then as to this passage, the Jews must shew their effrontery in a most ridiculous manner, if they make evasions and attempt

Jeremiah 33:15 — sin el pacto general. Y además, como el pacto general no podía sostenerse, ni tener ninguna validez, excepto en Cristo, este es el punto al que Jeremías ahora dirige su atención, como también hemos visto en otros lugares, especialmente en el capítulo 23. que repite esta profecía. Dios entonces había prometido que su pueblo sería restaurado; también les había prometido que sería tan propicio para ellos como para preservarlos en seguridad como su gente: ahora agrega: En esos días, y en ese momento, levantaré,

Ezekiel 14:9 — be deceived unless of his own accord. For the Prophet takes that principle from Moses, whenever false prophets come forth, that this is a proof of faithfulness and of sincere piety. Thy God tries thee, says Moses, whether you love him. (Deuteronomy 8:3.) Since, therefore, no false prophet arises without the just judgment of God, and since God wishes to distinguish between sincere worshipers and hypocrites, it follows that no one can be excused on this pretext, of differing opinions which arise by

Ezekiel 14:9 — engañado a menos que sea por su propia voluntad. Porque el Profeta toma ese principio de Moisés, siempre que surgen falsos profetas, que esto es una prueba de fidelidad y de sincera piedad. Tu Dios te prueba, dice Moisés, si lo amas. ( Deuteronomio 8:3.) Dado que, por lo tanto, no surge un falso profeta sin el justo juicio de Dios, y dado que Dios desea distinguir entre adoradores sinceros e hipócritas, se deduce que nadie puede ser excusado con este pretexto, de opiniones diferentes que surgen por

Daniel 4:1 — 166:0. ad Donat. et alibi (205) Sebastian Castalio is here referred to. He was an opponent of Calvin, and banished from Geneva by his influence. Being a man of extensive learning he was appointed Greek professor at Basil. See Mosheim, cent. 16. section. 3, pt. 2, and the authorities there quoted.

Daniel 4:35 — unbridled and perverse our rashness is, while we dare object to anything which God does; whence the necessity of this teaching which puts the bridle of modesty upon us is proved, since God does all things according to his will, as it is said in Psalms 115:3, Our God in heaven does what he wishes. From this sentence we gather that nothing happens by chance, but every event in the world depends on God’s secret providence. We ought not to admit any distinction between God’s permission and his

Daniel 4:35 — imprudencia, mientras nos atrevemos a objetar cualquier cosa que Dios haga; de donde se demuestra la necesidad de esta enseñanza que pone la brida de la modestia sobre nosotros, ya que Dios hace todas las cosas según su voluntad, como se dice en Salmo 115:3, Nuestro Dios en el cielo hace lo que desea. De esta oración deducimos que nada sucede por casualidad, pero cada evento en el mundo depende de la providencia secreta de Dios. No debemos admitir ninguna distinción entre el permiso de Dios y su deseo.

Hosea 10:13 — that they could not bear any fruit until the thorns were torn up by the roots, and until they had been well cleansed from the vices in which they had become fixed; and hence he says, — ‘Plough again your fallow-ground,’ (Jeremiah 4:3.) And it is the time for seeking Jehovah, until he come Here the Prophet offers a hope of pardon to the people, to encourage them to repent: for we know that when men are called back to God, they are torpid and even faint in their minds, until they

Amos 7:2 — inmediatamente todo el país, sino que, en cierta medida, lo habían desolado. De hecho, esto se manifestó a todos, pero pocos lo vieron como el juicio de Dios, como también se queja el Señor, de que los perversos no miran la mano del asesino, ( Isaías 10:3) Aunque entonces los israelitas vieron su tierra consumida, no pensaron que Dios estaba disgustado con ellos; porque los hombres impíos no se examinan voluntariamente ni alzan los ojos al cielo cuando el Señor los castiga: porque crecerían, por así

Matthew 28:19 — Papa de Roma y su banda se jactan orgullosamente de su sucesión, como si tuvieran este rango en común con Pedro y sus compañeros; y, sin embargo, no prestan más atención a la doctrina que la que pagaron los Luperci o los sacerdotes de Baco y Venus. (324) ¿Y con qué rostro, oren, afirman ser los sucesores de aquellos que, según se les dijo, fueron nombrados predicadores del evangelio? Pero aunque no se avergüenzan de mostrar su descaro, con cada lector de buen juicio esta sola palabra es suficiente

John 1:12 — no incluya el efecto completo y completo; pero, por el contrario, significa que Cristo dio a los impuros y a los incircuncisos lo que parecía imposible; porque se produjo un cambio increíble cuando de las piedras Cristo levantó hijos a Dios, ( Mateo 3:9.) El poder, por lo tanto, es esa aptitud (ἱκανότης) que Pablo menciona, cuando el da gracias a Dios, quien nos ha hecho aptos (o reunidos) para ser partícipes de la herencia de los santos, ( Colosenses 1:12.) Quien cree en su nombre. Expresa brevemente