Bible Commentaries

Genesis overview — summarised as follows. Part 1. The Primeval History: (a) Genesis 1-5, the story of Adam and his descendants; (b) Genesis 6-11, the story of Noah and his.sons. Part 2. The Patriarchal History: (a) Genesis 12-26, the lives of Abraham and Isaac; (b) Genesis 27-36, the life of Jacob; (c) Genesis 37-50, the life of Joseph. The first eleven chapters may be regarded as an introduction, designed to show the relation of the Hebrew race to other nations, and connect their history with that of the world. The real

Genesis 2:4-25 — Su poder trascendental; y esta preocupación suya se expresa en términos que son propiamente aplicables a las únicas personas vivas que conocemos directamente, a saber. hombres. Este antropomorfismo recorre toda la historia del Paraíso (cp. Génesis 2:7 ; Génesis 2:19 ; Génesis 2:21 ; Génesis 3:8 ). (d) El señorío del hombre sobre la creación se expresa, no estableciéndolo como la meta a la que todos tendían (cp. Génesis 1:26 .), sino representándolo como el primero creado, antes que las plantas

Genesis 3:1-24 — Su poder trascendental; y esta preocupación suya se expresa en términos que son propiamente aplicables a las únicas personas vivas que conocemos directamente, a saber. hombres. Este antropomorfismo recorre toda la historia del Paraíso (cp. Génesis 2:7 ; Génesis 2:19 ; Génesis 2:21 ; Génesis 3:8 ). (d) El señorío del hombre sobre la creación se expresa, no estableciéndolo como la meta a la que todos tendían (cp. Génesis 1:26 .), sino representándolo como el primero creado, antes que las plantas

Nehemiah 12:1-47 — The Dedication of the Wall of Jerusalem 1. The priests] The names in Nehemiah 12:1-7 likewise appear with some variations in Nehemiah 10:3-8 see also Ezra 2:36-39. 8. The Levites] cp. Nehemiah 10:9-14. Over the thanksgiving] RM ’over the choirs.’ 10. Jeshua] The high priest who returned with Zerubbabel. The succession of

Leviticus overview — in being almost entirely a book of laws. There is very little narrative, and historical indications are scanty. Reference is made to Mt. Sinai as the scene where some at least of the laws were promulgated (Leviticus 25:1; Leviticus 26:46; Leviticus 27:34); in some passages it is implied that Israel is still leading a camp-life in the wilderness (Leviticus 4:12; Leviticus 14:3; Leviticus 16:10); the consecration of Aaron and his sons is described in detail (8-10); and two incidents are narrated illustrating

Daniel 8:1-27 — has a vision in which he seems to stand by the river Ulai, near Susa (Daniel 8:1-2). He sees a two-homed ram which behaves aggressively for a time (Daniel 8:3-4), but is attacked and overthrown by a he-goat which comes rapidly from the w, (Daniel 8:5-7). The he-goat has a notable horn (Daniel 8:5), which is presently broken, and instead of which four others come up (Daniel 8:8). From one of these there springs a little horn, whichIdentification.Daniel 2Daniel 7Compare Daniel 8The Babylonian empire,

Hosea 2:2-23 — if propitiated. See Intro. They did not ascribe the fertility of the land to Jehovah, but to the local Baalim, who were personifications of the reproductive powers of nature, and in whose worship they had practically merged the worship of Jehovah. 6, 7. Through the disasters brought by a foreign enemy, including the siege of their cities, the people would discover the impotence of their idols, and seek Jehovah in earnest: cp. Hosea 14:3, etc. Make a wall] RV ’make a fence against her.’ 7.

Amos 1:1-5 — naqad.’ There must have been a number of these sheepowners in and near Tekoa. Mesha, king of Moab, is called by the same name noqed (2 Kings 3:4), where our English Bible uses the word ’sheep-master.’ Tekoa] 5 m. S. of Bethlehem, on a hill 2,788 ft. high, was at the border of the ’wilderness of Tekoa’ (2 Chronicles 20:20; 2 Chronicles 1 Mac 19:33), which was fit only for pasturage and largely used for this. Palestine has always been subject to earthquakes, but the one here referred

Amos 6:1-14 — The Fourth Address 1-3. False security of Judah and Israel. 4-6. Carelessness and luxury. 7-11. Captivity, siege, death, ruin. 12, 13. Preposterous errors. 14. The coming of the avenger. 1, 2. Render, ’Woe to the easy-going in Zion and to the secure in the mountain of Samaria! Make the round of the foremost nations and come to them,

Numbers 24:1-25 — rather, ’falling upon his face.’ There is no word in the original corresponding to the words ’into a trance.’ He falls to the ground, overpowered by the Spirit of God that comes upon him: cp. 1 Samuel 19:24; Ezekiel 1:28; Daniel 8:17-18; Acts 9:4; Revelation 1:17. 6. The images in this and the next v. are those of fruitfulness and vigour. The lign (i.e. the wood) aloe is a large spreading tree much prized for its aromatic qualities (Proverbs 7:17; Song of Solomon 4:14), and the

Matthew 26:30 — los cristianos, de Mi encarnación, resurrección y ascensión, así como de Mi muerte. Para los primeros cristianos, el rito era en gran parte un memorial de la Resurrección y, como tal, se celebraba regularmente el primer día de la semana ( Hechos 20:7 ). (5) En consecuencia, en la Cena es con el Señor ascendido y glorificado que el cristiano tiene la comunión. Al conmemorar la tragedia del Calvario, se comunica con Aquel que "vive por los siglos de los siglos y tiene las llaves del infierno y de

Luke 11:1-54 — forced by importunity to give against his will, how much more can persevering prayer bring down from the bountiful Father in heaven all good things. 8. Importunity] better, ’shamelessness.’ 9-13. Prayer and the answer to prayer (Matthew 7:7-11, Sermon on the Mount). See on Mt. 11, 12. In answer to prayer God gives neither what is useless (a stone) nor what is harmful (a serpent, or scorpion). The scorpion (Luke 10:19; Deuteronomy 8:15; Ezekiel 2:6; Revelation 9:3, Revelation 9:5, Revelation

Luke 17:1-37 — Occasions of Offence. The Ten Lepers. The Second Advent 1, 2. On causing others to sin. See on Matthew 18:6, Matthew 18:7. 2, One of these little ones] An affectionate designation of the disciples, especially such as were beginners and easily led astray. Perhaps the converted publicans and sinners of Luke 15:1-2 are specially meant. 3, 4. The duty of forgiveness. We are

Romans 10:1-21 — with God. (5) The old system of works called for an obedience beyond human power to give. (6) But acceptance by faith in Christ makes no impracticable demand. Christ has brought Himself within our reach by His Incarnation which made Him man among men, (7) and by His Resurrection which restored Him to us for ever; (8) so that the faith the gospel asks for is a simple thing, (9) only to acknowledge publicly that Jesus is Lord and really to believe in His Resurrection. (10) All that is required can be

Romans 6:1-23 — followers must do the same. We, therefore, being like-minded with Him through our faith in Him, also repudiated sin at our baptism, slaying our old sinful selves. Therefore, we should realise that the rule of sin over our earthly natures is ended; (7) just as a master’s rule over a dead slave is ended. (8) If so, then life with Christ follows, (9) because we are one with Him, and He lives a life in which death cannot touch Him any more. (10) This is certain, for His death ended that earthly

1 Corinthians 4:1-21 — hearts it denotes all the materials for forming a just judgment. 6-13. Paraphrase. ’In speaking of the folly of these divisions I have used only the names of Apollos and myself; but the same principles apply to your attitude to all your teachers. (7) Why do some of you pride yourselves on being better than others? None of you has anything that he did not receive. (8) You boast as if you had all possible wisdom. Would that it were so, that we might share it. (9) It looks as if we who are Apostles

2 Corinthians 1:1-24 — converts. It reminded them of the life to which they were consecrated at baptism. Achaia] probably used in a loose popular sense for the country around Corinth: cp. 1 Corinthians 1:2. 2. Grace.. and peace] i.e. all good wishes for spiritual blessings. 3-7. Paraphrase. ’We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Fount of all blessing and comfort, (4) for the comfort and courage He gives us in our trials, whereby we are enabled to comfort and encourage others. (5) For as we are

2 Corinthians 4:1-18 — as in the sight of God.’ 1. As we have received mercy] in his conversion from the blindness of Judaism. 2. The hidden things of dishonesty] i.e. the disgraceful methods of gaining adherents used by the false teachers: see on 2 Corinthians 2:17. 3-6. Paraphrase. ’If our gospel is not understood by any, it is only by those (4) whose minds are dulled by sin. (5) For the subject of our preaching is not ourselves, but Christ. (6) As God at first created light, so has He created spiritual

Judges 1:1-36 — what follows the author refers to events which must have preceded the partition of Joshua 13 f., and the campaigns of Joshua 10, 11. Asked the lord] Consulted the oracle of the Lord’: cp. Judges 18:5; Judges 20:18. See also Exodus 28:30; Numbers 27:21. 2. The land] the S. part of Palestine. 3. Simeon] The towns of Simeon (Joshua 19:1-9) are also attributed to Judah (Joshua 15:26-36, Joshua 15:42). Later, Simeon ceases to exist as an independent tribe. My lot] Each tribe has had a part of Canaan

Revelation 19:1-21 — acts, in contrast to the harlot’s red garment of sin: cp. Revelation 18:5; (Revelation 19:8). The herald angel declares the blessedness of those who are called (RV ’bidden’) to the marriage supper: cp. Revelation 3:20; Revelation 17:14; Matthew 22:3. Luke 14:15; (Revelation 19:9). Of course, except in idea, ’the bride’ and those ’called,’ i.e. the Church and its members, are identical. Filled with wonder and joy, St. John falls down to worship the angel: