Bible Commentaries

Genesis 26:1-35 — repetition from another source of events already recorded. 2. Go not down into Egypt] to get food as Abraham did. The covenant blessing is renewed and the possession of Canaan assured to Isaac. He is encouraged to stay in Canaan in dependence on God. 7. My sister] The expression might mean cousins. 12. An hundredfold] Though very large, such a crop is not unknown. Isaac’s obedience in not going to Egypt had its reward. 15. It is said that Arabs still fill up the wells on pilgrimage roads, if

Exodus 20:1-26 — Los Diez Mandamientos (vv. 1-21) Éxodo 20-23, que contiene (1) el Decálogo (Gr. = 'Diez Palabras' o 'Mandamientos') y (2) un código de leyes que regula la vida religiosa y social del pueblo, y llamado Libro de la Alianza ( ver Éxodo 24:7 ), forman quizás la parte más importante del Pentateuco. Es el núcleo de toda la legislación mosaica y, con toda probabilidad, existió durante mucho tiempo como un documento separado. 1-17. El Decálogo. En el capítulo Éxodo 34:28 ; Deuteronomio 4:13

Exodus 4:1-31 — historian Manetho, and quoted by Josephus, that Moses was a leper, and that the Israelites were expelled from Egypt because they were afflicted with the same disease. 9. The river] the Nile. This sign is similar to the first of the plagues (see Exodus 7:20), with the difference that here only part of the water is changed on being poured out on the dry land. 10. Moses now pleads his want of eloquence. Jewish tradition says that he had an actual impediment in his speech, being unable to pronounce the

1 Chronicles 3:1-24 — his successors on the throne of Judah, and the descendants of Jeconiah (Jehoiachin). 1. The sons of David] Some of the names that follow are given differently in the corresponding sections in 2 Samuel 3:2-5; 2 Samuel 5:13-16: cp. also 2 Samuel 14:3-7. 5. Nathan] According to St. Luke’s genealogy he was ancestor of our Lord, 2 Samuel 3:31. Bath-shua] i.e. Bathsheba. 15. Johanan] This son of Josiah was never king and presumably died before his father. Shallum] probably the Jehoahaz of 2 Kings

1 Chronicles 9:1-44 — i.e. the lay population as contrasted with the ecclesiastical orders. Netliinims] These were persons selected from the people, in the ratio of one for every fifty, and given to the Levites as their servants in the times of Moses and David (Numbers 31:47; Ezra 8:20). From the mention of Mehunims among them (Ezra 2:60), who were doubtless descendants of the people of that name who were conquered by Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:7), it has been inferred that they included foreigners who were either prisoners

2 Chronicles 14:1-15 — Reign of Asa This chapter adds to what is related of Asa in 1 Kings 15:9-24 an account of the invasion of the Ethiopian Zerah. 3. Took away.. the high places] In 2 Chronicles 15:17 (= 1 Kings 15:14) the opposite of this is stated; if the two passages are to be reconciled, it must be supposed that Asa sought to effect a reform which was only imperfectly executed: cp. also 2 Chronicles 17:6 with 2 Chronicles 20:33. 7. The land is

2 Chronicles 21:1-20 — Reign of Jehokam This chapter in part reproduces 2 Kings 8:17-22 but adds several particulars respecting the judgments brought upon Jehoram. 2. Azariah.. Azariah] One of the names is probably an error, perhaps for ’Ahaziah’: cp. the mistake in 2 Chronicles 22:6. 3. And their father] cp. 2 Chronicles

Psalms 110:1-7 — Lord] i.e. Jehovah. The v. describes the victory of the king. Shall strike] RM ’hath stricken.’ 6. The Hebrew is difficult, but the meaning is clear. Dead bodies cover the field; heads of men are smitten over a wide area (in the pursuit). 7. The victor king stoops to drink of the brook by the way, and with renewed strength (head uplifted) continues the pursuit of the flying enemy.

Psalms 34:1-22 — in prosperity. 2. Humble] RV ’meek,’ all patient and trustful souls. 5. They] The Psalmist’s individual experience is also a general one. 6. This poor man] may refer to the Psalmist himself, but if so it is as a type of others. 7. The angel of the lord] a Being frequently mentioned in the OT.: see Exodus 23:20; Isaiah 63:9. He is not merely an angelic messenger, but is in some sense identified with God Himself. He may be said to stand for God in His self-revealing character,

Psalms 37:1-40 — after faithfulness.’ Do not go to other lands: an utterance of patriotism. 8. In any wise to do evil] RV ’it’ (fretfulness) ’tendeth only to evil doing.’ 9. The earth] RV ’the land’ of Canaan. So in Psalms 37:11, Psalms 37:22. 10. It shall not he] RV ’he shall not be.’ 11. See Matthew 5:6. 13. His day] of retribution. 14. Conversation] conduct, manner of life. 18. Knoweth the days] regards with favour and watchful care: cp. Psalms 1:6; Psalms

Proverbs 2:1-22 — this was buried (Genesis 43:23; Job 3:21; Jeremiah 41:8; Matthew 13:44). Hence the suspicion with which Orientals have often regarded modern explorers. 5-8. The result. It brings us into relation with Him who is the only source of wisdom and safety. 7. Sound wisdom] read, ’deliverances.’ 8. His saints] read, ’His pious’ or ’loving ones’; those who love and are beloved by Him (Psalms 12:1; Psalms 30:4; Psalms 31:23). 9-19. A further result. It saves from the seductions

Amos 1:1-15 — haber habido varios de estos pastores en Tekoa y sus alrededores. Mesha, rey de Moab, recibe el mismo nombre de noqed ( 2 Reyes 3:4 ), donde nuestra Biblia en inglés usa la palabra 'pastor de ovejas'. Tekoa ] 5 m. Al S. de Belén, en una colina de 2788 pies de altura, estaba en el límite del 'desierto de Tecoa' ( 2 Crónicas 20:20 ; 2 Crónicas 1 ; 2 Crónicas 1 Mac 19:33), que era apto solo para pastos y se usaba en gran medida para esto. Palestina siempre ha estado sujeta a terremotos , pero al

Amos 2:1-5 — haber habido varios de estos pastores en Tekoa y sus alrededores. Mesha, rey de Moab, recibe el mismo nombre de noqed ( 2 Reyes 3:4 ), donde nuestra Biblia en inglés usa la palabra 'pastor de ovejas'. Tekoa ] 5 m. Al S. de Belén, en una colina de 2788 pies de altura, estaba en el límite del 'desierto de Tecoa' ( 2 Crónicas 20:20 ; 2 Crónicas 1 ; 2 Crónicas 1 Mac 19:33), que era apto solo para pastos y se usaba en gran medida para esto. Palestina siempre ha estado sujeta a terremotos , pero al

Matthew 3:1-17 — Appearance of the Baptist. Baptism of Jesus 1-12. John the Baptist’s ministry. The circumstances of John’s birth are detailed in Luke 1 (see notes there). He was sanctified from birth to be the forerunner of the Messiah (Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:76.), and received a special revelation to enable him to recognise the Expected One when He appeared (John 1:33). His mother Elisabeth was a cousin of the virgin, and he was born about six months before Jesus. Knowing what his work in life was

Luke 18:1-43 — had stolen her land. The offence of violently appropriating the property of widows and orphans is often alluded to in the OT., and forbidden with threats of divine vengeance (Exodus 22:22-24, etc.). 5. Weary me] lit. ’give me a black eye.’ 7. Avenge his own elect] i.e. the members of His Church. Christ comforts His disciples who are discouraged by the persecutions which are even now threatening, by promising that God will visit their persecutors (the Jews and afterwards the heathen) with

1 Corinthians 11:1-34 — igual, todos son iguales en posición espiritual; pero estas mujeres habían interpretado tal enseñanza en el sentido de que también se había eliminado toda subordinación social a los hombres. Pero al igual que en el caso de la esclavitud (ver 1 Corintios 7:21), El cristianismo no llegó a abolir las condiciones sociales existentes. Ha contribuido mucho a mejorar la condición de la mujer, pero lo ha hecho gradualmente. Y al fin y al cabo, sigue existiendo una subordinación natural de las mujeres a los hombres;

2 Corinthians 13:1-14 — yourselves. Do you not know that Christ’s Spirit is in you, guiding your life, unless you are false disciples? I hope, at any rate, that you will learn that I am no false Apostle.’ 5. Examine yourselves] i.e. not me. Reprobates] counterfeits. 7-10. Paraphrase. ’We pray to God that you may lead a pure and holy life, not to do us credit, but because it is right, even though we be like false apostles. (8) For our authority is given us to advance what is right, and not to hinder it. (9)

Philippians 1:21 — 2 2 Corintios 5:1 . La gloria (AV 'regocijo') anticipada en Filipenses 1:26 es el júbilo de los filipenses por la fuga del Apóstol y la ganancia resultante para la causa cristiana. III. Cómo los camaradas de Pablo pueden apoyarlo ( Filipenses 1:27 a Filipenses 2:18 ) § 6. Filipenses 1:27 . Con Filipenses 1:27 el Apóstol se vuelve hacia sus lectores, tanto como para decir: 'Les he dicho cómo me va; ¿Qué hay de ustedes? Mi felicidad depende de ti. Lo único transitorio implica una posible calificación,

1 Samuel 2:1-36 — the songs of Moses (Exodus 15:1-18) and Deborah (Judges 5). 1. Mine horn is exalted] The figure is that of an animal carrying its head high: cp. Psalms 112:9. My mouth is enlarged] The idea is that of speaking with confidence and derision: cp. Isaiah 57:4. Salvation] In the Bible this word denotes help or deliverance of any kind. 2. Holy] The Holiness of God in the OT. denotes positively the completeness of the divine nature and negatively God’s unlikeness to anything else. Rock] This is a frequent

1 Samuel 26:1-25 — them among David’s followers: cp. 1 Samuel 22:2. Uriah, another Hittite, played an important part in David’s history. Abishai] is here mentioned for the first time. He saved David’s life in one of the Philistine wars (2 Samuel 21:17), was implicated in the murder of Abner (2 Samuel 3:30), shared the command of the army (2 Samuel 10:10), and remained faithful to David in Absalom’s rebellion. 8. At once] RV ’at one stroke.’ 19. Let him accept an offering] cp. Genesis