Bible Commentaries

Genesis 41:1-57 — The Dreams of Pharaoh and the Advancement of Joseph 1. Pharaoh] It is believed that a dynasty of Asiatic (perhaps Bedouin) conquerors, known as the Hyksôs or Shepherd kings, were now in power in Egypt. Their rule lasted for 500 years, until 1700 or 1600 b.c., when a native Nubian dynasty from Thebes expelled the invaders. The court was at Zoan on the eastern frontier of Egypt. The elevation of Joseph to an almost royal position, and the welcome extended to his kinsmen, were natural at the

Exodus 25:1-40 — Aquel cuya morada está en el lugar alto y santo, y que sin embargo condesciende en Su gracia al tabernáculo con el hombre y aceptar su adoración imperfecta1-9. Obsequios de materiales para el tabernáculo. 2. 'Dios ama al dador alegre' (2 2 Corintios 9:7 ).

Exodus 26:1-37 — El Tabernáculo Propio Esta, que en hebreo se llama 'la morada' (ver Éxodo 25:9 ), consta de una tienda oblonga, de 30 codos de largo, 10 de ancho y 10 de alto, y se encuentra dentro del 'atrio del tabernáculo' ( Éxodo 27:9-F.). Está formado por un marco de madera abierta, sobre el cual se extienden cuatro capas de telas, la parte inferior de lino bordada con figuras de querubines, la segunda de tela de pelo de cabra, la tercera de piel de carnero y la más exterior de

Leviticus 10:1-20 — 16:8-9 form a separate and disconnected fragment. 3. Them that come nigh me] i.e. the priests (cp. Exodus 19:22; Ezekiel 42:13; Ezekiel 43:19). The greater the privilege the greater the responsibility. Judgement begins at the house of God (1 Peter 4:17). Held his peace] acknowledged the justice of the penalty. 4. See Exodus 6:22. It would not have been unlawful for the surviving brothers to perform this office (see Leviticus 21:1-8), but probably to spare their feelings the cousins of Aaron were

Isaiah 16:1-14 — righteousness’: cp. Isaiah 11:4, Isaiah 11:5. 6. The pride] which prevented Moab from accepting conditions: the same national failing is alluded to Isaiah 25:11 (cp. Zephaniah 2:8). But his lies, etc.] RV ’his boastings are nought.’ 7. Foundations] RV ’raisin-cakes’: cp. Hosea 3:1. The trade in these would cease through the desolation of the vineyards. Kirhareseth] named in 2 Kings 3:25 as a strong fortress. 8. The lords, etc.] RM ’her choice plants did break down

Isaiah 53:1-12 — fell on him, instead of recoiling upon the transgressors. A remarkable prophecy of Christ, Himself sinless, suffering that men might be delivered from their sins and the penalty due to them. 5. Chastisement of our peace] i.e. resulting ia our peace. 7. The v. expressively sets forth the meekness of the Messiah under persecution. See the literal fulfilment recorded in Matthew 26:63; Matthew 27:12, Matthew 27:14 and parallel passages. 8. Read, ’By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and

Jeremiah 3:6-4 — under the figure of unfaithfulness to the marriage vow. But as a marked distinction, God here invites to repentance, and on this there hinges pardon. 6-20. Israel and Judah have both forsaken their Divine Spouse, but forgiveness will follow repentance. 7-11. Samaria, the capital of the kingdom of the Ten Tribes, after a stubborn resistance had been captured by Sargon, king of Assyria, 722 b.c., and more than 27,000 of its inhabitants deported. The isolation and comparative poverty of Judah helped her

Jeremiah 8:1-22 — the heavenly bodies will not be prevented by all the offerings and devotions that they have received from using their influence to hasten the rotting of the carcases of their sometime worshippers. 3. Family] the whole nation: see on Jeremiah 3:14. 4-17. The people are hardened in sin. 4. They] RV ’men.’ If a man stumble, he will naturally regain his footing: if he lose his way he will return to it. Not so with this people. 6. As the horse, etc.] meaning, an eager plunge into wrongdoing. 7.

Numbers 35:1-34 — beneficiaron de este arreglo, ya que estos últimos, que estaban dispersos por toda la tierra, pudieron instruir al pueblo en la ley y el culto de Dios. Sobre el deber de los sacerdotes y levitas de enseñar al pueblo, ver Levítico 10:11 ; Deuteronomio 17:8 ; Deuteronomio 33:10 ; 2 Crónicas 19:8 . Parecería que la ley de las ciudades levíticas nunca se llevó a la práctica estrictamente. 4, 5. Existe una dificultad para comprender estas medidas. Quizás la explicación más simple sea decir que se ignora

Zephaniah 2:1-15 — be a ghastly ruin; Ashkelon a deserted ash-heap.’ The measure is elegiac, so that the literary form powerfully aided in conveying the prophet’s message. 5. Cherethites] a synonym of Philistines, as in 1 Samuel 30:14; Ezekiel 25:16. 6, 7. The Philistine coast plain shall be desolate and given up to shepherds and their flocks. 8. The nations of Moab and Ammon were hereditary enemies of the Israelites whom they treated with contempt on every possible occasion. Their hatred was returned

Malachi 1:1-14 — is probably that Jehovah habitually manifests His greatness. From (more literally ’above’) the border] Jehovah’s activity is not confined to Jerusalem. 6. The priests especially stand to Jehovah in the relation of sons and servants. 7. Polluted] i.e. not actually unclean, but worthless, common: cp. Ezra 2:62. Bread] sacrificial offerings generally: cp. Leviticus 21:6. Table] the altar, not merely the table of shewbread. 8. Cp. Deuteronomy 15:21; Deuteronomy 17:1; Leviticus 22:20.

Matthew 2:3 — Y toda Jerusalén ] Tenían buenas razones para estar turbados. Solo dos años antes, en un ataque similar de miedo celoso, Herodes había masacrado a todos los principales fariseos (Jos. 'Antiq.' 17. 2). el Segundo Viaje Misionero. Uniéndose al Apóstol en Troas ( Hechos 16:10 ), lo acompañó a Filipos, donde lo dejaron atrás, aparentemente a cargo pastoral de la Iglesia recién establecida ( Hechos 17:1 ). Allí permaneció algunos años, probablemente

Matthew 22:1-46 — Pharisees had reached its height. 1. And Jesus answered] viz. their attempt to seize Him, Matthew 21:46, by another parable. 2. A certain king] i.e. God. A marriage] RV ’a marriage feast,’ which would last seven or fourteen day (Genesis 29:27; Judges 14:12; Tobit 8:19). The marriage is between Christ and His Church (Revelation 21:2; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Isaiah 54:5, etc.), which begins here, but is perfected in the world to come. For Jewish ideas as to the Messiah’s great feast, see

Mark 12:1-44 — Various Incidents and Discourses in the Temple 1-12. The wicked husbandmen (Matthew 21:33; Luke 20:9). See on Mt. 13-17. The tribute money (Matthew 22:15; Luke 20:20). See on Mt. 18-27. The Sadducees and the Resurrection (Matthew 22:23; Luke 20:27). See on Mt. 26. In the bush] RV ’in the place’ (i.e. passage) ’concerning the bush.’ 28-34. The

Mark 14:1-72 — Priests against Jesus (Matthew 26:1; Luke 22:1). See on Mt. 3-9. The anointing at Bethany (Matthew 26:6; John 12:1). See on Mt and Jn. 10, 11. Judas betrays Jesus (Matthew 26:14; Luke 22:3). See on Mt. 12-16. Preparations for the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17; Luke 22:7). See on Mt. 17-26. The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20; Luke 22:14; John 13-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23). See on Mt, Lk, Jn, 1 Cor. 24. The new testament] RV ’the covenant.’ RM ’Some ancient authorities insert new.’ 27-31.

Luke 15:1-32 — Parábolas de la oveja perdida, de ellas Moneda perdida, del hijo pródigo 1-7. Parábola de la oveja perdida. Ver en Mateo 18:12 . La primera de una serie de tres parábolas para animar a los penitentes. Muestra el amor de nuestro Salvador por los marginados, los despreciados y las clases criminales en general. Reprende a los

John 18:1-40 — Lord’s agony in the garden is omitted as well known, but it is alluded to (John 18:11), and the evangelist elsewhere uses language quite as definite as that of the synoptists in speaking of His agony of mind at the prospect of death (John 12:27; John 13:21). In this Gospel, as in the others, the sufferer, though divine, is ’a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.’ 1. The brook Cedron] RV ’Kidron,’ a deep, precipitous ravine to the E. of Jerusalem, dividing it from

Acts 12:1-25 — Peter. Death of Herod 1-19. Persecution of the Church at Jerusalem by Herod. Martyrdom of James the son of Zebedee. Peter’s imprisonment and miraculous release. The Church was persecuted (1) by the Sadducees and chief priests, Acts 4:1; Acts 5:17; (2) afterwards by the Pharisees, Acts 6:11. and now (3) by the king of the Jews. Not till later was persecution to come from the Romans. 1. About that time] viz. when relief was sent to the Church of Jerusalem (Acts 11:29-30). The death of Herod (Acts

Joshua 11:1-23 — chapters as well as chapter Joshua 11:1-15. The war, which has been presented to us in graphic sketches following one another in swift succession, is said to have been a ’long’ one (Joshua 11:18), and the natural inference from Joshua 14:7-10 (where see note) is that it lasted seven years. 16. The mountain country and Negeb (dry southern uplands) and Shephelah (low hills skirting the mountains) first mentioned are those of Judah (see on Joshua 10:40), from which the inference has been

1 Peter 1:17 — Jeremias 3:19 y Mateo 6:9 , que es el cumplimiento de la promesa profética. Sin respeto a las personas ] cp. Romanos 2:10 . y el discurso de San Pedro en Cesarea, Hechos 10:34 también Santiago 2:1 . Pero la expresión viene del AT., Deuteronomio 10:17 . Juzga ] un verdadero presente. Dios juzga a los hombres cada día según sus obras: cp. Salmo 7:11 ; Juan 12:31 . En cierto sentido, los hombres serán juzgados según sus obras en el último día: ver Mateo 16:27 ; Romanos 2:6 ; Romanos 14:12 ; 2