Bible Commentaries

Genesis 25:1-34 — The Sons of Abraham by Keturah. Death and Burial of Abraham. Descendants of Ishmael. Birth and Youth of Esau and Jacob 1. It is not known at what period of his life Abraham took Keturah as his secondary wife or concubine; for it is clear from Genesis 25:6 and 1 Chronicles 1:32 that she only held that position. Some of the names of Keturah’s children have been identified

Genesis 48:1-22 — doing he gives to Joseph, the eldest son of Rachel, whom he probably regarded as his true wife, the position of firstborn with a double portion of his inheritance. From the time of Moses we find Ephraim and Manasseh giving their names to tribes (Numbers 1), which received territory on the conquest of Canaan. 3. Luz] or Bethel: see on Genesis 28:19. 6. Any other children of Joseph would be reckoned as belonging to the tribes of Ephraim or Manasseh. 7. By me] RM ’to my sorrow.’ The mention

Exodus 9:1-35 — The Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Plagues 1-7. The Fifth Plague:—Murrain, i.e. cattle plague. Visitations of cattle plague are not uncommon in Egypt. An outbreak in 1842 carried off 40,000 oxen. The miraculous nature of the plague recorded here consisted in its occurring at a set time (Exodus

Job 38:1-41 — marvels of creation, which witness to the infinite wisdom, power, and watchful care of the Creator, are presented to Job in such a way as to force from him a confession of ignorance and weakness, and of presumption in venturing to contend with God. 1-38. The wonders of earth and heaven. What does Job know of their nature and origin and ordering? 1. Whirlwind] rather, ’storm.’ Theophanies, or manifestations of God to man, are usually represented in OT. as accompanied by convulsions of

Job 7:1-21 — Job’s First Speech (concluded) 1-10. Job laments the hardship and misery of his destiny. 1. Man’s life is a lot of hardship. Appointed time] RM ’time of service.’ 2, 3. As the labourer longs for the weary day to end and to receive his wages, so Job bemoans the length

Proverbs 19:1-29 — 1. Fool] read, ’rich’ (Proverbs 28:6). 2. Read, ’Also, desire without knowledge,’ etc. Desires must be controlled by knowledge. The hasty in action will miss his mark. ’While the discreet advise, the fool doth his business.’ 3.

Leviticus 17:1-46 — (Chs. 17-26) The Law of Holiness This section of Leviticus occupies a position by itself, being distinguished from the rest of the book both by style and contents. A few only of its main characteristics may be noticed here. (1) Among a large number of phrases

Isaiah 63:7-19 — 8. Lie] RV ’deal falsely.’ 9. He was afflicted] so Heb. traditional reading, meaning that He felt His people’s pains as His own (Judges 10:16). But Heb. written text ’he was no adversary’ (RM), but, on the contrary, their deliverer. The angel] see Exodus 23:20; Exodus 32:34; Exodus 33:2. Bare them] see Deuteronomy 1:31; Deuteronomy 32:11. 10. Cp. Psalms 78:40. 11. He (Israel)

Ezekiel 32:1-32 — no con un cachorro de león, sino con un monstruo de río inmundo, que será capturado, arrojado a las montañas y devorado por aves y bestias de presa. Al final del monstruo, las luces del cielo se oscurecerán y las naciones se espantarán ( Ezequiel 32:1 ). Se explica que la alegoría significa la desolación de Egipto por el rey de Babilonia ( Ezequiel 32:11 ). La segunda profecía es un canto funerario sobre el faraón y su pueblo ( Ezequiel 32:17 ). Bajan al inframundo, que se concibe extrañamente

Ezekiel 45:1-8 — 25,000 cubits long (a b, g h) and 20,000 cubits broad (a g, b h). The sanctuary (s) was to occupy a square of 500 cubits each way, with a border on every side of 50 cubits more. The holy portion was to be subdivided into a portion (e f g h) 25,000 by 10,000 cubits, containing the sanctuary, and allotted to the priests; and a portion (a b e f) of the same size, allotted to the Levites. Alongside the priests, portion was to be a strip (g h c d) 25,000 by 5,000 cubits, for the city and the people. These

Ezekiel 45:18-24 — The Offerings at the Sacred Seasons, etc (This whole passage should be compared with Numbers 28, 29.) (a) The Atonement for the Sanctuary (Ezekiel 45:18-20) This was to take place twice yearly, on the first days of the first and seventh months. These two days in Ezekiel serve the same purpose as the great Day of Atonement on the tenth day of the seventh month (Leviticus 16; Numbers 29:7-11). 20. The

Haggai 2:1-23 — 2Words of Encouragement. The Glory of the Second Temple 1-9. An encouraging message in counteraction of disparaging comments upon the Temple structure, setting forth the significance and glory of the new Temple. 1. Seventh month] i.e. Tishri, September-October. This message was delivered just four weeks after

Matthew 22:28 — ¿De quién será ella esposa? ] Dos errores subyacen a la pregunta: (1) que en la resurrección los hombres se levantarán a una vida natural; (2) que la Ley seguirá vigente. Los saduceos escépticos representaban naturalmente la doctrina de la resurrección en su forma más ridícula. Hubo cierta división de opiniones entre

Matthew 24:29 — Inmediatamente] RV 'Pero inmediatamente'. Este discurso, en la forma en que nos ha llegado, parece situar la Segunda Venida inmediatamente después de la caída de Jerusalén. Soluciones de la dificultad: (1) Plumptre considera "la respuesta más audaz como la más verdadera y reverencial", y encuentra la explicación en la ignorancia de Cristo de "ese día y hora" ( Marco 13:32 ). Pero aunque Cristo ignoraba, como hombre, la exactadía y hora de Su Segunda

Matthew 3:13-17 — El bautismo de Jesús ( Marco 1:9 ; Lucas 3:21 ; Juan 1:32 ). El bautismo de Jesús tiene más de un aspecto y significado. Para Juan fue con sus acompañamientos milagrosos una señal de que Jesús era el Mesías prometido y el Hijo de Dios ( Juan 1:32). Para Israel fue 'la demostración

Matthew 4:1-25 — La tentación 1-11. La tentación ( Marco 1:12 ; Lucas 4:1 ). La narración, que sólo puede haber salido de los propios labios de nuestro Señor, describe un hecho histórico real, la gran tentación que sufrió al comienzo de su ministerio. Fue tentado en otras ocasiones

Deuteronomy 2:1-37 — Review of the Journey (continued) 1. The Red sea] i.e. the Gulf of Akaba. On Mt. Seir see Numbers 20:22-29. 4. Through the coast] RV ’through the border,’ as in Numbers 20:18. The Edomites, however, refused to give them a passage through their country: see Numbers 20:14-21.

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

Ephesians 1:2 — Este es el saludo habitual en el paulino, como en las epístolas petrinas; 1 y 2 Timoteo son excepciones. 3-14. Esta doxología o acción de gracias debe compararse con la de 2 Corintios 1:3. Eso es para una liberación especial; esto es por la misericordia general de Dios al revelar su propósito de resumir todas las cosas en

Hebrews 11:1-40 — es práctico. Pero también tiene un lugar en el argumento principal de la Epístola. Se ha demostrado que las cosas terrenales y visibles no son más que tipos, copias o sombras de las realidades celestiales: ver Hebreos 8:5 ; Hebreos 9:22 ; Hebreos 10:1. El pensamiento subyacente de los capítulos precedentes es que, contrariamente a la forma ordinaria de pensar, lo celestial es lo real. Pero, ¿cómo se pueden realizar las cosas celestiales e invisibles con alguna seguridad? Es por la operación de