Bible Commentaries

Exodus 34:7 — Eso de ninguna manera aclarará al culpable ], es decir, no permitirá que el culpable quede impune. Las mismas palabras se traducen en Éxodo 20:7 ; 'no lo tendrá por inocente', y en Jeremias 30:11 ; 'No dejará impune'. Visitando la iniquidad de los padres ] ver Éxodo 20:5 . Éxodo 20:5 . 12-17. La advertencia contra la idolatría se repite solemnemente, y la gente tiene prohibido hacer pactos o casarse con sus vecinos idólatras en Canaán. Ver Éxodo 23:32 y Números 25:16 .

1 Kings 8:1-66 — sanctuary in which the Lord used to commune with His worshippers (Exodus 33:9; Numbers 11:25). This, which (according to 2 Chronicles 1:3) was at Gibeon, may have been preserved for its sacred associations, for the ark had long been separated from it. 7. The staves] the poles, inserted in rings, by means of which the ark was carried: see Exodus 25:12-15. 8. They drew out the staves] RV ’the staves were so long’: owing to their length they could be seen from the Holy Place, though not without

2 Kings 14:1-29 — Amaziah’s conduct and the practice recorded in 2 Samuel 21:6; 2 Kings 9:26 shows that by this time a clearer conception had been acquired of the rights of individuals, which prevented the guilt of the parent from being held to extend to all his family. 7. Edom] see further in 2 Chronicles 25:5-16. The valley of salt] immediately S. of the Dead Sea. Selah] the later Petra, E. of the Arabah. Joktheel] said to mean ’subdued by God.’ Unto this day] i.e. unto the time of the writer whose materials

1 Chronicles 19:1-19 — David’s Wars with-the Ammonites and the Syrians This chapter is parallel to 2 Samuel 10:1-19 with some differences in certain names, and a few additions. 7. Thirty and two thousand chariots] The reading is probably corrupt: in 2 Samuel 10:6 it is ’thirty two thousand footmen,’ with a thousand more from Maachah (whose forces are not here numbered), no mention being made of chariots. 18. Seven

Ezra 4:1-24 — Samaritans, who, in the main, were the descendants of the immigrants who, to replace the Israelite population that had been deported after the fall of Samaria, had been introduced, first of all by Sargon, from Babylon, Cuthah, and other places (2 Kings 17:24), and also at a later date by Esarhaddon and Asshurbanipal (Ezra 4:2, Ezra 4:10). But there must likewise have been mingled with them a certain number of native Israelites, who had been left behind in the country by their Assyrian conquerors. 2.

Esther 2:1-23 — women] This was the house of the virgins, as contrasted with the house of the concubines (Esther 2:14). Their things for purification] Various perfumed oils and ointments (Esther 2:12). 5. Mordecai] The name, though used by Jews (cp. Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 7:7), was derived from tfie Babylonian deity Merodaeh (Marduk). Shimei.. Kish] probably Mordecai’s grandfather and great grandfather (Esther 2:6 applying to Kish). Others regard the genealogy as abbreviated, and take Shimei and Kish to be remoter

Psalms 108:1-13 — This is a composite Psalms 1-5 is practically Psalms 57:7-11; Psalms 57:6-11 is the same as Psalms 60:5-12. For notes on individual vv. the reader is referred to these two Pss. Probably the two fragments were brought together in a separate collection from Book 2, and subsequent perhaps to the formation of that book. This Ps. preserves its Elohistic character. It bears the title, ’A Song, a Psalm of David.’ It is one of the Pss. for Ascension Day.

Psalms 143:1-12 — righteous.’ 3. That have been long dead] better, ’that are for ever dead’: cp. Lamentations 3:6. 4. Is.. overwhelmed] better, ’faints.’ Is desolate] better, ’is bewildered.’ 6. Selah] see on Psalms 3:4; Psalms 7. Hear] better, ’answer’: cp. Psalms 28:1. 10. ’Let thy good spirit lead me in an even’ (i.e. safe, peaceful) ’country’: cp. Psalms 27:11.

Psalms 22:26 — Los mansos ] los afligidos justos, como los 'pobres' y los 'humildes'. Comer y estar satisfecho ] en la comida que acompaña a su sacrificio ( Levítico 7:16 ), oa la que el salmista puede invitarlos cuando presente su ofrenda de agradecimiento. Tu corazón vivirá] RV 'deja que tu corazón viva', la oración del escritor por sus invitados sacrificatorios. 27-30. Estos vv. ampliar el círculo en el que Dios

Psalms 25:5 — Guíame (RV 'guía') en tu verdad ] es decir, 'en tu fidelidad'. 6, 7. Tenga en cuenta el triple uso de recordar. Se busca el recuerdo de Dios, no por los pecados del salmista, sino por su propio carácter inmutable de gracia y, de acuerdo con ese carácter, por el salmista mismo. Se ha sugerido que el escritor, que vive al final de la historia de Israel, colorea su oración personal con el pensamiento de los primeros pecados de la nación y de las liberaciones pasadas de Dios.

Psalms 87:1-7 — Este Ps. expande el pensamiento de Salmo 86:9 . Sión es la morada elegida por Dios ( Salmo 87:1 ), el lugar de nacimiento espiritual de las otras naciones ( Salmo 87:4 ) y la fuente de gozo para todas ellas ( Salmo 87:7 ). En Salmo 86:4 Dios es el que habla. La mención de Babilonia ya no como un enemigo de Israel, sino como recibiendo bendición espiritual de Sion, muestra que el Sal. fue escrito después de que terminó la amarga experiencia del cautiverio.

Isaiah 6:10 — describe como si fuera el propósito. La mayoría de sus oyentes rechazarán obstinadamente su mensaje, con el resultado de que estarán muertos a todas las impresiones. El corazón ] considerado por los hebreos como la sede del entendimiento: cp. Oseas 7:11 . Convertir] RV 'girar de nuevo'. 11, 12. Isaías siente que no se puede permitir que continúe tal estado de cosas, y tiene la certeza de que Jehová se interpondrá con un terrible juicio de guerra y exilio.

Isaiah 9:1-7 — worshippers before Jehovah in His sanctuary (Deuteronomy 12:12). 4. Staff of his shoulder] i.e. with which he is beaten by the taskmaster. The dominion of Assyria shall be broken. As in the day of Midian] referring to the memorable victory of Gideon (Judges 7, 8). 5. Read, ’For all the armour of the armed man in the tumult, and the garments rolled in blood, shall be for burning, for fuel of fire.’ After the great victory over the oppressor the weapons of war are burnt (Ezekiel 39:9) as a prelude

Zechariah overview — Introduction 1. Historical Background. Zechariah was the grandson of Iddo, who is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:4, Nehemiah 12:16 as the head of one of the priestly families that returned from the exile. The Jews had been carried captive to Babylon in 597 and 586 b.c.; but Cyrus the Great, soon after the capture of Babylon in 538, promulgated a decree permitting them to return to their native land and restore Jerusalem, under the governorship of Sheshbazzar (called also Sanabassar), probably a prince

Deuteronomy 8:4 — salud corporal: cf. Mateo 6:25 . Los comentaristas judíos entendieron esta descripción literalmente, pero evidentemente es poética y retórica. 6-20. Una advertencia contra el orgullo y la autosuficiencia: ver Deuteronomio 4:25 . Deuteronomio 4:25 . 7-9. Los dones de Dios en la rica y hermosa tierra de Canaán son motivo de agradecimiento y obediencia, pero pueden convertirse en una tentación para el olvido y el orgullo: ver Deuteronomio 4:25 . Deuteronomio 4:25 .

1 Corinthians 11:19 — También debe haber herejías ] cp. Mateo 18:7 , "Es necesario que vengan las ofensas", es decir, debido a la debilidad humana y la pecaminosidad. Herejías] RM 'facciones': cp. Gálatas 5:20 . La palabra (literalmente, 'elección', luego 'opiniones elegidas', o un partido que tiene opiniones propias

Galatians 1:19 — Santiago ] aquí llamado Apóstol en el sentido secundario: cp. 1 Corintios 15:7 . Bernabé ( Hechos 14:14 ) y Pablo también eran apóstoles, aunque no de los Doce. 20 . A esta solemne repetición lo conmueve, sin duda, el pensamiento de las calumnias de sus enemigos. 21 . San Lucas dice ( Hechos 9:30 ) que fue de Jerusalén a Cesarea (capital romana de Judea) y Tarso, una declaración más específica. Por Siria y Cilicia se entiende la provincia romana de ese nombre en la que estaba situado Tarso.

James 3:1-18 — El control de la lengua 1, 2. Advertencia contra el afán indebido por enseñar: cp. Mateo 12:37 ; Mateo 23:7 ; Romanos 2:19 ; 1 Corintios 12:28 ; 1 Corintios 14:26 ; Efesios 4:11 . Maestros ] mejor, 'maestros'. El puesto de profesor es de gran responsabilidad. Mayor condenación] RV 'juicio más severo' ( Lucas 12:48 ). Todos cometemos errores

Revelation 14:1-20 — true confession for Christ, and of God’s judgment on the ungodly. 1-5. The Lamb (cp. Revelation 5:6, etc.) is seen on Mount Zion, i.e. the true and heavenly home of the Church: cp. Hebrews 12:22. With Him are the perfect number (cp. Revelation 7:4) of those who had been marked with His name and the name of His Father, instead of with the mark of the beast: see on Revelation 3:12, and cp. Revelation 7:3; Revelation 13:16. Both here, and in Revelation 7:4, ’144,000’ is a figurative

1 Samuel 10:1-27 — really ’Gibeah,’ which was Saul’s own home. It is here called ’God’s Gibeah’ because Samuel had established a school of the prophets there. Cp. the common term for a prophet, ’man of God’ (e.g. 1 Kings 17:18). They shall prophesy] RV ’they shall be prophesying,’ lit. acting as prophets. Music was a recognised means of promoting the exaltation of spirit necessary for inspiration (2 Kings 3:15). 6. Be turned into another man] fitted for his