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Genesis 20:7 — Él es un profeta ] es decir, alguien a quien Dios revela Su voluntad, y quien a su vez la declara a los hombres; y así, uno que puede mediar entre Dios y el hombre, como en este caso: ver Éxodo 7:1 . Éxodo 7:1 . 11-13. Abraham explica que solo estaba siguiendo un arreglo hecho con su esposa cuando llegaron por primera vez entre los licenciosos cananeos.
Exodus 20:2 — La redención es la base de la obediencia que surge, no del temor, sino de la gratitud y el amor: ver Romanos 12:1 ; 2 Corintios 5:14 ; 1 Juan 4:19 . Esta verdad evangélica de la obediencia nacida de la gratitud es el gran tema del libro de Deuteronomio, donde se reitera una y otra vez: ver, por ejemplo, Deuteronomio 4:32 e Intro. a ese libro, § 3.
Exodus 26:33 — Debajo de los taches ] debajo de la unión de la cubierta que forma el techo que estaba a una distancia igual a cinco anchos del material contando desde la entrada: ver Éxodo 26:1 . Éxodo 26:1 . 36. La cortina colgante que forma la puerta, RV 'la pantalla'. Esto cierra el tabernáculo en el lado E. y está sostenido por cinco pilares que dividen la entrada en cuatro espacios iguales.
Exodus 27:1-21 — The Altar of Burnt Offering. The Court of the Tabernacle. The Oil for the Lamps 1-8. Altar of Burnt Offering. This is a hollow chest of acacia wood overlaid with bronze, and stands within the court, midway between the outer entrance and the door of the tabernacle. 1. The approximate size of the altar is 7½ ft. square and 4½
Exodus 33:19 — Dios mío ] Se concede una revelación, pero se acomoda a la capacidad humana. No se describe más a fondo, pero probablemente consistió en la proclamación en el capítulo siguiente, Éxodo 33:6 ; Éxodo 33:7 . Este velo de gracia de la gloria inefable y la revelación de Dios en la misericordia se cumplen en la persona de Cristo: ver Juan 1:14 , Juan 1:14 ; 2 Corintios 4:6 .
Exodus 37:1-29 — 1-9. The Ark and Mercy seat: see Exodus 25:10-22. 10-16. Table of Shewbread: see Exodus 25:23-30. 17-24. The Candlestick: see Exodus 25:31-40. 25-28. The Altar of Incense: see Exodus 30:1-5. This is mentioned here in its natural position along with the other furniture of the Holy Place. 29. The Holy Oil, and the Incense: see Exodus 30:22-38.
2 Chronicles 20:1-37 — (concluded) An account of how a host of Moabites and others invaded Judah; how Jehoshaphat prayed to the Lord, and was directed by Jahaziel not to fear; and how the enemy was overthrown by God. The early part of this chapter is additional to the narrative in 1 K: the latter part reproduces 1 Kings 22:41-49. 1. Other beside the Ammonites] better (with LXX), ’some of the Meunim’ (or Maonites): cp. 2 Chronicles 26:7 and Judges 10:12. They seem to have been the people from Mt. Seir mentioned in 2
Isaiah 3:26 — Siéntate en el suelo ] una postura de duelo: cp. Lamentaciones 1:1 . La predicación de Isaías a principios del reinado de Acaz Isaías 2-4 están estrechamente relacionados, y generalmente se piensa que Isaías 5 pertenece al mismo período, aunque probablemente representa discursos pronunciados más tarde. Hay dos puntos
Jeremiah 1:1-19 — The Call of Jeremiah (13th year of Josiah). First Prophecy 1-3. See Introduction. 3. The fifth month] i.e. when Jerusalem was destroyed (2 Kings 25:3, 2 Kings 25:8). 4-10. Jeremiah’s call and first prophecy. 4. The word of the Lord came unto me] see art. ’Introduction
Daniel 5:1-31 — Belshazzar’s Feast Belshazzar, king of Babylon, holds a great feast, at which he profanely uses the sacred vessels taken by Nebuchadnezzar from the Temple at Jerusalem (Daniel 5:1-4). He is terrified at seeing part of a human hand writing mysterious words on the wall of the banqueting room, and vainly offers great rewards to the wise men of Babylon if they can read and explain the writing (Daniel 5:5-9). The queen tells him of
Numbers 4:3 — Desde los treinta años ] En Números 8:24 , Números 8:24 leemos que el tiempo de servicio era a partir de los veinticinco años. Y en 2 Crónicas 31:17 ; Esdras 3:8 es de la edad de veinte: cp. 1 Crónicas 23:3 ; 1 Crónicas 23:24 . La práctica parece haber variado en diferentes momentos. 4-20. Los coatitas llevan el arca y los vasos sagrados del tabernáculo.
Zechariah 8:1-23 — formula, ’Thus saith the Lord of hosts’ (except Zechariah 8:3). God has come to dwell with His people. Happiness and prosperity are in store for Jerusalem if it will do His will. All nations will seek to join in worshipping God in Jerusalem. 1. Again] RV ’and’: there is no break in thought between the two chapters 2. I was jealous] better, ’I am jealous.’ The word indicates strong emotion either for or against some object. In this case the context shows it is on behalf
Deuteronomy 4:1-49 — the Lord. The argument is quite evangelical. Jehovah of His own free grace has chosen and redeemed this people, they ought, therefore, to love and serve Him alone: cp. Joshua’s exhortation in Joshua 24. 3. Because of Baal-peor] see Numbers 25:1-9. 10. See Exodus 19, 20, Exodus 24:3-8. At Mt. Sinai the people entered into a national covenant with Jehovah their Redeemer, promising to keep the Law delivered unto them there. 15. The foundation of true religion and morals is a right conception
Luke 9:1-62 — Feeding the Five Thousand. Peter’s Confession. The Transfiguration 1-6. Mission of the Twelve (Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 6:7-13). See on Mt. 7-9. Herod thinks that John is risen again (Matthew 14:1; Mark 6:14). See on Mt. 10-17. Feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13; Mark 6:30; John 6:1). See on Mt and
1 Corinthians 11:22 — ¿No tenéis casas ] cp. 1 Corintios 11:34 . Despreciad la iglesia de Dios ] es decir, pensando sólo en vosotros mismos, y no en el bienestar de toda la familia de Dios. Los que no tienen (RV 'nada')] es decir, los pobres, que no tienen comida para llevar. Alabo que no ] cp. 1 Corintios 11:2 . No habían mantenido esta 'tradición que él les había entregado'.
Ephesians 4:1-32 — Unity of the New Life. Rules for the New Life The Apostle passes, as usual, from doctrinal statements to practical exhortations; but doctrine is here and there introduced to support exhortation. 1-6. ’Live in humility, in loving forbearance, and in unity, for we have one Body, one Head, and one Heavenly Father.’ 1. Prisoner] This looks back to Ephesians 3:1. ’He can no longer superintend them: they must walk alone. He lost his
Philippians 1:20 — El resultado anterior concuerda con la ansiosa expectativa y esperanza del escritor de que, en cualquier caso, Cristo será magnificado en su persona como hasta ahora: vive y morirá solo por esto. Pase lo que pase con mi cuerpo , los intereses esenciales están a salvo. Filipenses 1:21 sopesa las alternativas de vida o muerte ( Filipenses 1:20 ) dependiendo del veredicto esperado en el bar de César.
Hebrews 3:7 — Por tanto ] En AV la cita larga de Salmo 95 se trata como un paréntesis, y 'Por tanto' está conectado con 'Ten cuidado' en Hebreos 3:12 . Probablemente esto sea correcto, pero debido a la longitud del paréntesis, la conexión se rompe y una nueva oración comienza en Hebreos 3:12 . El Espíritu Santo dice ] cp. Hebreos 10:15 ; Hechos 1:16 ; 2 Pedro 1:21 .
Jude overview — Introduction 1. Connexion of 2 Peter and Jude, and difference between them. These Epistles are closely connected. Both were written to meet a sudden danger to the faith which had arisen in some unnamed Churches. Both authors seem to have intended to write an ordinary
2 Samuel 14:1-33 — Absalom’s Return from Geshur After waiting for two years, Absalom forces Joab to use his influence to bring about a reconciliation between him and his father. 2. Tekoah] 6 m. S. of Bethlehem. It was the home of the prophet Amos (Amos 1:1). 7. We will destroy] She purposely makes the case appear as bad as possible. My coal] The word means a glowing piece of wood. The surviving son is compared to a spark left when the rest of the fire has gone out. The passage casts an interesting light
 
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