Bible Commentaries

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

Exodus 25:1-40 — The Vessels of the Sanctuary Chapters 25-31 are taken up with prescriptions regarding the Construction of a Tabernacle, i.e. a tent, to form the visible dwelling-place of Jehovah in the midst of His people, the place where He would meet them and receive their worship. The entire structure consisted

1 Chronicles overview — Introduction 1. Character and Contents. Chronicles at first not only formed a single book but probably constituted one continuous work with Ezra and Nehemiah. The English name is a tolerable equivalent of the Hebrew; whilst the corresponding Greek rendering probably

2 Chronicles overview — Introduction 1. Character and Contents. Chronicles at first not only formed a single book but probably constituted one continuous work with Ezra and Nehemiah. The English name is a tolerable equivalent of the Hebrew; whilst the corresponding Greek rendering probably

Numbers 17:1-13 — followers having questioned the authority of Aaron and the claim of his family to the priesthood, the matter is put beyond the possibility of further doubt by the Blossoming of Aaron’s rod. 2. A rod] The common symbol of authority: cp. Psalms 110:2. 4. The testimony] i.e. the ark in which the ’testimony’ is kept: see on Exodus 16:34. 8-11. On the morrow Aaron’s rod is found to have put forth almond buds and fruit, while the others show no sign of life. In this way the exclusive

Numbers 25:1-18 — Idolatry and Immorality of the Israelites at Shittim. The Zeal of Phinehas 1-5. The Israelites, who have just been exhibited as proof against enchantments, are not able to resist the temptations to idolatry, and its connected sin of immorality, arising from their proximity to the tribes of Moab and Midian. In Numbers 31:16 their

Micah 6:1-16 — La orden de Dios de su pueblo 1-8. El mensaje de Miqueas a los creyentes desanimados. Se han desanimado por la aparente contradicción entre las promesas de sus profetas y los hechos concretos de su historia. Han perdido la fe en la gracia de Dios y están tratando de propiciar su favor

Zechariah 1:1 — El octavo mes ] el mes Bul (ver 1 Reyes 6:38 ), correspondiente a parte de octubre-noviembre. El segundo año de Darío ] es decir, 520 aC Este fue el primer Darío, hijo de Histaspes, que acababa de llegar al trono persa. Babilonia formaba parte de sus dominios. Encontró el antiguo decreto

Matthew 15:22 — de David? No porque fuera una prosélita, porque abajo se la llama "perro", es decir, pagana. Probablemente porque la fama de Jesús, y el título popular por el que se le conocía, se había extendido mucho más allá de los confines de Galilea: ver Mateo 1:1 ; Mateo 12:23 .

Matthew 2:23 — Nazaret ] o Nazara, era una ciudad de la baja Galilea, en la tribu de Zabulón. Se encontraba en un alto valle entre las colinas de piedra caliza al N. de la llanura de Esdrelón o Meguido. No tenía ninguna importancia ( Juan 1:46 ) y no se menciona en el AT. o Josefo. Un nazareno] Un juego de palabras completamente judío. En el AT. y en los escritos judíos, el Mesías a menudo se llama Tsemach ( Jeremias 23:5 ), o Netser ( Isaías 11:1 ), es decir, el Renuevo, de modo que

Luke overview — Introduction 1. Life of St. Luke. The word ’Luke’ (Loukas) is a contraction of the Latin name Lucanus, often found in inscriptions. St. Luke was a Gentile, or, as others think, a proselyte, of Antioch in Syria, where he followed the profession of a physician

John 2:4 — Mujer ] Una reprimenda muy suave, pero aún así una reprimenda. Ahora que Su ministerio realmente ha comenzado, ni siquiera Su madre puede presumir de sugerir o controlar Su curso de acción: cp. Mateo 12:46 , Mateo 12:46 ; Lucas 11:27 . "Mujer" o, mejor dicho, "dama", es en griego un título de respeto, que se usa incluso para dirigirse a las reinas. Mi hora (es decir, para manifestar Mi poder milagroso) aún no ha llegado ] Sin embargo, llegó unos

Acts 18:1-28 — Second Missionary Journey (concluded) 1-18. St. Paul at Corinth. Corinth was the capital of the Roman province of Achaia. The ancient town had been entirely destroyed in 146 b.c. by the Roman general Mummius, but it had been refounded as a Roman colony in 46 b.c. by Julius Cæsar. Situated

Acts 26:1-32 — Defence before Agrippa 1-32. St. Paul before Agrippa. This speech, though in form a defence to the Jews, is really intended by St. Luke to be St. Paul’s defence to the world—an apology for his whole life and work. Analysis. Opening compliment to Agrippa (Acts 26:2-3);

Romans 9:11 — El propósito ] es decir, el propósito de la salvación que existía en la mente de Dios antes de la creación: cp. Romanos 8:28 ; Efesios 1:9 .; 2 Timoteo 1:9 . Según la elección ], es decir, el método por el cual Dios lleva a cabo Su propósito es la selección de individuos y naciones para que sean sus instrumentos. De modo que los judíos fueron seleccionados para preservar el conocimiento

2 Corinthians 13:1-14 — The Apostle announces a third visit, and exhorts them to repentance. He expresses his desire for their growth in grace. Paraphrase. ’(1) This is the third visit I am about to pay you. On this occasion I shall proceed to punish these gross sinners after hearing all the evidence. (2) I repeat now what I said on my second visit, that those who persist in sin will find me stern in punishment.

Galatians 6:1-18 — Practical Exhortations. The Apostle’s Glorying 1-5. The nature and requirements of the law of love. Paraphrase. ’(1) If sin overcome one of your number, try to correct the fault in a temper of gentleness, remembering that you yourselves may some time need a similar forgiveness. (2) Share each

2 Timothy 1:1-18 — Expressions of Affection and Exhortations to Faithfulness 1, 2. Salutation. According to the promise of life] St. Paul declares himself appointed an Apostle with the view of his spreading the knowledge of the life which had been promised and was now being enjoyed by Christians adopted in Christ. 3-5. The happy

Titus 1:2 — traducción. El soltero Gk. palabra significa "absolutamente veraz". Es irreverente decir del Ser Único Autodeterminado, "no puedo"; 'no' es suficiente y final. Aquí AV y RV añaden una idea que no está en el original, tomando prestada, sin duda, de Hebreos 6:18 : cp. Romanos 3:4 y 1 Corintios 1:9 . Antes de que comenzara el mundo ] encendido. (como RV) 'Antes de los tiempos eternos'. 3 . RV 'Pero en sus propias estaciones manifestó su palabra en el mensaje' (proclamación) 'con el cual se me confió,' etc.

James 5:1-20 — the future is spoken of as though it were already come to pass. 3. For the last days] RV ’in the last days.’ The warning was fulfilled during the siege of Jerusalem, when many rich Jews were slain by Zealots (Jos. ’Wars,’ 5. 10). 4. Lord of Sabaoth] an OT. phrase = ’Lord of Hosts.’ It is not found elsewhere in the NT., except once in a quotation (Romans 9:29). 5. As in a day of slaughter] omit ’as,’ and cp. Jeremiah 12:3; Jeremiah 25:34. 6. The