Bible Commentaries

Genesis 4:9-15 — Verses 9-15: 1) God’s first recorded question to man was, "Where art thou?" He addressed this to Adam (Genesis 3:9). His first question to Adam’s son was, "Where is thy brother?" Neither of these questions was asked for

Exodus 7:1-7 — EXODUS - CHAPTER SEVEN Verses 1-7: "I have made thee a god to Pharaoh," verse 1. The Egyptians were polytheists. They had no difficulty accepting the supernatural power Moses demonstrated as being that of a deity. This is why Moses once more

1 Kings 22:1-12 —     First Kings - Chapter 22 AND Second Chronicles - Chapter 18 Commentary on 1 Kings 22:1-12 AND 2 Chronicles 18:1-11 Consulting False Prophets While Jehoshaphat was enjoying the blessings of the Lord, being enriched by the nations

Job 17:1-16 — JOB - CHAPTER 17 JOB’S REPLY TO ELIPHAZ CONTINUED Verses 1-16: . Verse 1 is a further lament of Job that breath is corrupt, meaning his spirit is broken. He states that his days are extinct, like a light that has burned out; and he adds that the

Job 22:1-22 — JOB - CHAPTER 22 THIRD DISCOURSE OF ELIPHAZ Verses 1-30: ELIPHAZ STILL CHARGES JOB WITH HIDDEN SIN Verses 1, 2 recount Eliphaz’s third accusatory speech against Job. He opened his remarks with seven rhetoric questions. Each was designed for the

Job 31:1-40 — JOB - CHAPTER 31 JOB’S FINAL ANSWER TO HIS THRONE ACCUSERS Verses 1-40: In this chapter Job contends that he deserved a better lot than he was receiving from these extended afflictions. While in chapter 29 he related his uprightness in administration

Job 4:1-21 — JOB -CHAPTER 4 THE FIRST ADDRESS OF ELIPHAZ Verses 1-21: The Mildest of Job’s Accusers Verses 1, 2 begin an extended controversy between Job and his three friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, followed by a younger accuser named Elihu. The phrase

Psalms 139:1-24 — Psalms 139 The Attributes of God Scripture v. 1-24: The Attributes of God are presented in this psalm. Three primary attributes are: 1) His omniscience, v. 1-6; 2) His omnipresence, v. 7-13; and 3) His omnipotence, v. 14-16. 4) His Love and mercy are

Psalms 34:1-22 — Psalms 34 PROTECTED BY THE LORD Verses 1-22: This Psalm is believed to have been written when David changed his behavior before Abimelech (to save his life) and was driven away from him, with disdain, 1 Samuel 21:13-14. Verses 1, 2 recount David’s

Psalms 35:1-28 — Psalms 35 A DAVIDIC CRY FOR HELP Verses 1-28: This Psalm contains three poetic strophes in which David appeals to God (because of the malice of his foes) to send retribution judgment upon his foes, to vindicate the cause of God that was represented

Jeremiah 34:17-22 — Vs. 17-22: THE HIGH COST OF PROFANING GOD’S NAME 1. Since Judah has acted falsely, with regard to God’s covenant, and the release of their bondsmen, the Lord will liberate them, (vs. 17); having perverted her own liberty into license, she

Ezekiel 3:1-9 — EZEKIEL - CHAPTER 3 EZEKIEL’S CALL FURTHER EXPLAINED, v. 1-9 Verses 1-9: Verse 1 recounts the Lord’s charge to Ezekiel to eat or digest what he had seen written upon the scroll concerning Lamentations, mourning and woe that awaited Israel

Ezekiel 7:1-18 — EZEKIEL - CHAPTER 7 MESSAGE AGAINST MOUNTAINS OF ISRAEL, CONCLUDED IMMINENCE OF DOOM OF THE LORD, v. 1-4 Verse 1 reasserts that what Ezekiel is prophesying, and about to prophesy and write, is not his own message, but the very word of the Lord. While

Daniel 1:1-8 — INTRODUCTION TO DANIEL Daniel, the writer of this book, is known exclusively as "The prophet of Gentile Times." He wrote and spoke to the Gentiles only, not to his nation Israel, though he prophesied concerning, them. He served most of his

Daniel 5:1-7 — DANIEL - CHAPTER 5 BELSHAZZAR’S DRUNKEN FEAST Verses 1-7: Verse 1 begins the history of a cruel and impious king Belshazzar whose name means "god of fire." History recounts that he killed one of his nobles who killed some game ahead

Joel 1:15-20 — Insect Plague--A Type of the Day of the Lord Verses 15-20: Verse 15 introduces the descriptive 70th week period of God’s dealing in judgment, with Judah and Israel. It is here called, with exclamatory Hebrew emotions, "The day of the Lord,"

Amos 1:3-15 — Six Transgressions Judged Verses 3-5 describe transgressions of Damascus, Isaiah 7:8; Isaiah 17:1. The number three and four denote multiplied sins, unnumbered, indicating ungodliness in its worst forms. The term "turn away" is used in verse

Zechariah 10:1-8 — ZECHARIAH - CHAPTER 10 ISRAEL’S FUTURE STRENGTH Verses 1-8: Help For Judah And Ephraim Verse 1 calls upon the people of God to pray for rain, to ask of Him rain, in the time of latter rains, in February or March, Hosea 6:3; Joel 2:23-32; Zechariah

Malachi 1:6-14 — Grave Sins Of The Restoration Priests Verses 6-14: Specific Sins Of Priests Exposed, Condemned Verse 6 declares a general principal, that a son honors his father and a servant his master. The Lord then makes a direct inquiry of these priests regarding

Matthew 1:1 — INTRODUCTION TO MATTHEW WRITER? Matthew, also called Levi, a Jew, is the author of this book, Matthew 9:9; Mr 2:14; Luke 5:27. He was a tax collector, or internal revenue agent of the Roman Government, when Jesus called him to be a disciple. He collected