Bible Commentaries

Genesis 36:1-14 — The Genealogy of Esau We find in Genesis 36:14 a list of the sons of Esau. Genesis 36:6 Comments - Esau had three wives and five sons. Genesis 36:7 Comments - The statement of Esau’s and Jacob’s separation due to prosperity is similar

Exodus 17:8-16 — The Battle with the Amalekites Exodus 17:8-16 records the story of Israel’s first battle, which took place at their encampment of Rephidim with the Amalekites. The Lord allowed the children of Israel to be refreshed with a continual source of

Exodus 18:1-12 — Jethro Meets Moses In Exodus 18:1-12 Moses encamps at Mount Sinai, while the children of Israel are still at Rephidim. While Moses was encamped at the mountain of God, he honours Jethro, his father-in-law. Jethro offers the sacrifice and they eat

Exodus 2:11-25 — Moses’ Flight to the Land of Midian Exodus 2:11-22 records the flight of Moses to the land of Midian and his marriage to the daughter of the priest of this region. Moses knew that he was a Hebrew since childhood. The occasion of his flight was

Exodus 20:1-17 — The Ten Commandments (Introduction) Exodus 1:1-17 records the Ten Commandments that Moses received on Mount Sinai. The heart of these laws serve as the foundation of the man’s faith in God in both the old and new covenants. They establish the

Exodus 21:1-36 — The Covenant Code Exodus 21:1 to Exodus 23:12 can be called the “Covenant Code.” Sailhamer tells us that the laws listed in the “Covenant Codes” (Exodus 21:1 to Exodus 23:12) are 42 (7 x 6), which was in intentional multiple

Exodus 23:1-12 — The Covenant Code Exodus 21:1 to Exodus 23:12 can be called the “Covenant Code.” Sailhamer tells us that the laws listed in the “Covenant Codes” (Exodus 21:1 to Exodus 23:12) are 42 (7 x 6), which was in intentional multiple

Exodus 25:1-9 — The Offerings for the Sanctuary Exodus 25:1-9 records God’s instructions to the children of Israel regarding the collection of the offering in order to gather the material for the construction of the Tabernacle. Exodus 25:1  And the LORD

Exodus 30:11-16 — The Ransom Money Exodus 30:11-16 describes the requirement of ransom, or atonement, money for each Israelite as a means of financing the service of the Tabernacle. Everyone gave a ransom that was older than twenty years old. The price for each person

Exodus 32:1-35 — Exodus 32:1  And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought

Exodus 33:1-17 — Exodus 33:1  And the LORD said unto Moses, Depart, and go up hence, thou and the people which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt, unto the land which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, Unto thy seed will I give it: Exodus

Exodus 33:18-23 — Moses Sees God’s Glory - Note these insightful words by Sadhu Sundar Singh. “Man also has a natural desire that he should see Him in whom he believes and who loves him. But the Father cannot be seen, for He is by nature incomprehensible,

Exodus 34:1-8 — Moses Sees God’s Glory - Note these insightful words by Sadhu Sundar Singh. “Man also has a natural desire that he should see Him in whom he believes and who loves him. But the Father cannot be seen, for He is by nature incomprehensible,

Nehemiah 4:1-23 — Nehemiah 4:6  So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. Nehemiah 4:6 “for the people had a mind to work” - Comments - One night after working all day as

Psalms 148:1-14 — Psalms 148:0 Theme - Psalms 148:0 gives us a foreshadowing of what it will be like in Heaven. There will be praise unto God proceeding from every part of God’s creation. Those who have visited Heaven and returned to earth to testify of its beauty

Numbers 14:1-45 — Numbers 14:1  And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. Numbers 14:2  And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would

Deuteronomy 15:1-23 — Deuteronomy 15:11  For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. Deuteronomy 15:11 Comments - Jesus also taught

1 Corinthians 10:15-22 — A Personal Example: The Lord’s Table Contrasted with Pagan Worship In 1 Corinthians 10:15-22 Paul explains the purpose of the Lord’s Supper and contrasts it with the heathen feasts and their foods offered unto idols. This idolatrous feasting

Joshua 5:1-12 — The Men of Israel Are Circumcised Joshua 5:1-12 records the circumcision of the men of Israel who came out of the forty-year wilderness journey Joshua 5:1  And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan

Joshua 5:13-15 — The Captain of the Lord of Hosts Joshua 5:13-15 records the meeting between the Lord of Hosts and Joshua. Joshua 5:14  And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did