Bible Commentaries

2 Chronicles 13:3 — acknowledge the smaller numbers; and Vignoles (i. 29.) conjectures, that the Greek copies did the same formerly, since Aborbanel "accuses Josephus of having made Jeroboam’s loss no more than 50,000, contrary to the Hebrew text," ver. 17. This learned author is of opinion, that the Jews sometimes expressed their numbers by figures, (Kennicott) analogous to those which the later Arabs borrowed from the Indians; though, in more ancient times, the letters of the alphabet had been used.

2 Chronicles 13:3 — reconocen los números más pequeños; y Vignoles (i. 29.) conjeturas, que las copias griegas hicieron lo mismo anteriormente, ya que Aborbanel "acusa a Josefo de haber hecho que la pérdida de Jeroboam no supere los 50.000, contrario al texto hebreo", ver. 17. Este erudito autor opina que los judíos a veces expresaban su número mediante cifras (Kennicott) análogas a las que los árabes posteriores tomaron prestadas de los indios; aunque, en tiempos más antiguos, se habían utilizado las letras del alfabeto. Ambas

Psalms 109:4 — notice of my, no more than the apostle, &c. (Haydock) --- This instance "may perhaps put all serious Christians upon deliberating---whether they should any longer maintain the absolute integrity of the present Hebrew text." See Psalm xv. 10. (Kennicott, Dis. i. p. 219.) --- Melchisedech. Christ is declared king and priest for ever, (Worthington) like Melchisedech, who united in his person both dignities, and presided not over a particular people, nor stood in need of any stated place.

Psalms 2:12 — his doctrine. (Berthier) --- Lord and just is not in [the] Hebrew. (Haydock) --- The way or projects of sinners will perish; (Psalm i. 6.) they will be hurried before the tribunal, as soon as they are dead; (St. Hilary) and when they least expect it, 1 Thessalonians v. 2. (Calmet) --- Some fall from salvation, and God will bring them to judgment at the end of this short life. (Worthington) --- Hebrew, "Kiss purely." Kissing is often used in Scripture to express submission, love, and adoration.

Psalms 21:2 — ya que se había comprometido a morir por los pecados del mundo, y los consideró como propios. (Worthington) &mdash- Delicta nostra sua delicta fecit, ut justitiam suam nostram justitiam faceret. (San Agustín) &mdash Cristo no podía cometer pecado: (1 Pedro ii. 21., y 2 Corintios v. 21.) pero mientras lo hubiera tomado nuestras iniquidades sobre sí mismo, para expiarlas con su propia sangre, no podría estar tranquilo hasta que hubiera perfeccionado la obra. David estaba convencido de que sus propios

Leviticus 27:30 — Hebrews had obtained quiet possession of Chanaan. The people paid them more exactly when they were determined to keep God’s law, and had pious princes at their head, 2 Paralipomenon xxxi. 5. At other times they were very negligent, Malachias iii. 10. This forced Esdras to appoint inspectors, Namnim, to collect them. The Pharisees affected a decree of exactitude in this respect, (Luke xi. 42., and Matthew xxiii. 23,) paying what some Jews do not suppose to be necessary, though our Saviour says

Leviticus 27:30 — obtuvieron tranquila posesión de Canaán. La gente les pagaba más exactamente cuando estaban decididos a guardar la ley de Dios, y tenían príncipes piadosos a la cabeza, 2 Paralipomenon xxxi. 5. En otras ocasiones fueron muy negligentes, Malachias iii. 10. Esto obligó a Esdras a nombrar inspectores, Namnim, para que los recogieran. Los fariseos hicieron un decreto de exactitud al respecto, (Lucas xi. 42. y Mateo xxiii. 23) pagando lo que algunos judíos no suponen que sea necesario, aunque nuestro Salvador

Daniel 12:7 — Heaven. He thus shews that he is not God. (Calmet) --- Time often implies a year. (Chap. iv. 13.) Hence he means three years and a half. Christ assures us that those days shall be shortened, (Matthew xxiv. 22.) and the persecutor shall tarry a short time. (Apocalypse xvii. 10. and xii. 14.) The same period is insinuated by 1290 days, (ver. 11)

Matthew overview — the gospel, were I not moved thereunto by the authority of the Catholic Church: Ego evangelio non crederem, nisi me Ecclesiæ Catholicæ commoveret auctoritas. (Lib. con. Epist. Manichæi, quam vocant fundamenti. tom. viii. chap. 5, p. 154. A. Ed. Ben.) (Witham) S. MATTHEW, author of the gospel that we have under his name, was a Galilean, the son of Alpheus, a Jew, and a tax-gatherer; he was known also by the name of Levi. His vocation happened in the second year of the public ministry

Matthew 24:4 — concordance of Jansenius, who thus concludes his observations: "Hitherto we have explained all things of the destruction of Jerusalem, which prophecies, though they principally regarded the times of the apostles, may be of use to us in two ways. 1. It will confirm our faith, when we see clearly fulfilled whatever was distinctly foretold of this people; and may serve to increase our fears, when we reflect, that what is immediately added concerning the day of judgment, shall be fulfilled with the

Matthew 24:4 — de Jansenius, quien así concluye sus observaciones: "Hasta ahora hemos explicado todas las cosas de la destrucción de Jerusalén, cuyas profecías, aunque se referían principalmente a los tiempos de los apóstoles, pueden sernos útiles de dos maneras. 1. Confirmará nuestra fe, cuando veamos claramente cumplido todo lo que se predijo claramente de este pueblo; y puede servir para acrecentar nuestros temores, cuando reflexionamos, de que lo que se agregue inmediatamente sobre el día del juicio, se cumpla

Deuteronomy 23:18 — joined to a natural depravity, could prompt people to such excesses, we cannot call in question the veracity of so many historians. See Herodotus i, and ii.; Just.[Justinian?], xviii. 6.; Eusebius, præp. iv. 6.; St. Augustine, City of God iv. 10; and the sacred writers, Baruch vi. 42., and Proverbs xix. 13. The Rabbins explain dog literally, and observe that a prostitute, or one who has had any commerce with a man with whom it was not lawful for her to marry, could not offer what she had thus

Deuteronomy 23:18 — unida a una depravación natural, pueda llevar a la gente a tales excesos, no podemos poner en duda la veracidad de tantos historiadores. Ver Herodoto i, y ii .; Justo. [¿Justiniano?], Xviii. 6 .; Eusebio, prep. iv. 6 .; San Agustín, Ciudad de Dios iv. 10; y los escritores sagrados, Baruc vi. 42. y Proverbios xix. 13. Los Rabinos explican al perro literalmente, y observan que una prostituta, o una que ha tenido algún comercio con un hombre con quien no le era lícito casarse, no podía ofrecer al Señor

Mark 16:19 — nature, and became man, is equal in dignity with the Father: he, who, as man, ascended into heaven. [2] When St. Jerome says that most Greek copies wanted this chapter, he speaks not of chapters according to our present division, but only of the last 12 verses, which formerly made what was called a little chapter: yet these twelve verses must have been omitted in those manuscripts by some negligent transcribers. Now they are found in all, both Latin and Greek copies. They are found in the Canons of

Mark 16:19 — hombre, es igual en dignidad al Padre: él, que, como hombre, ascendió al cielo. [2] Cuando San Jerónimo dice que la mayoría de las copias griegas querían este capítulo, no habla del Capítulo s según nuestra división actual, sino sólo de los últimos 12 versículos, que antes formaban lo que se llamaba un pequeño capítulo: sin embargo, estos doce versículos debe haber sido omitido en esos manuscritos por algunos transcriptores negligentes. Ahora se encuentran en todos, tanto en copias latinas como

Acts 11:26 — after these troubles of mind you still are tossed and vexed, and wish for peace, follow the way of Catholic discipline, which from Christ himself, by the apostles, hath proceeded even unto us, and shall proceed from hence to the latest posterity." (1 Timothy iii. 15.)

Joshua 10:13 — "records were kept in the archives of the temple." They were drawn up by people of character. The quotations inserted are in a poetical style, as the book might contain various canticles, though the rest was written in prose. See 2 Kings i. 18. It might appear unnecessary for Josue to appeal to this work, as the fact in question was known to all. (Calmet) --- But too great precaution could not be taken to prevent the danger of people calling in question the reality of the miracle. If the

1 Peter overview — attention. He would have Peter present at his transfiguration; (Luke ix. 28.) and at another time declared that he [Peter] was a rock, upon which he [Jesus Christ] would build his Church, against which the gates of hell should never prevail. (Matthew xvi. 18.) Although St. Peter had the misfortune or weakness to deny Jesus Christ in his passion, our Lord, after his resurrection, gave him fresh proofs of his regard. (Matthew xvi. 7.) He continued him in his primacy over all, and appointed him in the most

Judges 16:16 — that he had received a precept from god, not to mention it even to his wife? For in this light Sts. Ephrem and Chrysostom, Sulp Severus, Pererius, and others, represent Dalila, which removes the greatest objection to his character. We have seen (ver. 1) that the harlot of Gaza might be only an innkeeper; and the first object of his love, was proposed to him by the holy spirit, chap. xiv. 4. But even allowing that Dalila was a harlot, though the Scripture does not assert it, what harm was there in

Revelation 18:15 — In this chapter is a repetition of the fall of Babylon and the mourning of other nations, and their consternation for its sudden destruction, to which may be applied the three mentioned expositions. Among the sorts of merchandise, (ver. 13.) are mentioned slaves, and the souls of men. Some of our Protestant adversaries (see Mr. Theophilus Higgons) tell us, that it is only Popish Rome that deals with this sort of merchandise. But I must needs say, our adversaries have the misfortune to