Bible Commentaries

Psalms 112:4 — 4. light—figurative for relief (Psalms 27:1; Psalms 97:11). the upright—are like God (Luke 6:36; Psalms 111:4).

Psalms 118:22 — 22, 23. These words are applied by Christ (Matthew 21:42) to Himself, as the foundation of the Church (compare Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:4; 1 Peter 2:7). It may here denote God's wondrous exaltation to power and influence of him whom the rulers of the nation despised. Whether (see on 1 Peter 2:7-

Psalms 50:4 — 4. above—literally, "above" (Genesis 1:7). heavens . . . earth—For all creatures are witnesses (Deuteronomy 4:26; Deuteronomy 30:19; Isaiah 1:2).

Psalms 76:4 — 4. Thou—God. mountains of prey—great victorious nations, as Assyria (Isaiah 41:15; Ezekiel 38:11; Ezekiel 38:12; Zechariah 4:7).

Psalms 88 overview — an enigmatic title (see on :-, Psalms 88:2, and Psalms 88:2- :, titles), denoting the subject—that is, "sickness or disease, for humbling," the idea of spiritual maladies being often represented by disease (compare Psalms 6:5; Psalms 6:6; Psalms 22:14; Psalms 22:15, c.). On the other terms, see on Psalms 88:4 and Psalms 88:4- :. Heman and Ethan (see on Psalms 88:4- :, title) were David's singers (1 Chronicles 6:18 1 Chronicles 6:33; 1 Chronicles 15:17), of the family of Kohath. If the persons alluded

Psalms 99:1 — 1. sitteth . . . cherubim—(compare 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 80:1). tremble . . . be moved—inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.

Proverbs 23:19 — 19-21. guide . . . way—or direct thy thoughts to a right course of conduct (compare Proverbs 4:4; Proverbs 9:6).

Isaiah 14:14 — 14. clouds—rather, "the cloud," singular. Perhaps there is a reference to the cloud, the symbol of the divine presence (Isaiah 4:5; Exodus 13:21). So this tallies with 2 Thessalonians 2:4, "above all that is called God"; as here "above . . . the cloud";

Isaiah 50:10 — 10. Messiah exhorts the godly after His example (Isaiah 49:4; Isaiah 49:5; Isaiah 42:4) when in circumstances of trial ("darkness," Isaiah 42:4- :), to trust in the arm of Jehovah alone. Who is, c.—that is, Whosoever (Judges 7:3). obeyeth . . . servant—namely, Messiah. The godly "honor the Son, even as

Isaiah 6:4 — 4. posts of . . . door—rather, foundations of the thresholds. house—temple. smoke—the Shekinah cloud (1 Kings 8:10; Ezekiel 10:4).

Jeremiah 23:10 — 23:9; Jeremiah 23:15). Literal adultery and fornication, the usual concomitants of idolatry, are also meant. swearing—MAURER, c., translate, "Because of the curse (of God on it), the land mourneth" (Deuteronomy 27:15-26 Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Isaiah 24:6). More than usual notoriety had been given to the curses of the law, by the finding and reading of it in Josiah's time (Isaiah 24:6- :, c.). But Hosea 4:2 Hosea 4:3, favors English Version (compare Jeremiah 12:4). A drought was sent by God on the

Jeremiah 35:4 — 4. man of God—a prophet (Deuteronomy 33:1; 1 Samuel 2:27; 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Kings 4:7), also "a servant of God" in general (2 Kings 4:7- :), one not his own, but God's; one who has parted with all right in himself to give himself wholly to God (2 Kings

Jeremiah 4:28 — 28. For this—on account of the desolations just described (Isaiah 5:30; Hosea 4:3). not repent— (Hosea 4:3- :).

Micah 5:4 — 4. he shall stand—that is, persevere: implying the endurance of His kingdom [CALVIN]. Rather, His sedulous care and pastoral circumspection, as a shepherd stands erect to survey and guard His flock on every side ( :-) [MAURER]. feed—that is, rule: as the

Zechariah 9:4 — 4. (Ezekiel 26:4; Ezekiel 26:12; Ezekiel 27:27). cast her out—Hebrew, "dispossess her," that is, will cast her inhabitants into exile [GROTIUS]. Alexander, though without a navy, by incredible labor constructed a mole of the ruins of Old Tyre (fulfilling

Matthew 13 overview — CHAPTER 13 :-. JESUS TEACHES BY PARABLES. ( = Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:4-18; Luke 13:18-20). Introduction (Luke 13:18-42.13.20- :).

Luke 4:31 — 31. down to Capernaum—It lay on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 4:13), whereas Nazareth lay high. Matthew 4:13- :. DEMONIAC HEALED.

Galatians 4:18 — 18. good to be zealously affected—rather, to correspond to "zealously court" in Galatians 4:18, "to be zealously courted." I do not find fault with them for zealously courting you, nor with you for being zealously courted: provided it be "in a good cause" (translate so), "it is a good thing" (Galatians 4:18- :). My reason for saying the "not

Philippians 3:1 — to close his Epistle, but was led by the mention of the Judaizers into a more lengthened dissertation. the same things—concerning "rejoicing," the prevailing feature in this Epistle (Philippians 1:18; Philippians 1:25; Philippians 2:17; Philippians 4:4, where, compare the "again I say," with "the same things" here). In the Lord—marks the true ground of joy, in contrast with "having confidence in the flesh," or in any outward sensible matter of boasting (Philippians 4:4- :). not grievous—"not irksome."

1 John 4:1-21 — CAPITULO 4 SEÑALES DE LOS PROFETAS FALSOS. EL AMOR LA PRUEBA DE HABER NACIDO DE DIOS, Y EL FRUTO REQUERIDO DEL CONOCIMIENTO DE SU GRAN AMOR EN CRISTO A NOSOTROS. 1. Amados—Término afectuoso que usa siempre cuando les llama la atención a algún asunto de importancia.