Bible Commentaries

Genesis 10:5 — 5. the isles of the Gentiles—a phrase by which the Hebrews described all countries which were accessible by sea (Isaiah 11:11; Isaiah 20:6; Jeremiah 25:22). Such in relation to them were the countries of Europe, the peninsula of Lesser Asia, and the region lying on the east of the Euxine. Accordingly, it was in these quarters the early descendants of Japheth had their settlements.

Genesis 35:5 — 5. the terror of God was upon the cities—There was every reason to apprehend that a storm of indignation would burst from all quarters upon Jacob's family, and that the Canaanite tribes would have formed one united plan of revenge. But a supernatural panic seized them; and thus, for the sake of the "heir of the promise," the protecting shield of Providence was specially held over his family.

Genesis 37:5 — 5. Joseph dreamed a dream—Dreams in ancient times were much attended to, and hence the dream of Joseph, though but a mere boy, engaged the serious consideration of his family. But this dream was evidently symbolical. The meaning was easily discerned, and, from its being repeated under different emblems, the fulfilment was considered certain (compare :-), whence it was that "his brethren envied him, but his father observed the saying" [ :-].

Exodus 18:1 — 1-5. Jethro . . . came . . . unto Moses, c.—It is thought by many eminent commentators that this episode is inserted out of its chronological order, for it is described as occurring when the Israelites were "encamped at the mount of God." And yet they did not reach it till the third month after their departure from Egypt (Exodus 19:1 Exodus 19:2; compare Deuteronomy 1:6; Deuteronomy 1:9-15).

Exodus 25:5 — 5. badgers' skins—The badger was an unclean animal, and is not a native of the East—rather some kind of fish, of the leather of which sandals are made in the East. [See on Exodus 25:3 and Exodus 25:3- :.] shittim wood—or Shittah (Isaiah 41:19), the acacia, a shrub which grows plentifully in the deserts of Arabia, yielding a light, strong, and beautiful wood, in long planks.

2 Kings 10:5 — 5. he that was over the house—the governor or chamberlain of the palace. the bringers-up of the children—Anciently, and still also in many Eastern countries, the principal grandees were charged with the support and education of the royal princes. This involved a heavy expense which they were forced to bear, but for which they endeavored to find some compensation in the advantages of their connection with the court.

2 Kings 7:3 — 3. there were four leprous men—The account of the sudden raising of the siege and the unexpected supply given to the famishing inhabitants of Samaria, is introduced by a narrative of the visit and discovery, by these poor creatures, of the extraordinary flight of the Syrians. leprous men at the entering in of the gate—living, perhaps, in some lazar house there (Leviticus 13:4-6; Numbers 5:3).

Ezra 1:8 — 8. Shesh-bazzar, the prince of Judah—that is, Zerubbabel, son of Salathiel (compare Ezra 3:8; Ezra 5:16). He was born in Babylon, and called by his family Zerubbabel, that is, stranger or exile in Babylon. Shesh-bazzar, signifying "fire-worshipper," was the name given him at court, as other names were given to Daniel and his friends. He was recognized among the exiles as hereditary prince of Judah.

Job 18:5 — 5. That ( :-) cannot be. The decree of God is unalterable, the light (prosperity) of the wicked shall at length be put out. his fire—alluding to Arabian hospitality, which prided itself on welcoming the stranger to the fire in the tent, and even lit fires to direct him to it. The ungodly shall be deprived of the means to show hospitality. His dwelling shall be dark and desolate!

Job 30:2 — 2. If their fathers could be of no profit to me, much less the sons, who are feebler than their sires; and in whose case the hope of attaining old age is utterly gone, so puny are they (Job 5:26) [MAURER]. Even if they had "strength of hands," that could be now of no use to me, as all I want in my present affliction is sympathy.

Job 36:17 — 17. Rather, "But if thou art fulfilled (that is, entirely filled) with the judgment of the wicked (that is, the guilt incurring judgment" [MAURER]; or rather, as UMBREIT, referring to Job 34:5-7; Job 34:36, the judgment pronounced on God by the guilty in misfortunes), judgment (God's judgment on the wicked, Job 34:36- :, playing on the double meaning of "judgment") and justice shall closely follow each other [UMBREIT].

Job 9:33 — 33. daysman—"mediator," or "umpire"; the imposition of whose hand expresses power to adjudicate between the persons. There might be one on a level with Job, the one party; but Job knew of none on a level with the Almighty, the other party ( :-). We Christians know of such a Mediator (not, however, in the sense of umpire) on a level with both—the God-man, Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5).

Psalms 30:8 — 8-11. As in Psalms 6:5; Psalms 88:10; Isaiah 38:18, the appeal for mercy is based on the destruction of his agency in praising God here, which death would produce. The terms expressing relief are poetical, and not to be pressed, though "dancing" is the translation of a word which means a lute, whose cheerful notes are contrasted with mourning, or (Isaiah 38:18- :) wailing.

Jeremiah 3:1-25 — LA MISERICORDIA DE DIOS NO OBSTANTE LA VILEZA DE JUDA. Contrariamente a todo precedente en los casos de adulterio, Jehová ofrece a la espiritual adúltera, recibirla de nuevo (vv. 1-5). Una nueva parte del libro termina con el cap. 6. Judá resulta peor que Israel; sin embargo, en los últimos días, ambas serán restauradas (vv. 6-25). 1. Dicen—o mejor, según el hebreo, “diciendo”, en consonancia con la palabra “Jehová” del v. 37 del

Daniel 12:1-13 — CAPITULO 12 Vv. 1-13. LA CONCLUSION DE LA VISION (Caps. 10 AL 12.) Y EL EPILOGO AL LIBRO. Véanse los vv. 4, 13, así como los vv. 6, 7 se refieren al cap. 7:25, es decir, al tiempo del Anticristo, así los versículos siguientes 8 a 12 tratan del tiempo de Antíoco (véase v. 11 Corintios 11:31), así colocando en una revista los dos grandes períodos de tribulación. La resurrección política de los judíos bajo los

Deuteronomy 1:5 — 5. On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law—that is, explain this law. He follows the same method here that he elsewhere observes; namely, that of first enumerating the marvellous doings of God in behalf of His people, and reminding them what an unworthy requital they had made for all His kindness—then he rehearses the law and its various precepts.

1 Corinthians 3:1-23 — que hablarles como a hombres del todo naturales, por cuanto eran todavía carnales (v. 3) en muchos respectos, no obstante su conversión (1:4-9). como a niños—en contraste con los perfectos (los ya maduros) en Cristo ( Colosenses 1:28, véase Hebreos 5:13). Esto infiere que no eran hombres totalmente de carne, aunque carnales en su tendencia. Tenían vida en Cristo, pero era vida débil. Les reprocha el ser aún en un grado (no del todo, comp. cap. 1:5, 7; por eso dice “como”) niños en Cristo, mientras

Joshua 3:5 — 5. Joshua said unto the people—rather "had said," for as he speaks of "to-morrow," the address must have been made previous to the day of crossing, and the sanctification was in all probability the same as Moses had commanded before the giving of the law, consisting of an outward cleansing ( :-) preparatory to that serious and devout state of mind with which so great a manifestation should be witnessed.

1 Samuel 5:5 — 5. Therefore neither the priests . . . nor any . . . tread on the threshold of Dagon—A superstitious ceremony crept in, and in the providence of God was continued, by which the Philistines contributed to publish this proof of the helplessness of their god. unto this day—The usage continued in practice at the time when this history was written—probably in the later years of Samuel's life. :-. THE PHILISTINES ARE SMITTEN WITH EMERODS.

2 Samuel 24:6 — 6. the land of Tahtim-hodshi—that is, the land lately acquired; namely, that of the Hagarites conquered by Saul (1 Chronicles 5:10). The progress was northward. Thence they crossed the country, and, proceeding along the western coast to the southern extremities of the country, they at length arrived in Jerusalem, having completed the enumeration of the whole kingdom in the space of nine months and twenty days.