Bible Commentaries

Psalms 45:1-17 — Salmo 45 Sosannim—lit., lirios, sea descriptivo de un instrumento en forma de lirio, o que signifique el nombre de alguna tonada o aria con la que había de cantarse el salmo (cf. el título Daniel 8.) Canción de amores o canción de amadas—canción conyugal. Masquil—(cf.

Jeremiah 40:5 — 5. while he was not yet gone back—parenthetical. When Jeremiah hesitated whether it would be best for him to go, Nebuzara-dan proceeded to say, "Go, then, to Gedaliah," (not as English Version, "Go back, also"), if thou preferrest (as Nebuzara-dan inferred from Jeremiah's hesitancy) to stop here rather than go with me. victuals— ( :-). reward—rather, "a present." This must have been a seasonable relief to the prophet, who probably lost his all in the siege.

Ezekiel 38:1-23 — 180 días de trabajo de los siete meses sería de 360 millones de cadáveres! ¡Además, las exhalaciones pestilenciales que saldrían de semejantes montones de víctimas antes que fuesen todas sepultadas! ¿Qué israelita podría vivir en semejante ambiente? 5. El escenario de la controversia del Señor en este lugar es diferente de aquél en Isaías 34:6, Edom, lo que crea una discrepancia. [Pero probablemente se refiere a un juicio distinto.] 6. La carnalidad vergonzosa de la representación de los tratos

Amos 1:1-15 — confundir lo fuerte,” y hace que un humilde pastor reprenda la arrogancia de Israel y su rey motivada por la prosperidad (véase 1 Samuel 17:40). las cuales vió—en visión sobrenatural ( Isaías 1:1). dos años antes del terremoto—mencionado en Malaquías 14:5. El terremoto ocurrió durante el reinado de Uzías, en el tiempo cuando fué herido de lepra por haber usurpado las funciones de sacerdote. (Josefo, Antigüedades 9. 10. 4.) Esta frase debió ser insertada por Esdras y los compiladores judíos. 2. bramará—“rugirá,”

Micah 7:1-20 — complicidad culpable. Lo envuelven, es decir: conspiran para llevar a cabo el deseo del grande con el sacrificio de la justicia. 4. El mejor … como el cambrón—que pinchan y dañan a todos cuantos se ponen en contacto con ellos ( 2 Samuel 23:6; Isaías 55:13; Ezequiel 2:6). el día de tus atalayas—el día preanunciado por tus profetas (verdaderos), como el tiempo de “tu visitación” con ira. (Grocio.) O bien, “el día cuando tus profetas falsos serán castigados;” los amonesta especialmente a ellos, no

Matthew 10:26 — 26. Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known—that is, There is no use, and no need, of concealing anything; right and wrong, truth and error, are about to come into open and deadly collision; and the day is coming when all hidden things shall be disclosed, everything seen as it is, and every one have his due (1 Corinthians 4:5).

Matthew 20:8 — 8. So when even was come—that is, the reckoning time between masters and laborers (see :-); pointing to the day of final account. the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward—answering to Christ Himself, represented "as a Son over His own house" ( :-; see Matthew 11:27; John 3:35; John 5:27). Call the labourers and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first—Remarkable direction this—last hired, first paid.

Deuteronomy 20:5 — 5-8. And the officers shall speak unto the people—literally, Shoterim, who are called "scribes" or "overseers" ( :-). They might be keepers of the muster-roll, or perhaps rather military heralds, whose duty it was to announce the orders of the generals

John 17:17 — 17. Sanctify them—As the former prayer, "Keep them," was "negative," asking protection for them from the poisonous element which surrounded and pressed upon their renewed nature, so this prayer, "Sanctify them," is positive, asking the advancement and completion of their begun sanctification. through—in. thy truth—God's revealed truth, as the medium or element of sanctification; a statement this of immense importance. thy word is truth—(Compare John 15:3; Colossians 1:5; Ephesians 1:13).

John 5:30 — 30-32. of mine own self do nothing—that is, apart from the Father, or in any interest than My own. (See on John 5:19). as I hear—that is, "My judgments are all anticipated in the bosom of My Father, to which I have immediate access, and by Me only responded to and reflected. They cannot therefore err, as I live for one end only, to carry into effect the will of Him that sent Me."

Acts 15:10 — 10. why tempt—"try," "provoke" ye God—by standing in the way of His declared purpose. to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, c.—He that was circumcised became thereby bound to keep the whole law. (See :-). It was not then the mere yoke of burdensome ceremonies, but of an obligation which the more earnest and spiritual men became, the more impossible they felt it to fulfil. (See Romans 3:5 Galatians 2:4, &c.).

Romans 2:8 — 8. But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, c.—referring to such keen and determined resistance to the Gospel as he himself had too painfully witnessed on the part of his own countrymen. (See Acts 13:44-46 Acts 17:5; Acts 17:13; Acts 18:6; Acts 18:12; and compare 1 Thessalonians 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:16). indignation and wrath—in the bosom of a sin-avenging God.

1 Corinthians 7:1-40 — oposición a las nociones ascéticas y romanistas tocante a la santidad superior del celibato, declara que “Honroso es el matrimonio en todos.” Otra razón por la cual en algunos casos el celibato puede ser asunto de conveniencia se nos da en los vv. 34, 35: “Para que sin impedimento sirváis al Señor.” Pero éstos son casos excepcionales, en tiempos también excepcionales, como en los que vivió Pablo. 2. Mas a causa de las fornicaciones—Aquí se da una regla general para evitar la fornicación: una tentación

2 Corinthians 10:1-18 — etc., yo, el mismo Pablo, por mí mismo, “os ruego”, “exhorto” por vuestro bien. Como en v. 2, “os ruego” (verbo griego distinto) por amor de mí mismo. por la mansedumbre y modestia de Cristo—El menciona especialmente estas gracias de Cristo (Salmo 18:35; Mateo 11:29), puesto que por la imitación de ellas era especialmente despreciado [Grocio]. Les ruega por éstas, a fin de mostrar que, aunque él tiene acceso a medidas más severas, se inclina naturalmente a las medidas suaves según el ejemplo de Cristo

1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 — PABLO, Y LA MANERA EN QUE ELLOS RECIBIERON EL EVANGELIO; SU DESEO DE HABERLOS VISITADO FUE FRUSTRADO POR SATANAS. 1. Porque—confirmando el cap. 1:9. En vv. 1 al 12 Pablo trata la manera en que predicaban sus misioneros colaboradores entre ellos (cap. 1:5 y primera parte del v. 9); y la manera en que los tesalonicenses recibieron la palabra (véase cap. 1:6, 7, y la última parte del v. 9) en vv. 13 AL 16. vosotros mismos—No sólo lo cuentan los extraños, sino que vosotros sabéis que es verdad [Alford]

1 Thessalonians 2:4 — 4. as—according as; even as. allowed—Greek, "We have been approved on trial," "deemed fit." This word corresponds to "God which trieth our hearts" below. This approval as to sincerity depends solely on the grace and mercy of God (Acts 9:15; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2 Corinthians 3:5; 1 Timothy 1:11; 1 Timothy 1:12). not as pleasing—not as persons who seek to please men; characteristic of false teachers (1 Timothy 1:12- :).

2 Thessalonians 2:14 — 14. you—The oldest manuscripts read, "us." by our gospel—"through" the Gospel which we preach. to . . . glory—In :- it was "salvation," that is, deliverance from all evil, of body and soul (1 Thessalonians 5:9); here it is positive good, even "glory," and that "the glory of our Lord Jesus" Himself, which believers are privileged to share with Him (John 17:22; John 17:24; Romans 8:17; Romans 8:29; 2 Timothy 2:10).

James 3:5 — 5. boasteth great things—There is great moment in what the careless think "little" things [BENGEL]. Compare "a world," "the course of nature," "hell," James 3:6, which illustrate how the little tongue's great words produce great mischief. how great a matter a little fire kindleth—The best manuscripts read, "how little a fire kindleth how great a," &c. ALFORD, for "matter," translates, "forest." But GROTIUS translates as English Version, "material for burning": a pile of fuel.

James 4:1-17 — alcanzar la posesión. No probable en el caso de cristianos profesos de aquel entonces, en un sentido literal, sino que “matar” y “envidiar” (el Gr.: “desear tener”) deberían traducirse devastar y oprimir por la envidia [Drusio]. Comp. Malaquías 11:5. “Matábais”: por la envidia, el celo y el deseo de alejarse de vuestro camino, y así sois “homicidas” ante los ojos de Dios. [Estio]. Si se hubiera significado homicidio literalmente. [Alford], no creo que hubiera caído tan pronto en la serie; ni que

Revelation 15:5 — 5. So :-; compare Revelation 16:17. "The tabernacle of the testimony" appropriately here comes to view, where God's faithfulness in avenging His people with judgments on their foes is about to be set forth. We need to get a glimpse within the Holy place to "understand" the secret spring and the end of God's righteous dealings. behold—omitted by A, B, C, Syriac, and ANDREAS. It is supported only by Vulgate, Coptic, and PRIMASIUS, but no manuscript.