Bible Commentaries

Genesis 32:4 — 4. Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau—The purport of the message was that, after a residence of twenty years in Mesopotamia, he was now returning to his native land, that he did not need any thing, for he had abundance of pastoral wealth, but that

Job 31:1-40 — CAPITULO 31 1. Job procede a probar que él merecía una suerte mejor. Como en el Cap. 29 patentizó su justicia como emir, o magistrado en la vida pública, así en éste vindica su carácter en la vida privada, 1-4. Declara que se guardaba de ser seducido al pecado por los sentidos. 1. pensar—Más bien, echarle una mirada (sensual). No solamente no lo hacía, sino que lo hacía imposible por haber hecho un pacto con sus ojos que no le pusiesen la tentación ( Proverbios

Jeremiah 15:1-21 — por sus intercesiones ( Éxodo 32:11; 1 Samuel 7:9; Salmo 99:6). con—no podría ser favorablemente inclinada hacia ellos. de delante de mí—Dios habla como si el pueblo estuviera presente delante de él con Jermías. 2. muerte—plaga mortal (cap. 18:21; 43:11; Ezequiel 5:2, Ezequiel 5:12; Malaquías 11:9). 3. enviaré—( Levítico 26:16). géneros—de castigos. 4. entregarélos a ser agitados—( Deuteronomio 28:25; Ezequiel 23:46). Más bien, “los entregaré a la vejación”. Haré que vaguen de forma que en

Joel 1:1-20 — mejores jueces en asuntos concernientes al pasado. Deuteronomio 32:7; Job 32:7. ¿Ha acontecido esto, etc.—es decir: Ha acontecido antes jamás una calamidad tan penosa como ésta? Nunca se vió tal plaga de langostas desde aquellas de Egipto. Éxodo 10:14 no está discorde con este versículo, que se refiere a Judá, en el que Joel dice que nunca antes había habido semejante devastación. 3. contaréis a vuestros hijos—a fin de que sean amonestados por la severidad del castigo, para que teman a Dios (Salmo

Amos 9:1-15 — como a Israel: “el tabernáculo de David,” es decir, en Jerusalén. Su actitud de estar de pie sobre el altar, denota firmeza de propósito. umbral—más bien, el esférico capitel de la columna. (Maurer.) puertas—más bien, los umbrales, como en Isaías 6:4 (“quiciales”). El templo ha de ser golpeado tanto abajo como arriba, para asegurar su total destrucción. córtales … la cabeza—es decir, con los fragmentos de los capiteles y columnas (véase Salmo 68:21; Habacuc 3:13). el postrero de ellos—su posteridad.

Acts 14:27 — eager joy, convened the church and gave their report of "all that God had done with them," that is, by and for them. and how—in particular. he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles—to such even as before had not been proselytes. (See on Acts 14:1 and on the language, see 1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3). The ascribing directly to God of such access to the Gentiles is to be noted.

Romans 16:4 — 4. who have for my life laid down—"who did for my life lay down" their own necks—that is, risked their lives; either at Corinth (Acts 18:6; Acts 18:9; Acts 18:10), or more probably at Ephesus (Acts 19:30; Acts 19:31; and compare Acts 19:31- :). They

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 — CAPITULO 13 LA CARIDAD O EL AMOR ES SUPERIOR A TODOS LOS DONES. Este es el salmo del amor del Nuevo Testamento, así como el Salmo 45 (véase su título) y Cantares son los del Antiguo. 1. Si yo hablase lenguas—De este don el apóstol asciende al de “profecía” (v. 2): luego al de “fe;” luego al de la benevolencia y la abnegación; donde llega a un clímax. No se exceptúa a sí mismo,

2 Corinthians 11:1 — 1. Would to God—Translate as Greek, "I would that." bear with me—I may ask not unreasonably to be borne with; not so the false apostles (2 Corinthians 11:4; 2 Corinthians 11:20). my—not in the oldest manuscripts. folly—The Greek is a milder term than that for "foolishness" in 1 Corinthians 3:19; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 25:2. The Greek for "folly" here implies imprudence; the Greek for "foolishness" includes

2 Corinthians 3:4 — 4. And—Greek, "But." "Such confidence, however (namely, of our 'sufficiency,' 2 Corinthians 3:5; 2 Corinthians 3:6; 2 Corinthians 2:16 —to which he reverts after the parenthesis—as ministers of the New Testament, 'not hinting,' 2 Corinthians 2:16- :),

Galatians 4:20 — could wish." If circumstances permitted (which they do not), I would gladly be with you [M. STUART]. now—as I was twice already. Speaking face to face is so much more effective towards loving persuasion than writing (2 John 1:12; 3 John 1:13; 3 John 1:14). change my voice—as a mother (Galatians 4:19): adapting my tone of voice to what I saw in person your case might need. This is possible to one present, but not to one in writing [GROTIUS and ESTIUS]. I stand in doubt of you—rather, "I am perplexed

Ephesians 4:22 — 22. That ye—following "Ye have been taught" (Ephesians 4:21). concerning the former conversation—"in respect to your former way of life." the old man—your old unconverted nature (Romans 6:6). is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts—rather, "which is being corrupted ('perisheth,' compare Galatians

Philippians 4:18 — I am full—Greek, "I am filled full." the odour of a sweet smell—(See on :-). The figure is drawn from the sweet-smelling incense which was burnt along with the sacrifices; their gift being in faith was not so much to Paul, as to God (Matthew 25:40), before whom it "came up for a memorial" (Matthew 25:40- :), sweet-smelling in God's presence (Genesis 8:21; Revelation 8:3; Revelation 8:4). sacrifice acceptable— (Hebrews 13:16).

Colossians 1:17 — are maintained in their present state. The Son of God is the Conserver, as well as the Creator of all things [PEARSON]. BENGEL less probably explains, "All things in Him come together into one system: the universe found its completion in Him" (Isaiah 41:4; Revelation 22:13). Compare as to GOD, Romans 11:36: similar language; therefore Christ must be God.

Hebrews 10:23 — 23. (Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 3:14; Hebrews 4:14.) profession—Greek, "confession." our faith—rather as Greek, "our hope"; which is indeed faith exercised as to the future inheritance. Hope rests on faith, and at the same time quickens faith, and is the ground of our bold confession

Hebrews 11:38 — Jacob to Laban (Genesis 30:27). In condemning them, the world condemned itself. caves—literally, "chinks." Palestine, from its hilly character, abounds in fissures and caves, affording shelter to the persecuted, as the fifty hid by Obadiah (1 Kings 18:4; 1 Kings 18:13) and Elijah (1 Kings 19:8; 1 Kings 19:13); and Mattathias and his sons (1 Maccabees 2:28, 29); and Judas Maccabeus (2 Maccabees 5:27).

James 1:4 — 4. Let endurance have a perfect work (taken out of the previous "worketh patience" or endurance), that is, have its full effect, by showing the most perfect degree of endurance, namely, "joy in bearing the cross" [MENOCHIUS], and enduring to the end (Matthew

1 Peter 4:2 — will of God" as his rule. "Rest of his time in the flesh" (the Greek has the preposition "in" here, not in :- as to Christ) proves that the reference is here not to Christ, but to the believer, whose remaining time for glorifying God is short (1 Peter 4:3). "Live" in the truest sense, for heretofore he was dead. Not as ALFORD, "Arm yourselves . . . with a view no longer to live the rest of your time."

1 John 2:17 — old): a true comment, which CYPRIAN and LUCIFER have added to the text without support of Greek manuscripts. In contrast to the three passing lusts of the world, the doer of God's will has three abiding goods, "riches, honor, and life" (Proverbs 22:4).

Revelation 6:4 — 4. red—the color of blood. The color of the horse in each case answers to the mission of the rider. Compare :-, "Think not I am come to send peace on earth; I came not to send peace, but a sword." The white horse of Christ's bloodless victories is soon