Bible Commentaries

Psalms 110:2 — 2. the rod of thy strength—the rod of correction (Isaiah 9:4; Isaiah 10:15; Jeremiah 48:12), by which Thy strength will be known. This is His Word of truth (Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 11:4), converting some and confounding others (compare Isaiah 11:4- :). out of Zion—or, the Church, in which God dwells by His Spirit,

Leviticus 4 overview — CHAPTER 4 Leviticus 4:1; Leviticus 4:2. SIN OFFERING OF IGNORANCE.

Ecclesiastes 3:12 — 12. in them—in God's works ( :-), as far as relates to man's duty. Man cannot fully comprehend them, but he ought joyfully to receive ("rejoice in") God's gifts, and "do good" with them to himself and to others. This is never out of season (Galatians 6:9; Galatians 6:10). Not sensual joy and self-indulgence (Philippians 4:4; James 4:16; James 4:17).

Song of Solomon 6:1 — 1. Historically, at Jesus Christ's crucifixion and burial, Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus, and others, joined with His professed disciples. By speaking of Jesus Christ, the bride does good not only to her own soul, but to others (see on Song of Solomon 1:4; Song of Solomon 1:4- :; Song of Solomon 1:4- :). Compare the hypocritical use of similar words (Song of Solomon 1:4- :).

Song of Solomon 8:8 — ( :-). "We," that is, the Hebrew Church, which heretofore admitted Gentiles to communion, only by becoming Judaic proselytes. Now first idolatrous Gentiles are admitted directly ( :-). Generally, the saint's anxiety for other souls (Mark 5:19; John 4:28; John 4:29). no breasts—neither faith nor love as yet (see on John 4:29- :), which "come by hearing" of Him who first loved us. Not yet fit to be His bride, and mother of a spiritual offspring. what shall we do—the chief question in the early

Isaiah 34:8 — Her controversy is His. Edom had thought to extend its borders by laying hold of its neighbor's lands and has instigated Babylon to cruelty towards fallen Judah (Psalms 137:7; Ezekiel 36:5); therefore Edom shall suffer the same herself (Lamentations 4:21; Lamentations 4:22). The final winding up of the controversy between God and all enemies of Him and His people is also foreshadowed (Isaiah 61:2; Isaiah 63:4; Isaiah 66:14-16; Malachi 4:1; Malachi 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Revelation 11:18; Revelation

Isaiah 55:2 — 2. not bread— ( :-). "Bread of deceit" ( :-). Contrast this with the "bread of life" (John 6:32; John 6:35; also John 6:35- :). satisfieth not— (Ecclesiastes 1:8; Ecclesiastes 4:8). hearken . . . and eat—When two imperatives are joined, the second expresses the consequence of obeying the command in the first (Ecclesiastes 4:8- :). By hearkening ye shall eat. So in Ecclesiastes 4:8- :, "buy and eat." By buying, and so making

Ezekiel 45:20 — 20. for him that is simple—for sins of ignorance (Leviticus 4:2; Leviticus 4:13; Leviticus 4:27).

Hosea 11:1 — 1. Israel . . . called my son out of Egypt—BENGEL translates, "From the time that he (Israel) was in Egypt, I called him My son," which the parallelism proves. So Hosea 12:9; Hosea 13:4 use "from . . . Egypt," for "from the time that thou didst sojourn in Egypt." Hosea 13:4- : also shows that Israel was called by God, "My son," from the time of his Egyptian sojourn (Hosea 13:4- :). God is always said to have led or brought forth, not

Joel 3:12 — 12. See :-. judge all the heathen round about—that is, all the nations from all parts of the earth which have maltreated Israel; not merely, as HENDERSON supposes, the nations round about Jerusalem (compare Psalms 110:6; Isaiah 2:4; Micah 4:3; Micah 4:11-13; Zephaniah 3:15-19; Zechariah 12:9; Zechariah 14:3-11; Malachi 4:1-3).

Numbers 12:2 — 2. Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not also spoken by us?—The prophetical name and character was bestowed upon Aaron (Exodus 4:15; Exodus 4:16) and Miriam (Exodus 4:16- :); and, therefore, they considered the conduct of Moses, in exercising an exclusive authority in this matter, as an encroachment on their rights (Micah 6:4).

1 Corinthians 10:26 — 26. The ground on which such eating without questioning is justified is, the earth and all its contents ("the fulness thereof," Psalms 20:1; Psalms 50:12), including all meats, belong to the Lord, and are appointed for our use; and where conscience suggests no scruple, all are to be eaten (Romans 14:14; Romans 14:20; 1 Timothy 4:4; 1 Timothy 4:5; compare 1 Timothy 4:5- :).

1 Corinthians 15:43 — 43. in dishonour—answering to "our vile body" ( :-); literally, "our body of humiliation": liable to various humiliations of disease, injury, and decay at last. in glory—the garment of incorruption (1 Corinthians 15:42; 1 Corinthians 15:43) like His

2 Corinthians 1:5 — sufferings—standing in contrast with "salvation" ( :-); as "tribulation" (distress of mind), with comfort or "consolation." of Christ—Compare :-. The sufferings endured, whether by Himself, or by His Church, with which He considers Himself identified (Matthew 25:40; Matthew 25:45; Acts 9:4; 1 John 4:17-21). Christ calls His people's sufferings His own suffering: (1) because of the sympathy and mystical union between Him and us (Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthians 4:10); (2) They are borne for His sake; (3) They tend to

2 Corinthians 13:11 — 11. farewell—meaning in Greek also "rejoice"; thus in bidding farewell he returns to the point with which he set out, "we are helpers of your joy" (2 Corinthians 1:24; Philippians 4:4). Be perfect—Become perfect by filling up what is lacking in your Christian character (Ephesians 4:13). be of good comfort— (2 Corinthians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 7:8-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:18).

2 Corinthians 7:4 — 4. boldness of speech—(compare 2 Corinthians 6:11). glorying of you—Not only do I speak with unreserved openness to you, but I glory (boast) greatly to others in your behalf, in speaking of you. filled with comfort—at the report of Titus (2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 8:4 — 4. that we would receive—omitted in the oldest manuscripts. Translate therefore, "Beseeching of us . . . the grace and fellowship of (that is, to grant them the favor of sharing in) the ministering unto the saints." The Macedonian contributions must have been from Philippi, because Philippi was the only church that contributed to Paul's support (Philippians 4:10; Philippians 4:15; Philippians 4:16).

Ephesians 6:17 — 21:28). sword of the Spirit—that is, furnished by the Spirit, who inspired the writers of the word of God (2 Peter 1:21). Again the Trinity is implied: the Spirit here; and Christ in "salvation" and God the Father, Ephesians 6:13 (compare Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:12). The two-edged sword, cutting both ways (Psalms 45:3; Psalms 45:5), striking some with conviction and conversion, and others with condemnation (Isaiah 11:4; Revelation 19:15), is in the mouth of Christ (Isaiah 49:2),

1 John 4:1 — important subject. every spirit—which presents itself in the person of a prophet. The Spirit of truth, and the spirit of error, speak by men's spirits as their organs. There is but one Spirit of truth, and one spirit of Antichrist. try—by the tests (1 John 4:2; 1 John 4:3). All believers are to do so: not merely ecclesiastics. Even an angel's message should be tested by the word of God: much more men's teachings, however holy the teachers may seem. because, c.—the reason why we must "try," or test the

2 Samuel 4 overview — CHAPTER 4 2 Samuel 4:1; 2 Samuel 4:2. BAANAH AND RECHAB SLAY ISH-BOSHETH, AND BRING HIS HEAD TO HEBRON.