Bible Commentaries

Job 24:11 — 11. Which—"They," the poor, "press the oil within their wall"; namely, not only in the open fields ( :-), but also in the wall-enclosed vineyards and olive gardens of the oppressor (Isaiah 5:5). Yet they are not allowed to quench their "thirst" with the grapes and olives. Here, thirsty; Isaiah 5:5- :, hungry.

Proverbs 5:15 — 15-20. By figures, in which well, cistern, and fountain [Proverbs 5:15; Proverbs 5:18] represent the wife, and rivers of waters [Proverbs 5:16] the children, men are exhorted to constancy and satisfaction in lawful conjugal enjoyments. In Proverbs 5:16- :, fountains (in the plural) rather denote the produce or waters of a spring, literally, "what is from a spring," and corresponds with "rivers of waters."

Proverbs 5:20 — 15-20. By figures, in which well, cistern, and fountain [Proverbs 5:15; Proverbs 5:18] represent the wife, and rivers of waters [Proverbs 5:16] the children, men are exhorted to constancy and satisfaction in lawful conjugal enjoyments. In Proverbs 5:16- :, fountains (in the plural) rather denote the produce or waters of a spring, literally, "what is from a spring," and corresponds with "rivers of waters."

Isaiah 14:22 — 22. against them—the family of the king of Babylon. name—all the male representatives, so that the name shall become extinct (Isaiah 56:5; Ruth 4:5). remnant—all that is left of them. The dynasty shall cease (Ruth 4:5- :). Compare as to Babylon in general, Ruth 4:5- :.

Isaiah 5:13 — 13. are gone—The prophet sees the future as if it were before his eyes. no knowledge—because of their foolish recklessness (Isaiah 5:12; Isaiah 1:3; Hosea 4:6; Luke 19:44). famished—awful contrast to their luxurious feasts (Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 5:12). multitude—plebeians in contradistinction to the "honorable men," or nobles. thirst— (Psalms 107:4; Psalms 107:5). Contrast to their drinking (Isaiah 5:11). In their deportation and exile, they shall hunger and thirst.

Jeremiah 3:14 — 14. I am married—literally, "I am Lord," that is, husband to you (so :-; compare Hosea 2:19; Hosea 2:20; Isaiah 54:5). GESENIUS, following the Septuagint version of Isaiah 54:5- :, and Paul's quotation of it (Isaiah 54:5- :), translates, "I have rejected you"; so the corresponding Arabic, and the idea of lordship, may pass into that of looking down upon, and so

Ezekiel 16:32 — 32. instead of her husband—referring to Numbers 5:19; Numbers 5:20; Numbers 5:29. FAIRBAIRN translates, "whilst under her husband."

Ezekiel 21:26 — 26. diadem—rather, "the miter" of the holy priest (Exodus 28:4; Zechariah 3:5). His priestly emblem as representative of the priestly people. Both this and "the crown," the emblem of the kingdom, were to be removed, until they should be restored and united in the Mediator, Messiah (Psalms 110:2; Psalms 110:4; Zechariah 6:13), [FAIRBAIRN].

Amos 4:12 — encountering Him as thy foe (Jeremiah 46:14; Luke 14:31; Luke 14:32). But as that would be madness to think of (Isaiah 27:4; Ezekiel 22:14; Hebrews 10:31), see what can be done towards mitigating the severity of the coming judgment, by penitence (Isaiah 27:5; 1 Corinthians 11:31). This latter exhortation is followed up in Amos 5:4; Amos 5:6; Amos 5:8; Amos 5:14; Amos 5:15.

Habakkuk 3:5 — 5. pestilence—to destroy His people's foes (1 Samuel 5:9; 1 Samuel 5:11). As Jehovah's advent is glorious to His people, so it is terrible to His foes. burning coals— 1 Samuel 5:11- : favors English Version. But the parallelism requires, as the Margin translates, "burning disease" (compare Deuteronomy 32:24; Psalms 91:6). went . . . at his feet—that is, after Him, as His attendants (Psalms 91:6- :).

Deuteronomy 14:1 — 1. ye shall not cut yourselves . . . for the dead—It was a common practice of idolaters, both on ceremonious occasions of their worship ( :-), and at funerals (compare Jeremiah 16:6; Jeremiah 41:5), to make ghastly incisions on their faces and other parts of their persons with their finger nails or sharp instruments. The making a large bare space between the eyebrows was another heathen custom in honor of the dead (see on Jeremiah 41:5- :; Jeremiah

Luke 8:23 — 23. filled—literally, "were getting filled," that is, those who sailed; meaning that their ship was so. :-. DEMONIAC OF GADARA HEALED. (See on :-; and Mark 5:1-20). Mark 5:1-41.5.20- :. JAIRUS' DAUGHTER RAISED AND ISSUE OF BLOOD HEALED. (See on Mark 5:1-41.5.20- :; and Mark 5:1-41.5.20- :).

Galatians 5:5 — 5. For—proof of the assertion, "fallen from grace," by contrasting with the case of legalists, the "hope" of Christians. through the Spirit—Greek, rather, "by the Spirit": in opposition to by the flesh (Galatians 4:29), or fleshly ways of justification,

Ephesians 5:11 — 11. unfruitful works of darkness—Sins are terminated in themselves, and therefore are called "works," not "fruits" (Galatians 5:19; Galatians 5:22). Their only fruit is that which is not in a true sense fruit (Galatians 5:22- :), namely, "death" (Romans 6:21; Galatians 6:8). Plants cannot bear "fruit" in the absence of light. Sin is "darkness," and its parent is the prince of

Ephesians 5:21 — 21. (Philippians 2:3; 1 Peter 5:5.) Here he passes from our relations to God, to those which concern our fellow men. in the fear of God—All the oldest manuscripts and authorities read, "in the fear of CHRIST." The believer passes from under the bondage of the law as a letter, to

Ephesians 5:9 — 9. fruit of the Spirit—taken by transcribers from Galatians 5:22. The true reading is that of the oldest manuscripts, "The fruit of THE LIGHT"; in contrast with "the unfruitful works of darkness" (Galatians 5:22- :). This verse is parenthetic. Walk as children of light, that is, in all good works and words, "FOR

1 Timothy 5:16 — weightiest authorities are to prevail, the sense will be: He was speaking of younger widows; He now says, If any believing young widow have widows related to her needing support, let her relieve them, thereby casing the Church of the burden, 1 Timothy 5:3; 1 Timothy 5:4 (there it was the children and grandchildren; here it is the young widow, who, in order to avoid the evils of idleness and wantonness, the result of idleness, 1 Timothy 5:11; 1 Timothy 5:13; Ezekiel 16:49, is to be diligent in good

1 Timothy 5:3 — 3. Honour—by setting on the church roll, as fit objects of charitable sustenance (1 Timothy 5:9; 1 Timothy 5:17; 1 Timothy 5:18; Acts 6:1). So "honor" is used for support with necessaries (Matthew 15:4; Matthew 15:6; Acts 28:10). widows indeed— (Acts 28:10- :). Those really desolate; not like those (Acts 28:10- :) having children or relations

James 5:12 — 12. But above all—as swearing is utterly alien to the Christian meek "endurance" just recommended. swear not—through impatience, to which trials may tempt you (James 5:10; James 5:11). In contrast to this stands the proper use of the tongue, James 5:11- :. James here refers to James 5:11- :, &c. let your yea be yea—Do not use oaths in your everyday conversation, but let a simple affirmative or denial be deemed

1 Samuel 5 overview — CHAPTER 5 1 Samuel 5:1; 1 Samuel 5:2. THE PHILISTINES BRING THE ARK INTO THE HOUSE OF DAGON.