Lectionary Calendar
Monday, June 16th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Bible Commentaries
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Psalms 34:1 — 1-4. Even in distress, which
excites supplication, there is always matter for praising and
thanking God (compare Ephesians 5:20;
Philippians 4:6).
Psalms 52:5 — 5. likewise—or, "so,"
"also," as you have done to others God will do to you ( :-). The following terms describe the most entire ruin.
Psalms 6:3 — 3. how long?—shall this be so
(compare Psalms 79:5).
but—or, "and."
thou—The sentence is
incomplete as expressive of strong emotion.
Psalms 90:16 — 16. thy work—or, providential
acts.
thy glory— (Psalms 8:5;
Psalms 45:3), the honor accruing
from Thy work of mercy to us.
Proverbs 12:3 — 3. Wickedness cannot give
permanent prosperity.
root . . . not be moved—firm
as a flourishing tree— (Psalms 1:3;
Psalms 15:5; Jeremiah 17:8).
Proverbs 15:27 — 27. (Compare :-). Avarice brings trouble to him and his.
hateth gifts—or,
"bribes" (Exodus 23:8;
Psalms 15:5), and is not avaricious.
Proverbs 25:4 — 4, 5. As separating impurities
from ore leaves pure silver, so taking from a king wicked counsellors
leaves a wise and beneficent government.
Proverbs 29:14 — 14. (Compare Proverbs 20:28;
Proverbs 25:5). Such is the character
of the King of kings (Psalms 72:4;
Psalms 72:12).
Proverbs 29:5 — 5. (Compare :-).
spreadeth . . . feet—By
misleading him as to his real character, the flatterer brings him to
evil, prepared by himself or others.
Proverbs 3:2 — 2. length . . . life—often
promised as blessings (Psalms 21:4;
Psalms 91:16).
peace—includes
prosperity (Psalms 125:5).
add—abound to thee.
Isaiah 2:5 — 5. The connection is: As
Israel's high destiny is to be a blessing to all nations ( :-), let Israel's children walk worthy of it ( :-).
Isaiah 24:11 — 11. crying for wine—to drown
their sorrows in drink (Isaiah 16:9);
Joel 1:5, written about the same
time, resembles this.
Jeremiah 4:5 — 5. cry, gather together—rather,
"cry fully" that is, loudly. The Jews are warned to take
measures against the impending Chaldean invasion (compare :-).
Ezekiel 7:17 — 17. shall be weak as
water—literally, "shall go (as) waters"; incapable of
resistance (Joshua 7:5; Psalms 22:14;
Isaiah 13:7).
John 16:1 — 1-5. These things have I spoken unto
you, that ye should not be offended—both the warnings
and the encouragements just given.
John 16:3 — 1-5. These things have I spoken unto
you, that ye should not be offended—both the warnings
and the encouragements just given.
Acts 20:10 — 10-12. Paul . . . fell on him—like
Elisha (2 Kings 4:34).
his life is in him—now
restored; compare Mark 5:39.
Acts 20:12 — 10-12. Paul . . . fell on him—like
Elisha (2 Kings 4:34).
his life is in him—now
restored; compare Mark 5:39.
Revelation 18:5 — 5. her sins—as a great heap.
reached—Greek,
"reached so far as to come into close contact with, and to
cleave unto."
1 Samuel 15:5 — 5. Saul came to a city of
Amalek—probably their capital.
laid wait in the
valley—following the strategic policy of Joshua at Ai ( :-).
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These files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.
This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.
