Bible Commentaries

Genesis 5:1 — 1. book of the generations—(See Genesis 11:4). Adam—used here either as the name of the first man, or of the human race generally.

Exodus 27:5 — 5. put it under the compass of the altar beneath—that is, the grating in which they were carried to a clean place (Leviticus 4:12).

2 Kings 25:18 — 18. the three keepers of the door—not mere porters, but officers of high trust among the Levites (2 Kings 22:4; 1 Chronicles 9:26).

Psalms 1:4 — 4. not so—either as to conduct or happiness. like the chaff—which, by Eastern modes of winnowing against the wind, was utterly blown away.

Psalms 59:11 — 11. Slay them not—at once ( :-); but perpetuate their punishment (Genesis 4:12; Numbers 32:13), by scattering or making them wander, and humble them.

Psalms 7:5 — 5. This is the consequence, if such has been his conduct. mine honour—(compare Psalms 3:3; Psalms 4:2) —my personal and official dignity.

Psalms 99:4 — 4, 5. To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor. king's . . . judgment—His power is combined with justice. he is holy—(compare :-).

Proverbs 12:4 — 4. A virtuous woman—in the wide sense of well-disposed to all moral duties ( :-). maketh ashamed—that is, by misconduct. rottenness—an incurable evil.

Proverbs 22:4 — 4. humility and the fear of the Lord—are in apposition; one produces the other. On the results, compare Proverbs 3:16; Proverbs 8:18.

Proverbs 5:11 — 11. at the last—the end, or reward (compare Proverbs 5:4). mourn—roar in pain. flesh and . . . body—the whole person under incurable disease.

Leviticus 24:3 — 3, 4. Aaron shall order it from the evening unto the morning—The daily presence of the priests was necessary to superintend the cleaning and trimming.

Isaiah 48:12 — 12-15. The Almighty, who has founded heaven and earth, can, and will, restore His people. the first . . . last— (Isaiah 41:4; Isaiah 44:6).

Jeremiah 13:15 — 15. be not proud—Pride was the cause of their contumacy, as humility is the first step to obedience (Jeremiah 13:17; Psalms 10:4).

Jeremiah 23:32 — 32. Third class: inventors of lies: the climax, and worst of the three. lightness—wanton inventions (Zephaniah 3:4). not profit—that is, greatly injure.

Jeremiah 9:1 — 1. This verse is more fitly joined to the last chapter, as :- in the Hebrew (compare Isaiah 22:4; Lamentations 2:11; Lamentations 3:48).

Daniel 4:4 — 4. I was . . . at rest—my wars over, my kingdom at peace. flourishing—"green." Image from a tree (Jeremiah 17:8). Prosperous (Job 15:32).

Amos 3:1-15 — jactaban, de que eran el pueblo elegido de Dios (Calvino); pero insinúa que la jactancia no hacía sino realzar sus pecados. 2. A vosotros solamente he conocido—es decir, conocido como pueblo mío, y tratado con especial favor ( Éxodo 19:5; Deuteronomio 4:20). Véase el uso de “conocer,” Salmo 1:6; Salmo 144:3; Juan 10:14; 2 Timoteo 2:19. por tanto visitaré—Cuanto mayores los privilegios, tanto más pesado el castigo por el abuso de los mismos; porque a las otras ofensas se añade, en este caso, la ingratitud.

Mark 4:23 — 23. If any man have ears to hear, let him hear—This for the second time on the same subject (see on Mark 4:9).

Luke 13:4 — 4, 5. tower in Siloam—probably one of the towers of the city wall, near the pool of Siloam. Of its fall nothing is known.

Luke 19:2 — 2-4. chief among the publicans—farming a considerable district, with others under him. rich—Ill-gotten riches some of it certainly was. (See on :-.)