Bible Commentaries

Proverbs 23:11 — 11. redeemer—or avenger (Leviticus 25:25; Leviticus 25:26; Numbers 35:12), hence advocate (Numbers 35:12- :). plead . . . thee—(Compare Job 31:21; Psalms 35:1; Psalms 68:5).

Ecclesiastes 7:16 — outward performances, which would wrest salvation from God, instead of receiving it as the gift of His grace. It is a fanatical, pharisaical righteousness, separated from God; for the "fear of God" is in antithesis to it (Ecclesiastes 7:18; Ecclesiastes 5:3; Ecclesiastes 5:7; Matthew 6:1-7; Matthew 9:14; Matthew 23:23; Matthew 23:24; Romans 10:3; 1 Timothy 4:3). over wise— (Job 11:12; Romans 12:3; Romans 12:16), presumptuously self-sufficient, as if acquainted with the whole of divine truth. destroy

Song of Solomon 1:12 — 12. While—It is the presence of the Sun of Righteousness that draws out the believer's odors of grace. It was the sight of Him at table that caused the two women to bring forth their ointments for Him (Luke 7:37; Luke 7:38; John 12:3; 2 Corinthians 2:15). Historically fulfilled (Matthew 2:11); spiritually (Matthew 2:11- :); and in church worship (Matthew 2:11- :); and at the Lord's Supper especially, for here public communion with Him at table amidst His friends is spoken of, as Matthew 2:11- : refers

Song of Solomon 1:9 — 9. horses in Pharaoh's chariots—celebrated for beauty, swiftness, and ardor, at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:15). These qualities, which seem to belong to the ungodly, really belong to the saints [MOODY STUART]. The allusion may be to the horses brought at a high price by Solomon out of Egypt (2 Chronicles 1:16; 2 Chronicles 1:17). So the bride is redeemed out

Isaiah 21:16 — 16. years of . . . hireling—(See on Isaiah 21:1). Kedar—a wandering tribe (Psalms 120:5). North of Arabia-Petræa, and south of Arabia-Deserta; put for Arabia in general.

Isaiah 24:1 — 1. the earth—rather, "the land" of Judah (so in Isaiah 24:3; Isaiah 24:5; Isaiah 24:6; Joel 1:2). The desolation under Nebuchadnezzar prefigured that under Titus.

Isaiah 26:1-21 — RELACIONADO CON LOS CAPITULOS 24 Y 25. CANTICO DE ALABANZA DE ISRAEL, DESPUES DE SER REINTEGRADO A SU TIERRA. Así como la derrota de la facción apóstata se describe en el cap. 25, así la paz de los fieles se describe aquí bajo la figura de una bien fortificada ciudadela. 1. Fuerte ciudad—Jerusalén,

Isaiah 38:3 — to the Old Testament dispensation, wherein temporal rewards (as long life, c., :-) followed legal obedience, he makes his religious conduct a plea for asking the prolongation of his life. walked—Life is a journey the pious "walk with God" (Genesis 5:24; 1 Kings 9:4). perfect—sincere; not absolutely perfect, but aiming towards it (1 Kings 9:4- :); single-minded in walking as in the presence of God (1 Kings 9:4- :). The letter of the Old Testament legal righteousness was, however, a standard very

Isaiah 49:9 — 9. (Isaiah 42:7; Zechariah 9:12). prisoners—the Jews bound in legal bondage. them . . . in darkness—the Gentiles having no light as to the one true God [VITRINGA]. Show yourselves—not only see but be seen (Matthew 5:16; Mark 5:19). Come forth from the darkness of your prison into the light of the Sun of righteousness. in the ways, c.—In a desert there are no "ways," nor "high places," with "pastures" thus the sense is: "They shall have their pastures, not in

Isaiah 64:5 — 5. meetest—that is, Thou makest peace, or enterest into covenant with him (see on :-). rejoiceth and worketh—that is, who with joyful willingness worketh [GESENIUS] (Acts 10:35; John 7:17). those—Thou meetest "those," in apposition to "him" who represents

Jeremiah 15:11 — sad, shall eventuate in prosperity [CALVIN]. They who think that they shall be the surviving remnant, whereas thou shalt perish, shall themselves fall, whereas thou shalt remain and be favored by the conquerors [JUNIUS], (Jeremiah 40:4; Jeremiah 40:5; Jeremiah 39:11; Jeremiah 39:12). The Keri reads, "I will set thee free (or as MAURER, 'I will establish thee') for good" (Jeremiah 14:11; Ezra 8:22; Psalms 119:122). to entreat thee well—literally, "to meet thee"; so "to be placable, nay, of their

Jeremiah 17:11 — mother. It is not needful to make Scripture allude to an exploded notion, as if it were true. MAURER thinks the reference is to Jehoiakim's grasping cupidity ( :-). Probably the sense is more general; as previously He condemned trust in man (Jeremiah 17:5), He now condemns another object of the deceitful hearts' trust, unjustly gotten riches (Psalms 39:6; Psalms 49:16; Psalms 49:17; Psalms 55:23). fool— (Proverbs 23:5; Luke 12:20); "their folly" (Psalms 49:13). He himself, and all, shall at last perceive

Jeremiah 50:14 — 14. Summons to the Median army to attack Babylon. against the Lord—By oppressing His people, their cause is His cause. Also by profaning His sacred vessels (Daniel 5:2).

Lamentations 3:24 — 24. (Numbers 18:20; Psalms 16:5; Psalms 73:26; Psalms 119:57; Jeremiah 10:16). To have God for our portion is the one only foundation of hope. Teth.

Lamentations 3:35 — 35. before . . . face of . . . most High—Any "turning aside" of justice in court is done before the face of God, who is present, and "regardeth," though unseen (Ecclesiastes 5:8).

Ezekiel 32:5 — 5. thy height—thy hugeness [FAIRBAIRN]. The great heap of corpses of thy forces, on which thou pridest thyself. "Height" may refer to mental elevation, as well as bodily [VATABLUS].

Jonah 2:5 — 5. even to the soul—that is, threatening to extinguish the animal life. weeds—He felt as if the seaweeds through which he was dragged were wrapped about his head.

Nahum 1:5 — 5. earth is burned—so GROTIUS. Rather, "lifts itself," that is, "heaveth" [MAURER]: as the Hebrew is translated in Psalms 89:9; Hosea 13:1; compare Hosea 13:1- :, Margin.

Acts 20:26 — 26. I am pure from the blood of all men— ( :-; and compare 1 Samuel 12:3; 1 Samuel 12:5; Ezekiel 3:17-21; Ezekiel 33:8; Ezekiel 33:9).

Revelation 5 overview — CHAPTER 5 :-. THE BOOK WITH SEVEN SEALS: NONE WORTHY TO OPEN IT BUT THE LAMB: HE TAKES IT AMIDST THE PRAISES OF THE REDEEMED, AND OF THE WHOLE HEAVENLY HOST.