Bible Commentaries

Job 14:4 — 4. A plea in mitigation. The doctrine of original sin was held from the first. "Man is unclean from his birth, how then can God expect perfect cleanness from such a one and deal so severely with me?"

Psalms 142:3 — 3. thou knewest . . . path—The appeal is indicative of conscious innocence; knowest it to be right, and that my affliction is owing to the snares of enemies, and is not deserved (compare Psalms 42:4; Psalms 61:2).

Psalms 18:16 — 16-19. from above—As seated on a throne, directing these terrible scenes, God— sent—His hand ( :-), reached down to His humble worshipper, and delivered him. many waters—calamities (Job 30:14; Psalms 124:4; Psalms 124:5).

Proverbs 1:6 — 6. To understand—so as to . . . such will be the result. interpretation—(Compare Margin). words of the wise—(Compare Proverbs 1:2). dark sayings—(Compare Psalms 49:4; John 16:25; and see John 16:25- :, Part I).

Proverbs 16:4 — 4. for himself—"for its answer," or "purpose," that is, according to God's plan; the wicked are for the day of evil (Psalms 49:5; Jeremiah 17:18); sinning and suffering answer to each other, are indissolubly united.

Proverbs 18:10 — 10. name of the Lord—manifested perfections (Psalms 8:1; Psalms 20:2), as faithfulness, power, mercy, c., on which men rely. is safe—literally, "set on high, out of danger" (Psalms 18:2 Psalms 91:4).

Proverbs 21:4 — 4. high look—(Compare Margin; Psalms 131:1). proud heart—or, "heart of breadth," one that is swollen (compare Psalms 131:1- :). ploughing—better "lamp," a frequent figure for prosperity (Psalms 131:1- :); hence joy or delight.

Proverbs 22:22 — 22, 23. Here follow ten precepts of two verses each. Though men fail to defend the poor, God will (Proverbs 17:5; Psalms 12:5). in the gate—place of public gathering (Job 5:4; Psalms 69:12).

Isaiah 58:10 — 10. draw out thy soul—"impart of thine own subsistence," or "sustenance" [HORSLEY]. "Soul" is figurative for "that wherewith thou sustainest thy soul," or "life." light . . . in obscurity—Calamities shall be suddenly succeeded by prosperity (Psalms 112:4).

Jeremiah 22:5 — 5. I swear by myself— (Hebrews 6:13; Hebrews 6:17). God swears because it seemed to them incredible that the family of David should be cast off. this house—the king's, where Jeremiah spake (Jeremiah 22:4).

Jeremiah 25:29 — 29. If I spared not Mine elect people on account of sin, much less will I spare you (Ezekiel 9:6; Obadiah 1:16; Luke 23:31; 1 Peter 4:17). be unpunished—"be treated as innocent."

Jeremiah 3:22 — 22. Jehovah's renewed invitation (Jeremiah 3:12; Jeremiah 3:14) and their immediate response. heal—forgive (2 Chronicles 30:18; 2 Chronicles 30:20; Hosea 14:4). unto thee—rather, "in obedience to thee"; literally, "for thee" [ROSENMULLER].

Daniel 4:24 — 24. decree of the Most High—What was termed in Daniel 4:17 by Nebuchadnezzar, "the decree of the watchers," is here more accurately termed by Daniel, "the decree of the Most High." They are but His ministers.

Amos 1:10 — 10. fire—(Compare Amos 1:4; Amos 1:7; Isaiah 23:1-18; Ezekiel 26:1-28). Many parts of Tyre were burnt by fiery missiles of the Chaldeans under Nebuchadnezzar. Alexander of Macedon subsequently overthrew it.

Luke 12:35 — 35-40. loins . . . girded—to fasten up the long outer garment, always done before travel and work (2 Kings 4:29; Acts 12:8). The meaning is, Be in readiness. lights, &c.—(See on Acts 12:8- :).

Luke 12:39 — 35-40. loins . . . girded—to fasten up the long outer garment, always done before travel and work (2 Kings 4:29; Acts 12:8). The meaning is, Be in readiness. lights, &c.—(See on Acts 12:8- :).

Acts 26:4 — 4, 5. from my youth, which was at the first . . . at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; which knew me from the beginning—plainly showing that he received his education, even from early youth, at Jerusalem. See on :-.

2 Corinthians 3:12 — 12. such hope—of the future glory, which shall result from the ministration of the Gospel (2 Corinthians 3:8; 2 Corinthians 3:9). plainness of speech—openness; without reserve (2 Corinthians 2:17; 2 Corinthians 4:2).

Revelation 16:9 — 9. men—Greek, "the men." repented not to give him glory— (Revelation 9:20). Affliction, if it does not melt, hardens the sinner. Compare the better result on others, Revelation 11:13; Revelation 14:7; Revelation 15:4.

Ruth 4:4 — 4. there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after thee—(See on :-). The redemption of the land of course involved a marriage with Ruth, the widow of the former owner. :-. HE REFUSES THE REDEMPTION.