Bible Commentaries

Genesis 18:5 — 5. for therefore are ye come—No questions were asked. But Abraham knew their object by the course they took—approaching directly in front of the chief sheik's tent, which is always distinguishable from the rest and thus showing their wish to be his guests.

1 Kings 4:32 — 32. he spake three thousand proverbs—embodying his moral sentiments and sage observations on human life and character. songs . . . a thousand and five— Psalms 72:1-20; Psalms 127:1-5; Psalms 132:1-18, and the Song of Solomon 1:1-8 are his.

Psalms 126:5 — 5, 6. As in husbandry the sower may cast his seed in a dry and parched soil with desponding fears, so those shall reap abundant fruit who toil in tears with the prayer of faith. (Compare the history, Ezra 6:16; Ezra 6:22).

Psalms 132:1 — 1-5. This vow is not elsewhere recorded. It expresses, in strong language, David's intense desire to see the establishment of God's worship as well as of His kingdom. remember David—literally, "remember for David," that is, all his troubles and anxieties on the matter.

Psalms 2:5 — 5. Then shall he speak—His righteous indignation as well as contempt is roused. For God to speak is for Him to act, for what He resolves He will do (Genesis 1:3; Psalms 33:9). vex them—agitate or terrify them (Psalms 83:15).

Psalms 6:5 — 5. (Compare Psalms 115:17; Psalms 115:18; Isaiah 38:18). There is no incredulity as to a future state. The contrast is between this scene of life, and the grave or Sheol, the unseen world of the dead. give . . . thanks—or, "praise for mercies."

Psalms 65:1-13 — Salmo 65 Esta es una canción de alabanza a Dios por sus bendiciones espirituales a su pueblo y por su benigna providencia sobre toda la tierra. 1. plácida—lit., silencio; A tí el silencio es alabanza; es decir, la alabanza atiende cual una sierva: a ti te es

Psalms 9:1-20 — contar las mercedes de Dios; y confiado en los continuos juicios sobre los malos y en la reivindicación de los oprimidos, implora una manifestación inmediata y eficiente de la soberanía divina. 1. La gratitud del corazón tiene que ser expresada. 3-5. vueltos atrás—es sólo el resultado del poder de Dios. Dios Juez justo (7:11) vindica a su pueblo. Reprocha tanto con los hechos como con las palabras (6:1; 18:15), y tan eficazmente, que destruye las naciones tanto como las personas. 6. Lit., Cuanto

Proverbs 10:6 — 6. Blessings—literally, "Praises." The last clause is better: "The mouth of the wicked covereth (or concealeth) violence (or mischievous devices)" to be executed in due time (Psalms 5:9; Psalms 10:7; Romans 3:14), and hence has no praises (compare Romans 3:14- :).

Proverbs 20:1-30 — CAPITULO 20 1. escarnecedor—El vino hace escarnecedores a los hombres. cerveza—“bebida fuerte” (Versión Inglesa), vino mezclado con especias ( Isaías 5:11, Isaías 5:22). errare—o acaso, tambalearé. 2. (Cf. el cap. 19:12.) Los que resisten a la autoridad se hacen daño a sí mismos ( Romanos 13:2). 3. dejarse de contiendas—o mejor, “vivir alejado de contiendas,” como hábito de vida. se envolverá—(cap.

Ecclesiastes 5:12 — 12. Another argument against anxiety to gain riches. "Sleep . . . sweet" answers to "quietness" (Ecclesiastes 4:6); "not suffer . . . sleep," to "vexation of spirit." Fears for his wealth, and an overloaded stomach without "laboring" (compare Ecclesiastes 4:5), will not suffer the rich oppressor to sleep.

Song of Solomon 1:4 — and "Tell" (Song of Solomon 1:7), reverently qualify the word "kiss" (Song of Solomon 1:7- :). me, we—No believer desires to go to heaven alone. We are converted as individuals; we follow Christ as joined in a communion of saints (John 1:41; John 1:45). Individuality and community meet in the bride. run—Her earnestness kindles as she prays (Isaiah 40:31; Psalms 119:32; Psalms 119:60). after thee—not before (John 10:4). king . . . brought me into— (Psalms 45:14; Psalms 45:15; John 10:16). He

Isaiah 29:18 — 18. deaf . . . blind—(Compare Matthew 11:5). The spiritually blind, c., are chiefly meant "the book," as Revelation is called pre-eminently, shall be no longer "sealed," as is described (Isaiah 29:11), but the most unintelligent shall hear and see (Isaiah 29:11- :).

Isaiah 3:15 — 15. What right have ye to beat, c. (Psalms 94:5 Micah 3:2; Micah 3:3). grind—by exactions, so as to leave them nothing. faces—persons; with the additional idea of it being openly and palpably done. "Presence," equivalent to "face" (Hebrew).

Isaiah 36:10 — 10. A boastful inference from the past successes of Assyria, designed to influence the Jews to surrender; their own principles bound them to yield to Jehovah's will. He may have heard from partisans in Judah what Isaiah had foretold (Isaiah 10:5; Isaiah 10:6).

Jeremiah 45:1-5 — veo de nuevo envuelto en un peligro semejante. El reprocha a Dios el que le trate con dureza. en mi gemido—más bien, estoy cansado. no he hallado descanso—esto es, un lugar de tranquilo descanso. 4. los que edifiqué, y arranco los que planté—( Isaías 5:5). Toda esta nación (los Judíos) que yo establecí y planté con tan extraordinario cuidado y favor, la trastornaré. 5. ¿Y tú buscas para ti grandezas?—Estás demasiado fastidiado y te muestras excesivamente egoísta. Cuando mi pueblo peculiar, la nación

1 Corinthians 10:16 — :, "They who eat . . . are partakers" (joint communicants). "Is" in both cases in this verse is literal, not represents. He who with faith partakes of the cup and the bread, partakes really but spiritually of the blood and body of Christ (Ephesians 5:30; Ephesians 5:32), and of the benefits of His sacrifice on the cross (compare Ephesians 5:32- :). In contrast to this is to have "fellowship with devils" (1 Corinthians 10:20). ALFORD explains, "The cup . . . is the [joint] participation (that is,

Galatians 5:11 — circumcision and the law, and if he had, through the medium of Christianity, brought converts to Judaism. But if justification in any degree depended on legal ordinances, Christ's crucifixion in that degree was unnecessary, and could profit nothing (Galatians 5:2; Galatians 5:4). Worldly Wiseman, of the town of Carnal Policy, turns Christian out of the narrow way of the Cross, to the house of Legality. But the way to it was up a mountain, which, as Christian advanced, threatened to fall on him and crush him,

Ephesians 1:3 — sense of grace experienced by the writers and their readers (1 Peter 1:3). 1 Peter 1:3- : sets forth summarily the Gospel of the grace of God: the FATHER'S work of love, 1 Peter 1:3- : (choosing us to holiness, 1 Peter 1:3- :; to sonship, Ephesians 1:5; to acceptance, Ephesians 1:6): the SON'S, Ephesians 1:6- : (redemption, Ephesians 1:7; knowledge of the mystery of His will, Ephesians 1:7- :; an inheritance, Ephesians 1:7- :); the HOLY SPIRIT'S, Ephesians 1:7- : (sealing, Ephesians 1:13; giving an

2 Samuel 3:5 — 5. Eglah David's wife—This addition has led many to think that Eglah was another name for Michal, the first and proper wife, who, though she had no family after her insolent ridicule of David ( :-), might have had a child before. :-. ABNER REVOLTS TO DAVID.