Bible Commentaries

Genesis 49:21 — Naphtali [is] a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. Naphtali is a hind let loose. — Swift of foot; and which, when it flieth, looketh behind it, saith the Chaldee Paraphrast on Song of Solomon 8:14 . This was fulfilled in Barak of this tribe, who "went up on his feet" against Sisera’s iron chariots, Judges 4:6 ; Judges 4:10 ; Judges 4:15-16 which were first a terror, and afterwards a scorn, as Vegetius Veget., lib. i. cap. 24.

1 Kings 12:20 — all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only. And made him king. — See Hosea 8:4 . See Trapp on " Hosea 8:4 " But the tribe of Judah only. — See on 1 Kings 12:17 . This tribe only followed the house of David ex animo, heartily and of free choice; the other ex occasione, occasionally, for religion’s sake, or

1 Chronicles 28:7 — Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. If he be constant. — Heb., Strong; for he shall be hard put to it. God’s promises are conditional. See on 2 Samuel 7:14 . As at this day. — Solomon had been well instructed in the ways of God, both by father Proverbs 4:4 and mother, Proverbs 31:1 and while young he did God’s commandments and judgments, as is hinted in these words, "As at this day";

Psalms 106:18 — Hebrews 12:29 . The flame burnt up the wicked — And among the rest Korah, as some conceive. Dathan and Abiram are stigmatized for their stubbornness, Numbers 26:9 , as was afterwards Ahaz, 2 Chronicles 28:22 , and before them all Cain, Genesis 4:15 , and Lamech, Genesis 4:24 .

Psalms 66:6 — through the river Jordan, when it had overflowed the banks; and met with no enemy on the other side to forbid their landing. There did we rejoice in him — We who were then in the loins of our forefathers, and so shared in their joy. See Hosea 12:4 . See Trapp on " Hosea 12:4 "

Psalms 79:6 — του θεου , something of God manifested, Romans 1:19-20 , even his eternal power and Godhead, rendering men without excuse, but nothing of his goodness and patience, leading them to repentance, Psalms 2:4 . That have not called upon thy name — A note of profaneness, Psalms 14:4 .

Psalms 91:11 — Porque él encargará a sus ángeles sobre ti ] Esta guardia de ángeles, muchos ángeles, sí, todo, si es necesario, para asegurar a cada pobre creyente, por muy mezquino que piense de sí mismo, o sea estimado por otros, no es pequeño privilegio. Ver Mateo 4:6 . Ver Trapp en " Mat 4: 6 " Para guardarte en todos tus caminos] En todas tus empresas legítimas y cristianas; porque nunca más Dios ni sus santos ángeles se encargarán de ti. Si no nos mantenemos dentro de los recintos de Dios, no podemos buscar

Jeremiah 31:22 — - Sicut hostis circundat hostem. O, como otros lo perciben, la Iglesia cristiana, por débil que parezca al principio, e insignificante, pero podrá, por la confesión de su fe, resistir a sus perseguidores más poderosos, y por la fe vencerlos, 1Jn. 5: 4 como lo hizo en los apóstoles, Hechos 4:13,14 ; Hechos 4:33 ; Hechos 5:18,19 ;Act 5: 38-42 en el noble ejército de mártires y confesores. Generalmente se entiende que el texto es la maravillosa concepción de Cristo en el vientre de su madre virgen.

Amos 4:4 — you, take your own course, at your own peril. Here then we have a most bitter sarcasm, wherein God, in seeming to command sin, showeth his utmost dislike of it; for he is not a God that loveth wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with him, Psalms 5:4 . See the like ironic expressions, Jeremiah 7:21 Ezekiel 20:39 Ecclesiastes 11:9 Numbers 22:20 Isaiah 29:1 ; Isaiah 8:9 ; Isaiah 47:12 Judges 10:14 1 Kings 18:27 . Bethel-Place of Transgression At Gilgal multiply transgressions — That your madness

Deuteronomy 26:14 — No comí de él en mi duelo, ni quité de él para ningún [uso] inmundo, ni di de él por muerto; [pero] he escuchado la voz del SEÑOR mi Dios, [y] has hecho conforme a todo lo que me mandaste. Ver. 14. No he comido de él en mi duelo, ing. ] Todos los cultos de Dios debían celebrarse con gozo. Deuteronomio 12: 7 Los sacrificios ofrecidos con duelo fueron abominados, Oseas 9: 4 sí, anatema. Deuteronomio 28:47 Nadie podía venir a la corte de Persia

John 1:44 — Bethsaida,"Matthew 11:21; Matthew 11:21 . Christ would not suffer so much as the blind man he had cured to go thither, Mark 9:27 . Thou art the Son of God — For else thou couldst never have known me so thoroughly at so great a distance. The Samaritess,John 4:29-30; John 4:29-30 ; John 4:39-42 , believed on the same ground ("Come see a man that told me all that ever I did"), but not so soon; Diserimen est a Deo, non natura. God and not nature made the difference. That message that God had accepted

John 17:15 — bien orado eso, Job? ¿O fue eso sabiamente hecho, Jonah? preocuparse por la bondad de Dios para con los ninivitas? desmayar a otro mientras se pierde la calabaza? y en ambas ocasiones desear morir, diciendo: "¿Es mejor para mí morir que vivir?" Juan 4:3 ; Juan 4:8 . ¿No sería mejor servir tu tiempo con David, Hechos 13:36 ; para terminar tu curso, con Pablo, 2 Timoteo 4:7 ; esperar hasta que llegue tu cambio, Job 14:14 ; bien seguro de que "el maligno no os tocará", como dice San Juan, 1 Juan

John 21:13 — Entonces viene Jesús, toma pan y les da, y también los peces. Ver. 13. Toma pan y les da ] Como era su manera antes de su muerte, y con su habitual forma de gracia antes de comer, por lo que los dos que tenían su compañía en Emaús lo conocieron, Lucas 24:35 . Los que no reciben a las criaturas con acción de gracias son peores que los paganos, 1 Timoteo 4:4 . La palabra griega para una cena proviene de otra palabra que significa oraciones, que generalmente se basan en sus comidas. un Hesíodo da este

1 Corinthians 7:5 — prayer is edged and winged thereby. That Satan tempt you not — The temptation is strong to fornication, stronger to adultery. Watch therefore. Our nature is catching this way; and once in, it is not so easy to come off. This is a searing sin, Hosea 4:11 ; Ephesians 4:19 .

2 Corinthians 11:2 — — Gr. with a zeal of God, called the flame of God, Song of Solomon 8:6 , such as was that of Job over his children, for fear they should sin against God; not such as was that of the Pharisees over the Galatians, the hypocrisy of jealousy, Galatians 4:17 . For I have espoused you — Gr. I have fitted you, as things that are pieced together are glued or soldered. ηρμοσαμην , Velut ea quae glutino aut ferrumine committuntur. (Erasm.) To one husband —

Hebrews 7:19 — For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did ; by the which we draw nigh unto God. But the bringing in — The law is a superintroduction to Christ our hope, who is the end of the law to every believer,Romans 10:4; Romans 10:4 . We draw nigh to God — Having boldness and access with confidence, Ephesians 3:11 , by the faith of Christ our High Priest; who leads us by the hand, and presents us to his Heavenly Father, as Joseph did his two sons to Jacob, that

James 3:18 — And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Is sown in peace — Only we must not think to sow and reap all in a day. By the fruit of righteousness may be meant the crown of righteousness,2 Timothy 4:8; 2 Timothy 4:8 , which Christ (the Prince of peace) shall put upon all the sons of peace,Luke 10:6; Luke 10:6 ; as, in the mean time, they shall be called the sons of God, Matthew 5:9 , have not only the comfort, but the credit, the name and note of such.

1 John 4:8 — God were well known, he could not but be best beloved, and all that are his, for his sake. For God is love — Not formally, but causally, say schoolmen; he is the fountain of love, and draws all hearts that have any knowledge of him. See 1 John 4:16 ; Song of Solomon 1:3 . See Trapp on " 1 John 4:16 " See Trapp on " Song of Solomon 1:3 "

Revelation 1:14 — πρεσβυτατον των οντων , the most ancient of beings. (Diog. Laert.) As a flame of fire — Sharp and terrible, such as pierce into the inward parts, Hebrews 4:13 . See Trapp on " Hebrews 4:13 " The school of nature teacheth, that the fiery eye needeth not outward light; that seeth extra mittendo, by sending out a ray, …

Revelation 10:7 — begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. The mystery of God — The conversion of the Jews, called a mystery, Romans 11:25 , the bringing in of the Gentiles’ fulness,Ephesians 3:3-4; Ephesians 3:3-4 ; Ephesians 3:6 , the kingdom of the saints of the most high,Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:18 , then when all the kingdoms of the world shall become the kingdoms of our Lord Jesus Christ, Revelation 11:15 .