Bible Commentaries

Genesis 1:1-31 — Genesis 1 There is something peculiarly striking in the manner in which the Holy Ghost opens this sublime book. He introduces us, at once, to God, in the essential fullness of His Being, and the solitariness of His acting. All prefatory matter

Genesis 18:1-33 — Genesis 18 This chapter affords a beautiful exemplification of the results of an obedient, separated walk. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with

Exodus 26:1-37 — Exodus 26 The section of our book which now opens before us contains the instructive description of the curtains and coverings of the tabernacle, wherein the spiritual eye discerns the shadows of the various features and phases of Christ's manifested

Exodus 27:1-21 — Exodus 27 We have now arrived at the brazen altar which stood at the door of the tabernacle; and I would call my reader's most particular attention to the order of the Holy Ghost in this portion of our book. We have already remarked that from Ex.

Exodus 35:1-35 — Exodus 35 - 40 These chapters contain a recapitulation of the various parts of the tabernacle and its furniture; and inasmuch as, I have already given what I believe to be the import of the more prominent parts, it were needless to add more. There

Leviticus 11:1-47 — Leviticus 11 The Book of Leviticus may be termed "the priest's guide book." This is very much its character. It is full of principles for the guidance of such as desire to live in the enjoyment of priestly nearness to God. Had Israel gone on with

Leviticus 15:1-33 — Leviticus 15 This chapter treats of a variety of ceremonial uncleannesses of a much less serious nature than leprosy. This latter would seem to be presented as the expression of the deep-seated energy of nature's evil; whereas, chap. 15 details

Leviticus 21:1-24 — Leviticus 21 - 22 These chapters unfold, with great minuteness of detail, the divine requirements in reference to those who were privileged to draw near as priests to "offer the bread of their God." In this, as in the preceding section, we have

Leviticus 22:1-33 — Leviticus 21 - 22 These chapters unfold, with great minuteness of detail, the divine requirements in reference to those who were privileged to draw near as priests to "offer the bread of their God." In this, as in the preceding section, we have

Numbers 15:1-41 — Numbers 15 The words with which our chapter opens are peculiarly striking, when taken in connection with the contents of chapter 14. There all seemed dark and hopeless. Moses had to say to the people, " Go not up' , for the Lord is not among you;

Deuteronomy overview — Deuteronomy 1 - 3 , Section 1 of 6. Deuteronomy 4 , Section 2 of 6. Deuteronomy 5 - 7 , Section 3 of 6. Deuteronomy 8 - 13 , Section 4 of 6. Deuteronomy 14 - 19 , Section 5 of 6. Deuteronomy 20 - 34 , Section 6 of 6. Introduction.

Deuteronomy 15:1-23 — Deuteronomy 15 "At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release. And this is the manner of the release. Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother;

Deuteronomy 22:1-30 — Deuteronomy 22 - 25 The portion of our book on which we now enter, though not calling for elaborate exposition, yet teaches us two very important practical lessons In the first place, many of the institutions and ordinances here set forth prove

Deuteronomy 23:1-25 — Deuteronomy 22 - 25 The portion of our book on which we now enter, though not calling for elaborate exposition, yet teaches us two very important practical lessons In the first place, many of the institutions and ordinances here set forth prove

Deuteronomy 24:1-22 — Deuteronomy 22 - 25 The portion of our book on which we now enter, though not calling for elaborate exposition, yet teaches us two very important practical lessons In the first place, many of the institutions and ordinances here set forth prove

Deuteronomy 25:1-19 — Deuteronomy 22 - 25 The portion of our book on which we now enter, though not calling for elaborate exposition, yet teaches us two very important practical lessons In the first place, many of the institutions and ordinances here set forth prove

Deuteronomy 27:1-26 — Deuteronomy 27 "And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day. And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee,

Deuteronomy 28:1-68 — Deuteronomy 28 In approaching the study of this remarkable section of our book, the reader must bear in mind that it is by no means, to be confounded with chapter 27. Some expositors, in seeking to account for the absence of the blessings in the

Deuteronomy 31:1-30 — Deuteronomy 31 The heart of Moses still lingers, with deep tenderness and affectionate solicitude, over the congregation. It seems as though he could never weary of pouring into their ears his earnest exhortations. He felt their need; he foresaw

Deuteronomy 34:1-12 — Deuteronomy 34 This brief chapter forms an inspired postscript to the book of Deuteronomy. We are not told who was employed as the instrument in the hand of the inspiring Spirit; but this is a matter of no moment to the devout student of holy scripture.