Bible Commentaries

Ezra overview — of the writer of Ezra is to give an account of the return from the captivity, and of the subsequent fortunes of the Palestinian Jews until the eighth year of Artaxerxes Longimanus, 457 B.C. - The matters to which he directs attention are only three:(1) The number, family, and (to some extent) the names of those who returned from Babylonia with Ezra and with Zerubbabel Ezra 2:0; Ezra 8:1-20;(2) The rebuilding of the temple and the circumstances connected with it Ezra 1:1-11; Ezra 3–7; and(3) The misconduct

Psalms 116:15 — is the death of his saints - Of his people; his friends. Luther renders this, “The death of his saints is held to be of value” - (ist werth gehalten) - “before the Lord.” The word rendered “precious” - יקר yâqâr - means costly, as precious stones, 1 Kings 10:2, 1 Kings 10:10-11; dear, beloved, as relatives and friends, Psalms 45:9; honored, respected, Ecclesiastes 10:1; splendid, beautiful, Job 31:26; rare, 1 Samuel 3:1. The idea here is, that the death of saints is an object of value; that God

Psalms 34:7 — means a “messenger,” and then is applied to those holy beings around the throne of God who are sent forth as his “messengers” to mankind; who are appointed to communicate his will, to execute his commands; or to protect his people. Compare Matthew 24:31, note; Job 4:18, note; Hebrews 1:6, note; John 5:4, note. Since the word has a general signification, and would denote in itself merely a messenger, the qualification is added here that it is an “angel of the Lord” that is referred to, and that becomes

Psalms 34:7 — luego se aplica a esos seres santos alrededor del trono de Dios que son enviados como sus "mensajeros" a la humanidad; quienes son designados para comunicar su voluntad, para ejecutar sus mandamientos; o para proteger a su pueblo. Compare Mateo 24:31, tenga en cuenta; Job 4:18, nota; Hebreos 1:6, nota; Juan 5:4, nota. Dado que la palabra tiene un significado general y denotaría en sí misma simplemente un mensajero, aquí se agrega la calificación de que se hace referencia a un "ángel del Señor",

Psalms 65:4 — Blessed is the man whom thou choosest - That is, Happy is the man; or, “Oh, the happiness of the man whom thou dost thus permit to approach thee.” The construction here in the Hebrew is the same as in Psalms 1:1. See the notes at that passage. The word choosest refers to the fact that true piety regards all such blessings as the result of the divine favor; the fruit of his electing grace and love. Compare the notes at Ephesians 1:3-4; notes at 1 Peter 1:2-3.

Isaiah 46:10 — Declarando el final desde el principio - Prediciendo con precisión el curso de eventos futuros. Este es un argumento al que Dios a menudo apela para demostrar que él es el único Dios verdadero (ver Isaías 41:22; Isaías 43:12; Isaías 44:26). Mi consejo se mantendrá - Mi propósito, mi diseño, mi voluntad. La frase "permanecerá" significa que debe ser estable, estable, fijo, establecido. Esto demuestra: 1. Que Dios tiene un propósito o plan con respecto

Isaiah 8:14 — And he shall be for a sanctuary - The word translated sanctuary means, literally, a holy place, a consecrated place, and is usually applied to the tabernacle, or to the temple; Exodus 25:8; Leviticus 12:4; Leviticus 21:12; Jeremiah 51:51. It also means an asylum, or a refuge, to which one might flee in case of danger, and be safe; see Ezekiel 11:16. Among all ancient nations, temples were regarded as safe places to which people might flee when pursued,

Hosea 2:13 — destruir, otro; Su providencia, un tercero; y así sucesivamente, hasta el más mínimo acto. Entonces tenían muchos Baals o Señores; un "Baal-berith Jueces 8:33, Señor de los convenios", que debía proteger la santidad de los juramentos; "Baal-zebub 2 Reyes 1:2, Señor de las moscas", que debía evitar la plaga de moscas, y "Baal-Peor" Números 25:3, quien presidió el pecado. Todas estas idolatrías, y todo el tiempo de sus idolatrías, Dios amenaza con visitarlas de inmediato. "Los días de castigo serán iguales

Numbers 24:21 — The Kenites - First mentioned Genesis 15:19 as one of the tribes whose territory was promised to Abraham. In Judges 1:16, where we read of them as moving with the children of Judah, to establish themselves in the pastures south of Arad, Moses’ father-in-law is spoken of as a Kenite (compare

Acts 1:24 — choice - an example which should be followed in every selection of an individual to exercise the duties of the sacred office of the ministry.Which knowest the hearts of all men - This is often declared to be the special prerogative of God, Jeremiah 17:10, “I, Yahweh, search the heart,” etc.; Psalms 139:1, Psalms 139:23; 1 Chronicles 28:9. Yet this attribute is also expressly ascribed to Jesus Christ, Revelation 2:18; compare 23, “These things saith the Son of God - I am he which searcheth the reins

Romans 1:14-15 — that he was under obligation to preach the gospel to all to whom it was possible. This obligation arose from the favor that God had shown him in appointing him to this work. He was specially chosen as a vessel to bear the gospel to the Gentiles Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13, and he did not feel that he had discharged the obligation until he had made the gospel known as far as possible among all the nations of the earth.To the Greeks - This term properly denotes “those who dwelt in Greece.” But as the Greeks

Romans 5:6 — que ahora declara, es que Dios había dado la prueba más amplia de que nos salvaría al dar a su Hijo cuando éramos pecadores; y que el que tanto había hecho por nosotros cuando éramos enemigos, no nos fallaría ahora cuando somos sus amigos; Romanos 5:6-1. Ha realizado la parte más difícil del trabajo al reconciliarnos cuando éramos enemigos; y ahora no nos abandonará, sino que llevará adelante y completará lo que ha comenzado. Todavía estábamos sin fuerza - La palabra usada aquí ἀσθενῶν astenōn

Romans 9:29 — And as Esaias said - Isaiah 1:9.Before - The apostle had just cited one prediction from the tenth chapter of Isaiah. He now says that Isaiah had affirmed the same thing in a previous part of his prophecy.Except the Lord of Sabaoth - In Isaiah, the Lord of Hosts. The word “Sabaoth”

Romans 9:29 — y como dijo Esaias - Isaías 1:9. antes - El apóstol acababa de citar una predicción del décimo capítulo de Isaías. Ahora dice que Isaiah había afirmado lo mismo en una parte anterior de su profecía. excepto el señor de sabaoth - en Isaías, el Señor de los ejércitos. La palabra

1 Corinthians 14:1 — Seguir después de la caridad - Buscar amor 1 Corintios 13:1; es decir, deséelo sinceramente; esforzarse por poseerlo; conviértalo en el objeto de su ansiosa y constante solicitud de obtenerlo y de ser influenciado por él siempre. Cultívelo en sus propios corazones, como la dotación más rica y

Galatians 5:22 — love - To God and to human beings. Probably the latter here is particularly intended, as the fruits of the Spirit are placed in contradistinction from those vices which lead to strifes among people. On the meaning of the word love, see the notes at 1 Corinthians 13:1; and for an illustration of its operations and effects, see the notes at that whole chapter.Joy - In the love of God; in the evidences of pardon; in communion with the Redeemer, and in his service; in the duties of religion, in trial,

Ephesians 4:30 — addressed to Christians, and it proves that it is possible for them to grieve the Holy Spirit. The word used here - λυπεῖτε lupeite - means properly to afflict with sorrow; to make sad or sorrowful. It is rendered to make sorry, or sorrowful, Matthew 14:9; Matthew 17:23; Matthew 18:31; Matthew 19:22; Matthew 26:22, Matthew 26:37; Mark 14:19; Joh 16:20; 2 Corinthians 2:2; 2Co 6:10; 2 Corinthians 7:8-9, 2 Corinthians 7:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13. It is rendered “grieved,” Mark 10:22; John 21:17; Romans

Colossians 2 overview — against the arts of that philosophy; and a specification of the particular errors to which they were exposed: I. A statement of the reasons why they should not allow themselves to be drawn away by the influence of the prevalent philosophy;Colossians 2:1-15; Colossians 2:1-15. This also consists of two parts.The importance of the subject; Colossians 2:1-7. (1)The apostle felt great solicitude for them, and for all whom he had not seen, that they might hold the truth in reference to the divine existence

1 Thessalonians 5:12 — mentioned. It is evident, however, that the church was not left without appointed persons to minister to it when its founders should be away. We know that there were presbyters ordained over the church at Ephesus, and over the churches in Crete (Acts 20:17; Titus i. 5), and that there were bishops and deacons at Philippi Philippians 1:1, and there is every reason to believe that similar officers would be appointed in every newly organized church, The word “know” seems to mean that they were not to make

1 Timothy 4:4 — For every creature of God is good - Greek, “all the creatures, or all that God has created” - πᾶν κτίσμα pan ktisma: that is, as he made it; compare Genesis 1:10, Genesis 1:12, Genesis 1:18, Genesis 1:31. It does not mean that every moral agent remains good as long as he is “a creature of God,” but moral agents, human beings and angels, were good as they were made at first; Genesis 1:31. Nor does it mean