Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 21:10 — Hijos de Belial - i. e., "personas sin valor" ( Deuteronomio 13:13 nota). Los testigos deben ser dos en número de acuerdo con la Ley Números 35:3; Deuteronomio 17:6; Deuteronomio 19:15. La palabra traducida como "blasfema" es lo que comúnmente significa "bendecir". Sin embargo, el sentido opuesto de "maldición"

Psalms 119:1 — life - is represented under the image of a journey, the expression here is equivalent to saying, “Blessed are those who in the journey of life - in their religious course - are pure, Sincere, uncontaminated.” On the word way, see the notes at Psalms 1:6. The margin here on the word undefiled, is perfect, or sincere. So the Hebrew. The word is the same as in Job 1:1, where it is rendered “perfect.” See the notes at that passage. The Greek translation is undefiled - ἄμωμοι amōmoi. So the Latin,

Psalms 36:10 — O continue - Margin, as in Hebrew: “draw out at length.” The Hebrew word means “to draw;” hence, “to draw out,” in the sense of “continuing” or “prolonging.” Compare Psalms 85:5; Psalms 109:12; Jeremiah 31:3. The desire of the psalmist here is, that God would make the manifestation of his loving-kindness “continuous” or “perpetual” to His people; that it might not be fitful and interrupted, but always enduring, or constant. It is the

Psalms 52:6 — de las personas buenas, un sentido solemne de la justicia de Dios; para hacerlos temblar ante juicios tan temerosos; y temer no sea que violen la ley y se juzguen a sí mismos. Y se reirá de él - Compare las notas en Salmo 2:4. Ver también Salmo 58:1; Salmo 64:9-1; Proverbios 1:26. La idea aquí no es la exaltación en los "sufrimientos" de los demás, o la alegría de que la "calamidad" haya llegado a ellos, o la satisfacción de los sentimientos egoístas y vengativos de que un enemigo es castigado

Psalms 8:6 — Le hiciste tener dominio - Le hiciste tener, o le diste este dominio. No significa que Dios lo hizo o lo creó para ese fin, sino que le había concedido ese dominio, confiriéndole así un honor exaltado. La alusión es a Génesis 1:26, Génesis 1:28. Sobre las obras de tus manos - Sus obras sobre la tierra, porque el dominio no se extiende más. Has puesto todas las cosas bajo sus pies - Has puesto todas las cosas en sujeción a él. Compare Salmo 47:3; Salmo 91:13; Lamentaciones

Psalms 80:1 — Give ear - Incline the ear; as if the ear of God was then turned away, or as if he was inattentive to what was occurring. See the notes at Psalms 5:1. O Shepherd of Israel. See the notes at Psalms 23:1.Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock - Joseph, the father of Ephraim and Manasseh. See the notes at Psalms 78:67. The name Joseph seems here to be used poetically to represent the whole people of

Isaiah 44:6 — true God, and that the idols were vanity. The object is, to show to the Jews, that he who had made to them such promises of protection and deliverance was able to perform what he had pledged himself to do.The King of Israel - (See the notes at Isaiah 41:21).And his Redeemer - (See the notes at Isaiah 43:1).The Lord of hosts - (See the notes at Isaiah 1:9).I am the first - (See the notes at Isaiah 41:4).And I am the last - In Isaiah 41:4, this is expressed ‘with the last;’ in Revelation 1:8, ‘I am Alpha

Isaiah 7:4 — formidable. The prophet also is just about to announce their approaching destruction by the Assyrians; see Isaiah 7:8. He, therefore, speaks of them as already almost extinguished, and incapable of doing extensive injury.Son of Remaliah - Pekah, Isaiah 7:1. ‘It is by way of contempt that the king of Israel is not called by his own name. The Hebrews and Arabians, when they wish to speak reproachfully of anyone, omit his proper name and call him merely the son of this or that, especially when his father

Ezekiel 38:1 — Yahweh to make their last effort, and to be overthrown. The seer passes to the final struggle between Good and Evil, and the triumphant establishment of the divine rule. It is the same struggle which is depicted in the Book of Revelation Ezekiel 20:7-10, where John adopts words and phrases of Ezekiel.There are four main divisions of this prophecy: (1) Ezekiel 38:1-13, describing Gog’s march; (2) Ezekiel 38:14-23, describing his punishment; (3) Ezekiel 39:1-16, describing his ruin; (4) Ezekiel 39:17-29,

Matthew 17:5 — “overshadow” here means, rather, to “be diffused” or “spread” over them. It does not mean that it made a shade. A cloud was the symbol of the divine presence. Thus, God went before the Israelites in a cloudy pillar - dark by day and bright by night Exodus 14:19-20; he appeared on Mount Sinai in a cloud bright by fire Exodus 24:15-17; and a cloud, the symbol of the divine presence - called the Shechinah - dwelt continually in the most holy place in the temple, 1 Kings 8:10-11; Ezekiel 1:4; Ezekiel 10:4.

Matthew 18:10 — face.” He does not mean, I suppose, to state that every good man has his guardian angel, as many of the Jews believed; but that the angels were, in general, the guards of his followers, and aided them and watched over them. See the notes at Hebrews 1:14.Do always behold the face of God - This is taken from the practice of earthly courts. To be admitted to the presence of a king; to be allowed to see his face continually; to have free access to him at all times, was deemed a mark of special favor

Luke 12:35-36 — Let your loins ... - This alludes to the ancient manner of dress. They wore a long flowing robe as their outer garment. See the notes at Matthew 5:38-41. When they labored, or walked, or ran, it was necessary to “gird” or tie this up by a “sash” or girdle about the body, that it might not impede their progress. Hence, to gird up the loins means to be “ready,” to be active, to be diligent. Compare 2

Luke 2:46 — After three days - This means, probably, “on the third day” after they had left Jerusalem - that is, the first day they went toward Galilee, on the second they returned to Jerusalem, and on the third they found him. Compare Matthew 27:63; Mark 8:31.In the temple - In the “court” of the temple, for Jesus, not being a Levitical priest, could not enter into the temple itself. See Matthew 21:12.In the midst of the doctors - The “teachers,” the “rabbis,” who were the instructors of the people in matters

Romans 15:6 — That ye may with one mind - The word used here is translated “with one accord;” Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1; Acts 4:24. It means unitedly, with one purpose, without contentions, and strifes, and jars.And one mouth - This refers, doubtless, to their prayers and praises. That they might join without contention and unkind feeling, in the worship

Ephesians 1:22 — And hath put all things under his feet - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:27.And gave him to be the head over all things - Appointed him to be the supreme ruler.To the church - With reference to the church, or for ira benefit and welfare: see the notes or, John 17:2. The universe is under his control and direction

Joshua 16 overview — This and Joshua 17:0 are closely connected, and assign the boundaries of “the children of Joseph,” i. e of the kindred tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. These two tribes, or more strictly speaking, the tribe of Ephraim and the half tribe of Manasseh, drew one lot only,

1 Thessalonians 4:1 — Furthermore then - Τὸ λοιπὸν To loipon. “As to what remains.” That is, all that remains is to offer these exhortations; see the 2 Corinthians 13:11 note; Galatians 6:17 note; Ephesians 6:10 note; Philippians 4:8 note. The phrase is a formula appropriate to the end of an argument or discourse.We beseech you - Margin, “request.” The Greek is, “we ask you” - ἐρωτῶμεν erōtōmen. It is not as

2 Timothy 1:3 — was not, therefore, a different religion from theirs; it was the same religion carried out and perfected. The religion of the Old Testament and the New is essentially the same; see the notes at Acts 23:6.With pure conscience - see the notes at Acts 23:1.That without ceasing - compare the Romans 12:12 note; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 note.I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day - see the notes at Philippians 1:3-4.

Judges 3:8 — Here we hold again the thread of the proper narrative, which seems as if it ought to have run thus Judges 1:1 : Now, etc. Judges 3:8, therefore (or “and”) etc.Served Chushan-Rishathaim - This is the same phrase as in Judges 3:14. From it is derived the expression, “the times of servitude,” as distinguished from “the times of rest,” in speaking of the times

1 Samuel 13:1 — años, ya que sabemos que su nieto Mephibosheth tenía cinco años en la muerte de Saúl 2 Samuel 4:4; y 32 sumados a los siete años y medio entre la muerte de Saúl y la de Ishbosheth, constituyen los 40 años asignados a la dinastía de Saúl en Hechos 13:21. Tampoco hay ninguna pista sobre el intervalo de tiempo entre los eventos registrados en el capítulo anterior y los que siguen en este y en los siguientes capítulos. Pero la aparición de Jonathan como guerrero 1 Samuel 13:2 en comparación con la