Bible Commentaries

Isaiah 4:4 — states that “previous” to that, the defilement of the people would be removed by judgment.Shall have washed away - The expression, “to wash,” is often used to denote to “purify” in any way. In allusion to this fact is the beautiful promise in Zechariah 13:1; see the note at Isaiah 1:16.The filth - This word here refers to their “moral” defilement - their pride, vanity, haughtiness; and perhaps to the idolatry and general sins of the people. As the prophet, however, in Isaiah 3:16-23, had particularly

Isaiah 4:4 — afirma que "anterior" a eso, la corrupción de la gente sería eliminada por el juicio. Se habrá lavado - La expresión, "lavar", se usa a menudo para denotar "purificar" de cualquier manera. En alusión a este hecho es la hermosa promesa en Zacarías 13:1; vea la nota en Isaías 1:16. La inmundicia - Esta palabra aquí se refiere a su corrupción "moral": su orgullo, vanidad, soberbia; y quizás a la idolatría y los pecados generales de la gente. Sin embargo, como el profeta, en Isaías 3:16, había

Isaiah 45 overview — consecuentes, adaptados para dar consuelo a los amigos de Dios, particularmente la futura conversión de los gentiles a la verdadera religión. I. Un apóstrofe a Ciro, indicando el diseño por el cual Dios lo había levantado, y lo que haría por él Isaías 45:1. Esta declaración también comprende varios elementos: 1. Dios someterá a las naciones antes que él, abrirá puertas de bronce y le dará los tesoros de los reyes Isaías 45:1. 2. El diseño por el cual Dios haría esto sería, que él podría liberar a su

Daniel 2:9 — de mí, hasta que el tiempo haya cambiado; Por lo tanto, cuéntame el sueño y sabré que puedes mostrarme la interpretación del mismo. La palabra original, sin embargo, se usa más comúnmente en el sentido de ley o decreto. Ver Deuteronomio 33:2; Ester 1:8, Ester 1:13, Ester 1:15, Ester 1:19; Ester 2:8; Ester 3:8, Ester 3:14; Ester 4:3, Ester 4:8, Ester 4:11, Ester 4:16; Ester 8:13, Ester 8:17; Ester 9:1, Ester 9:13; y parece que no hay necesidad de apartarse de la traducción común. Contiene

Zechariah 2:10 — and rejoice, O daughter of Zion - It is a great jubilee of joy, to which Zion is invited. Thrice beside is she invited with this same word, and all for the restored or renewed Presence of God. “Cry aloud for joy, thou barren which bare not” Isaiah 54:1, as here, on the coming in of the Gentiles, “Cry aloud for joy, O daughter of Zion; jubilate, O Israel; rejoice and exult with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem; the Lord, the King of Israel, is in the midst of thee” Zephaniah 3:14-15. “Shout and

Zechariah 9:12 — Vuélvanse a la fortaleza - es decir, Dios Todopoderoso; como dicen los salmistas con tanta frecuencia: "El Señor es la defensa de mi vida" (Salmo 27:1, agregue Salmo 31:5; Salmo 37:39; Salmo 43:2; Salmo 52:9); y Joel, "El Señor será fortaleza de los hijos de Israel"; y Nahúm, "El Señor es una fortaleza en el día de la angustia" Nahúm 1:7; Y, David dijo: “Has sido un refugio para mí, una torre fuerte

Matthew 24:29 — events will occur that “may be properly represented” by the darkening of the sun and moon, and by the stars falling from heaven. The word rendered “immediately” - εὐθέως eutheōs - means, properly, “straightway, immediately,” Matthew 8:3; Matthew 13:5; Mark 1:31; Acts 12:10; then “shortly,” 3 John 1:14. This is the meaning here. Such events would “shortly” or “soon” occur In the fulfillment of the predictions they would be “the next in order,” and would occur “before long.” The term here requires

Romans 1:5 — dirigirse a ellos. Esa autoridad la había derivado del Señor Jesús, y no del hombre. Sobre este hecho, que había recibido su comisión apostólica, no del hombre, sino por la autoridad directa de Jesucristo, Pablo no insistió con poca frecuencia. Gálatas 1:12, "porque ni lo recibí del hombre, ni me lo enseñaron, sino por revelación de Jesucristo"; 1 Corintios 15:1; Efesios 3:1. Nosotros - El plural aquí probablemente se pone para el singular; ver Colosenses 4:3; compare Efesios 6:19-2. Era usual

Romans 16:1 — I commend - It was common then, as now, to bear letters of introduction to strangers, commending the person thus introduced to the favorable regards and attentions of those to whom the letters were addressed; 2 Corinthians 3:1; Acts 18:27. This Epistle, with the apostle’s commendation, was designed thus to introduce its bearer to the Roman Christians. The mention of Phebe in this manner leaves it beyond a doubt that she was either the bearer of this Epistle, or accompanied

1 Corinthians 3:1 — And I, brethren - See 1 Corinthians 2:1. This is designed to meet an implied objection. He had said 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 that Christians were able to understand all things. Yet, they would recollect that he had not addressed them as such, but had confined himself to the more

1 Corinthians 3:1 — Y yo, hermanos - Ver 1 Corintios 2:1. Esto está diseñado para cumplir con una objeción implícita. Había dicho 1 Corintios 2:14 que los cristianos podían entender todas las cosas. Sin embargo, recordarían que él no se había dirigido a ellos como tales, sino que se había limitado

1 Corinthians 9:19 — for my own support. I have claims like others, and could urge them; and no man could demand that I should give myself to a life of servitude, and comply with their prejudices and wishes, as if I were a “slave,” in order to their conversion; compare 1 Corinthians 9:1; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 6:12.From all men - (ἐκ πάντων ek pantōn). This may either refer to all “persons” or to all “things.” The word “men” is not in the original. The connection, however, seems to fix the signification

Ephesians 1:13 — In whom ye also trusted - This stands in contrast with those who had “first” embraced the gospel.Heard the word of truth - The gospel; called the “word” or message of truth, the word of God, etc. See Romans 10:17. The phrase “the word of truth” means “the true word or message.” It was a message unmixed with Jewish traditions or Gentile philosophy.The gospel of your salvation - The gospel bringing salvation to you.In whom also - In the Lord Jesus. A little

1 Timothy 1:3 — se había visto obligado a irse antes de completar lo que había diseñado para hacer allí. Ver la introducción. Sección 2. Cuando entré en Macedonia - Habiendo sido expulsado por la emoción causada por Demetrius y sus compañeros artesanos; Hechos 20:1. Ver la introducción. Sección 2, 3. Que podrías cargar algo - La palabra cargar aquí - παραγγειλης parangeilēs - parece significar más de lo que comúnmente implica la palabra tal como se usa por nosotros Si hubiera sido una sola dirección u orden,

2 Timothy 1:6 — radiante. Por ricos que sean los dones que Dios nos ha otorgado, no crecen por sí mismos, sino que deben ser cultivados por nuestro propio cuidado personal. Que está en ti por la imposición de mis manos - En relación con el presbiterio; vea las notas en 1 Timoteo 4:14. Esto prueba que Pablo participó en la ordenación de Timoteo; pero no prueba que cumplió el deber solo, o que la "virtud que ordena", sea lo que sea, fue impartida solo por él; porque: (1) Se dice expresamente 1 Timoteo 4:14, que fue ordenado

Hebrews 10:11 — cada sacerdote está en el ministerio diario - Es decir, esto se hace todos los días. No significa literalmente que todos los sacerdotes se preocupaban diariamente por ofrecer sacrificios, ya que se turnaban de acuerdo con sus cursos (notas en Lucas 1:5), sino que esto se hacía todos los días, y que cada sacerdote era tomar su lugar habitual al hacerlo; Números 28:3. El objetivo del apóstol es demostrar que bajo la economía judía los sacrificios se repetían constantemente, mostrando su imperfección,

Hebrews 3:4 — apparently nothing wanting to complete the sense of the writer, or to finish the comparison which he had commenced. Various ways have been adopted to explain the difficulty. Perhaps the following observations may remove it, and express the true sense:(1) Every family must have a founder; every dispensation an author; every house a builder. There must be someone, therefore, over all dispensations - the old and the new - the Jewish and the Christian.(2) Paul “assumes” that the Lord Jesus was divine.

James 1:12 — reality of religion, whether affliction, or persecution, or a direct inducement to sin placed before the mind. The word temptation appears in this chapter to be used in two senses; and the question may arise, why the apostle so employs it. Compare James 1:2, James 1:13. But, in fact, the word “temptation” is in itself of so general a character as to cover the whole usage, and to justify the manner in which it is employed. It denotes anything that will try or test the reality of our religion; and it may

1 John 1:5 — ignorance on any subject. He is infinitely happy, with nothing to make him miserable. He is infinitely true, never stating or countenancing error; he is blessed in all his ways, never knowing the darkness of disappointment and adversity. Compare the James 1:17 note; John 1:4-5 note; 1 Timothy 6:16 note.And in him is no darkness at all - This language is much in the manner of John, not only affirming that a thing is so, but guarding it so that no mistake could possibly be made as to what he meant. Compare

1 John 4:1 — proper tests, because there were many false and delusive teachers who set up such claims in the world.But try the spirits whether they are of God - There were those in the early Christian church who had the gift of “discerning spirits,” (see the notes at 1 Corinthians 12:10), but it is not certain that the apostle refers here to any such supernatural power. It is more probable, as he addresses this command to Christians in general, that he refers to the ability of doing this by a comparison of the doctrines