Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 15:23 — The rest of all the acts of Asa - A few of these are preserved in 2 Chronicles 15:9-15; 2 Chronicles 16:7-12. From the whole narrative of Chronicles we gather that the character of Asa deteriorated as he grew old, and that, while he maintained the worship of Yahweh consistently from first to last, he failed to maintain the personal

2 Kings 10:25 — As soon as he had made an end of offering - The actual sacrificers were no doubt the priests of Baal; but Jehu is considered to have made the offering, since he furnished the victims. Compare 1 Kings 8:62-63.The guard - literally, “the runners.” This name seems to have been given to the royal body-guard as early as the time of Saul (1 Samuel 22:17, margin). It was their duty to run by the side of the king’s chariot as he moved from plaze to

2 Kings 24:14 — The entire number of the captives was not more than 11,000. They consisted of three classes:(1) the “princes” or “mighty of the land,” i. e., courtiers, priests, elders, and all who had any position or dignity - in number 3,000 (compare 2 Kings 24:14, 2 Kings 24:16).(2) the “mighty men of valor” or “men

1 Chronicles 11:26 — etc. The list of names here given corresponds generally with that in 2 Samuel 23:24-39, but presents several remarkable differences.(1) the number in Chronicles is 47; the number in Samuel is 31.(2) Four names in the list of Chronicles are not in Samuel.(3) five names in Samuel are not in Chronicles.(4) many of the other names, both personal and local, vary in the two lists.It is quite

Ezra 7:6 — A ready scribe - Or, “a ready writer” Psalms 45:1. The professional scribe was well known in Egypt from an early date (see Genesis 39:4 note); and under David and his successors “scribes” were attached to the court as the king’s secretaries (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 20:25; 2 Kings 12:10, etc.). It was

Psalms 54:1 — necessary for him to move from place to place in order to find safety.And judqe me by thy strength - The word “judge” here is used in the sense of declaring a judgment in his favor, or of vindicating him. See the notes at Psalms 7:8. Compare Psalms 18:20; Psalms 26:1; Psalms 43:1. The idea is, Vindicate or save me by thy power.

Psalms 77:17 — not appear. It was evidently some exhibition of the divine greatness and power in delivering the children of Israel, and may have referred to the extraordinary manifestation of God at Mount Sinai, amidst lightnings, and thunders, and tempests. Exodus 19:16. For a general description of a storm, as illustrating this passage, see Job 36:26-33, notes; Job 37:1-5, notes; and Psalms 29:1-11.The skies sent out a sound - The voice of thunder, which seems to come from the sky.Thine arrows also - The lightnings

Isaiah 53:10 — this verse, the prediction respecting the final glory and triumph of the Messiah commences. The design of the whole prophecy is to state, that in consequence of his great sufferings, he would be exalted to the highest honor (see the notes at Isaiah 52:13). The sense of this verse is, ‘he was subjected to these sufferings, not on account of any sins of his, but because, under the circumstances of the case, his sufferings would be pleasing to Yahweh. He saw they were necessary, and he was willing that

Numbers 19:1 — The principle that death and all pertaining to it, as being the manifestation and result of sin Genesis 2:17, are defiling, and so lead to interruption of the living relationship between God and His people, is not now introduced for the first time, nor is it at all peculiar to the Mosaic law. It was, on the contrary, traditional among the Israelites from

Numbers 21:29 — Chemosh - The national God of the Moabites (compare the marginal references). The name probably means “Vanquisher,” or “Master.” The worship of Chemosh was introduced into Israel by Solomon 1Ki 11:7; 2 Kings 23:13. It was no doubt to Chemosh that Mesha, king of Moab, offered up his son as a burnt-offering 2 Kings 3:26-27.In the first six lines Numbers 21:27-28 the poet imagines for the Amorites a song of exultation for their victories over

Numbers 9:1-5 — Passover at Sinai. This, as being kept in the first month, was prior in time to the numbering of Numbers 1:1 ff, and to the other events narrated in this book. It is, however, recorded here as introductory to the ordinance of Numbers 9:6-14 in this chapter respecting the supplementary Passover; the observance of which was one of the last occurrences during

Zechariah 6:13 — Him as of none beside, “He shall bear glory,” “He should build the temple of the Lord,” as none beside ever built it; He should bear glory, as none beside ever bare it, “the glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14. This word glory is almost always used of the special glory of God, and then, although seldom, of the Majesty of those, on whom God confers majesty as His representatives, as Moses, or Joshua Numbers 27:20, or “the glory of the kingdom” given to

Deuteronomy 17:16 — was not anciently used in the East for purposes of agriculture or traveling, but ordinarily for war only. He appears constantly in Scripture as the symbol and embodiment of fleshly strength and the might of the creature (compare Psalms 20:7; Psalms 33:16-17; Psalms 147:10; Job 39:19 ff), and is sometimes significantly spoken of simply as “the strong one” (compare Jeremiah 8:16). The spirit of the prohibition therefore is that the king of Israel must not, like other earthly potentates, put his trust

Deuteronomy 18:6-8 — But if any Levite out of love for the service of the sanctuary chose to resort to it when he might reside in his own home, he was to have his share in the maintenance which was provided for those ministering in the order of their course.Deuteronomy 18:8Beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony - The Levites had indeed “no part nor inheritance with Israel,” but they might individually possess property, and in fact often did so (compare 1 Kings 2:26; Jeremiah 32:7; Acts 4:36). The Levite

John 12:1 — Entonces Jesús vino a Betania - Esto estaba cerca de Jerusalén, y fue desde este lugar donde hizo su entrada triunfante en la ciudad. Vea las notas en Mateo 21:1.

Romans 12:13 — here does not mean that they should literally have all things in common; that is, to go back to a state of savage barbarity; but that they should be liberal, should partake of their good things with those who were needy; compare Galatians 6:6; Romans 15:27; Phi 4:15; 1 Timothy 6:18.To the necessity - To the needs. That is, distribute to them such things as they need, food, raiment, etc. This command, of course, has reference to the poor. “Of saints.” Of Christians, or the friends of God. They are

1 Corinthians 3:23 — to assume the form of a servant, and to be a man of sorrows; but this proves nothing in regard to his original rank or dignity. That is to be learned from the numerous passages which affirm that in nature he was equal with God. See the note at John 1:1.Remarks On 1 Corinthians 3:01. Christians when first converted may be well compared to infants, 1 Corinthians 3:1. They are in a new world. They just open their eyes on truth. They see new objects; and have new objects of attachment. They are feeble,

1 Corinthians 3:23 — mediador, asumir la forma de un sirviente y ser un hombre triste; pero esto no prueba nada con respecto a su rango o dignidad original. Eso se aprende de los numerosos pasajes que afirman que en la naturaleza él era igual a Dios. Vea la nota en Juan 1:1. Observaciones sobre 1 Corintios 3 1. Los cristianos cuando se convierten por primera vez pueden compararse bien con los bebés, 1 Corintios 3:1. Están en un mundo nuevo. Simplemente abren los ojos a la verdad. Ven nuevos objetos; y tener nuevos objetos

James 3:17 — Pero la sabiduría que es de arriba - Compare las notas en 1 Corintios 2:6. La sabiduría que tiene un origen celestial, o que es de Dios. El hombre que se caracteriza por esa sabiduría será puro, pacífico, etc. Esto no se refiere a las doctrinas de la religión, sino a su espíritu. Primero es puro - Es decir,

2 Peter 2:1 — Pero también había falsos profetas entre la gente - En el capítulo anterior, 2 Pedro 2:19, Peter había apelado a las profecías por contener pruebas incontestables de la verdad de la religión cristiana. Sin embargo, dice que no quiso decir que todos los que afirmaban ser profetas eran verdaderos mensajeros de Dios. Hubo muchos que fingieron