Bible Commentaries

Genesis 25:12-18 — - Section XI. - Isaac - LII. History of Ishmael13. נבית nebāyot, Nebajoth, “heights.” קדר qēdār, Qedar, “black.” אדבאל 'adbe'ēl, Adbeel, “miracle of God?” מבשׂם mı̂bśām Mibsam, “sweet odor.”14. משׁמע mı̂shma‛, Mishma‘, “hearing.” דוּמה dûmâh, Dumah, “silence.” משׂא maśā', Massa, “burden.”15.

1 Kings 14:7 — Como la designación de Jeroboam para el reino le había sido anunciada formalmente por el profeta Ahijah, el mismo profeta se encarga de familiarizarlo con su pérdida del mismo. Compare 1 Samuel 15:26.

1 Kings 2:34 — La retribución superó a Joab en la escena (Gabaón) del más traicionero de sus asesinatos. Fue en la "gran piedra que está en Gabaón" que Joab mató a Amasa 2 Samuel 20:8-1.

2 Chronicles 20:3 — Los ayunos generales habían sido observados previamente por los israelitas (p. Ej. Jueces 20:26; 1 Samuel 7:6); pero no escuchamos que ningún ayuno haya sido "proclamado" por la autoridad antes de esto.

2 Chronicles 9:23 — Todos los reyes de la tierra - Más bien, "todos los reyes de la tierra:" todos los monarcas, es decir, cuyos dominios estaban incluidos en el imperio de So omon ( ver 1 Reyes 4:21).

Esther 10:3 — Mardoqueo ... estaba al lado del rey Asuero - Ver nota Ester 2:5. Artabanus ( Ester 1:14 nota) era favorito hacia el final del reinado de Jerjes, i. mi. en sus 20 y 21 años.

Psalms 145:3 — Grande es el Señor, y muy alabado - Ver Salmo 96:4, nota; Salmo 18:3, nota. Y su grandeza es inescrutable - Ver Job 5:9, nota; Job 9:1, nota; Job 11:7, notas.

Psalms 5:7 — subsequently to the whole of the temple. It was the holy of holies, however, which was regarded as the special dwelling-place of God, and that none were permitted to enter but the high priest, and he but once in the year. (See the notes at Hebrews 9:1-7.)In the multitude of thy mercy - In thine abundant mercy. He expected to be delivered from his present troubles, and he felt assured that God would permit him again to enter his earthly courts, and to offer his vows and thanksgivings there.And in

Isaiah 14:24 — The Lord of hosts - (see the note at Isaiah 1:9). It is evident that this verse and the three following, is not directly connected with that which goes before, respecting Babylon. This pertains to the Assyrian; that had relation to Babylon. Vitringa says that this is attached to the prophecy respecting

Isaiah 29:17 — be “other” overturnings - when the wicked shall be cut off, and when there shall be poured out upon the nation such judgments that the deaf shall hear, and the blind see, and when those who have erred in spirit shall come to understanding’ Isaiah 29:18-24.And Lebanon shall be tutored into a fruitful field - This is evidently a proverbial expression, denoting any great revolution of things. It is probable that in the times of Isaiah the whole chain of Lebanon was uncultivated, as the word is evidently

Isaiah 30:9 — Que se trata de un pueblo rebelde - (vea la nota en Isaías 1:2). Niños mentirosos - Habían prometido en solemne pacto tomar a Yahweh como su Dios, pero habían sido infieles a sus votos.

Micah 3:1 — not cast off forever. The desolation is but the forerunner of future mercy. What then do ye? The prophet appeals to them, class by class. There was one general corruption of every order of men, through whom Judah could be preserved, princes Micah 3:1-4, prophets Micah 3:5-7, priests Micah 3:11. The salt had lost its savor; wherewith could it be seasoned? whereby could the decaying mass of the people be kept from entire corruption?Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of

Zechariah 2:6 — it to the end of the earth; say ye, The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob” Isaiah 48:20. “Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence; touch no unclean thing: go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord” Isaiah 52:11; and Jeremiah, “Flee ye out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul; be not cut off in her iniquity, for this is the time of the Lord’s vengeance. He will render unto her a recompense” (Jeremiah 51:6, add. Jeremiah 50:8). “My people,

Zechariah 9:12 — Turn ye to the stronghold - that is, Almighty God; as the Psalmists so often say, “The Lord is the defense of my life” (Psalms 27:1, add Psalms 31:5; Psalms 37:39; Psalms 43:2; Psalms 52:9); and Joel, “The Lord shall be a stronghold of the children, of Israel” ; and Nahum, “The Lord is a stronghold in the day of trouble” Nahum 1:7; And, David said, “Thou hast been a shelter for

Matthew 19:7 — ¿Por qué Moisés ... - A esto objetaron que Moisés había permitido tales divorcios Deuteronomio 24:1; y si él los hubiera permitido, dedujeron que no podían ser ilegales. Vea las notas en Mateo 5:31.

John 21:5 — Niños - Un término de afecto y amistad, 1 Juan 2:18. Cualquier carne - Esta palabra (griego) significa todo lo que se come con pan. Fue utilizado por los griegos especialmente para denotar peces (Schleusner).

Acts 13:3 — primitive missionary society sought, as all others should do, the divine blessing to attend the labors of those employed in this work. The result showed that the prayer was heard.And laid their hands on them - That is, those who are mentioned in Acts 13:1. This was not to set them apart to the apostolic office. Saul was chosen by Christ himself, and there is no evidence that any of the apostles were ordained by the imposition of hands (see Acts 1:26 notes; Matthew 10:1-5 notes; Luke 6:12-16 notes),

2 Corinthians 5:4 — For we - We who are Christians. All Christians.That are in this tabernacle - This frail and dying body; note, 2 Corinthians 5:1.Do groan - see 2 Corinthians 5:2. This is a further explanation of what is said in 2 Corinthians 5:2. It implies an ardent and earnest desire to leave a world of toil and pain, and to enter into a world of rest and glory.Being burdened - Being borne

Ephesians 5:3 — But fornication - A “common” vice among the pagan then as it is now, and one into which they were in special danger of falling; see Romans 1:29 note; 1 Corinthians 6:18 note.And all uncleanness - Impurity of life; see the notes on Romans 1:24; compare Romans 6:19; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 4:19; Colossians 3:5.Or covetousness - The “connection” in which this word is found is remarkable.

1 Timothy 6:4 — regard to the relation of masters and servants, and to the bearing of religion on that relation, show that he does not understand the genius of Christianity. The apostle expresses this in strong language; by saying that he knows nothing; see the notes on 1 Corinthians 8:2.But doting - Margin, “sick.” The Greek word - νοσέω noseō - means properly to be sick; then to languish, to pine after. The meaning here is, that such persons had a sickly or morbid desire for debates of this kind. They had not a sound