Bible Commentaries

Psalms 24 overview — There is no reason to doubt that the title of this psalm, which ascribes it to David, is correct. A portion of the psalm Psalms 24:3-6 has a strong resemblance to Psalms 15:1-5, and doubtless was composed by the same author.The occasion on which the psalm was composed is not designated; but from its contents it was evidently on some public occasion of great solemnity; probably on the removal of the ark of the covenant

Isaiah 1:24 — repeated, to attract attention; to fill the mind with awe; and to give emphasis to the solemn sentence which was about to be uttered.The Lord - אדון 'âdôn. This word properly denotes master, lord, owner. Genesis 24:9 : “lord over his whole house.” 1 Kings 16:24 : “owner of the hill Samaria.” It is applied here to Yahweh, not as a special title, or as one of the names which he assumes to himself, but as owner, proprietor, master, ruler of the nation. The word, when applied to God as one of his special

Isaiah 1:24 — repite para llamar la atención; llenar la mente de asombro; y para enfatizar la solemne sentencia que estaba por pronunciarse. El Señor - אדון 'âdôn. Esta palabra denota correctamente maestro, señor, dueño. Génesis 24:9: "señor de toda su casa". 1 Reyes 16:24: "dueño de la colina Samaria". Se aplica aquí a Yahweh, no como un título especial, o como uno de los nombres que él asume para sí mismo, sino como propietario, propietario, maestro, gobernante de la nación. La palabra, cuando se aplica

Isaiah 41:19 — desierto desolado plantara el cedro, la acacia, el mirto y el abeto, y hiciera de toda la distancia un bosque, donde las fuentes burbujearían a lo largo de sus tierras. camino, y las corrientes brotaron de las colinas (compare las notas en Isaías 32:15). El cedro - El cedro grande y hermoso, con una altura elevada y ramas extendidas como las que crecieron en el Líbano (compárese Isaías 9:1, nota; Isaías 37:24, nota). El árbol shittah - Este es el nombre hebreo sin cambio, שׁטה shı̂ṭṭâh.

Isaiah 5:1 — adapted to be sung or chanted.To my well-beloved - The word used here - ידיד yedı̂yd - is a term of endearment. It properly denotes a friend; a favorite; one greatly beloved. It is applied to saints as being the beloved, or the favorites of God, in Psalms 127:2; Deuteronomy 33:12. In this place, it is evidently applied to Yahweh, the God of the Jewish people. As there is some reason to believe that the God of the Jews - the manifested Deity who undertook their deliverance from Egypt, and who was revealed

Isaiah 55 overview — This chapter is closely connected in sense with the preceding chapter. It flows from the doctrines stated in Isaiah 53:1-12, and is designed to state what would follow from the coming of the Messiah. It would result from that work that the most free and full invitations would be extended to all people to return to God, and to obtain his favor. There would be such ample

Joel 1:14 — recruited by means of that which thou deniest to thine own.”Call a solemn assembly - Fasting without devotion is an image of famine. At other times “the solemn assembly” was for festival-joy. Such was the last day of the feast of the Passover Deuteronomy 16:8 and of tabernacles Leviticus 23:36; Num 29:35; 2 Chronicles 7:9; Nehemiah 8:18. No servile work was to be done thereon. It was then to be consecrated to thanksgving, but now to sorrow and supplication. : “The prophet commands that all should be called

Amos 1:14 — I will kindle afire in the wall of Rabbah - Rabbah, literally, “the great,” called by Moses “Rabbah of the children of Ammon” Deuteronomy 3:11, and by later Greeks, “Rabathammana” , was a strong city with a yet stronger citadel. Ruins still exist, some of which probably date back to these times. The lower city “lay in a valley bordered on both sides by barren hills of flint,” at 12 an hour

Matthew 3:17 — A voice from heaven - A voice from God. This was probably heard by all who were present. This voice, or sound, was repeated on the mount of transfiguration, Matthew 17:5; Luke 9:35-36; 2 Peter 1:17. It was also heard just before his death, and was then supposed by many to be thunder, John 12:25-30. It was a public declaration that Jesus was the Messiah.My beloved Son - This is the title which God himself gave to

Matthew 3:17 — Una voz del cielo - Una voz de Dios. Esto probablemente fue escuchado por todos los presentes. Esta voz, o sonido, se repitió en el monte de la transfiguración, Mateo 17:5; Lucas 9:35; 2 Pedro 1:17. También se escuchó justo antes de su muerte, y luego muchos suponían que era un trueno, Juan 12:25-3. Fue una declaración pública de que Jesús era el Mesías. Mi amado Hijo - Este es el título que Dios mismo le dio

John 1:13 — they did not become the children of God in virtue of their natural birth, or because they were the children of “Jews,” or because they were descended from pious parents. The term “to be born” is often used to denote this change. Compare John 3:3-8; 1 John 2:29. It illustrates clearly and beautifully this great change. The natural birth introduces us to life. The new birth is the beginning of spiritual life. Before, the sinner is “dead” in sins Ephesians 2:1; now he begins truly to live. And as the

John 1:13 — conversión. Significa que no se convirtieron en hijos de Dios en virtud de su nacimiento natural, o porque eran hijos de "judíos", o porque descendían de padres piadosos. El término "nacer" se usa a menudo para denotar este cambio. Compare Juan 3:3; 1 Juan 2:29. Ilustra clara y bellamente este gran cambio. El nacimiento natural nos introduce a la vida. El nuevo nacimiento es el comienzo de la vida espiritual. Antes, el pecador está "muerto" en pecados Efesios 2:1; ahora comienza a vivir de verdad.

John 5:26 — Como el Padre tiene vida - Dios es la fuente de toda vida. De allí se le llama el Dios viviente, en oposición a los ídolos que no tienen vida. Hechos 14:15; “Les predicamos que deben volverse de estas vanidades (ídolos)‘ al Dios viviente ’” Josué 3:1; 1 Samuel 17:26; Jeremias 10:1. Ver también Isaías 40:18. En sí mismo - Esto significa que la vida en Dios, o la existencia, no se deriva de ningún

2 Corinthians 13:11 — Finally, brethren - (λοιπὸν loipon). The remainder; all that remains is for me to bid you an affectionate farewell. The word here rendered “farewell” (χαίρετε chairete), means usually to joy and rejoice, or to be glad; Luke 1:14; John 16:20, John 16:22; and it is often used in the sense of “joy to you,” “hail!” as a salutation; Matthew 26:49; Matthew 27:29. It is also used as a salutation at the beginning of an epistle, in the sense of greeting; Acts 15:23; Acts 23:26; James

Ephesians 2:20 — And are built upon the foundation - The comparison of the church with a building, is common in the Scriptures: compare the notes at 1 Corinthians 3:9-10. The comparison was probably taken from the temple, and as that was an edifice of great beauty, expense, and sacredness, it was natural to compare the church with it. Besides, the temple was the sacred place where God dwelt on the

1 Thessalonians 5:3 — For when they shall say, Peace and safety - That is, when the wicked shall say this, for the apostle here refers only to those on whom “sudden destruction” will come; compare Matthew 24:36-42 notes; 2 Peter 3:3-4 notes. It is clear from this:(1) That when the Lord Jesus shall come the world will not all be converted. There will be some to be “destroyed.” How large this proportion will be, it is impossible now to ascertain. This supposition, however, is not inconsistent with the belief that

2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren - The apostle now 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 turns to an important subject - the proper method of treating those who were idle and disorderly in the church. In the previous Epistle he had adverted to this subject, but in the mild language of exhortation. When he wrote that Epistle he was aware

1 Timothy 1:18 — command or injunction. It does not refer to any “charge,” or “cure,” which he had as bishop or minister, as the word is sometimes used now, but to the commands or injunctions which he was delivering to him. The command particularly referred to is that in 1 Timothy 1:8.According to the prophecies which went before on thee - The general meaning of this is plain. It is, that Paul was committing to him an important trust, and one that required great wisdom and fidelity; and that in doing it he was acting

James 1:27 — Pure religion - On the word here rendered “religion” (θρησκεία thrēskeia), see the notes at Colossians 2:18. It is used here evidently in the sense of piety, or as we commonly employ the word religion. The object of the apostle is to describe what enters essentially into religion; what it will do when it is properly and fairly developed. The phrase “pure

Revelation 7:16 — estuvieron en la tierra, fueron sometidos a los males del hambre; muchos que perecieron de hambre. En el cielo ya no serán sometidos a ese mal, porque no habrá falta que no será suministrada. Los cuerpos que tendrán los redimidos - cuerpos espirituales 1 Corintios 15:44 - sin duda serán alimentados de otra manera que no sea por comida, si requieren algún alimento; y cualquiera que sea ese alimento, será completamente suministrado. El pasaje aquí está tomado de Isaías 49:1; “No tendrán hambre ni sed;