Bible Commentaries

Exodus 31:1-11 — brought into the very highest sphere of association.There appears to be sufficient reason for identifying Hur, the grandfather of Bezaleel, with the Hur who assisted Aaron in supporting the hands of Moses during the battle with Amalek at Rephidim Exodus 17:10, and who was associated with Aaron in the charge of the people while Moses was on the mountain Exodus 24:14. Josephus says that he was the husband of Miriam. It is thus probable that Bezaleel was related to Moses. He was the chief artificer in metal,

Job 22:19 — The righteous see it, and are glad - see the destruction of the wicked; compare Revelation 15:3; Revelation 16:7; Revelation 19:1-2. This is designed by Eliphaz, probably, not only to state a fact about the righteous of other times who saw the wicked punished, but, also, to vindicate his own conduct and that of his two friends in regard to

Psalms 102:13 — her, or to bring her troubles to an end.Yea, the set time is come - The word used here - מועד mô‛êd - means properly an appointed season - a designated moment. It refers to some purpose or appointment in regard to anything that is to be done, as in 1 Samuel 13:8, 1 Samuel 13:11; 2 Samuel 20:5; Genesis 17:21; or to a fixed period, as when certain things are to be done, certain festivals to be held regularly at a certain season of the year, Lamentations 1:4; Lamentations 2:6; Hosea 9:5; Hosea 12:9;

Psalms 13:3 — Consider and hear me - literally, “Look, hear me.” God had seemed to avert his face as if he would not even look upon him Psalms 13:1; and the psalmist now prays that he “would” look upon him - that he would regard his wants - that he would attend to his cry. So we pray to one who turns away from us as if he were not disposed to hear, and as if he cared nothing about us.Lighten

Psalms 36:9 — If, therefore, we desire light on the subjects which pertain to our salvation, it must be sought by a direct and near approach to him; and the more we can lose ourselves in the splendors of his throne, the more we shall understand of truth. Compare 1 John 1:5; Revelation 21:23; Rev 22:5; 1 Peter 2:9.

Psalms 45:1 — the things which I have made - literally, “I say my works to the king.” That is, My work - that which I meditate and am about to compose - pertains to the king.Touching the king - He is to be the main subject of my song. Compare the notes at Isaiah 5:1. If the remarks made in the introduction to the psalm are correct, then the “king” here referred to was the future Messiah - the great personage to whom all the writers of the Old Testament looked forward, and whose glory they were so anxious to see

Psalms 51:12 — only way to enjoy religion is to do that which is right; the only way to secure the favor of God is to obey his commands; the only way in which we can have comforting evidence that we are his children is by doing that which shall be pleasing to him: 1 John 2:29; 1Jo 3:7, 1 John 3:10. The path of sin is a dark path, and in that path neither hope nor comfort can be found.And uphold me with thy free spirit - That is, Sustain me; keep me from falling. The words ““with thy”” are not in the original, and

Psalms 55:9 — Destroy, O Lord - The word rendered “destroy,” properly means to “swallow up;” to “devour” with the idea of greediness. Isaiah 28:4; Exodus 7:12; Jonah 1:17; Jeremiah 51:34. Then it is used in the sense of “destroy,” Job 20:18; Proverbs 1:12. The reference here is to the persons who had conspired against David. It is a prayer that they, and their counsels, might be destroyed: such a prayer

Psalms 83:7 — still called by the Arabs Djebal. (Gesenius, Lexicon) The word means mountain. Those who are here referred to were a part of the people of Edom.And Ammon - The word Ammon means son of my people. Ammon was the son of Lot by his youngest daughter, Genesis 19:38. The Ammonites, descended from him, dwelt beyond the Jordan in the tract of country between the streams of Jabbok and Arnon. These also would be naturally associated in such a confederacy. 1 Samuel 11:1-11.And Amalek - The Amalekites were a very

Isaiah 17:5 — field, so the enemies of Ephraim would come and remove the people and their wealth to a distant land. This received a complete fulfillment when the ten tribes were removed by the Assyrians to a distant land. This was done by Tiglath-pileser 2 Kings 15:29, and by Shalmaneser 2 Kings 17:6.And reapeth the ears with his arm - As he collects the standing grain with one arm so that he can cut it with the sickle in the other hand. The word rendered ‘reapeth’ (קצר qâtsar) means here “to collect together”

Isaiah 48:19 — pious will become numerous and mighty. Vice, and the diseases, the wars, and the divine judgments consequent on vice, tend to depopulate a nation, and to make it feeble.As the sand - This is often used to denote a great and indefinite number (Genesis 22:17; Genesis 32:12; Genesis 41:49; Joshua 11:4; Jdg 7:12; 1 Samuel 13:5; 2 Samuel 17:11; 1 Kings 4:20-29; Job 29:18; Psalms 139:18; the note at Isaiah 10:22; Hosea 1:10; Revelation 20:8).And the offspring of thy bowels - On the meaning of the word used

Isaiah 5:25 — Therefore is the anger of the Lord kindled - The Lord is “enraged,” or is angry. Similar expressions often occur; Num 11:33; 2 Kings 23:26; Deuteronomy 11:17; Psa 56:1-13 :40; Job 19:11; Psalms 2:12. The “cause” of his anger was the crimes which are specified in this chapter.And he hath stretched forth his hand - To stretch forth the hand may be an action expressive

Ezekiel 37:16-28 — A prophecy of the reunion of Israel and Judah, the incorporation of Israel under one Ruler, the kingdom of Messiah upon earth and in heaven.Ezekiel 37:16One stick - So in the marginal reference the names of the tribes had been written on rods or sticks.For Judah ... - To the house of David had remained faithful, not only Judah, but also Benjamin, Levi, and part of Simeon, and individual members of various

Daniel 10:5 — One who had the form and appearance of a man.The subsequent disclosures showed that he was an angel, but when angels have appeared on earth they have commonly assumed the human form. The margin is, “one.” So also is the Hebrew “one man.” From Daniel 12:6, it would seem that two other such beings appeared in the course of the vision, but either one only was manifest now to Daniel, or his attention was particularly directed to him. The name of this celestial messenger is not given, but all the circumstances

Hebrews 3 overview — estos aspectos, la religión cristiana no había perdido nada, sino que tenía la ventaja: que fue fundada por un superior a Moisés y que Cristo como sumo sacerdote era superior al sumo sacerdote de lejos. los judios. Este capítulo Hebreos 3, y Hebreos 4:13, se relaciona con el primero de estos puntos, y se ocupa de mostrar la superioridad del Redentor a Moisés, y las consecuencias que resultan del admisión de ese hecho. Consiste, por lo tanto, en dos partes. I. El primero se emplea para demostrar que

Hebrews 3:3 — origen en la mente del que la diseñó. Un autor es digno de más honor que un libro; y el que forma una obra de arte merece más respeto que la obra misma. Esta es la idea aquí. Pablo supone que todas las cosas deben su origen al Hijo de Dios; Hebreos 1:2, Hebreos 1:8, Hebreos 1:1. Fue el autor del universo; la fuente de todos los sistemas sabios y bien fundados; El autor de la dispensación judía sobre la cual Moisés presidió. Cualquier belleza o excelencia que pudiera haber, por lo tanto, en ese

Hebrews 9:17 — Para un testamento - Un arreglo tal como Dios entra con el hombre; vea los comentarios en Hebreos 9:16. Tiene fuerza - Es ratificado o confirmado - de la misma manera que una escritura o un pacto se confirma colocando un sello. Después de que los hombres están muertos - ἐπὶ νεκροῖς epi nekrois. "Sobre los muertos". Es decir, de acuerdo con el

1 Peter 5:2 — Alimenta al rebaño de Dios - Cumple con los deberes de un pastor hacia el rebaño. En la palabra "feed", vea las notas en Juan 21:15. Es una palabra que Peter probablemente recordará, por la forma solemne en que el Salvador le impuso el mandato de cumplir el deber. La dirección significa tomar tal supervisión de la iglesia como un pastor está acostumbrado a tomar de su rebaño.

Revelation 1:8 — Soy Alfa y Omega - Estas son las primeras y las últimas letras del alfabeto griego, y denotan adecuadamente la primera y la última. Entonces, en Apocalipsis 22:13, donde las dos expresiones están unidas, "Yo soy Alfa y Omega, el principio y el fin, el primero y el último". Entonces, en Apocalipsis 1:17, el hablante dice de sí mismo: "Soy el primero y el último". Entre los rabinos judíos era común usar la primera

Revelation 8:3 — adoración a Dios. El altar era el lugar apropiado para que él se parara cuando estaba a punto de ofrecer las oraciones de los santos porque ese es el lugar donde el adorador se encontraba bajo la antigua dispensación. Compare las notas Mateo 5:23; Lucas 1:11 nota. En este último lugar, se representa a un ángel que aparece ante Zacarías "en el lado derecho del altar del incienso". Tener un incensario de oro - La cacerola de fuego, hecha con el propósito de llevar fuego, para quemar incienso en el momento