Bible Commentaries

Zechariah 3:6 — And the angel of the Lord protested - Solemnly (etymologically, called God to witness) as in, “Did I not make thee swear by the Lord and protested unto thee” 1 Kings 2:42, laying it as an obligation upon him. The charge is given to Joshua, and in him to all successive high priests, while Israel should continue to be God’s people, as the condition of their acceptance.

Matthew 13:34-35 — That it might be fulfilled - This is taken from Psalms 78:2-3. The sense, and not the very words of the Psalm, are given. Christ taught, as did that prophet - Asaph - in parables. The words of Asaph described the manner in which Christ taught, and in this sense it could be said that they were fulfilled. See the notes at Matthew 1:22-23.

Matthew 9:4 — Jesus, knowing their thoughts - Mark says, “Jesus perceived “in his spirit” that they so reasoned.” The power of searching the heart, and of knowing the thoughts of people, belongs only to God, 1 Chronicles 28:9; Romans 8:27; Revelation 2:23; Jeremiah 17:10. In claiming this, as Jesus did here, and often elsewhere, he gave clear proofs of his omniscience, John 2:24-25.

Deuteronomy 33:20 — es decir, Bendito sea Dios que concederá a Gad un territorio espacioso. Compare la bendición de Sem . Con la corona - Más bien, sí, la corona. El carácter guerrero de esta tribu se muestra al liderar la vanguardia en las largas campañas de Josué (comparar Josué 4:12 ; Josué 22:1 ). Compare también 1Cr 5:18-22 ; ff, y los hechos de Jehú el Gadita, en ; .

Mark 7:34 — Looked up to heaven - To lift up the eyes to heaven is an act imploring aid from God, and is an attitude of prayer, Psalms 121:1-2; Mark 6:41; John 11:41.He sighed - Pitying the sufferings of the man who stood before him.Ephphatha - This word is “Syriac,” the language which our Lord used in addressing the man, and means “Be opened.”

Acts 20:36 — He kneeled down - The usual attitude of prayer. It is the proper posture of a suppliant. It indicates reverence and humility; and is represented in the Scriptures as the usual attitude of devotion, 2 Chronicles 6:13; Daniel 6:10; Luke 22:41; Acts 7:60; Acts 9:40; Acts 21:5; Romans 11:4; Philippians 2:10; Ephesians 3:14; Mark 1:40.

Acts 7:12 — Was corn in Egypt - The word “corn” here rather denotes “wheat.” See the notes on Matthew 12:1.Our fathers - His ten sons; all his sons except Joseph and Benjamin, Genesis 42:0: Stephen here “refers” only to the history, without entering into details. By this general reference he sufficiently showed that he believed what Moses had spoken, and did not intend to show him disrespect.

Galatians 4:13 — Ye know how - To show them the folly of their embracing the new views which they had adopted, he reminds them of past times, and particularly of the strength of the attachment which they had evinced for him in former days.Through infirmity of the flesh - Greek “Weakness” (ἀσθένειαν astheneian); compare the 1 Corinthians 2:3 note; 2 Corinthians 10:10; 2 Corinthians 12:7 notes.

Galatians 4:5 — To redeem them - By his death as an atoning sacrifice; see the note at Galatians 3:13.Them that were under the law - Sinners, who had violated the Law, and who were exposed to its dread penalty.That we might receive the adoption of sons - Be adopted as the sons or the children of God; see John 1:12, note; Romans 8:15, note.

Galatians 5:24 — And they that are Christ’s - All who are true Christians.Have crucified the flesh - The corrupt passions of the soul have been put to death; that is, destroyed. They are as though they were dead, and have no power over us; see the note at Galatians 2:20.With the affections - Margin, “Passions.” All corrupt desires.And lusts - See the note at Romans 1:24.

Galatians 6:6 — Let him that is taught in the word - In the word of God; that is, the gospel.Communicate unto him - Let him share with him who teaches; let there be a common participation of all good things.In all good things - In everything that is needful for their comfortable subsistence. On the duty here enjoined see the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:11-13.

Joshua 15:1 — La herencia de la tribu de Judá se describe primero por sus límites generales en los cuatro lados Josué 15:1 ; luego se vuelve a hacer referencia, en aras de la exhaustividad, a la herencia especial de Caleb que se encontraba dentro de estos límites Josué 15:13 ; y por último se da una lista de los pueblos en Josué 15:21 . Consultar las referencias marginales.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves - notes, 1 Thessalonians 4:18.And edify one another - Strive to build up each other, or to establish each other in the faith by these truths; notes, Romans 14:19.Even as also ye do - Continue to do it. Let nothing intervene to disturb the harmony and consolation which you have been accustomed to derive from these high and holy doctrines.

2 Peter 1:18 — And this voice which came from heaven we heard - To wit, Peter, and James, and John.When we were with him in the holy mount - Called “holy” on account of the extraordinary manifestation of the Redeemer’s glory there. It is not certainly known what mountain this was, but it has commonly been supposed to be Mount Tabor. See the notes at Matthew 17:1.

1 Samuel 13:13 — Has hecho tontamente ... - Los motivos de la conveniencia mundana no debían sopesarse contra el mandamiento expreso de Dios. Todas las circunstancias y todos los peligros eran tan conocidos para Dios como lo eran para Saúl, y Dios le había ordenado que esperara hasta que llegara Samuel. Aquí estaba exactamente el mismo pecado de desobediencia voluntaria que estalló nuevamente y fue tan severamente reprobado 1 Samuel 15:17.

1 Samuel 14:19 — Retira tu mano - i. e., "Desiste de lo que eres". Saúl, en su impaciencia por unirse a la batalla, no esperaría la respuesta de Dios, que había deseado que Ahijah preguntara; así como más tarde 1 Samuel 14:35 no esperaría para terminar el altar que había comenzado a construir. Si hubiera esperado ahora, sin duda habría evitado el error en el que cayó.

1 Samuel 24:3 — Permaneció en los lados - Más bien, "estaban en los lados de la cueva o moraban allí". Algunas de estas cavernas son muy profundas y espaciosas. Cualquiera cerca de la boca de la cueva sería visible, pero aquellos en los recovecos estarían bastante a oscuras e invisibles, especialmente si el incidente ocurriera en la noche. Salmo 67:1, según el título, se compuso en esta ocasión.

1 Samuel 25:20 — El secreto de la colina - Probablemente un desfiladero o cañada, literalmente un "lugar secreto", como en 1 Samuel 19:2. Estaba bajando a esta cañada desde un lado, mientras David y sus hombres bajaban la colina opuesta. Quizás se mencione que ella vino a este "lugar secreto", porque eligió este camino para escapar de la observación de su esposo o de cualquier otra persona.

1 Samuel 4:15 — Dim - Más bien, "set". La palabra es bastante diferente de la que se representa en 1 Samuel 3:2. La frase parece expresar el estado "fijo" del ojo ciego, que no se ve afectado por la luz. La ceguera de Eli, mientras lo hacía vivo a los sonidos, le impedía ver las prendas rotas y la cabeza del mensajero de malas noticias salpicadas de polvo.

2 Samuel 1:10 — El amalecita fue uno de los que vinieron "a despojar a los muertos" el "mañana" después de la batalla 1 Samuel 31:8, y tuvo la suerte de encontrar a Saúl y poseer su corona y brazalete. Probablemente comenzó a buscar a David de inmediato, e inventó la historia anterior, posiblemente habiendo escuchado de algún prisionero israelita un relato de lo que realmente sucedió.