Bible Commentaries

Psalms 10:14 — su conducta, el salmista se sintió seguro de que Dios no sería ajeno a ello, sino que, a su debido tiempo, los visitaría con un castigo merecido. El pobre se compromete contigo - Margen, "licencia". La palabra pobre es la misma que aparece en Salmo 10:1. Significa aquí aquellos que están indefensos e indefensos; los oprimidos y los oprimidos. La palabra comete o abandona significa que deja su causa con Dios; él confía en su protección e interposición; no se preocupa por el resultado. Él sabe que

Psalms 39:4 — Señor, hazme saber mi final - Esto expresa evidentemente la sustancia de esos pensamientos ansiosos y problemáticos Salmo 39:1 a los que no había querido para pronunciar Sus pensamientos se centraron en la brevedad de la vida; sobre el misterio del arreglo divino por el cual se había hecho tan corto; y sobre el hecho de que tantos problemas y penas se habían aglomerado en una

Psalms 76 overview — Este salmo es uno de los que en el título se le atribuye a Asaph (vea Introducción a Salmo 73), y no hay razón para cuestionar esa afirmación. En la frase "Para el músico jefe en Neginoth", vea Introducción a Salmo 4:1. La ocasión en que se compuso el salmo no se menciona, y ahora no se puede determinar. La Septuaginta lo considera como una referencia a los asirios - ᾠδὴ προς τὸν Ἀσσύριον hōdē pros ton Assurion -" Una oda a los asirios ". Entonces la Vulgata

Psalms 80 overview — Este salmo muy conmovedor y hermoso pretende ser también un salmo de Asaf. Compare las notas en el título con Salmo 73. En la frase "sobre Shoshannim-eduth" en el título, vea las notas en el título de Salmo 45. y notas en Salmo 60:1. La palabra traducida eduth, que significa testimonio, puede haber sido usada aquí con referencia a los contenidos del salmo como testimonio público con respecto a los tratos de Dios con su pueblo. Pero ahora no es posible determinar con certeza el

Amos 5:12 — For I know - Literally, “I have known.” They thought that God did not know, because He did not avenge; as the Psalmist says, “Thy judgments are far above out of his sight” Psalms 10:5. People who do not act with the thought of God, cease to know Him, and forget that He knows them. “Your manifold transgressions;” literally, “many are your transgressions and mighty your sins.” Their deeds, they knew, were mighty, strong, vigorous,

Zephaniah 3:10 — From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia - (See Isaiah 18:1.) The farthest southern people, with whom the Jews had contact, stand as the type of the whole world beyond. The utmost bound of the known inhabited land should not be the bound of the Gospel. The conversion of Abyssinia is one, but the narrowest

Matthew 21:9 — David ... - The word “hosanna” means “save now,” or “save, I beseech thee.” It is a Syriac word, and was a form of acclamation used among the Jews. It was probably used in the celebration of their great festivals. During those festivals they sang Psalms 115:0; Psalms 116:0; Psalms 117:1-2; Psalms 118:0. In the chanting or singing of those psalms, the Jewish writers inform us that the people responded frequently “hallelujah, or hosanna.” Their use of it on this occasion was a joyful acclamation, and an

Mark 1:35-37 — daybreak,” at the beginning of day. Then, also, there is much appearance of night; and Luke and Mark therefore refer to the same time before it was fully light, or just at daybreak.And departed into a solitary place, and there prayed - Observe here: 1.That the Saviour, though perfectly holy, regarded the duty of secret prayer as of great importance. 2.That he, sought a solitary place for it - far away from the world and even from his disciples. 3.That it was early in the morning - always the best

Luke 3:1 — joint emperor with Augustus, and Luke reckons from the time when he was admitted to share the empire with Augustus Caesar. See Lardner’s “Credibility,” vol. i.Tiberius Caesar - Tiberius succeeded Augustus in the empire, and began his “sole” reign Aug. 19th, 14 a.d. He was a most infamous character - a scourge to the Roman people. He reigned 23 years, and was succeeded by “Caius Caligula,” whom he appointed his successor on account of his notorious wickedness, and that he might be, as he expressed it,

John 17:3 — This is life eternal - This is the source of eternal life; or it is in this manner that it is to be obtained. The knowledge of God and of his Son Jesus Christ is itself a source of unspeakable and eternal joy. Compare John 11:25; John 6:63; John 12:50.Might know thee - The word “know” here, as in other places, expresses more than a mere speculative acquaintance with the character and perfections of God. “It includes all the impressions on the mind and life which a just

Romans 11:14 — emulation - I may awaken up to zeal, or to an earnest desire to obtain the like blessings. This was in accordance with the prediction of Moses, that the calling in of the Gentiles would excite their attention, and provoke them to deep feeling; Note, Romans 10:19. The apostle expected to do this by calling their attention to the ancient prophecies; by alarming their fears about their own danger; and by showing them the great privileges which Gentiles might enjoy under the gospel; thus appealing to them by

2 Corinthians 13 overview — This closing chapter 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 of the Epistle relates to the following subjects.I. The assurance of Paul that he was about to come among them 2 Corinthians 13:1-4, and that he would certainly inflict punishment on all who deserved His enemies had reproached him as being timid

Philippians 2:19 — desired to send Timothy to them rather than any other person, which he himself states, Philippians 2:22. “Ye know the proof of him, that as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.” From this passage, as well as from Philippians 1:1, where Timothy is joined with Paul in the salutation, it is evident that he had been with the apostle at Philippi. But this fact is nowhere mentioned in the sixteenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, which contains an account of the visit of Paul

2 Timothy 3:8 — Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses - The names of these two men are not elsewhere mentioned in the Bible. They are supposed to have been two of the magicians who resisted Moses (Exodus 7:11, et al.), and who opposed their miracles to those of Moses and Aaron. It is not certain where the apostle obtained their names; but they are frequently mentioned by the Hebrew writers, and also by other writers; so that there can be no reasonable doubt

Titus 1:11 — These are the proper means of silencing the advocates of error; and the history of the church shows that the ministers of religion can be safely entrusted with no other; compare Psalms 32:8-9.Who subvert whole houses - Whole families; compare Matthew 23:14; 2 Timothy 3:6. That is, they turn them aside from the faith.Teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake - For gain. That is, they inculcate such doctrines as will make themselves popular, and as will give them access to the confidence

Hebrews 2:7 — lower than the angels - Margin, “A little while inferior to.” The Greek may here mean a little inferior in rank, or inferior for a little time. But the probable meaning is, that it refers to inferiority of rank. Such is its obvious sense in Psalms 8:1-9, from which this is quoted. The meaning is, that God had made man but little inferior to the angels in rank. He was inferior, but still God had exalted him almost to their rank. Feeble, and weak, and dying as he was, God had exalted him, and had given

James 1:10 — poor. Such a transition is often the source of the deepest sorrow; but the apostle says that even in that a Christian may find occasion for thanksgiving. The reasons for rejoicing in this manner, which the apostle seems to have had in view, were these: (1)Because it furnished a test of the reality of religion, by showing that it is adapted to sustain the soul in this great trial; that it can not only bear prosperity, but that it can bear the rapid transition from that state to one of poverty; and, (2)Because

2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace - Compare Colossians 1:10. Religion in general is often represented as “grace,” since every part of it is the result of grace, or of unmerited favor; and to “grow in grace” is to increase in that which constitutes true religion. Religion is as susceptible of cultivation and

Revelation 17:1 — And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials - See the notes on Revelation 15:1, Revelation 15:7. Reference is again made to these angels in the same manner in Revelation 21:9, where one of them says that he would show to John “the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” No particular one is specified. The general idea seems to be, that to

Revelation 3:18 — I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire - Pure gold; such as has been subjected to the action of heat to purify it from dross. See the notes on 1 Peter 1:7. Gold here is emblematic of religion - as being the most precious of the metals, and the most valued by human beings. They professed to be rich, but were not; and he counsels them to obtain from him what would make them truly rich.That thou