Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 11:14 — The writer has reserved for this place the various troubles of Solomon’s reign, not allowing them to interrupt his previous narrative. He has, consequently, not followed chronological order. Hadad’s 1 Kings 11:23 and Rezon’s opposition belong to the early years of Solomon’s reign.Hadad was a royal title (perhaps, the Syriac name for “the Sun”) both in Syria and in Idumaea (compare Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:51).

1 Kings 22:11 — Horns of iron - The horn in Scripture is the favorite symbol of power; and pushing with the horn is a common metaphor for attacking and conquering enemies (see Deuteronomy 33:17; Compare Psalms 44:5; Daniel 8:4). Zedekiah, in employing a symbolic action, was following the example of a former Israelite prophet 1 Kings 11:30.Thus saith the Lord - Or, יהוה yehovâh. Zedekiah lays aside the unmeaningful “Lord” אדני 'ǎdonāy of

1 Kings 22:11 — Cuernos de hierro - El cuerno en la Escritura es el símbolo favorito del poder; y empujar con la bocina es una metáfora común para atacar y conquistar enemigos (ver Deuteronomio 33:17; Comparar Salmo 44:5; Daniel 8:4). Sedequías, al emplear una acción simbólica, estaba siguiendo el ejemplo de un antiguo profeta israelita 1 Reyes 11:3. Así dice el Señor - O, יהוה y e hovâh. Sedequías deja a un lado al “Señor” poco significativo

1 Kings 4:3 — Shisha, o Shavsha 1 Crónicas 18:16, también parece haberse llamado Sheva 2 Samuel 20:25, y Seraiah 2 Samuel 8:17. Los "escribas" probablemente eran "secretarios" reales (margen), quienes redactaron los edictos del rey, escribieron sus cartas y tal vez administraron sus finanzas 1 Reyes 12:1. Estaban entre sus concejales más influyentes. Por "registrador" o "remembrancer" (margen), debemos entender "analista de la corte" (referencia marginal "a").

1 Chronicles 6:50 — The sons of Aaron - This list, a mere repetition of that in 1 Chronicles 6:3-8, came, probably, from a different source - a source belonging to the time of David, with whom Ahimaaz (the last name on the list) was contemporary. The other list 1 Chronicles 6:4-15 came, no doubt, from a document belonging to the time of the captivity (see 1 Chronicles 6:15).

2 Chronicles 3:9 — The upper chambers - Compare 1 Chronicles 28:11. Their position is uncertain. Some place them above the holy of holies, which was ten cubits, or fifteen feet lower than the main building (compare 1 Kings 6:2, 1 Kings 6:20); others, accepting the height of the porch 120 cubits 2 Chronicles

Psalms 112:1 — Praise ye the Lord - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Hallelujah.” See the notes at Psalms 106:1.Blessed is the man - Hebrew, “The blessings of the man.” See the notes at Psalms 1:1. That is, Blessed, or happy, is such a one.That feareth the Lord - In Psalms 111:10, the psalmist had referred to “the fear of the Lord” as “the beginning of wisdom,”

Psalms 89:38 — tratado a quien se hicieron estas promesas, como si fuera un objeto vil y detestable, como lo que uno tira porque no tiene valor ni es ofensivo. Y aborrecido - Has despreciado; es decir, como si fuera un objeto de aversión o desprecio. Compare Salmo 60:1, Salmo 60:1. Te has enojado - literalmente, "Has sufrido (tu ira) desbordarse", o derramarse. Consulte Salmo 78:21, Salmo 78:59. Con tu ungido - Con el que había sido ungido como rey - ungido como tuyo - para administrar justicia y gobernar por

John 12:46 — A light into the world - John 8:12; John 1:9; John 3:19.Walk in darkness - In gross and dangerous errors. Darkness is put for error as well as for sin, John 3:19; 1 John 1:5. It is also used to denote the state when the comforts of religion are withdrawn from the soul, Isaiah 8:22; Joel 2:2; Isaiah 59:9; John 8:12.

John 8:42 — If God were your Father - If you had the spirit of God, or love to him, or were worthy to be called his children.Ye would love me - Jesus was “the brightness of the Father’s glory and the express image of his person,” Hebrews 1:3. “Everyone that loveth him that begat, loveth him also that is begotten of him,” 1 John 5:1. From this we see: 1.That all who truly love God, love his Son Jesus Christ. 2.That men that pretend that they love God, and reject his Son, have no evidence

John 8:42 — Si Dios fuera tu Padre - Si tuvieras el espíritu de Dios, o lo amaras, o fuera digno de ser llamado sus hijos. Me querrías - Jesús era "el brillo de la gloria del Padre y la imagen expresa de su persona", Hebreos 1:3. "Todos los que aman al que engendró, aman también al que ha sido engendrado por él", 1 Juan 5:1. De esto vemos: 1. Que todos los que verdaderamente aman a Dios, amen a su Hijo Jesucristo. 2. Que los hombres que pretenden que aman a Dios y rechazan

Romans 12:10 — children; and it means that Christians should have similar feelings toward each other, as belonging to the same family, and as united in the same principles and interests. The Syriac renders this, “Love your brethren, and love one another;” compare 1 Peter 2:17.With brotherly love - Or in love to the brethren. The word denotes the affection which subsists between brethren. The duty is one which is often presented in the New Testament, and which our Saviour intended should be regarded as a badge

Romans 12:10 — significa que los cristianos deben tener sentimientos similares el uno con el otro, como pertenecientes a la misma familia y unidos en los mismos principios e intereses. El siríaco dice esto: "Ama a tus hermanos y ámate los unos a los otros". compare 1 Pedro 2:17. Con amor fraternal - O enamorado de los hermanos. La palabra denota el afecto que subsiste entre hermanos. El deber es uno que a menudo se presenta en el Nuevo Testamento, y que nuestro Salvador pretendía debería considerarse como una

1 Corinthians 7:8 — Es bueno para ellos - Puede ser aconsejable, en las circunstancias actuales de persecución y angustia, no verse agobiado por las preocupaciones y ansiedades de una familia; ver 1 Corintios 7:26, 1 Corintios 7:32. La palabra soltero (ἀγάμοις agamois) puede referirse a aquellos que nunca se habían casado o a los viudos. Aquí significa simplemente aquellos que en ese momento no estaban casados, y su razonamiento se aplica a

2 Corinthians 1:21 — anointed and sealed.And hath anointed us - Us who are Christians. It was customary to anoint kings, prophets, and priests on their entering on their office as a part of the ceremony of inauguration. The word “anoint” is applied to a priest, Exodus 28:41; Exodus 40:15; to a prophet, 1 Kings 19:16; Isaiah 61:1; to a king, 1Sa 10:1; 1 Samuel 15:1; 2Sa 2:4; 1 Kings 1:34. It is applied often to the Messiah as being set apart, or consecrated to his office as prophet, priest, and king - that is, as appointed

Galatians 1:11 — But I certify you - I make known to you; or, I declare to you; see 1 Corinthians 15:1. Doubtless this had been known to them before, but he now assures them of it, and goes into an extended illustration to show them that he had not received his authority from man to preach the gospel To state and prove this is the main

2 Timothy 2:14 — regard to the kingdom of Christ. They would be as useful to others as they were for Timothy, to whom they were specially addressed.Charging them before the Lord - In the presence of the Lord, implying that it was a very important matter; see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:18.That they strive not about words to no profit; - see the notes at 1Ti 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:4.But to the subverting of the hearers - Turning them away from the simplicity of faith. It is rare, indeed, that a religious controversy does not produce

2 Timothy 2:23 — But foolish and unlearned questions avoid; - see the notes at 2 Timothy 2:16; compare the notes at 1Ti 1:4, 1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 4:7. The word “unlearned,” here, means “trifling; that which does not tend to edification; stupid.” The Greeks and the Hebrews were greatly given to controversies of various kinds, and many of

1 Samuel 10:27 — Regalos - El מנחה mı̂nchāh fue la señal de homenaje y reconocimiento del sujeto al soberano, y desde la nación tributaria hasta su soberano. (Ver 2 Samuel 8:2, 2 Samuel 8:6; Jdg 3: 17-18 ; 1 Reyes 4:21; 2 Reyes 17:4, etc .; Salmo 72:1; Isaías 16:1.) Saúl disimuló su resentimiento y esperó la marea favorable que pronto llegó con la invasión de Nahash.

1 Samuel 21:1 — Nob was a city of the priests, the high priest resided there, and the tabernacle was pitched there 1 Samuel 21:4, 1 Samuel 21:6,1 Samuel 21:9; 1 Samuel 22:10. It was situated on the road from the north to Jerusalem, near Anathoth, and within sight of the holy city Isaiah 10:32; Nehemiah 11:32. But the site has not been identified with certainty.