Bible Commentaries

2 Kings 23:4-20 — earlier reforms of Josiah.2 Kings 23:4The priests of the second order - This is a new expression; and probably refers to the ordinary priests, called here “priests of the second order,” in contrast with the high priest, whose dignity was reviving (2 Kings 12:2 note).The vessels - This would include the whole apparatus of worship, altars, images, dresses, utensils, etc., for Baal, etc. (2 Kings 21:3-5 notes).The ashes of the idolatrous objects burned in the first instance in the “fields of Kidron” (i. e.,

Psalms 39 overview — nothing would be gained, perhaps, if we could ascertain the particular trial in the life of the author of the psalm to which it had referred. On the meaning of the phrase in the title, “To the chief Musician,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 4:1-8. The addition to that in this place, “to Jeduthun,” implies, according to the rendering in our common version, that “Jeduthun,” at the time when the psalm was composed, occupied that position; and this is probable. The word Jeduthun means properly

Psalms 6 overview — 1. "Título del salmo". Este salmo está inscrito "Al músico principal en Neginoth sobre Sheminith". Sobre el significado de la frase "Músico jefe en Neginoth", vea las notas en el título de Salmo 4:1: La frase "sobre Sheminith" aparece aquí por primera

Isaiah 18:1 — Woe to the land - (הוי hôy). This word, as has been already remarked (the note at Isaiah 17:12), may be a mere interjection or salutation, and would be appropriately rendered by ‘Ho!’ Or it may be a word denouncing judgment, or wrath, as it is often used in this prophecy (the note at Isaiah 5:8).Shadowing with wings - (כנפים צלצל tsı̂letsal

Isaiah 24 overview — of the twenty-seventh, seem to have been uttered about the same time, and perhaps may be regarded as constituting one vision, or prophecy. So Noyes, Lowth, and Rosenmuller, regard it. If these chapters be included in the prophecy, then it consists (1) of a description of calamities in Isaiah 24:0. (2) of a song of praise expressive of deliverance from those calamities, and of the consequent spread of the true religion, in Isaiah 25:1-12; (3) of a song of praise suitable to celebrate the triumphs

Isaiah 49:7 — await the Redeemer, and of the success which should crown his work. The sense is, that Yahweh had promised to him who was despised and rejected, that kings and princes should yet rise up and honor him.The Redeemer of Israel - (See the note at Isaiah 43:1).To him whom man despiseth - On the construction of the Hebrew here, see Gesenius, Vitringa, and Hengstenberg. The phrase לבזה־נפשׁ libezoh-nephesh (to the despised of soul), means evidently one who is despised, rejected, contemned by people. The word

Daniel 11:31 — Christian fathers, suppose that the reference is to Antiochus as the type of Antichrist, and that the description passes from the type to the antitype. In this last class are found Bishop Newton, Gill, Calvin, Prideaux, Wintle, Elliott (Apocalyapse, iv. 137, following), and others; in the former, Grotius, Lengerke, Bertholdt, Maurer .... In this same class is found the name of Porphyry - who maintained that the whole referred to Antiochus, and that the allusion was so clear as to prove that this portion

Daniel 11:31 — los padres cristianos, suponen que la referencia es a Antíoco como el tipo de Anticristo, y que la descripción pasa del tipo al antitipo. En esta última clase se encuentran el Obispo Newton, Gill, Calvin, Prideaux, Wintle, Elliott (Apocalyapse, iv. 137, siguientes), y otros; en el primero, Grocio, Lengerke, Bertholdt, Maurer ... En esta misma clase se encuentra el nombre de Pórfido, quien sostenía que todo se refería a Antíoco, y que la alusión era tan clara como para demostrar que esta parte de

1 Corinthians 1:18 — people. And if, in the death of Jesus on the cross, there had been nothing more than a mere martyr’s death, it would have been equally the object of admiration to all people. But; the “preaching of the cross” must denote more than that; and must mean:(1) That Christ died as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of people, and that; it was this which gave its speciality to his sufferings on the cross.(2) That people can be reconciled to God, pardoned, and saved only by the merits and influence of this atoning

1 Corinthians 1:18 — si, en la muerte de Jesús en la cruz, no hubiera habido nada más que la simple muerte de un mártir, habría sido igualmente objeto de admiración para todas las personas. Pero; la "predicación de la cruz" debe denotar más que eso; y debe significar: (1) Que Cristo murió como un sacrificio expiatorio por los pecados de las personas, y eso; Fue esto lo que dio su especialidad a sus sufrimientos en la cruz. (2) Que las personas pueden reconciliarse con Dios, ser perdonadas y salvadas solo por los méritos

1 Corinthians 1:30 — from ourselves; but by his mercy. The apostle keeps it prominently in view, that it was not of their philosophy, wealth, or rank that they had been raised to these privileges, but of God as the author.Are ye - Ye are what you are by the mercy of God. 1 Corinthians 15:10. You owe your hopes to him. The emphasis in this verse is to he placed on this expression, “are ye.” You are Christians, not by the agency of man, but by the agency of God.(See the supplementary note at Romans 8:10.)In Christ Jesus

1 Corinthians 9:16 — following verses, is a very difficult passage, and has been very variously understood by interpreters. The general scope and purpose of the passage is to show what was the ground of his “glorying,” or of his hope of” reward” in preaching the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 9:15. He had intimated that he had cause of” glorying,” and that that cause was one which he was determined no one should take away. In this passage 1 Corinthians 9:16-18. He states what that was. He says, it was not simply that he preached;

2 Corinthians 11:3 — implied that many means would be used; that all arts would be tried; and that in some way, which perhaps they little suspected, these arts would be successful, unless they were constantly put upon their guard.As the serpent beguiled Eve - see Genesis 3:1-11. The word “serpent” here refers doubtless to Satan, who was the agent by whom Eve was beguiled see John 8:44; 1 John 3:8; Revelation 12:9; Revelation 20:2. Paul did not mean that they were in danger of being corrupted in the same way, but that similar

2 Corinthians 11:3 — utilizarían muchos medios; que todas las artes serían juzgadas; Y eso, de alguna manera, que tal vez poco sospechaban, estas artes tendrían éxito, a menos que se pusieran constantemente sobre su guardia. como la serpiente engendró a Eve - ver Génesis 3:1 Juan 8:44; 1 Juan 3:8; Apocalipsis 12:9; Apocalipsis 20:2. Pablo no significaba que estaban en peligro de ser corrompidos de la misma manera, pero que se harían esfuerzos similares para seducirlos. Satanás adapta sus tentaciones al carácter y las

Philippians 3:12 — había recibido. Debía haber una especie de resurrección a la que no había llegado. Es posible que Pablo aquí haya estado atento a un error que prevaleció hasta cierto punto en la iglesia primitiva, que "la resurrección ya había pasado" 2 Timoteo 2:18, por el cual la fe de algunos había sido pervertida . Hasta ahora no se sabe hasta dónde se había extendido este error, o sobre lo que se fundó; pero es posible que haya encontrado defensores ampliamente en las iglesias. Paul dice, sin embargo, que

1 Timothy 1:13 — looked back upon that fact with the deepest mortification, and with wonder that one who had been so treated by him should have been willing to put him into the ministry. On the meaning of the word blaspheme, see the notes on Matthew 9:3; compare Acts 26:11. In his conduct here referred to, Paul elsewhere says, that he thought at the time that he was doing what he ought to do Acts 26:9; here he says that he now regarded it as blasphemy. Hence, learn that people may have very different views of their conduct

Hebrews 12:22 — gloriosa ciudad. Eran ciudadanos de la Jerusalén celestial (compare note, Filipenses 3:2), y tenían derecho a sus privilegios. Y a la ciudad del Dios viviente - La ciudad donde habita el Dios viviente - la Jerusalén celestial; compare notas en Hebreos 11:1. Dios habitó por un símbolo visible en el templo de Jerusalén, y para eso su pueblo quedó bajo la antigua dispensación. En un sentido más literal y glorioso, su morada está en el cielo, y para eso ha venido su pueblo. La Jerusalén celestial - El

Hebrews 3:14 — espiritualmente unidos al Salvador. Nos convertimos en uno con él. Participamos de su espíritu y sus asignaciones. Los escritores sagrados están acostumbrados a describir al cristiano como estrechamente unido al Salvador, y como uno con él, vea el Juan 15:1; Juan 17:21, Juan 17:23 notas; Efesios 5:3 nota; 1 Corintios 12:27 nota. La idea es que participemos en todo lo que le pertenece. Es una unión de sentimiento y afecto; una unión de principios y simpatía; una unión de dependencia y amor; una unión

1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love - This Epistle was addressed to those who were “strangers scattered abroad,” (See the notes at 1 Peter 1:1) and it is evident that they had not personally seen the Lord Jesus. Yet they had heard of his character, his preaching, his sacrifice for sin, and his resurrection and ascension, and they had learned to love him: (1) It is possible to love

1 Peter 2:25 — sought out and brought back to the true fold by the Great Shepherd.But are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls - To Christ, who thus came to seek and save those who were lost. He is often called a Shepherd. See the notes at John 10:1-16. The word rendered “bishop,” (ἐπίσκοπος episkopos,) means “overseer.” It may be applied to one who inspects or oversees anything, as public works, or the execution of treaties; to anyone who is an inspector of wares offered for sale; or, in