Bible Commentaries

Psalms 15:2 — posición vertical - Hebreo, "caminando perfectamente"; es decir, alguien que camina o vive "perfectamente". La palabra "caminar" en las Escrituras a menudo se usa para denotar la forma de vida; La vida se representa como un viaje. Vea la nota en Salmo 1:1. La palabra aquí traducida como "recto" o, en hebreo, "perfectamente" significa lo que está completo en todas sus partes; donde no falta ninguna parte o está defectuosa. Vea la palabra explicada en las notas en Job 1:1. La Palabra no se usa en el

Psalms 33:3 — Compare las notas en Apocalipsis 5:9. La expresión "nueva canción" aparece varias veces en los Salmos, mostrando que los nuevos himnos de alabanza fueron compuestos como adaptados a alguna nueva manifestación de la bondad de Dios: Salmo 40:3; Salmo 96:1; Salmo 98:1; Salmo 144:9; Salmo 149:1. Compare también Isaías 42:1. Juega hábilmente con un ruido fuerte - literalmente, "Haz bien en jugar;" o "haz bien jugando". Es decir, hacer el trabajo bien, o con toda la habilidad de la música. La palabra

Isaiah 61 overview — This chapter, in its design and structure, is intimately connected with the preceding. That it refers to the Messiah will be shown in the notes at Isaiah 61:1-3, and the main scope and design of the chapter is to show some of the glorious results of his coming.The chapter may be regarded as divided into the following parts, namely: I. The public address or proclamation of the Messiah, stating the design

Jeremiah 52:7 — Desglosado ... la llanura - O, "roto en ... el Arabah" Deuteronomio 1:1.

Matthew 21 overview — Mateo 21:1. Ver también Marco 11:1; Lucas 19:29.

Matthew 7:21 — who may have been endowed with powers of prophecy or miracle, as Balaam or the magicians of Egypt; in the same way as many people of distinguished talents may be found, yet destitute of piety, and who will be shut out of his kingdom. See Matthew 7:21; 1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. In this last place Paul says that, though he spoke with the tongue of angels, and had the gift of prophecy, and could remove mountains, and had nor charity or love, all would be of no avail. See the notes at

Matthew 7:21 — haber sido dotados de poderes de profecía o milagro, como Balaam o los magos de Egipto; de la misma manera que se puede encontrar a muchas personas de talentos distinguidos, pero desprovistas de piedad, y que serán excluidas de su reino. Ver Mateo 7:21; 1 Corintios 1:26; 1 Corintios 13:1. En este último lugar, Pablo dice que, aunque habló con la lengua de los ángeles, y tenía el don de profecía, y podía quitar montañas, y no tenía ni caridad ni amor, todo sería inútil. Vea las notas en 1 Corintios

Luke 1:19 — I am Gabriel - The word “Gabriel” is made up of two Hebrew words, and signifies “man of God.” This angel is mentioned as having been deputed to inform “Daniel” that his prayers were heard. See the notes at Daniel 8:16; Daniel 9:21.That stand in the presence of God - To stand in the presence of one is a phrase denoting “honor” or “favor.” To be admitted to the presence of a king, or to be with him, was a token of favor. So to stand before God signifies merely that

Luke 1:19 — Yo soy Gabriel - La palabra "Gabriel" se compone de dos palabras hebreas y significa "hombre de Dios". Se menciona que este ángel fue designado para informar a "Daniel" que sus oraciones fueron escuchadas. Vea las notas en Daniel 8:16; Daniel 9:21. Que está en presencia de Dios - Estar en presencia de uno es una frase que denota "honor" o "favor". Ser admitido a la presencia de un rey, o estar con él, era una muestra de favor. Por lo tanto, estar ante Dios significa simplemente

Luke 3:24-38 — See, on this genealogy, the notes at Matthew 1:1-16.

Romans 16:23 — hospitality. The word “host” means one who entertains another at his own house without reward.And of the whole church - Who has opened his house to entertain “all” Christians; or to show hospitality to them all. He was baptized by Paul himself at Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:14; and was so highly esteemed by the church that John wrote an epistle to him; 3 John 1:1. He was probably a wealthy citizen of Corinth, who freely opened his house to entertain Christians, and for the purpose of religious worship.Erastus

Romans 16:23 — significa alguien que entretiene a otro en su propia casa sin recompensa. Y de toda la iglesia - ¿Quién ha abierto su casa para entretener a "todos" los cristianos; o para mostrar hospitalidad a todos ellos. Fue bautizado por el propio Pablo en Corinto 1 Corintios 1:14; y fue tan altamente estimado por la iglesia que John le escribió una epístola; 3 Juan 1:1. Probablemente era un ciudadano rico de Corinto, que libremente abrió su casa para entretener a los cristianos, y con el propósito de la adoración

Colossians 1:17 — tiene la preeminencia sobre todas las cosas; no como referido a su preexistencia. Pero el significado justo y apropiado de la palabra "antes" (πρὸ pro) es que él estaba antes de todas las cosas en el orden de existencia; compare Mateo 8:29; Juan 11:55; Juan 13:1; Hechos 5:36; Hechos 21:38; 2 Corintios 12:2. Es equivalente a decir que él era eterno, porque el que tenía una existencia antes de que cualquier cosa fuera creada, debe ser eterno. Por lo tanto, es equivalente a la frase, "En el

Colossians 4:17 — And say to Archippus - Archippus is mentioned also in Philemon 1:2. He is not elsewhere referred to in the New Testament, and nothing further is known of him.Take heed to the ministry ... - The Greek here is, τὴν διακονίαν tēn diakonian - meaning the office of ministering in divine things; but it is not certain

Colossians 4:17 — Y dile a Archippus - Archippus se menciona también en Filemón 1:2. No se le menciona en ninguna otra parte del Nuevo Testamento, y no se sabe nada más de él. Presta atención al ministerio ... - El griego aquí es, τὴν διακονίαν tēn diakonian - que significa el oficio de ministrar en cosas divinas; pero no es

2 Thessalonians 2:13 — But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you; - see the notes on 2 Thessalonians 1:3. “Because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation.” The following important things are affirmed or implied here:(1) That God had chosen or elected them (εἵλετο heileto) to salvation. The doctrine of election, therefore, is true.(2) That

2 Timothy 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts - Such passions as youth are subject to. On the word “flee,” and the pertinency of its use in such a connection, see the notes at 1 Corinthians 6:18. Paul felt that Timothy, then a young man, was subject to the same passions as other young men; and hence, his repeated cautions to him to avoid all those things, arising from his youth, which might be the occasion of scandal; compare

2 Timothy 3:2 — a base, and hateful, and narrow passion; but it has been so common in the world that no one can doubt the correctness of the prophecy of the apostle that it would exist “in the last times.”Covetous - Greek, Lovers of silver; i. e., of money; Luke 6:14; see the notes at 1 Timothy 6:20.Boasters - see the notes at Romans 1:30.Proud - see the notes at Romans 1:30.Blasphemers - see the notes at Matthew 9:3.Disobedient to parents - see the notes at Romans 1:30.Unthankful - see Luke 6:35. The word here

Titus 1:1 — Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ - See notes at Romans 1:1; compare the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:1-5.According to the faith of God’s elect - Compare the Romans 8:33 note; Ephesians 1:4 note; 2 Timothy 2:10 note. The meaning of the word rendered here, “according to” - κατὰ kata - is, probably, with reference

James 1:2 — My brethren - Not brethren as Jews, but as Christians. Compare James 2:1.Count it all joy - Regard it as a thing to rejoice in; a matter which should afford you happiness. You are not to consider it as a punishment, a curse, or a calamity, but as a fit subject of felicitation. Compare the notes at Matthew 5:12.When ye fall