Bible Commentaries

Exodus 19:6 — A kingdom of priests - Israel collectively is a royal and priestly race: a dynasty of priests, each true member uniting in himself the attributes of a king and priest. Compare 1 Peter 2:5; Revelation 1:6.An holy nation - The holiness of Israel consisted in its special consecration to God: it was a sacred nation, sacred by adoption, by covenant, and by participation in all means of grace. Compare Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 26:19; Deuteronomy 28:9; 1Co 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:27.

1 Chronicles 27:1 — Este versículo es un encabezado general de la lista 1 Crónicas 27:2. El título ha sido tomado de una descripción más completa y más elaborada del ejército de David, de lo cual el escritor de Crónicas nos da solo un resumen. Omitiendo a los capitanes de miles, los capitanes de cientos y los oficiales (probablemente "escribas") que sirvieron al rey, se contenta con registrar a los "principales padres" o jefes de las divisiones 1 Crónicas 28:1, y El número de israelitas en cada curso.

1 Chronicles 27:32-34 — A list - supplemental in character - of some chief officers of David, not mentioned before. The list cannot belong to a very late part of David’s reign, since it contains the name of Ahithophel, who killed himself during Absalom’s rebellion 2 Samuel 17:23.1 Chronicles 27:33Was the king’s companion - or, “king’s friend,” as in 1 Kings 4:5. Compare also 2 Samuel 16:17.1 Chronicles 27:34After Ahithophel - i. e., next in counsel to Ahithophel: inferior to him, but superior to all others.

Psalms 42 overview — The title of this psalm is, “To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah.” On the phrase “To the chief Musician,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 4:1-8. On the term “Maschil,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 32:1-11. This title is prefixed to eleven psalms. It properly means, as in the margin, giving instruction. But why such a title was prefixed to these psalms rather than to others is unknown.

Psalms 78:70 — Él eligió a David también su sirviente - Él lo eligió para que lo pusiera sobre su pueblo como su rey. La idea es que David fue seleccionado cuando no tenía pretensiones naturales para el cargo, ya que no pertenecía a una familia real y no podía reclamar tal distinción. La cuenta de esta elección está contenida en 1 Samuel 15:1. Y lo sacó de los pliegues de las ovejas - De la humilde ocupación de un pastor. 1 Samuel 16:11; 2 Samuel 7:8.

Proverbs 8:30 — As one brought up with him - i. e., As his foster child. Others take the word in the original in another sense, “I was as his artificer,” a rendering which falls in best with the special point of the whole passage, the creative energy of Wisdom. Compare Wisdom Proverbs 7:21, Proverbs 7:22.Daily - Heb. “day by day.” As the Creator rejoiced in His workmanship Genesis 1:4, Genesis 1:10, Genesis 1:12-13, so Wisdom rejoiced in the exuberance of her might and strength.

Leviticus 8:2 — A bullock ... two rams ... a basket - compare Exodus 29:1-3. This shows the coherence of this part of Leviticus with the latter part of Exodus. The basket of unleavened bread used on this occasion appears to have contained: (1) cakes or loaves of the ordinary unleavened bread; (2) cakes of oiled bread, rather, oil bread (see Leviticus 2:1, Leviticus 2:4); and (3) oiled wafers (see Leviticus 2:4, Leviticus 2:6).Rabbinical tradition says that there were six cakes of each sort.

Jeremiah 38:22 — Todas las mujeres que quedan - Perteneciente a los harenes de antiguos reyes (compárese 1 Reyes 2:22), asistentes y esclavas. Tus amigos ... - Esta canción satírica (comparar Abdías 1:7) debe traducirse como un distich: Tus amigos te han instado y han prevalecido sobre ti: Tus pies están atrapados en el lodo; Han vuelto atrás. Tus amigos

Lamentations 1:1 — dos versos hay la misma imagen triste que aparece en la conocida medalla de Tito, golpeada para celebrar su triunfo sobre Jerusalén. Una mujer se sienta llorando debajo de una palmera, y debajo está la leyenda "Judaea capta". Traducir Lamentaciones 1:1: Cómo se sienta la ciudad solitaria que estaba llena de gente: Ella se convirtió en una viuda que fue grande entre las naciones: Una princesa entre provincias se ha convertido en vasallo. Tributario - En el sentido de trabajo personal Josué 16:1.

Matthew 24:30 — both. At the destruction of Jerusalem, the sign or evidence of his coming was found in the fulfillment of these predictions. At the end of the world, the sign of his coming will be his personal approach with the glory of his Father and the holy angels, 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Luke 21:27; Matthew 26:64; Acts 1:11.All the tribes of the earth mourn - That is, either all the “tribes or people” of the land of Judea shall mourn at the great calamities coming upon them, or all the nations of the world shall

Luke 6 overview — Luke 6:1-11. See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 12:1-13.

Luke 9:1-6 — See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14.See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14.

John 7:41-42 — See the notes at Matthew 2:4-6.Where David was - 1 Samuel 16:1-4.

Ephesians 3:11 — Según el propósito eterno - vea la nota, Efesios 1:4. Literalmente, "el propósito de las edades" o de la eternidad. Locke, Chandler y Whitby expresan esto, "de acuerdo con esa disposición o disposición de las edades que hizo en Jesucristo, o por medio de él". El objeto de tal interpretación parece ser

1 Thessalonians 3:1 — Wherefore - See 1 Thessalonians 2:18. This particle (διὸ dio) is designed here to refer to another proof of his affection for them. One evidence had been referred to in his strong desire to visit them, which he had been unable to accomplish 1 Thessalonians 2:18, and

Hebrews 11:3 — Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed - The first instance of the strength of faith which the apostle refers to is that by which we give credence to the declarations in the Scriptures about the work of creation; Genesis 1:1. This is selected first, evidently because it is the first thing that occurs in the Bible, or is the first thing there narrated in relation to which there is the exercise of faith. He points to no particular instance in which this faith was exercised

1 Peter 5:12 — By Silvanus - Or Silas. See the 2 Corinthians 1:19 note; 1 Thessalonians 1:1, note. He was the intimate friend and companion of Paul, and had labored much with him in the regions where the churches were situated to which this Epistle was addressed. In what manner he became acquainted with Peter,

Judges 13:12 — Translate, “What shall be the manner (or ordering) of the child, and what shall be his work (or exploits).” The original message of the Angel had given information on these two points:(1) how the child was to be brought up, namely, as a Nazarite;(2) what he should do, namely, begin to deliver Israel.Manoah desires to have the information repeated (compare 1 Samuel 17:26-27, 1 Samuel 17:30). Accordingly, in Judges 13:13 the Angel refers to, and enlarges upon, his former injunctions.

2 Samuel 1:25 — How are the mighty fallen - The recurrenee of the same idea 2 Samuel 1:19, 2 Samuel 1:25, 2 Samuel 1:27 is perfectly congenial to the nature of elegy, since grief is fond of dwelling upon the particular objects of the passion, and frequently repeating them. By unanimous consent this is considered one of the most beautiful odes in the Bible, and the generosity of David in thus mourning for his enemy and persecutor, Saul, enhances the effect upon the mind of the reader.

2 Samuel 1:25 — Cómo caen los poderosos - El recurrente de la misma idea 2 Samuel 1:19, 2 Samuel 1:25, 2 Samuel 1:27 es perfectamente compatible con la naturaleza de la elegía, ya que el dolor es aficionado a detenerse en los objetos particulares de la pasión y repetirlos con frecuencia. Por consentimiento unánime, esta es considerada una de las odas más bellas de la Biblia, y la generosidad de David al llorar por su enemigo y perseguidor, Saúl, aumenta el efecto sobre la mente del lector.