Bible Commentaries

Exodus 33:19-20 — plenitud no debe ser revelada al ojo del hombre. Compare ; . Sin embargo, era posible una revelación adicional de la bondad divina (ver Éxodo 33:6 ). A Pablo se le concedió, como a Moisés, tener “visiones y revelaciones del Señor” especiales, 2 Corintios 12:1 . Pero tuvo, también como Moisés, que encontrar el estrecho alcance del intelecto del hombre en la región de la Deidad . Por más íntima que sea nuestra comunión con el Santo, aún estamos, mientras estemos en la carne, "para ver a través de un espejo

Psalms 114 overview — This psalm, a part of the Hallel (see the notes at the Introduction to Psalms 113:1-9), is occupied in celebrating the praises of God for what he had done in the delivering of his people from Egyptian bondage, and in conducting them to the promised land. It is the language of exultation, joy, and triumph, in view of the gracious

Isaiah 20 overview — This prophecy occupies this single chapter. Its design and scope it is not difficult to understand. The time when it was delivered is designated in Isaiah 20:1, and was manifestly in the reign of Hezekiah. The Assyrian empire had extended its conquests over Syria, Damascus, and Ephraim or Samaria 2 Kings 18:9-12. The king of Assyria lied sent Tartan to take possession of Ashdod, or Azotus, the maritime key

Deuteronomy 4:41-43 — hasta el desierto de Arabia, y que forman un notable contraste tanto con la escarpada región al oeste del río, como con los distritos más altos y notables que pertenecen a Basán hacia el norte. Bezer es, con poca certeza, identificado con Bostra, o (1 Macc. 5:36) Bosor. Golan dio el nombre de Gaulonitis a un distrito de cierta extensión al este del mar de Galilea y al norte del Hieromax; pero el sitio exacto de la ciudad es incierto.

Deuteronomy 8:7-9 — Véase la nota , y el contraste expresado en Deuteronomio 11:10 , entre Palestina y Egipto. Las características físicas y las ventajas de un país como Palestina deben haber sido bastante extrañas para Israel en el momento en que Moisés estaba hablando: compare la nota de . Haber elogiado la fertilidad y la excelencia

Romans 11:35 — Or who hath ... - The sentiment in this verse is found substantially in Job 41:11. “Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him.” The Hebrew word “prevented” means to anticipate, to go before; and God asks who has anticipated me; who has conferred favors on me before I have on him; who has thus laid me under obligation to him.”

Romans 7:23 — But I see another law - Note, Romans 7:21.In my members - In my body; in my flesh; in my corrupt and sinful propensities; Note, Romans 6:13; compare 1 Corinthians 6:15; Colossians 3:5. The body is composed of many members; and as the flesh is regarded as the source of sin Romans 7:18, the law

Romans 8:33 — save them, he will do it in such a way as that none can bring against them a charge that would condemn them.It is God that justifieth - That is, who has pardoned them, and admitted them to his favor; and pronounced them just in his sight; Notes, Romans 1:17; Romans 3:24. It would be absurd to suppose that he would again condemn them. The fact that he has justified them is, therefore, a strong proof that they will be saved. This may be read with more force as a question, “Who shall lay anything to the

1 Corinthians 11:31 — For if we would judge ourselves - If we would examine ourselves, 1 Corinthians 11:28; if we would exercise a strict scrutiny over our hearts and feelings, and conduct, and come to the Lord’s Table with a proper spirit, we should escape the condemnation to which they are exposed who observe it in an improper manner.

1 Corinthians 16:18 — attachment, and ultimately a large accession to their mutual joy when they should again meet.Therefore acknowledge ye them that are such - Receive affectionately; recognize as brethren; cherish, treat kindly all that evince such a spirit; see the notes on 1 Corinthians 16:15-16. The apostle here designs, evidently, that the Corinthians should receive them kindly on their return, and regard with deference and respect the counsel which they might offer, and the message which they might bear from him.

Galatians 3:11 — faith as the condition on which people shall live, he has precluded from them the possibility of obtaining salvation in any other mode.For, The just shall live by faith - This is quoted from Habakkuk 2:4. This passage is also quoted by Paul in Romans 1:17; see it explained in the note on that verse. The sense here is, that life is promised to man only in connection with faith. It is not by the works of the Law that it is done. The condition of life is faith: and he lives who believes. The meaning

Philippians 3:11 — any means - Implying, that he meant to make use of the most strenuous exertions to obtain the object.I might attain unto - I may come to, or may secure this object.The resurrection of the dead - Paul believed that all the dead would be raised Acts 24:15; Acts 26:6-8; and in this respect he would certainly attain to the resurrection of the dead, in common with all mankind. But the phrase, “the resurrection of the dead,” also might be used, in a more limited sense, to denote the resurrection of the

Philippians 4:15 — In the beginning of the gospel - “At the time when I first preached the gospel to you; or when the gospel began its benign influence on your hearts.”When I departed from Macedonia - See Acts 17:14. The last place that Paul visited in Macedonia, at that time, was Berea. There a tumult was excited by the Jews, and it was necessary for him to go away. He left Macedonia to go to Athens; and left it in haste, amidst scenes of persecution, and

Colossians 1:11 — glorious God, and it tends to promote his glory, and to show forth his praise.Unto all patience - So that you may be enabled to bear all your trials without complaining. It is only the power of God that can enable us to do that.And long-suffering - Notes, 1 Corinthians 13:4.With joyfulness - Romans 5:3, note; 2 Corinthians 7:4, note. The Syriac version, Chrysostom, and a few manuscripts attach this to the following verse, and read it: “With joyfulness giving thanks to the Father,” etc. The only difference

1 Thessalonians 2:19 — - Margin, as in Greek, “glorying;” that is, boasting, or exulting. The allusion is, probably, to the victors at the Grecian games; and the sense is, that he rejoiced in their conversion as the victor there did in the garland which he had won; notes, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.Are not even ye - Or, will not you be?In the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming - “When the Lord Jesus appears at the end of the world, then our highest source of happiness and honor will be your conversion and salvation.”

2 Timothy 2:6 — first, must be partaker.” The idea, according to the translation in the text, is, that there is a fitness or propriety (δει dei) that the man who cultivates the earth, should enjoy the fruits of his labor. See the same image explained in the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:10. But if this be the meaning here, it is not easy to see why the apostle introduces it. According to the marginal reading, the word “first” is introduced in connection with the word “labour” - “labouring first, must be partaker.” That

Philemon 1:19 — I Paul have written it with mine own hand - It has been inferred from this, that Paul wrote this entire Epistle with his own hand, though this was contrary to his usual practice; compare the Romans 16:22 note; 1 Corinthians 16:21 note; Galatians 6:11 note. He undoubtedly meant to refer to this as a mark of special favor toward Philemon, and as furnishing security that he would certainly be bound for what he had promised.I will repay it - I will

Philemon 1:20 — receive it as a favor from him.Refresh my bowels in the Lord - The “bowels,” in the Scriptures, are uniformly spoken of as the seat of the affections - meaning commonly the upper viscera, embracing the heart and the lungs; compare the notes at Isaiah 16:11. The reason is, that in any deep emotion this part of our frame is peculiarly affected, or we feel it there. Compare Robinson’s Lex. on the word σπλάγχνον splangchnon See this illustrated at length in Sir Charles Bell’s” Anatomy of Expression,”

Hebrews 11:29 — By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land - Exodus 14:22, Exodus 14:29. That is, it was only by confidence in God that they were able to do this. It was not by power which they had to remove the waters and to make a passage for themselves; and it was not by the operation of any natural causes. It is not

Hebrews 13:6 — always exercised even by good people. It remains yet to be shown that they who exercise simple trust in God for the supply of their wants are ever forsaken; compare Psalms 37:25.The Lord is my helper - Substantially this sentiment is found in Psalms 27:1, and Psalms 118:6. The apostle does not adduce it as a quotation, but as language which a true Christian may employ. The sentiment is beautiful and full of consolation. What can we fear if we have the assurance that the Lord is on our side, and that