Bible Commentaries

Exodus 23:14-17 — ), y que debe llevar consigo una ofrenda para Yahvé, presentándose ante su Rey con su tributo en la mano. Que esta condición pertenecía a todas las fiestas, aunque aquí se establece sólo con respecto a la Pascua, no se puede dudar. Véase . Éxodo 23:15 Sobre la Fiesta de los Panes sin Levadura, o Pascua, ver Éxodo 12:1 , Éxodo 12:43 ; Éxodo 13:3 ; Éxodo 34:18 ; Levítico 23:4 . Sobre la Fiesta de las Primicias de la Cosecha, llamada también Fiesta de las Semanas, y Fiesta de Pentecostés, ver

1 Kings 10:19 — haber surgido directamente de las imágenes poéticas de los profetas inspirados, quienes, antes del tiempo de Salomón, habían comparado a Israel Números 23:24; Números 24:9, y más particularmente Judá Génesis 49:9, a un león. Los "doce leones" de 1 Reyes 10:2 probablemente estaban destinados a ser emblemáticos de las doce tribus. Josephus agrega a la descripción del trono de Salomón aquí dada, que el asiento estaba sostenido por un buey o toro dorado, con la cabeza vuelta sobre su hombro. Como

1 Kings 7:15 — Estos pilares famosos, que fueron destrozados por los babilonios cuando destruyeron Jerusalén 2 Reyes 25:13; Jeremias 52:17, probablemente eran para adornos, parados solos debajo o delante del porche. Es cierto que los fenicios usaron columnas metálicas aisladas como adornos sagrados, por lo que Hiram estaría familiarizado con tal modo de ornamentación.

2 Kings 1:10 — cincuenta para arrestar a un hombre. Elías no era Jesucristo, capaz de conciliar la misericordia con la verdad, la vindicación del honor de Dios con la mayor ternura por errar a los hombres, y asombrarlos simplemente por su presencia (compárese Juan 18:6). En Elijah, el espíritu de la Ley se encarnaba en toda su severidad. Su celo era feroz; no estaba conmocionado por la sangre; no tenía suavidad ni ceder. No se benefició permanentemente con la advertencia en Horeb ( 1 Reyes 19:12 nota). Continuó

Psalms 149 overview — This belongs to the group of psalms already referred to Ps. 146–150, each beginning and ending with a “Hallelujah,” and probably composed after the return from the captivity, and the rebuilding of the walls of the city and the second temple. This psalm would be eminently appropriate to such an occasion - first,

Psalms 93 overview — last psalm, to have been used in the place of public worship on the sabbath-day. It would appear, also, from the structure of the psalm, that it was composed in view of some danger which may have threatened the nation from some hostile power Psalms 93:1-4, and that the design was to impart confidence in God, or to keep up the assurance in the mind of the people that God presided over all, and that his kingdom was safe. With this view, it is adapted to inspire confidence in God in all ages, and in all

Numbers 32:42 — claramente insinúan que fue realizada por unos pocos jefes de gran destreza militar, quienes invadieron rápidamente un distrito mucho más grande de lo que podían colonizar. Sin embargo, el padre de Jair, Segub, era de la tribu de Judá (comparar y nota; 1 Crónicas 2:21 ), y es probable que los líderes manasitas indujeran a muchos de los más aventureros de este tribu, y posiblemente algunos de otras tribus, para unirse a ellos en su empresa contra Basán (ver ). Los maquiritas no exterminaron a toda la

Deuteronomy 33:6 — castigo. Más bien, esta última tribu habría agregado nuevos pecados a los que Jacob denunció (comparar la nota ). En consecuencia, aunque era muy numeroso en el Éxodo, había disminuido sorprendentemente antes de la muerte de Moisés (comparar Números 1:22 con Números 26:12 ); y eventualmente encontró territorio adecuado para sus necesidades dentro de los límites de otra tribu, Judá. Compare Josué 19:2 .

1 Corinthians 15:41 — There is one glory of the sun ... - The sun has one degree of splendor, and the moon another, and so also the stars. They differ from each other in magnitude, in brightness, in beauty. The idea in this verse differs from that in the former. In that 1 Corinthians 15:40 Paul says, that there was a difference between the different classes of bodies; between those in heaven and those on earth. He here says, that in the former class, in the heavenly bodies themselves, there was a difference. They not

Galatians 3:4 — suffered on account of their having embraced the gospel, the system of justification by a crucified Redeemer; and now, if those sentiments were wrong, why, their sufferings had been wholly in vain; see this argument pursued at much greater length in 1Co 15:18-19, 1 Corinthians 15:29-32. If it be yet in vain. That is, I trust it is not in vain. I hope you have not so far abandoned the gospel, that all your sufferings in its behalf have been of no avail. I believe the system is true; and if true, and

Galatians 5:19 — be said to have their seat in the body. If the word, therefore, is used to denote human nature, the passage furnishes a sad commentary on its tendency, and on the character of man. It is closely parallel to the declaration of the Saviour in Matthew 15:19. Of the nature of most of these sins, or works of the flesh, it is unnecessary to offer any comment. They are not so rare as not to be well known, and the meaning of the words requires little exposition. In regard to the existence of these vices

Galatians 6:2 — Bear ye one another’s burdens - See the note at Romans 15:1. Bear with each other; help each other in the divine life. The sense is, that every man has special temptations and easily besetting sins, which constitute a heavy burden. We should aid each other in regard to these, and help one another to overcome

Philippians 1:12 — somewhat extended account of his own feelings in his trials, and of the effects of his imprisonment at Rome he wished them to understand what his circumstances were, and what had been the effect of his imprisonment, probably, for such reasons as these:(1) They were tenderly attached to him, and would feel an interest in all that pertained to him.(2) It was possible that they might hear unfounded rumors about the manner of his treatment, and he wished that they should understand the exact truth.(3) He

Colossians 1:7 — As ye also learned of Epaphras - Epaphras was then with Paul. Philemon 1:23. He had probably been sent to him by the church at Colossae to consult him in reference to some matters pertaining to the church there. It is evident from this, that Epaphras was a minister of the church at Colossae, though there is no evidence,

Colossians 3:17 — Lord Jesus - Do it all because he requires and commands it, and with a desire to honor him. His authority should be the warrant; his glory the aim of all our actions and words. See the general sentiment here expressed, fully illustrated in the notes at 1 Corinthians 10:31.Giving thanks to God and the Father by him - Through him; or in his name. All our actions are to be accompanied with thanksgiving; Notes, Philippians 4:6. We are to engage in every duty, not only in the name of Christ, but with thankfulness

1 Timothy 3:10 — of honest report,” who might be appointed to the office.Then let them use the office of a deacon - Let them be appointed to this office, and fulfil its duties.Being found blameless - If nothing can be alleged against their character see the notes on 1 Timothy 3:2.

Hebrews 4:4 — rest,” of course it does not mean that he was wearied with his toil, but merely that he “ceased” from the stupendous work of creation. He no more put forth creative energy, but calmly contemplated his own works in their beauty and grandeur; Genesis 1:31. In carrying forward the great affairs of the universe, he always has been. actively employed John 5:17, but he is not employed in the work of “creation” properly so called. That is done; and the sublime cessation from that constitutes the “rest

1 Peter 2:21 — For even hereunto were ye called - Such a spirit is required by the very nature of your Christian vocation; you were called into the church in order that you might evince it. See the notes at 1 Thessalonians 3:3.Because Christ also suffered for us - Margin, “some read, for you.” The latest editions of the Greek Testament adopt the reading “for you.” The sense, however, is not essentially varied. The object is, to hold up the example of Christ

Revelation 7:3 — the sea ... - Let the winds be restrained until what is here designated shall be done. These destroying angels were commanded to suspend the work of destruction until the servants of God could be rendered secure. The division here, as in Revelation 7:1, of the “earth, the sea, and the trees,” seems to include everything - water, land, and the productions of the earth. Nothing was to be injured until the angel should designate the true servants of God.Till we have sealed the servants of our God - The

Revelation 9:12 — One woe is past - The woe referred to in Revelation 9:1-11. In Revelation 8:13 three woes are mentioned which were to occur successively, and which were to embrace the whole of the period comprised in the seven seals and the seven trumpets. Under the last of the seals we have considered four successive periods,