Bible Commentaries

Genesis 7:1-9 — - El Arca Fue Entrada 2. טהור ṭâhôr “limpio, apto para alimento o sacrificio”. 4. יקוּם y e qûm “cosa de pie; lo que crece, sea animal o vegetal.” Compárese con קמה qāmâh “tallo o maíz en pie”. Génesis 7:1 Aquí se encuentra la orden de entrar en el arca. La dirección general del capítulo anterior se dio hace muchos años, antes de que se comenzara a construir el arca. Ahora, cuando se completa, se emite un comando más específico. “Porque a ti he visto

Psalms 103 overview — checked and arrested judgments which threatened ruin, and had manifested himself again as a loving Father. This merciful interposition filled the heart of the psalmist with emotions of gratitude and praise, and led him to call on his own soul Psalms 103:1-2, and all the angels Psalms 103:20, and the hosts of heaven Psalms 103:21, and all the works of God everywhere Psalms 103:22 to unite in celebrating his praise. The psalm is exceedingly regular in its structure and composition; beautiful in its

Psalms 121 overview — This psalm is entitled simply, “A Song of Degrees.” See the notes on the title to Psalms 120:1-7. Nothing is known, or can be known, of the author or of the occasion on which it was composed. DeWette and Rosenmuller suppose that it was composed in the exile; Rosenmuller regarding it as a psalm to be sung on the return to Palestine after the

Psalms 130 overview — This psalm also is entitled “A Song of Degrees.” See the notes at Introduction to Psalms 120:1-7. The author and the occasion on which it was composed are unknown, as is also the reason why it was included in this group of psalms.The language of the psalm seems to be that of an individual; but most interpreters suppose that it is an individual

Psalms 79 overview — calamity which had come upon the nation. The pagan had come into the heritage of God; they had defiled the sanctuary; they had made Jerusalem desolate; they had murdered the inhabitants; and the nation had become a reproach before the world, Psalms 79:1-4. II. A prayer for the divine interposition, Psalms 79:5-6. III. Reasons for that prayer, or reasons why God should interpose in the case, Psalms 79:7-13. These reasons are, (a) that they had devoured Jacob, Psalms 79:7; (b) that the people, on account

Jeremiah 50 overview — Many critics have endeavored to show that this prophecy Jer. 50–51 was not written by Jeremiah. Others grant that Jeremiah was the true author, yet assert that the prhophecy has been largely interpolated. The arguments for its authenticity are briefly stated in the following:(a) The superscription Jeremiah 50:1, and

Colossians 1:28 — exhort them. Exhortation and warning are of little use where there is not sound instruction and a careful inculcation of the truth. It is one of the duties of the ministry to instruct men in those truths of which they were before ignorant; see Mat 28:19; 2 Timothy 2:25.In all wisdom - Compare the Matthew 10:16 note; Colossians 1:9 note. The meaning is, that he and his fellow-laborers endeavored to manifest true wisdom in the method in which they instructed others.That we may present every man - When

2 Thessalonians 3:10 — (see Wetstein, in loc.), and the same sentiment may be found in Homer, Demosthenes, and Pythagoras; see Grotius, in loc. The maxim is founded in obvious justice, and is in accordance with the great law under which our Creator has placed us; Genesis 3:19. That law, in the circumstances, was benevolent, and it should be our aim to carry it out in reference to ourselves and to others. The law here laid down by the apostle extends to all who are able to work for a living, and who will not do it, and binds

1 Timothy 5:4 — all their kindness. This debt can never be wholly repaid, but still a child should feel it a matter of sacred obligation to do as much toward it as possible.For that is good and acceptable before God - It is a duty everywhere enjoined; compare Matthew 15:5-7 notes; Ephesians 6:1-2 notes.

2 Timothy 2:13 — If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful - This cannot mean that, if we live in sin, he will certainly save us, as if he had made any promise to the elect, or formed any purpose that he would save them; whatever might be their conduct; because:(1) He had just said that if we deny him he will deny us; and,(2) There is no such promise in the Bible, and no such purpose has been formed. The promise is, that be that is a believer shall be saved, and there is no purpose to save any but such as lead

2 Timothy 3 overview — In the first part of this chapter 2 Timothy 3:1-8, Paul reminds Timothy of the great apostasy which was to be expected in the church, and states some of the characteristics of it. In 2 Timothy 3:9, he says that that apostasy would not always continue; but would be at some time arrested, and so arrested

2 Timothy 4:5 — But watch thou in all things - Be vigilant against error and against sin, and faithful in the performance of duty; See the Matthew 25:13 note; 1 Corinthians 16:13 note.Endure afflictions - See the notes at 2 Timothy 2:3. The Greek word here is the same which is there rendered “endure hardness.”Do the work of an evangelist - On the word “evangelist,” see the notes on Acts 21:8. The phrase

Titus 2:6 — the young are prone, will express the meaning of the word here. They should be “steady in their behaviour, superior to sensual temptations, and constant in the exercise of every part of self-government.” Doddridge. The reasons for this are obvious:(1) The hopes of the church depend much on them.(2) A young man who cannot govern himself, gives little promise of being useful or happy.(3) Indulgence in the propensities to which young men are prone, will, sooner or later, bring ruin to the body and

Hebrews 11:27 — is evident from the fact that it is said that he did “not fear the wrath of the king.” When Moses first fled to the land of Midian it is expressly said that he went because he did fear the anger of Pharaoh for his having killed an Egyptian; Exodus 2:14-15. He was at that time in fear of his life; but when he left Egypt at the head of the Hebrew people, he had no such apprehensions. God conducted him out with “an high hand,” and throughout all the events connected with that remarkable deliverance,

Hebrews 7:19 — For the law made nothing perfect - The Levitical, ceremonial law. It did not produce a perfect state; it did not do what was desirable to be done for a sinner; see the note on Hebrews 7:11. That Law, as such, did not reconcile man to God; it did not make an atonement: it did not put away guilt; in one word, “it did not restore things to the condition in which they were before the Law was broken and man became a sinner.” If man were saved

1 John 3:17 — viscera,” embracing the heart, and the region of the chest generally, are in the Scriptures represented as the seat of mercy, piety, and compassion, because when the mind feels compassion it is that part which is affected. Compare the notes at Isaiah 16:11.How dwelleth the love of God in him? - How can a man love God who does not love those who bear his image? See the notes at 1 John 4:20. On the general sentiment here, see the notes at James 2:14-16. The meaning is plain, that we cannot have evidence

1 John 4:5 — the world - This was one of the marks by which those who had the spirit of antichrist might be known. They belonged not to the church of God, but to the world. They had its spirit; they acted on its principles; they lived for it. Compare the notes at 1 John 2:15.Therefore speak they of the world - Compare the notes at John 3:31. This may mean either that their conversation pertained to the things of this world, or that they were wholly influenced by the love of the world, and not by the Spirit of

Revelation 13:6 — blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name - By his own arrogant claims; by his assumed authority in matters of conscience; by setting aside the divine authority; and by impious declarations in derogation of the divine claims. See the notes on Revelation 13:1.And his tabernacle - Literally, his “tent” - σκηνὴν skēnēn. This is the word which is commonly applied to the sacred tent or tabernacle among the Hebrews, in which the ark was kept, and which was the seat of the Jewish worship before the building

Revelation 16:15 — Behold, I come as a thief - That is, suddenly and unexpectedly. See the Matthew 24:43 note; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 note. This is designed evidently to admonish people to watch, or to be in readiness for his coming, since, whenever it would occur, it would be at a time when people were not expecting him.Blessed is he that watcheth - Compare Matthew

Revelation 20:13 — invisible world. “Death and hell” are here personified, and are represented as having dominion over the dead, and as now “delivering” up, or “surrendering” those who were held tinder them. On the meaning of the words used here, see the notes on Revelation 1:18; Revelation 6:8. Compare the Matthew 10:23 note; Job 10:21-22 notes; Isaiah 14:9 note. This whole representation is entirely inconsistent with the supposition that a large part of the dead had been already raised up at the beginning of the millennial