Bible Commentaries

Exodus 25:17-22 — querubines de pie sobre ella, todo batido de una sola pieza sólida de metal ; fue colocado sobre el arca y así tomó el lugar de una cubierta. El “propiciatorio” expresa bien el significado distintivo y la designación reconocida del nombre hebreo. Éxodo 25:18 Los querubines del propiciatorio eran figuras humanas, cada una con dos alas. Deben haber sido de tamaño pequeño, proporcionado al área del propiciatorio. Comparando las diferentes referencias a la forma en este lugar, en , en ; y en Apocalipsis 4:1

1 Kings 16:24 — la dinastía, Samaria continuó ininterrumpidamente, hasta el final de la independencia, para ser la capital del reino del norte. Omri compró el derecho de propiedad en la colina, al igual que David compró el piso de trilla ( 2 Samuel 24:24; compare 1 Reyes 21:2). Dos talentos, o 6,000 shekels ( Éxodo 38:24 nota) - alrededor de 500 libras británicas (o quizás 800 libras) de nuestro dinero - bien podrían haber sido el valor total del terreno. Y mientras nombraba su ciudad como Shemer, Omri también

Psalms 132 overview — the prayer that God would again visit Zion, and would fulfill the promises which he had given to David.The psalm therefore consists properly of two parts: I. A statement of the zeal of David for the ark, in securing a permanent abode for it, Psalms 132:1-8; and II. A reference to the promises made to David and his posterity, and a prayer that these promises might be carried out and accomplished, Psalms 132:9-18.

Psalms 86 overview — of David; and there is nothing in the psalm that is contrary to this supposition. Why it has its place among the psalms which are designated as the compositions of “the sons of Korah,” and had not its place among those which are ascribed to David Ps. 1–70 we have no means of ascertaining. It is not said, however, that those were the only psalms of David, and there is no improbability in supposing that he may have composed others. It is not improperly named “a prayer,” since it is made up mostly of

Leviticus 24:1-9 — (ver la nota de ) de flor de harina. El material era el mismo, tanto en calidad como en cantidad, con el de cada uno de los panes mecidos de Pentecostés . En el servicio del templo se encomendaba a los levitas la preparación y arreglo de las tortas 1Cr 9:32 ; ; . Dos filas, seis en una fila - Más bien, dos pilas, seis en una pila. Sobre la mesa, véase Éxodo 25:23 . El incienso como memorial (como el puñado de la ofrenda de carne, ), probablemente se arrojó sobre el fuego del altar como "una ofrenda

Leviticus 5:1-13 — se ha convertido en la designación actual para un tipo distinto de ofrenda por el pecado que se menciona en la siguiente sección (ver la nota de ). Un cordero o un cabrito de las cabras - Una oveja o una cabra peluda . Levítico 5:7 Véase Levítico 1:14 ; . En las ofrendas mayores del buey y la oveja, la grasa que se quemaba sobre el altar representaba, como el holocausto, la dedicación del adorador; en este caso, el mismo significado fue transmitido por una de las aves tratada como una ofrenda

Isaiah 31 overview — subject. The general object, like the former, is to dissuade the Jews from their contemplated alliance with Egypt, and to lead them to rely on God. In doing this, the prophet first denounces a woe on those who went down to Egypt to seek aid Isaiah 31:1; he then states that God will punish them for it Isaiah 31:2; he then urges the utter inability of the Egyptians to furnish the aid which was needed, since Yahweh was about to stretch out his arm over them also, and they, as well as those who sought

Deuteronomy 10:1-11 — todas sus bendiciones y privilegios, perdidos por la apostasía tan pronto como fueron otorgados, ahora eran suyos solo por un nuevo y más inmerecido acto de gracia de parte de Dios, ganado de Él por la mediación abnegada de Moisés. mismo . Deuteronomio 10:1 . La orden de hacer el arca y el tabernáculo evidentemente se dio antes de la apostasía del pueblo (Ex. 25ff); pero las tablas no fueron puestas en el arca hasta la terminación y dedicación del tabernáculo . Pero aquí como en otros lugares (comparar

Deuteronomy 19:1-13 — Este y los próximos dos capítulos contienen leyes diseñadas para proteger la vida humana y para inculcar su santidad en Israel. En Deuteronomio 19:1 las instrucciones con respecto a la preparación de los caminos a las ciudades de refugio, la provisión de ciudades adicionales en caso de una extensión del territorio y la intervención de los ancianos como representantes de la congregación, son exclusivas

Hebrews 11 overview — Analysis Of The ChapterIn the close of the previous chapter Hebrews 10:0, the apostle had incidentally made mention of faith Hebrews 10:38-39, and said that the just should live by faith. The object of the whole argument in this Epistle was to keep those to whom it was addressed from apostatizing from the Christian religion,

James 4:7 — yield to God in all things, you are to yield to the devil in none. You are to resist and oppose him in whatever way he may approach you, whether by allurements, by flattering promises, by the fascinations of the world, by temptation, or by threats. See 1 Peter 5:9. Satan makes his way, and secures his triumphs, rather by art, cunning, deception, and threatenings, than by true courage; and when opposed manfully, he flies. The true way of meeting him is by direct resistance, rather than by argument; by

1 Peter 4:1 — Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh - Since he as a man has died for us. See the notes at 1 Peter 3:18. The design was to set the suffering Redeemer before them as an example in their trials.Arm yourselves likewise with the same mind - That is, evidently, the same mind that he evinced - a readiness to suffer in the cause of religion, a readiness

2 Peter 2:20 — “Reformed” drunkards, if they go back to their “cups” again, become more abandoned than ever. Thus, it is with those who have been addicted to any habits of vice, and who profess to become religious, and then fall away. The “reasons” for this may be: (1)That they are willing now to show to others that they are no longer under the restraints by which they had professedly bound themselves; (2)That God gives them up to indulgence with fewer restraints than formerly; and, (3)Their old companions in sin

1 John 4:16 — And we have known and believed ... - We all have assurance that God has loved us, and the fullest belief in the great fact of redemption by which he has manifested his love to us.God is love - Notes, 1 John 4:8. It is not uncommon for John to repeat an important truth. He delights to dwell on such a truth as that which is here expressed; and who should not? What truth is there on which the mind can dwell with more pleasure; what is there that is better

Jude 1:22 — influenced by kind words and a gentle manner than by denunciation. The direction then amounts to this, that while we are to seek to save all, we are to adapt ourselves wisely to the character and circumstances of those whom we seek to save. See the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:19-22.Making a difference - Making a distinction between them, not in regard to your “desires” for their salvation, or your “efforts” to save them, but to the “manner” in which it is done. To be able to do this is one of the highest qualifications

Revelation 14:18 — And another angel - The sixth in order. He came, like the angel in Revelation 14:15, with a command to him who had the sickle to go forth and execute his commission.Came out from the altar - This stood in the front of the temple (see the notes on Matthew 21:12; compare the notes on Matthew 5:23-24), and was the place where burnt-sacrifices

Revelation 18:22 — be heard there no more it is a most striking image of utter desolation.And musicians - Musicians in general; but perhaps here singers, as distinguished from those who played on instruments.And of pipers - Those who played on pipes or flutes. See the 1 Corinthians 14:7 note; Matthew 11:17 note.And trumpeters - Trumpets were common instruments of music, employed on festival occasions, in war, and in worship. Only the principal instruments of music are mentioned here, as representatives of the rest.

Revelation 21:2 — And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven - See the Analysis of the chapter. On the phrase “new Jerusalem,” see the Galatians 4:26 note, and Hebrews 12:22 note. Here it refers to the residence of the redeemed, the heavenly world, of which Jerusalem was the type and symbol. It is here represented as “coming down from God out of heaven.” This, of course, does not mean that this great city was “literally”

Revelation 7:15 — the service of God, varied doubtless to meet the state of the mind, will be continued forever. The phrase, “to serve him in his temple,” refers undoubtedly to heaven, regarded as the temple or holy dwelling-place of God. See the notes on Revelation 1:6.And he that sitteth on the throne - God. See the notes at Revelation 4:2.Shall dwell among them - σκηνώσει skēnōsei. This word properly means, “to tent, to pitch a tent”; and, in the New Testament, to dwell as in tents. The meaning here is, that

Revelation 8:5 — calamities would come upon the earth. This is symbolized by casting the censer upon the earth, as if the prayers were not heard any longer, or as if prayer were now in vain.And filled it with fire of the altar - An image similar to this occurs in Ezekiel 10:2, where the man clothed in linen is commanded to go between the wheels under the cherub, and fill his hands with coals of fire from between the cherubims, and to scatter them over the city as a symbol of its destruction. Here the coals are taken,