Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 11:29 — At that time - Probably after Jeroboam’s return from Egypt (see 1 Kings 11:40).The Shilonite - An inhabitant of Shiloh in Mount Ephraim, the earliest and most sacred of the Hebrew sanctuaries (Joshua 18:10; Jdg 18:31; 1 Samuel 4:3, etc.)

1 Chronicles 1:30 — Hadad here and in 1 Chronicles 1:50 is the well-known Syrian name, of which Hadar (margin) is an accidental corruption, consequent on the close resemblance between “d” (daleth) and “r” (resh) in Hebrew, the final letters of the two names.

1 Chronicles 1:30 — Hadad aquí y en 1 Crónicas 1:5 es el conocido nombre sirio, del cual Hadar (margen) es una corrupción accidental, como consecuencia de la estrecha similitud entre "d" (daleth) y "r" (resh) en hebreo, las letras finales de los dos nombres.

2 Chronicles 25:12 — La cima de la roca - Más bien, "la altura de Selah" (o, Petra), cerca de la cual probablemente se libró la batalla. Sobre las características crueles de las guerras edomitas, ver 1 Reyes 11:15; Ezequiel 25:12; Abdías 1:14.

Psalms 10 overview — Sección 1 "Autor y ocasión del salmo". Este salmo, como Salmo 1:1; Salmo 2:1, y muchos otros, no tienen título para indicar su autoría; ni hay nada en el salmo mismo que pueda permitirnos determinar esto con certeza. Desde el lugar que ocupa entre los Salmos

Psalms 119:16 — I will delight myself in thy statutes - I will find my happiness in thy laws. See Psalms 1:2, note; Psalms 112:1, note.I will not forget thy word - I will not allow the world to crowd it out of my mind.

Isaiah 34 overview — consta de dos partes; el primero contiene una denuncia de juicio sobre los enemigos de los judíos, particularmente Edom Isaías 34; y la segunda, una descripción muy hermosa del estado floreciente del pueblo de Dios que seguiría estos juicios Isaías 35:1) A qué hora se entregó la profecía es incierta y, de hecho, nada puede determinarse en la profecía misma. Es observable, sin embargo, que es el final de la primera parte de las profecías de Isaías, los capítulos restantes hasta el cuadragésimo, que

Lamentations 2 overview — This poem Lamentations 2:0 also divides itself like Lamentations 1:0 into two nearly equal portions; in Lamentations 2:1-10, the prophet describes the punishment which has fallen upon Zion; Lamentations 2:11-22 are a lamentation and a prayer.

Luke 9:18-26 — See the Matthew 16:13-27 notes; Mark 8:27-38 notes.Luke 9:20The Christ of God - The “Anointed” of God. The “Messiah” appointed by God, and who had been long promised by him. See the notes at Matthew 1:1.

Luke 9:18-26 — Ver las notas Mateo 16:13; Marco 8:27 notas. Lucas 9:2 El Cristo de Dios - El "Ungido" de Dios. El "Mesías" designado por Dios, y a quien había prometido por mucho tiempo. Vea las notas en Mateo 1:1.

Acts 13:33 — the resurrection of Jesus. He does not say that every part of the promise had reference to his resurrection; but his being raised up completed or perfected the fulfillment of the promises which had been made respecting him.In the second psalm - Acts 13:7.Thou art my Son - This psalm has been usually understood as referring to the Messiah. See the notes on Acts 4:25.This day have I begotten thee - It is evident that Paul uses the expression here as implying that the Lord Jesus is called the Son of

Acts 7:56 — I see the heavens opened - A figurative expression, denoting that he was permitted to see “into” heaven, or to see what was there, as if the firmament was divided, and the eye was permitted to penetrate the eternal world. Compare Ezekiel 1:1.

Colossians 3:7 — En el cual - En todo lo que las malas pasiones. Ye también caminó alguna vez - Usted vivió anteriormente. Estos eran los vicios comunes de los paganos; Efesios 5:8, nota; 1 Corintios 6:10, notas; compare Romanos 1:24, notas.

1 Thessalonians overview — Introduction to 1 ThessaloniansSection 1. The Situation of ThessalonicaThessalonica was a city and sea-port of Macedonia. It was at the head of the bay Thermaicus, or the Gulf of Thessalonica, and was, therefore, favorably situated for commerce. It was on the great Egnatian

Revelation 1:5 — And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness - See the notes on Revelation 1:2. He is faithful in the sense that he is one on whose testimony there may be entire reliance, or who is entirely worthy to be believed. From him “grace and peace” are appropriately sought, as one who hears such a testimony, and as the first-begotten

1 Samuel 17:3 — (In the middle of the broad open valley 1 Samuel 17:2 is a deep trench 1 Samuel 17:3 with vertical sides, a valley within a valley: the sides and bed of the trench are strewn with water-worn pebbles. (Conder.))

1 Samuel 28:19 — Rather, “will deliver Israel also.” Saul had not only brought ruin upon his own house but upon Israel also; and when Saul and Jonathan fell the camp (not “host”) would be plundered by the conquerors 1 Samuel 31:8; 2 Samuel 1:10.

1 Samuel 3:14 — See the marginal references. The sin of the sons of Eli could not be purged by the appointed sacrifices of the Law. In blessed contrast with this declaration is the assurance of the New Testament 1 John 1:7; Acts 13:39.

1 Samuel 7:16 — Gilgal - It is uncertain whether Gilgal in the valley of the Jordan, or the modern Jiljulieh, the Gilgal of 2 Kings 2:1; 2 Kings 4:38, be meant; but far more probably the former (see 1 Samuel 11:14 and note).

2 Samuel 23:23 — David set him over his guard - “Made him of his privy council,” would be a better rendering. See 1 Samuel 22:14 note. This position, distinct from his office as captain of the Cherethites and Pelethites, is clearly indicated 1 Chronicles 27:34.