Bible Commentaries

Daniel 11:40 — And at the time of the end - See Daniel 11:35. The “time of the end” must properly denote the end or consummation of the series of events under consideration, or the matter in hand, and properly and obviously means here the end or consummation of the transactions which had been referred to

Daniel 12:7 — heaven - Toward heaven; as if appealing to heaven for the sincerity and truth of what he was about to utter. The act of swearing or taking an oath was often accompanied with the lifting up of the hand to heaven, usually the right hand (compare Genesis 14:22; Exodus 6:8; Deuteronomy 32:40; Ezekiel 20:5; Revelation 10:5); but here the angel stretched both hands toward heaven, as if he were about to make the affirmation in the most solemn manner conceivable.And sware by him that liveth for ever - By the

Daniel 2:40 — in the language of Prof. Stuart, who adopts this opinion, “that the legs and feet were symbols of that intermingled and confused empire which sprung up under the Grecian chiefs who finally succeeded him,” (Alexander the Great). - “Com. on Daniel,” p. 173. For the reasoning by which this opinion is supported, see Prof. Stuart, pp. 173-193. The common opinion has been, that the reference is to the Roman empire, and in support of this opinion the following conditions may be suggested:(1) The obvious

Zephaniah 2:1 — Scripture. And withal he warns them, instead of gathering together riches which shall “not be able to deliver them in the day of trouble,” to gather themselves into themselves, and so “judge” themselves “thoroughly , that they be not judged of the Lord” 1 Corinthians 11:31-32.O nation not desired - o, that is, having nothing in itself to be desired or loved, but rather, for its sin, hateful to God. God yearneth with pity and compassion over His creatures; He “hath a desire to the work of His Hands” .

Zechariah 13:7 — Awake, O sword - So Jeremiah apostrophises the sword, “O thou sword of the Lord, when wilt thou be quiet?” Jeremiah 47:6. The prophets express what “will be,” by a command that it should be; “Make the heart of this people heavy” Isaiah 6:10. But by this command he signifies that human malice, acting freely, could do no more than His “Hand and” His “counsel determined before to be done” Acts 4:28. The envy and hatred of Satan, the blind fury of the chief priests, the contempt of Herod,

Zechariah 9:17 — For how great is His goodness - For it is unutterable! As the Psalmist said, “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth!” Psalms 8:1, and Jacob, “How awful is this place!” Genesis 28:17, and the Psalmist, “How awful are Thy doings!” The goodness and the beauty are the goodness and beauty of God, whose great doings had been his theme throughout before. Of the goodness the sacred writers

Romans 7:14 — which I have been able to give to this passage, I regard it as describing the state of a man under the gospel, as descriptive of the operations of the mind of Paul subsequent to his conversion. This interpretation is adopted for the following reasons:(1) Because it seems to me to be the most obvious. It is what will strike plain people as being the natural meaning; people who do not have a theory to support, and who understand language in its usual sense.(2) Because it agrees with the design of the

Romans 7:14 — atención que he podido prestar a este pasaje, considero que describe el estado de un hombre bajo el evangelio, como descriptivo de las operaciones de la mente de Pablo después de su conversión. Esta interpretación se adopta por las siguientes razones: (1) Porque me parece lo más obvio. Es lo que le parecerá a las personas simples el significado natural; personas que no tienen una teoría que respaldar y que entienden el lenguaje en su sentido habitual. (2) Porque está de acuerdo con el diseño del apóstol,

1 Corinthians 15:29 — de lo contrario, qué harán ... - El apóstol aquí reanuda el argumento para la resurrección que se interrumpió en 1CO 15:19 . Continúa diciendo aún más las consecuencias que deben seguir de la negación de esta doctrina, y por lo tanto, infieren que la doctrina debe ser cierta. Quizás, tal vez, sin paso del Nuevo Testamento con respecto a lo que ha habido una mayor

1 Corinthians 3:12 — Judgment. Wood - That might be easily burned. An edifice reared of wood instead of marble, or slight buildings, such as were often put for up for temporary purposes in the East - as cottages, places for watching their vineyards, etc.; see my note at Isaiah 1:8.Hay, stubble - Used for thatching the building, or for a roof. Perhaps, also, grass was sometimes employed in some way to make the walls of the building. Such an edifice would burn readily; would be constantly exposed to take fire. By this is meant:Errors

Galatians 4:4 — Saviour. It was seen by God to be the best time, the time when on the whole the race would be most benefited by his coming. Even with our limited and imperfect vision, we can see the following things in regard to its being the most fit and proper time.(1) It was just the time when all the prophecies centerd in him, and when there could be no doubt about their fulfillment. It was important that such an event should be predicted in order that there might be full evidence that he came from heaven; and

Galatians 4:4 — por Dios como el mejor momento, el momento en que la carrera en general se beneficiaría más con su venida. Incluso con nuestra visión limitada e imperfecta, podemos ver las siguientes cosas con respecto a que es el momento más adecuado y adecuado. (1) Fue justo el momento en que todas las profecías se centraron en él, y cuando no podía haber ninguna duda sobre su cumplimiento. Era importante que tal evento se predijera para que pudiera haber evidencia completa de que vino del cielo; y, sin embargo,

Hebrews 10:22 — they draw near to God to worship him; see John 4:23-24. Every form of religion which God has revealed requires the worshippers to come with pure and holy hearts.In full assurance of faith - see the word used here explained in the notes on Hebrews 6:11. The “full assurance of faith” means unwavering confidence; a fulness of faith in God which leaves no room for doubt. Christians are permitted to come thus because God has revealed himself through the Redeemer as in every way deserving their fullest

Hebrews 10:22 — se acercan a Dios para adorarlo; ver Juan 4:23. Toda forma de religión que Dios ha revelado requiere que los fieles vengan con corazones puros y santos. Con total seguridad de fe - vea la palabra utilizada aquí explicada en las notas en Hebreos 6:11. La "plena seguridad de la fe" significa confianza inquebrantable; una plenitud de fe en Dios que no deja lugar a dudas. A los cristianos se les permite venir así porque Dios se ha revelado a través del Redentor como merecedor de toda su confianza

Hebrews 11:32 — war in the name of the Lord, encountered and overthrew the hosts of Sisera. His yielding to her summons, and his valour in battle against the enemies of the Lord, showed that he was animated by faith.And of Samson - see the history of Samson in Judges 14–16. It is not by any means necessary to suppose that in making mention of Samson, the apostle approved of all that he did. All that he commands is his faith, and though he was a very imperfect man, and there were many things in his life which neither

Hebrews 2:10 — mark of the infinite wisdom of its Author.In bringing many sons unto glory - To heaven. This was the plan - it was to bring many to heaven who should be regarded and treated as his sons. It was not a plan to save a few - but to save many. Hence, learn:(1) That the plan was full of benevolence.(2) No representation of the gospel should ever be made which will leave the impression that only a few, or a small part of the whole race, will be saved. There is no such representation in the Bible, and it should

James 5:20 — applicable to this case and to all others of the same kind. It is a universal truth that he who turns a sinner from a wicked path does a work which is acceptable to God, and which will in some way receive tokens of his approbation. Compare Deuteronomy 12:3. No work which man can perform is more acceptable to God; none will be followed with higher rewards. In the language which is used here by the apostle, it is evidently intended not to deny that success in converting a sinner, or in reclaiming one

1 John 2:19 — be seen and known that they were not true Christians, or in order that their real character might be developed. It was desirable that this should be done: (a)In order that the church might be purified from their influence - compare the notes at John 15:2; (b)In order that it might not be responsible for their conduct, or reproached on account of it; (c)In order that their real character might be developed, and they might themselves see that they were not true Christians; (d)In order that, being seen

Revelation 18:8 — land,And she shall be utterly burned with fire - As completely destroyed as if she were entirely burned up. The certain and complete destruction of that formidable anti-Christian power is predicted under a great variety of emphatic images. See Revelation 14:10-11; Revelation 16:17-21; Revelation 17:9, Revelation 17:16. Perhaps in this so frequent reference to a final destruction of that formidable anti-Christian power by fire, there may be more intended than merely a figurative representation of its final

Revelation 2:6 — But this thou hast - This thou hast that I approve of, or that I can commend.That thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans - Greek, “works” (τὰ ἔργα ta erga). The word “Nicolaitanes” occurs only in this place, and in the Revelation 2:15 verse of this chapter. From the reference in the latter place it is clear that the doctrines which they held prevailed at Pergamos as well as at Ephesus; but from neither place can anything now be inferred in regard to the nature of their doctrines