Bible Commentaries

Isaiah 11:2 — producing in him perfect wisdom, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord. The Spirit of Yahweh shall rest upon him - a Spirit producing wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, etc. All these are lit the Scriptures traced to the agency of the Holy Spirit; see 1 Corinthians 12:8-11. The meaning here is, that the Messiah should be endowed with these eminent prophetic gifts and qualifications for his ministry by the agency of the Holy Spirit. It was by that Spirit that the prophets had been inspired (see 2 Peter

Isaiah 2:2 — giving character, and sublimity, and happiness to all coming times. Hence, the expression came to denote, by way of eminence, the times of the Messiah, and is frequently used in the New Testament, as well as the Old, to designate those times; see Acts 2:17; compare Joel 2:28; Heb 1:2; 1 Peter 1:5, 1Pe 1:20; 1 John 2:18; Genesis 49:1; Micah 4:1; Deuteronomy 4:30; Jeremiah 48:47; Daniel 11:28.The expressions which follow are figurative, and cannot well be interpreted as relating to any other events than

Isaiah 45:1 — propiamente "el ungido", y era un título que comúnmente se daba a los reyes de Israel, porque fueron separados de su cargo por la ceremonia de la unción, que por lo tanto fueron llamados οι χρυστοὶ Κυρίου hoi christoi Kuriou - 'El ungido del Señor' 1 Samuel 2:1, 1Sa 2: 35 ; 1 Samuel 12:3, 1 Samuel 12:5; 1Sa 16: 6 ; 1 Samuel 24:7, 1 Samuel 24:11; 1Sa 26: 9 , 1 Samuel 26:11, 1 Samuel 26:23; 2Sa 1:14 , 2 Samuel 1:16; 2 Samuel 19:22. No hay evidencia de que los reyes persas fueran inaugurados

Isaiah 51 overview — This chapter, together with Isaiah 52:1-12, is one connected portion, and injury has been done by separating it. It is a part of Isaiah of exquisite beauty, and is a most suitable introduction to the important portion which follows Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12 respecting the Messiah. This

Daniel 1:17 — As for these four children - On the word “children,” see the notes at Daniel 1:4. Compare Daniel 1:6.God gave them knowledge and skill - See the notes at Daniel 1:9. There is no reason to suppose that in the “knowledge and skill” here referred to, it is meant to be implied that there was anything miraculous, or that there was

Daniel 2:46 — Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face - This was the common method of signifying profound respect among the Orientals. Compare Genesis 17:3; Genesis 50:18; Leviticus 9:24; Numbers 14:5; Joshua 5:14; Judges 13:20; Revelation 11:16.And worshipped Daniel - The word rendered “worshipped” here (סגד segid), in the Chaldee portions of the Bible is uniformly rendered “worship,” Daniel 2:26;

Matthew 2:18 — In Rama was there a voice heard - Rama was a small town in the tribe of Benjamin. Rachel was the mother of Benjamin, and was buried near to Bethlehem, Genesis 35:16-19. Rama was about 6 miles northwest of Jerusalem, near Bethel, and was some 10 or 12 miles from Bethlehem. The name Rama signifies an eminence, and was given to the town because it was situated on a hill. Rama is commonly supposed to be the same as

Matthew 2:18 — En Rama se escuchó una voz - Rama era un pequeño pueblo en la tribu de Benjamin. Raquel era la madre de Benjamín y fue enterrada cerca de Belén, Génesis 35:16. Rama estaba a unas 6 millas al noroeste de Jerusalén, cerca de Betel, y estaba a unas 10 o 12 millas de Belén. El nombre Rama significa una eminencia, y se le dio a la ciudad porque estaba situada en una colina. Se supone comúnmente que Rama es el

Romans 14:15 — which it arose might not be well founded.With thy meat - Greek, On account of meat, or food; that is, because “you” eat what he regards as unclean.Now walkest - To “walk,” in the Sacred Scriptures, often denotes to act, or to do a thing; Mark 7:5; Acts 21:21; Romans 6:4; Romans 8:1, Romans 8:4. Here it means that if the Gentile convert persevered in the use of such food, notwithstanding the conscientious scruples of the Jew, he violated the law of love.Charitably - Greek, According to charity, or love;

Romans 14:15 — podría no estar bien fundada. Con tu carne - Griego, a causa de carne o comida; es decir, porque "usted" come lo que él considera inmundo. Ahora camina - "caminar", en las Sagradas Escrituras, a menudo denota actuar o hacer algo; Marco 7:5; Hechos 21:21; Romanos 6:4; Romanos 8:1, Romanos 8:4. Aquí significa que si el converso gentil perseveraba en el uso de tales alimentos, a pesar de los escrúpulos de conciencia del judío, violaría la ley del amor. Caritativamente - Griego, según la caridad

Romans 8:28 — for a final home; and they produce a subdued spirit. a humble temper, a patient, tender, and kind disposition. This has been the experience of all saints; and at the end of life they have been able to say it was good for them to be afflicted; Psalms 119:67, Psalms 119:71; Jeremiah 31:18-19; Hebrews 12:11.For good - For our real welfare; for the promotion of true piety, peace, and happiness in our hearts.To them that love God - This is a characteristic of true piety. To them, afflictions are a blessing.

Romans 8:28 — cielo para un hogar final; y producen un espíritu sometido. Un humilde genio, una disposición paciente, tierna y amable. Esta ha sido la experiencia de todos los santos; Y al final de la vida han podido decir que era bueno para ellos afligirse; Salmo 119:67, Salmo 119:71Jeremias 31:18; Hebreos 12:11. para bien - para nuestro bienestar real; Para la promoción de la verdadera piedad, la paz y la felicidad en nuestros corazones. para ellos que aman a Dios - Esta es una característica de la piedad

Galatians 1 overview — him. This argument comprises the following parts:I. The solemn declaration, that he was not commissioned by human beings, and that he was not, in any sense, an apostle of man, together with the general salutation to the churches in Galatia; Galatians 1:1-5.II. The expression of his astonishment that the Galatians had so soon forsaken his instruction, and embraced another gospel; and a solemn declaration that whoever preached another gospel was to he held accursed; Galatians 1:6-10. Twice he anathematizes

1 Timothy 4:4 — Para cada criatura de Dios es buena - Griego, "todas las criaturas, o todo lo que Dios ha creado" - πᾶν κτίσμα pan ktisma: es decir, como él lo hizo; compare Génesis 1:1, Génesis 1:12, Génesis 1:18, Génesis 1:31. No significa que todo agente moral siga siendo bueno mientras sea "una criatura de Dios", pero los agentes morales, los seres humanos y los ángeles, fueron buenos como se hicieron al principio; Génesis

2 Timothy 3:15 — reason to believe that it was commonly faithfully performed. The Jewish writings abound with lessons on this subject. Rabbi Judah says, “The boy of five years of age ought to apply to the study of the sacred Scriptures.” Rabbi Solomon, on Deuteronomy 11:19, says, “When the boy begins to talk, his father ought to converse with him in the sacred language, and to teach him the law; if he does not do that, he seems to bury him.” See numerous instances referred to in Wetstein, in loc. The expression used

Hebrews 2:5 — Porque a los ángeles no los ha sometido - En este versículo el apóstol regresa al tema que había estado discutiendo en Hebreos 1:1 - La superioridad del Mesías sobre los ángeles. De ese tema había sido desviado Hebreos 2:1, mostrándoles cuáles debían ser las consecuencias de la deserción del cristianismo y el peligro de descuidarlo. Habiendo demostrado eso, ahora continúa con

James 1:1 — James, a servant of God - On the meaning of the word “servant” in this connection, see the note at Romans 1:1. Compare the note at Philemon 1:16. It is remarkable that James does not call himself an apostle; but this does not prove that the writer of the Epistle was not an apostle, for the same omission occurs in the Epistle of John, and in the Epistle of

James 1:18 — hecho de que somos "engendrados" para ser sus hijos se debe rastrear únicamente a su voluntad. Lo propuso, y se hizo. El antecedente en el caso del cual todo dependía era la voluntad soberana de Dios. Vea este sentimiento explicado en las notas en Juan 1:13. Compare las notas en Efesios 1:5. Sin embargo, cuando se dice que lo ha hecho por su simple voluntad, no se debe inferir que no había razón para hacerlo, o que el ejercicio de su voluntad fue arbitrario, sino solo que su voluntad determinó el asunto,

1 John 1:7 — Pero si caminamos en la luz - comparar las notas en 1 Juan 1:5. Caminar en la luz puede incluir las tres cosas siguientes:Liderar vidas de santidad y pureza; Es decir, el cristiano debe ser característicamente un hombre santo, una luz en el mundo, por su ejemplo. (2) caminar en la verdad; Es decir, abrazando

Revelation 12:7 — Juan como si hubiera un conflicto, con respecto a la iglesia, entre los ángeles en el cielo y Satanás. Existe una visión de la iglesia perseguida, de la mujer que huye al desierto, y el curso de la narración se interrumpe aquí al regresar Apocalipsis 12:7 para describir el conflicto que condujo a este resultado, y el hecho que Satanás, como fue arrojado del cielo, e incapaz de lograr una victoria allí, sufrió por desahogar su malicia contra la iglesia en la tierra. Se dice que el asiento de esta guerra