Bible Commentaries

Genesis 44:6 — come upon them like a thunderbolt, and one of their most predominant feelings must have been the humiliating and galling sense of being made so often objects of suspicion. Protesting their innocence, they invited a search. The challenge was accepted [Genesis 44:10; Genesis 44:11]. Beginning with the eldest, every sack was examined, and the cup being found in Benjamin's [Genesis 44:12], they all returned in an indescribable agony of mind to the house of the governor [Genesis 44:13], throwing themselves

Genesis 44:6 — upon them like a thunderbolt, and one of their most predominant feelings must have been the humiliating and galling sense of being made so often objects of suspicion. Protesting their innocence, they invited a search. The challenge was accepted [Genesis 44:10; Genesis 44:11]. Beginning with the eldest, every sack was examined, and the cup being found in Benjamin's [Genesis 44:12], they all returned in an indescribable agony of mind to the house of the governor [Genesis 44:13], throwing themselves

Genesis 44:6-7 — come upon them like a thunderbolt, and one of their most predominant feelings must have been the humiliating and galling sense of being made so often objects of suspicion. Protesting their innocence, they invited a search. The challenge was accepted [Genesis 44:10, Genesis 44:11 ]. Beginning with the eldest, every sack was examined, and the cup being found in Benjamin‘s [Genesis 44:12 ], they all returned in an indescribable agony of mind to the house of the governor [Genesis 44:13 ], throwing

Ecclesiastes 2:7 — 7. born in my house—These were esteemed more trustworthy servants than those bought (Genesis 14:14; Genesis 15:2; Genesis 15:3; Genesis 17:12; Genesis 17:13; Genesis 17:27; Jeremiah 2:14), called "songs of one's handmaid" (Jeremiah 2:14- :; compare Genesis 12:16; Job 1:3).

Ecclesiastes 2:7 — 7. born in my house—These were esteemed more trustworthy servants than those bought (Genesis 14:14; Genesis 15:2; Genesis 15:3; Genesis 17:12; Genesis 17:13; Genesis 17:27; Jeremiah 2:14), called "songs of one's handmaid" (Jeremiah 2:14- :; compare Genesis 12:16; Job 1:3).

Ecclesiastes 2:7 — born in my house — These were esteemed more trustworthy servants than those bought (Genesis 14:14; Genesis 15:2, Genesis 15:3; Genesis 17:12, Genesis 17:13, Genesis 17:27; Jeremiah 2:14), called “songs of one‘s handmaid” (Exodus 23:12; compare Genesis 12:16; Job 1:3).

Isaiah 22:16 — 16. What . . . whom—The prophet accosts Shebna at the very place where he was building a grand sepulcher for himself and his family (compare Isaiah 14:18; Genesis 23:1-20; Genesis 49:29; Genesis 50:13). "What (business) hast thou here, and whom hast thou (of thy family, who is likely to be buried) here, that thou buildest," &c., seeing that thou art soon to be deposed from office and carried into

Isaiah 22:16 — 16. What . . . whom—The prophet accosts Shebna at the very place where he was building a grand sepulcher for himself and his family (compare Isaiah 14:18; Genesis 23:1-20; Genesis 49:29; Genesis 50:13). "What (business) hast thou here, and whom hast thou (of thy family, who is likely to be buried) here, that thou buildest," &c., seeing that thou art soon to be deposed from office and carried into captivity?

Ezekiel 16:50 — haughty — puffed up with prosperity. abomination before me — “sinners before the Lord” (Genesis 13:13); said of those whose sin is so heinous as to cry out to God for immediate judgments; presumptuous sins, daring God to the face (Genesis 18:20; Genesis 19:5). I took them away — (Genesis 19:24). as I saw good — rather,

Jonah 1:2 — builded Nineveh." Modern research into the cuneiform inscriptions confirms the Scripture account that Babylon was founded earlier than Nineveh, and that both cities were built by descendants of Ham, encroaching on the territory assigned to Shem (Genesis 10:5; Genesis 10:6; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 10:10; Genesis 10:25). great city—four hundred eighty stadia in circumference, one hundred fifty in length, and ninety in breadth [DIODORUS SICULUS, 2.3]. Taken by Arbaces the Mede, in the

Jonah 1:2 — and builded Nineveh." Modern research into the cuneiform inscriptions confirms the Scripture account that Babylon was founded earlier than Nineveh, and that both cities were built by descendants of Ham, encroaching on the territory assigned to Shem (Genesis 10:5; Genesis 10:6; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 10:10; Genesis 10:25). great city—four hundred eighty stadia in circumference, one hundred fifty in length, and ninety in breadth [DIODORUS SICULUS, 2.3]. Taken by Arbaces the Mede, in the reign of Sardanapalus,

Jonah 1:2 — heathen city repenting at the first preaching of a single stranger, Jonah, whereas God‘s people will not repent, though preached to by their many national prophets, late and early. Nineveh means “the residence of Ninus,” that is, Nimrod. Genesis 10:11, where the translation ought to be, “He (Nimrod) went forth into Assyria and builded Nineveh.” Modern research into the cuneiform inscriptions confirms the Scripture account that Babylon was founded earlier than Nineveh, and

Luke 1:59 — eighth day — The law (Genesis 17:12) was observed, even though the eighth day after birth should be a sabbath (John 7:23; and see Philippians 3:5). called him — literally, “were calling” - that is, (as we should say) “were for calling.” The naming of children at baptism has its origin in the Jewish custom at circumcision (Genesis 21:3, Genesis 21:4); and the names of Abram and Sarai were changed at its first performance (Genesis 17:5, Genesis 17:15).

Luke 24:28 — 28-31. made as though, c.—(Compare Mark 6:48 Genesis 18:3; Genesis 18:5; Genesis 32:24-26).

Luke 24:28-31 — made as though, etc. — (Compare Mark 6:48; Genesis 18:3, Genesis 18:5; Genesis 32:24-26).

Hebrews 7:1 — "abideth." king . . . priest—Christ unites these offices in their highest sense, and so restores the patriarchal union of these offices. Salem—Jerusalem, that is, seeing peace; others make Salem distinct, and to be that mentioned (Genesis 33:18; John 3:23). the most high God—called also "Possessor of heaven and earth" (Genesis 14:19; Genesis 14:22). This title of God, "the Most High," handed down by tradition from the primitive revelation, appears in the Phoelignician

Hebrews 7:1 — till Hebrews 7:3, "abideth." king . . . priest—Christ unites these offices in their highest sense, and so restores the patriarchal union of these offices. Salem—Jerusalem, that is, seeing peace; others make Salem distinct, and to be that mentioned (Genesis 33:18; John 3:23). the most high God—called also "Possessor of heaven and earth" (Genesis 14:19; Genesis 14:22). This title of God, "the Most High," handed down by tradition from the primitive revelation, appears in the Phoelignician god "Elion," that

1 Samuel 1:20 — 20. called his name Samuel—doubtless with her husband's consent. The names of children were given sometimes by the fathers, and sometimes by the mothers (see Genesis 4:1; Genesis 4:26; Genesis 5:29; Genesis 19:37; Genesis 21:3); and among the early Hebrews, they were commonly compound names, one part including the name of God.

1 Samuel 1:20 — 20. called his name Samuel—doubtless with her husband's consent. The names of children were given sometimes by the fathers, and sometimes by the mothers (see Genesis 4:1; Genesis 4:26; Genesis 5:29; Genesis 19:37; Genesis 21:3); and among the early Hebrews, they were commonly compound names, one part including the name of God.

1 Samuel 1:20 — 1 Samuel 1:20. Samuel born. called his name Samuel — doubtless with her husband‘s consent. The names of children were given sometimes by the fathers, and sometimes by the mothers (see Genesis 4:1, Genesis 4:26; Genesis 5:29; Genesis 19:37; Genesis 21:3); and among the early Hebrews, they were commonly compound names, one part including the name of God.