Bible Commentaries

Genesis 36:1 — Genesis 36:1-43. Posterity of Esau. these are the generations — history of the leading men and events (compare Genesis 2:4). Esau who is Edom — A name applied to him in reference to the peculiar color of his skin at birth [Genesis 25:25 ], rendered more significant by his inordinate craving for the red pottage [Genesis 25:30 ], and also by the fierce sanguinary character of his descendants (compare Ezekiel 25:12; Obadiah 1:10).

Psalms 98:3 — 3. The union of mercy and truth (Psalms 57:3; Psalms 85:10) secure the blessings of the promise (Genesis 12:3; Genesis 18:18) to all the world (Genesis 18:18- :).

Psalms 98:3 — 3. The union of mercy and truth (Psalms 57:3; Psalms 85:10) secure the blessings of the promise (Genesis 12:3; Genesis 18:18) to all the world (Genesis 18:18- :).

Isaiah 16:8 — parallel place (Jeremiah 48:32 Jeremiah 48:33). MAURER thinks the following words require rather the rendering, "Its (the vine of Sibmah) shoots (the wines got from them) overpowered (by its generous flavor and potency) the lords of the nations" (Genesis 49:11; Genesis 49:12; Genesis 49:22). come . . . Jazer—They (the vine shoots) reached even to Jazer, fifteen miles from Heshbon. wandered—They overran in wild luxuriance the wilderness of Arabia, encompassing Moab. the

Isaiah 16:8 — the parallel place (Jeremiah 48:32 Jeremiah 48:33). MAURER thinks the following words require rather the rendering, "Its (the vine of Sibmah) shoots (the wines got from them) overpowered (by its generous flavor and potency) the lords of the nations" (Genesis 49:11; Genesis 49:12; Genesis 49:22). come . . . Jazer—They (the vine shoots) reached even to Jazer, fifteen miles from Heshbon. wandered—They overran in wild luxuriance the wilderness of Arabia, encompassing Moab. the sea—the Dead Sea; or

Isaiah 58:14 — 14. delight . . . in . . . Lord—God rewards in kind, as He punishes in kind. As we "delight" in keeping God's "Sabbath," so God will give us "delight" in Himself (Genesis 15:1; Job 22:21-26; Psalms 37:4). ride upon . . . high places—I will make thee supreme lord of the land; the phrase is taken from a conqueror riding in his chariot, and occupying the hills and fastnesses of a country [VITRINGA], (Deuteronomy

Isaiah 58:14 — 14. delight . . . in . . . Lord—God rewards in kind, as He punishes in kind. As we "delight" in keeping God's "Sabbath," so God will give us "delight" in Himself (Genesis 15:1; Job 22:21-26; Psalms 37:4). ride upon . . . high places—I will make thee supreme lord of the land; the phrase is taken from a conqueror riding in his chariot, and occupying the hills and fastnesses of a country [VITRINGA], (Deuteronomy

Jeremiah 47:4 — Phoelignicians of Tyre and Sidon, would naturally make common cause with them in the case of invasion. These cities would have no helper left when the Philistines should be destroyed. Caphtor—the Caphtorim and Philistines both came from Mizraim (Genesis 10:13; Genesis 10:14). The Philistines are said to have been delivered by God from Caphtor (Genesis 10:14- :). Perhaps before the time of Moses they dwelt near and were subjugated by the Caphtorim (Genesis 10:14- :) and subsequently delivered.

Jeremiah 47:4 — the Phoelignicians of Tyre and Sidon, would naturally make common cause with them in the case of invasion. These cities would have no helper left when the Philistines should be destroyed. Caphtor—the Caphtorim and Philistines both came from Mizraim (Genesis 10:13; Genesis 10:14). The Philistines are said to have been delivered by God from Caphtor (Genesis 10:14- :). Perhaps before the time of Moses they dwelt near and were subjugated by the Caphtorim (Genesis 10:14- :) and subsequently delivered.

Ezekiel 37:27 — 27. My tabernacle . . . with them—as foretold (Genesis 9:27); Genesis 9:27- :, "The Word . . . dwelt among us" (literally, "tabernacled"); first, in humiliation; hereafter, in manifested glory (Genesis 9:27- :).

Ezekiel 37:27 — 27. My tabernacle . . . with them—as foretold (Genesis 9:27); Genesis 9:27- :, "The Word . . . dwelt among us" (literally, "tabernacled"); first, in humiliation; hereafter, in manifested glory (Genesis 9:27- :).

Daniel 2:28 — 28. God—in contrast to "the wise men," c. (Daniel 2:27). revealeth secrets— (Amos 3:7 Amos 4:13). Compare Genesis 41:45, Zaphnath-paaneah, "revealer of secrets," the title given to Joseph. the latter days—literally, "in the after days" (Genesis 41:45- :); "hereafter" (Genesis 41:45- :). It refers to the whole future, including the Messianic days, which is the final dispensation (Genesis 41:45- :). visions of thy head—conceptions formed in the brain.

Daniel 2:28 — 28. God—in contrast to "the wise men," c. (Daniel 2:27). revealeth secrets— (Amos 3:7 Amos 4:13). Compare Genesis 41:45, Zaphnath-paaneah, "revealer of secrets," the title given to Joseph. the latter days—literally, "in the after days" (Genesis 41:45- :); "hereafter" (Genesis 41:45- :). It refers to the whole future, including the Messianic days, which is the final dispensation (Genesis 41:45- :). visions of thy head—conceptions formed in the brain.

Luke 1:59 — 59. eighth day—The law ( :-) 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 1:59 — 59. eighth day—The law ( :-) 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).

Acts 7:6 — 6-8. four hundred years—using round numbers, as in Genesis 15:13; Genesis 15:16 (see on Genesis 15:16- :).

Acts 7:6 — 6-8. four hundred years—using round numbers, as in Genesis 15:13; Genesis 15:16 (see on Genesis 15:16- :).

Galatians 4:22 — 22. (Genesis 16:3-16; Genesis 21:2). Abraham—whose sons ye wish to be (compare Genesis 21:2- :). a bond maid . . . a free woman—rather, as Greek, "the bond maid . . . the free woman."

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