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Ask a Questionjudgeth--as in Ps 7:8. the wicked--Though not expressed, they are implied, for they alone are left as objects of anger.
by permission...not of commandment--not by God's permission to me to say it: but, "by way of permission to you, not as a commandment." "This" refers to the directions, 1Co 7:2-5.
the hearts and reins--the affections and motives of men, or the seat of them (compare Ps 16:7; 26:2); as we use heart and bosom or breast.
look to his Maker--instead of trusting in their fortresses--(Isa17:3; Mic 7:7).
Illustrating the meaning of "so to be," 1Co 7:26. Neither the married (those "bound to a wife") nor the unmarried (those "loosed from a wife") are to "seek" a change of state (compare 1Co 7:20,...
defence--literally, "shield" (Ps 5:12).
(Compare Ps 7:15; 9:15, 16).
On the terms (Ps 27:9; 74:1; 77:7).
To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Ps 95:7).
(Compare Ps 7:10; 84:11).
(Compare Ps 34:7, 10).
Bind...fingers--as inscriptions on rings.
rising early--(Jer 7:13).
(Ga 6:5, 7).
(Jer 2:27; 7:13).
in the fields--not in the city, but scattered in the country (Jer40:7).
This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. He forgot the things which were...
Wherefore--Seeing that we have in Christ such a specimen of glory resulting from "obedience" (Php 2:8) and humiliation, see that ye also be "obedient," and so "your salvation" shall follow your...
boldness of speech--(compare 2Co 6:11). glorying of you--Not only do I speak with unreserved openness to you, but I glory (boast) greatly to others in your behalf, in speaking of you. filled with...
And they went out of the prison--Having attained their object--to vindicate their civil rights, by the infraction of which in this case the Gospel in their persons had been illegally...
Rather "the eye followeth him, but can discern him no more." A sharp-looking is meant (Job 28:7; Job 7:10).
(Compare Ps 3:7; 7:6). God hears the wicked to their own ruin (Ge 4:10; 18:20).
the day appointed--perhaps, literally, "a full moon," that is, a fortnight's time (compare Pr 7:19).
For--proving His life to be "endless" or indissoluble (Heb 7:16). The emphasis is on "for ever." The oldest manuscripts read, "He is testified of, that Thou art," &c.
pound of silver--that is, mina (sixty shekels, or L9).
(1Ki 2:44).
(Isa 8:10; Pr 21:30).
(Jer 7:16; Ex 32:10).