Bible Commentary

The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. 3. came expressly ] Omit expressly. The name Ezekiel probably means “God is strong.” Nothing further is known of Ezekiel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 1:3”

In the fifth [day] of the month, which [was] the fifth year of king Jehoiachin’s captivity, 2. fifth year jehoiachin ] Jehoiachin, son of Jehoiakim and grandson of Josiah, reigned only three months and ten days. He is also styled Jeconiah or Coniah, Jer 22:24 seq., Eze 24:1, Eze 27:20 ; 2Ki 24:8. His captivity … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 1:2”

Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, as I [was] among the captives by the river of Chebar, [that] the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. FIRST DIVISION, CH. 1 24, PROPHECIES OF THE DESTRUCTION OF THE KINGDOM First … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 1:1”

But thou hast utterly rejected us; thou art very wroth against us. 22. But, etc.] better as mg., Unless thou and art, etc. The whole sentence is an hypothesis not to be accepted as fact. God’s anger cannot last for ever, and thus there is yet hope. Although the Book does in fact close with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Lamentations 5:22”

Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. 21. Turn thou us ] suggestive of Jer 31:18, but see note there. Here the sense is not, bring back the exiles, but give us a repentant heart. Cp. Psa 80:3 ff. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Lamentations 5:21”

Wherefore dost thou forget us forever, [and] forsake us so long time? 20. Since this is so, why is Israel left desolate? Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Wherefore dost thou, in the dispensations of thy providence, carry thyself as if thou hadst forgotten us, and forsaken us, and that for a long … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Lamentations 5:20”

Thou, O LORD, remainest forever; thy throne from generation to generation. 19. abidest ] mg. sittest as king. Cp. Psa 102:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 19 22. See intr. note to ch. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Remainest – Or, reignest. The earthly sanctuary is in ruins, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Lamentations 5:19”

Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it. 18. foxes ] mg. jackals. The words imply that a considerable time has passed since the overthrow of the Temple. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The foxes – Or, jackals. As these animals live among ruins, and shun … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Lamentations 5:18”

For this our heart is faint; for these [things] our eyes are dim. Is faint … – Or, has become faint – have become dim. For this, i. e. for the loss of our crown etc. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Lam 5:17-18 For this our heart is faint, for these things our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Lamentations 5:17”

The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 16. The crown is fallen from our head ] Our honour is brought to the dust. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Literally, The crown of our head is fallen, i. e. what was our chief ornament and dignity … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Lamentations 5:16”