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But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. 35. But mingled themselves with the nations (R.V.), by matrimonial alliances (Ezr 9:2) and intercourse generally (Jdg 3:5-6). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But were mingled among the heathen – Among the nations; by intermarriage, and by commerce. They suffered them to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:35”

They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: 34. They did not destroy the peoples, As Jehovah had commanded them. For the command so often repeated see Exo 23:32-33; Exo 34:12 ff.; Deu 7:2 ff.: and for the neglect of it, Jdg 1:21; Jdg 1:27; Jdg 1:29 ff., Jdg 2:1 ff. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:34”

Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. 33. Because they were rebellious against his spirit, And he spake rashly with his lips. The cause of Jehovah’s anger and Moses’ punishment was the rebellion of the Israelites against the guidance of God’s spirit, and the rash utterance of Moses which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:33”

They angered [him] also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: 32. They angered him] Another Deuteronomic word (Deu 9:7-8; Deu 9:22). The object of the verb is not expressed, but is certainly not Moses but Jehovah as in Psa 106:29. at the waters of strife ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:32”

And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations forevermore. 31. The zeal of Phinehas was an act of faith. He was a true son of Abraham (Gen 15:6): and his reward was “the covenant of an everlasting priesthood” (Num 25:12-13). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And that was counted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:31”

Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and [so] the plague was stayed. 30. Then stood up Phinehas ] Cp. Num 25:7; and for ‘stood,’ Num 16:48. and executed judgment ] So rightly Jerome, diiudicavit. P.B.V. prayed follows the Syr. and Targ.; but this is not the regular meaning of the form of the verb, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:30”

Thus they provoked [him] to anger with their inventions: and the plague broke in upon them. 29. And they provoked (him) to anger with their doings] Again a Deuteronomic expression. Cp. Deu 4:25; Deu 9:18; Deu 31:29; Deu 32:16; Deu 32:21. ‘Inventions’ of A.V. reproduces the Vulg. adinventionibus suis. a plague ] Lit. smiting; either … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:29”

They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead. 28. They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor ] Attached themselves as devotees. The phrase is taken from Num 25:3. The LXX renders , they were initiated; but the word does not necessarily denote this. Peor seems to have been a locality (Num … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:28”

To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands. 27. And that he would scatter their seed among the nations, And disperse them in the lands. Almost verbatim as Eze 20:23, from which the text must be corrected here. The Heb. words for make to fall and scatter are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:27”

Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: 26. So he lifted up his hand unto them That he would make them fall in the wilderness. i.e. He swore solemnly. See Num 14:28-29; Num 14:32, “As I live your carcases shall fall in the wilderness.” ‘Lifting up the hand’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:26”