Bible Commentary

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. 20. till he send forth judgment unto victory ] Until He shall make (1) the Gospel or (2) His judgment victorious. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mat 12:20 A bruised reed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:20”

He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. 19, 20. These verses describe the gentleness and forbearance of Christ. He makes no resistance or loud proclamation like an earthly prince. The bruised reed and the feebly-burning wick may be referred to the failing lives which Jesus restores … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:19”

Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles. 18. my servant ] Israel as a nation is called the servant of Jehovah, Isa 41:8. Here the same title is given to Jesus, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:18”

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, 17. spoken by Esaias the prophet ] Isa 42:3. The original is not accurately followed; the words are probably quoted from memory. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Christ did this, that is, he withdrew himself when he heard what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:17”

And charged them that they should not make him known: Verse 16. Charged them that they should not make him known] See Mt 8:4. Jesus Christ, as GOD, could have easily concealed himself, but he chooses to do it as man, and to use no other than human means, as these were quite sufficient for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:16”

But when Jesus knew [it,] he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; 15. he withdrew himself from thence ] See ch. Mat 10:23. Jesus follows the principle which He laid down for His disciples’ guidance. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 15. Jesus – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:15”

Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. 14 21. The Pharisees plot against Jesus, who retires Mar 3:6-12; Luk 6:11-12. 14. held a council against him ] St Mark adds that the Herodians joined the Pharisees. how they might destroy him ] By argument and other … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:14”

Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched [it] forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. Verse 13. Stretch forth thine hand.] The bare command of God is a sufficient reason of obedience. This man might have reasoned thus: “Lord, my hand is withered; how then can … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:13”

How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 12. How much then is a man better than a sheep? ] Cp. “ye are of more value than many sparrows,” ch. Mat 10:31. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mat 12:12 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:12”

And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift [it] out? 11. In the other Synoptic Gospels the argument is different. “Is it lawful to do good … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:11”