See Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. vii. p. 530(1 )See Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. vii. p. 530 et seq. (2 )Dated Oxford, Feast of St. Augustin of Canterbury, ...
living creatures See commentary on Revelation 4:6. twenty-four elders See commentary on Revelation 4:4. fell down The living creatures and elders repe...
something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea The text is careful to differentiate between a great mountain and something...
Overview - Matthew 15 1?Christ reproves the Scribes and Pharisees for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions; 10?teaches how th...
They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore Many of these tribulation saints no doubt suffered physical deprivation during their time of pers...
Overview - Ezekiel 10 1?The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city. 8?The vision of the cherubims. Treasury of Scripture Knowledg...
Overview - Psalms 79 1?The psalmist complains of the desolation of Jerusalem. 8?He prays for deliverance; 13?and promises thankfulness. Treasury of S...
from the east Literally, from the rising of the sun. Within Scripture, east is often the direction of the deliverance or judgment of God (Gen. Gen. 41...
Overview - Nehemiah 4 1?While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work. 7?Understanding the wrath and secrets of the enemy, he sets a...
\\INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 69\\ \\\\. Of the word shoshannim, \\see Gill on Ps 45:1\\, title. The Targum renders it, ``concerning the removal of the ...
\\INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 138\\ \\\\. This psalm is generally thought to have been written by David upon his being advanced to the throne; on account ...
having six wings The cherubim Ezekiel saw had four wings (Eze. Eze. 1:11-12) whereas these creatures have six wings like the seraphim which Isaiah sa...
\\INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 84\\ \\\\. Of gittith, \\see Gill on Ps 8:1\\. The Targum renders it here, as there, ``to praise upon the harp that was br...
Overview - Isaiah 58 1?The prophet, being sent to reprove hypocrisy, shews the difference between a counterfeit fast and a true. 8?He declares what p...
Overview - Deuteronomy 32 1?Moses song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance. 46?He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it. 48?God sends him u...
in their mouth Scripture implicates the mouth as the organ which speaks forth the heart: ?Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things...
Overview - Ezekiel 7 1?The final desolation of Israel. 16?The mournful repentance of them that escape. 20?The enemies defile the sanctuary because of ...
Overview - Psalms 34 1?David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience. 8?They are blessed that trust in God. 11?He exhorts to the fe...
Overview - Joshua 23 1?Joshua's exhortation before his death; 3?by former benefits; 5?by promises; 11?and by threatenings. Treasury of Scripture Kno...
fall on us So intense is their fear of God?s judgments that they temporarily seek even death?anything to flee from His manifest presence (Hos. Hos. 1...