1:11 away (a-14) In those days conquerors transported conquered nations to distant seats, and replaced them by others, that national feeling might not subsist, but dependence be complete. 'Carrying away' is feeble for this, but I know no other word.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:12 whoever (a-2) who (a-20) _ Hostis_ . as ch. 7.24. abundance; (b-17) As to the good thing given. It is abstract; the object is not to day what is given, but the _ manner_ of God's dealing. What is given is caused to be in abundance. We may say, also, 'he shall be in abundance,' a word used of t... [ Continue Reading ]
13:14 in (c-2) i.e. what is wanting is supplied and so 'filled up.' Since Esaias's time there had been much of this, but the rejection of Christ completed and filled it up. 'In them' has therefore the sense of 'as to,' 'in their case.' 'By' would cast more on their act and responsibility. _ epi_ see... [ Continue Reading ]
13:15 lest (f-26) See Note, ch. 5.25; Mark 4:12 .... [ Continue Reading ]
13:21 offended. (g-27) Or 'stumbled,' as ver. 57.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:22 life, (h-23) _ Aion_ . The use of this word includes the idea of 'life in man,' 'the course of any events,' 'an age.' Here 'life' expresses it clearly enough. he (i-33) Or 'it.'... [ Continue Reading ]
13:25 darnel (a-10) A useless weed resembling wheat.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:29 lest (b-5) 'Lest perhaps.' see Ch. 5.25; Mark 4:12 .... [ Continue Reading ]
13:35 that (c-2) As ch. 2.23. saying, (d-13) Psalms 78:2 .... [ Continue Reading ]
13:41 offences, (e-18) See Note, ver. 57 and ch. 5.29.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:43 ears, (f-19) Many add 'to hear.'... [ Continue Reading ]
13:44 field, (g-13) 'The field,' as contrasted with the city or town. it (h-26) Or 'because of his joy.'... [ Continue Reading ]
13:45 merchant (i-10) Lit. 'a man a merchant.'... [ Continue Reading ]
13:52 to (a-12) Or 'into,' _ eis_ , as ch. 12.20. who (b-26) As 'who' in ch. 7.24, 'who is such as.'... [ Continue Reading ]
13:57 offended (c-4) Or 'were stumbled at him,' but the word 'stumbled' is too weak. The root word in Greek, _ skandalon_ , is literally 'the catch of a trap,' that makes it fall when touched. It is generally the occasion, or means, of getting into an evil case, not a stumbling-stone. See chs. 5.29;... [ Continue Reading ]