From Reformation to Reformation

Verse 4:[1] And it was commanded them (Rev. 6:6; 7:3) that they should not hurt (Rev. 8:7) the grass of the earth, neither any green...

9. The form or method is Epistolary. Dramas are properly to be distinguished from the Prophecies. The form or method of the book is...

Verse 4:[1] And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over (1 Sam. 13:23) unto the Philistines’ garrison, there was a...

8. This is the last book, and the seal of the canon. This book is set in the last place, on account of the order of writing, and of use....

7. Its dignity and clarity, especially at this time, is asserted. Light is alleged for the same by our modern Interpreters: but...

6. The sum and argument of the same, namely, a Prophecy concerning things that are, and shall be thereafter. Therefore, this book...

[circa 1067 BC] Verse 1:[1] Now it came to pass upon a day (or, there was a day[2]), that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young...

3. The Psalms are the most elegant composition in the whole world. Their argument. Now, this work, clearly Divine, diverse, uncommonly...

5. The Scope of the book. The intention of Saint John is, both to teach the universal Christian Church concerning its lot from the times...

Verse 3:[1] And there came out of the smoke (Ex. 10:4; Judg. 7:12) locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, (Rev. 9:10)...

2. The writers were diverse, yet David was principal. The five other authors. The Psalms לאסף, were they written by Asaph? Jeduthun,...

4. The book is inscribed to the seven Asiatic Church, and to the universal Church in the type of those. Now, this book is inscribed ταῖς...

3. The Authority of the book, impugned by some of the ancients, called into question by some orthodox men as well, following Dionysius...

2. Who signified it through an Angel sent to His servant John, the author of the book. That this is John the Evangelist and Apostle is...

Jonathan and his armour-bearer secretly smite the Philistines’ army; they slay one another, 1-15; which being perceived, 16, 17, Saul...

1. Why was the name Apocalypse placed upon this book? Its principal cause is Christ. Of the Books of the New Testament, it remains...

Why was the name Apocalypse placed upon this book? Its principal cause is Christ, 1. Who signified it through an Angel sent to His...

Verse 15:[1] And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present (Heb....

1. The Inscription. ספר תהלים, the Book of Psalms. Ψαλμοὶ, the Psalms. Ψαλτήριον, the Psalter. This book is inscribed ספר תהלים,...

HOLY FATHERS: Ambrose, Clement of Alexandria. REFORMED: Danæus, Johannes Huldricus, Junius, Pareus, Sibelius.[1] English: Dickson,...