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geneva@Genesis:1:1 @ In the (note:)First of all, and before any creature was, God made heaven and earth out of nothing.(:note) beginning God created the heaven and the earth. The Argument - Moses in effect declares three things, which are in this book chiefly to be considered: First, that the world and all things in it were created by God, and to praise his Name for the infinite graces, with which he had endued him, fell willingly from God through disobedience, who yet for his own mercies sake restored him to life, and confirmed him in the same by his promise of Christ to come, by whom he should overcome Satan, death and hell. Secondly, that the wicked, unmindful of God's most excellent benefits, remained still in their wickedness, and so falling most horribly from sin to sin, provoked God (who by his preachers called them continually to repentance) at length to destroy the whole world. Thirdly, he assures us by the examples of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the rest of the patriarchs, that his mercies never fail those whom he chooses to be his Church, and to profess his Name in earth, but in all their afflictions and persecutions he assists them, sends comfort, and delivers them, so that the beginning, increase, preservation and success of it might be attributed to God only. Moses shows by the examples of Cain, Ishmael, Esau and others, who were noble in man's judgment, that this Church depends not on the estimation and nobility of the world: and also by the fewness of those, who have at all times worshipped him purely according to his word that it stands not in the multitude, but in the poor and despised, in the small flock and little number, that man in his wisdom might be confounded, and the name of God praised forever.

geneva@Genesis:1:2 @ And the earth was (note:)As an unformed lump and without any creature in it: for the waters covered everything.(:note) without form, and void; and Darkness covered the deep waters, for the waters covered everything. darkness [was] upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God He maintained this disordered mass by his secret power. moved upon the face of the waters.

geneva@Genesis:1:7 @ And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which [were] (note:)As the sea and rivers, from those waters that are in the clouds, which are upheld by God's power, least they should overwhelm the world.(:note) under the firmament from the waters which [were] above the firmament: and it was so.

geneva@Genesis:1:26 @ And God said, (note:)God commanded the water and the earth to bring forth other creatures: but of man he says, «Let us make...» signifying that God takes counsel with his wisdom and virtue purposing to make an excellent work above all the rest of his creation.(:note) Let us make man in our This image and likeness of God in man is expounded in (Eph_4:24) where it is written that man was created after God in righteousness and true holiness meaning by these two words, all perfection, as wisdom, truth, innocency, power, etc. image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

geneva@Genesis:1:28 @ And God (note:)The propagation.(:note) blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

geneva@Genesis:2:2 @ And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he (note:)For he had now finished his creation, but his providence still watches over his creatures and governs them.(:note) rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

geneva@Genesis:2:16 @ And the LORD God (note:)So that man might know there was a sovereign Lord, to whom he owed obedience.(:note) commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:

geneva@Genesis:3:15 @ And I will put enmity between (note:)He chiefly means Satan, by whose action and deceit the serpent deceived the woman.(:note) thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy That is, the power of sin and death. head, and thou shalt Satan shall sting Christ and his members, but not overcome them. bruise his heel.

geneva@Genesis:3:16 @ Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy (note:)The Lord comforts Adam by the promise of the blessed seed, and also punishes the body for the sin which the soul should have been punished for; that the spirit having conceived hope of forgiveness might live by faith. (1Co_14:34).(:note) sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

geneva@Genesis:4:7 @ If thou doest well, shalt thou not be (note:)Both you and your sacrifice shall be acceptable to me.(:note) accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the Sin will still torment your conscience. door. And unto thee [shall be] his The dignity of the first born is given to Cain over Abel. desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

geneva@Genesis:5:6 @ And (note:)He proves Adam's generation by those who came from Seth, to show the true Church, and also what care God had over the same from the beginning, in that he continued his graces toward it by a continual succession.(:note) Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:

geneva@Genesis:6:4 @ There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare [children] to them, the same [became] mighty men which [were] of old, men of (note:)Who usurped authority over others, and degenerated from that simplicity, in which their father's lived.(:note) renown.

geneva@Genesis:7:11 @ In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the (note:)Both the waters in the earth overflowed and also the clouds poured down.(:note) fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.

geneva@Genesis:8:1 @ And God (note:)Not that God forgets his at any time, but when he sends comfort then he shows that he remembers them.(:note) remembered Noah, and If God remembered every brute beast, that ought also to assure his children. every living thing, and all the cattle that [was] with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged;

geneva@Genesis:8:13 @ And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the (note:)Called in Hebrew Abib, part of March and part of April.(:note) first [month], the first [day] of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry.

geneva@Genesis:9:19 @ These [are] the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth (note:)This declares what the virtue of God's blessing was, when he said, increase and bring forth in (Gen_1:28).(:note) overspread.

geneva@Genesis:9:21 @ And he drank of the wine, and was (note:)This is set before us to show what a horrible thing drunkenness is.(:note) drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.

geneva@Genesis:10:9 @ He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even (note:)His tyranny came into a proverb as hated both by God and man: for he did not cease to commit cruelty even in God's presence.(:note) as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.

geneva@Genesis:12:2 @ And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be (note:)The world shall recover by your seed, which is Christ, the blessing which they lost in Adam.(:note) a blessing:

geneva@Genesis:12:17 @ And the LORD (note:)The Lord took the defence of this poor stranger against a mighty king: and as he is ever careful over his, so did he preserve Sarai.(:note) plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.

geneva@Genesis:14:1 @ And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of (note:)That is, of Babylon: by kings here, meaning, them that were governors of cities.(:note) Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Of a people gathered from various countries. nations;

geneva@Genesis:14:10 @ And the (note:)And afterward was overwhelmed with water, and so was called the salt sea.(:note) vale of Siddim [was full of] slimepits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and fell there; and they that remained fled to the mountain.

geneva@Genesis:19:16 @ And while he (note:)The mercy of God strives to overcome man's slowness in following God's calling.(:note) lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

geneva@Genesis:19:36 @ Thus were (note:)Thus God permitted him to fall most horribly in the solitary mountains, whom the wickedness of Sodom could not overcome.(:note) both the daughters of Lot with child by their father.

geneva@Genesis:20:16 @ And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand [pieces] of silver: behold, he [is] to thee a (note:)Such a head as with whom you may be preserved from all dangers.(:note) covering of the eyes, unto all that [are] with thee, and with all [other]: God caused this heathen king to reprove her because she concealed her identity, seeing that God had given her a husband as her veil and defence. thus she was reproved.

geneva@Genesis:22:8 @ And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a (note:)The only way to overcome all temptation is to rest on God's providence.(:note) burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

geneva@Genesis:24:2 @ And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, (note:)Which ceremony declared, the servants obedience towards his master, and the master's power over the servant.(:note) Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:

geneva@Genesis:24:60 @ And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou [art] our sister, be thou [the mother] of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the (note:)That is, let them be victorious over their enemies: a blessing that is fully accomplished through Jesus Christ.(:note) gate of those which hate them.

geneva@Genesis:24:63 @ And Isaac went out to (note:)This was the habit of the godly fathers to meditate on God's promises, and to pray for the accomplishment of it. The custom was that the bride was brought to her husband, her head covered, a token of humbleness and purity.(:note) meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels [were] coming.

geneva@Genesis:25:33 @ And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he (note:)Thus the wicked prefer their worldly conveniences over God's spiritual graces: but the children of God do the opposite.(:note) sold his birthright unto Jacob.

geneva@Genesis:27:36 @ And he said, Is not he rightly named (note:)In (Gen_25:26) he was so called because he held his brother by the heel, as though he would overthrow him: and therefore he is here called an overthrower, or deceiver.(:note) Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?

geneva@Genesis:27:42 @ And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, (note:)He hopes to recover his birthright by killing you.(:note) as touching thee, doth comfort himself, [purposing] to kill thee.

geneva@Genesis:29:23 @ And (note:)The reason Jacob was deceived was that in ancient times the wife was covered with a veil, when she was brought to her husband as a sign of purity and humbleness.(:note) it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.

geneva@Genesis:32:10 @ I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my (note:)that is, poor and without all provision.(:note) staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.

geneva@Genesis:32:11 @ Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, [and] the (note:)Meaning, he will put all to death. This proverb comes from those who kill the bird together with the young ones.(:note) mother with the children.

geneva@Genesis:32:20 @ And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob [is] behind us. For he said, I (note:)He thought it no less to depart with these goods with the intent that he might follow the vocation to which God called him.(:note) will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

geneva@Genesis:32:28 @ And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou (note:)God gave Jacob both power to overcome, and also the praise of the victory.(:note) power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

geneva@Genesis:32:31 @ And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he (note:)The faithful to overcome their temptations, so that they feel the pain of it, so they would not boast, except in their humility.(:note) halted upon his thigh.

geneva@Genesis:33:3 @ And he passed over before them, and (note:)By this gesture he partly revered his brother and partly prayed to God to appease Esau's wrath.(:note) bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

geneva@Genesis:33:14 @ Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until (note:)He promised that which (as it would seem) he did not plan to do.(:note) I come unto my lord unto Seir.

geneva@Genesis:35:16 @ And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a (note:)The Hebrew word signifies as much ground as one can cover from resting point to resting point, which is taken for half a days journey.(:note) little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.

geneva@Genesis:36:24 @ And these [are] the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this [was that] Anah that found the (note:)Who not contented with those kinds of beasts, which God had created, discovered the monstrous generation of mules between the ass and the mare.(:note) mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.

geneva@Genesis:36:31 @ And these [are] the (note:)The wicked rise up suddenly to honour and perish as quickly: but the inheritance of the children of God continues forever, (Psa_102:28).(:note) kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.

geneva@Genesis:37:8 @ And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they (note:)The more God shows himself favourable to his own, the more the malice of the wicked rages against them.(:note) hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.

geneva@Genesis:37:18 @ And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they (note:)The Holy Spirit does not cover the faults of men, as vain writers do, who make virtues out of vices.(:note) conspired against him to slay him.

geneva@Genesis:37:24 @ And they took him, and cast (note:)Their hypocrisy appears in this that they feared man more than God: and thought it was not murder, if they did not shed his blood or had excuses to cover their fault.(:note) him into a pit: and the pit [was] empty, [there was] no water in it.

geneva@Genesis:39:4 @ And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him (note:)Because God prospered him: and so he made religion serve his profit.(:note) overseer over his house, and all [that] he had he put into his hand.

geneva@Genesis:39:5 @ And it came to pass from the time [that] he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD (note:)The wicked are blessed by the company of the godly.(:note) blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.

geneva@Genesis:41:33 @ Now therefore let Pharaoh (note:)The office of a true prophet is not only to show the evils to come, but also the remedies for the same.(:note) look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

geneva@Genesis:41:40 @ Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy (note:)Some read, «the people will kill your mouth», that is obey you in all things.(:note) word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.

geneva@Genesis:41:43 @ And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, (note:)Or «Abrech»: a sign of honour; a word some translate, tender father or father of the king, or kneel down.(:note) Bow the knee: and he made him [ruler] over all the land of Egypt.

geneva@Genesis:42:1 @ Now when (note:)This story shows plainly that all things are governed by God's providence for the profit of his Church.(:note) Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye As men destitute of counsel. look one upon another?

geneva@Genesis:43:12 @ And take (note:)When we are in need or danger, God does not forbid us to use honest means to better our estate and condition.(:note) double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry [it] again in your hand; peradventure it [was] an oversight:

geneva@Genesis:45:1 @ Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, (note:)Not because he was ashamed of his kindred, but rather because he wanted to cover his brother's sin.(:note) Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.

geneva@Genesis:45:26 @ And told him, saying, Joseph [is] yet alive, and he [is] governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart (note:)As one between hope and fear.(:note) fainted, for he believed them not.

geneva@Genesis:47:6 @ The (note:)Joseph's great modesty appears in that he would attempt nothing without the king's commandment.(:note) land of Egypt [is] before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest [any] men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.

geneva@Genesis:47:26 @ And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, [that] Pharaoh should have the fifth [part]; (note:)Pharaoh, in providing for idolatrous priests, will be a condemnation to all those who neglect the true ministers of God's word.(:note) except the land of the priests only, [which] became not Pharaoh's.

geneva@Genesis:48:22 @ Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which (note:)By my children whom God spared for my sake.(:note) I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow.

geneva@Genesis:49:21 @ Naphtali [is] a hind let loose: he giveth (note:)Overcoming more by fair words than by force.(:note) goodly words.

geneva@Exodus:1:1 @ Now (note:)Moses describes the wonderful order that God observes in performing his promise to Abraham; (Gen_15:14).(:note) these [are] the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob. The Argument - After Jacob by God's commandment in (Gen_46:3) had brought his family into Egypt, where they remained for four hundred years, and from seventy people grew to an infinite number so that the king and the country endeavoured both by tyranny and cruel slavery to suppress them: the Lord according to his promise in (Gen_15:14) had compassion on his Church, and delivered them, but plagued their enemies in most strange and varied ways. The more the tyranny of the wicked raged against his Church, the more his heavy judgments increased against them, till Pharaoh and his army were drowned in the sea, which gave an entry and passage to the children of God. As the ingratitude of man is great, so they immediately forgot God's wonderful benefits and although he had given them the Passover as a sign and memorial of the same, yet they fell to distrust, and tempted God with various complaining and grudging against him and his ministers: sometimes out of ambition, sometimes lack of drink or meat to satisfy their lusts, sometimes idolatry, or such like. For this reason, God punished them with severe rods and plagues, that by his correction they might turn to him for help against his scourges, and earnestly repent for their rebellion and wickedness. Because God loves them to the end, whom he has once begun to love, he punished them not as they deserved, but dealt with them mercifully, and with new benefits laboured to overcome their malice: for he still governed them and gave them his word and Law, both concerning the way to serve him, and also the form of judgments and civil policy: with the intent that they would not serve God after as they pleased, but according to the order, that his heavenly wisdom had appointed.

geneva@Exodus:1:8 @ Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which (note:)He did not consider how God had preserved Egypt for the sake of Joseph.(:note) knew not Joseph.

geneva@Exodus:2:14 @ And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses (note:)Though by his fear he showed his weakness, yet faith covered it; (Heb_11:27).(:note) feared, and said, Surely this thing is known.

geneva@Exodus:3:6 @ Moreover he said, I [am] the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was (note:)For sin causes man to fear God's justice.(:note) afraid to look upon God.

geneva@Exodus:5:1 @ And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told (note:)Faith overcomes fear, and makes men bold in their calling.(:note) Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may And offer sacrifice. hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.

geneva@Exodus:8:2 @ And if thou refuse to let [them] go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with (note:)There is nothing so weak that God cannot use it to overcome the greatest power of man.(:note) frogs:

geneva@Exodus:8:6 @ And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of (note:)But Goshen, where God's people dwelt, was excepted.(:note) Egypt.

geneva@Exodus:9:16 @ And in very deed for this [cause] have I raised thee up, for to shew [in] thee my power; and that my (note:)That is, that all the world may magnify my power in overcoming you.(:note) name may be declared throughout all the earth.

geneva@Exodus:10:21 @ And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness [which] may be (note:)Because it was so thick.(:note) felt.

geneva@Exodus:11:8 @ And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that (note:)That is, under the power and government.(:note) follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger.

geneva@Exodus:12:11 @ And thus shall ye eat it; [with] your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: (note:)The lamb was not the Passover, but signified it, as ordinances are not the thing itself which they represent, but rather they signify it.(:note) it [is] the LORD'S passover.

geneva@Exodus:12:23 @ For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the (note:)The angel sent by God to kill the first born.(:note) destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite [you].

geneva@Exodus:12:27 @ That ye shall say, It [is] the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people (note:)They gave God thanks for so great a benefit.(:note) bowed the head and worshipped.

geneva@Exodus:12:43 @ And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This [is] the ordinance of the passover: (note:)Unless he is circumcised, and professes your religion only.(:note) There shall no stranger eat thereof:

geneva@Exodus:14:2 @ Speak unto the children of Israel, that they (note:)From toward the country of the Philistines.(:note) turn and encamp before So the Sea was before them, mountains on either side, and the enemies at their back: yet they obeyed God, and were delivered. Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.

geneva@Exodus:14:7 @ And he took six hundred chosen chariots, and (note:)Josephus writes that besides those chariots, there were 50,000 horsemen, and 80,000 footmen.(:note) all the chariots of Egypt, and captains over every one of them.

geneva@Exodus:14:27 @ And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD (note:)So, using the water, the Lord saved his own and drowned his enemies.(:note) overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.

geneva@Exodus:15:1 @ Then (note:)Praising God for the overthrow of his enemies, and their deliverance.(:note) sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

geneva@Exodus:15:3 @ The LORD [is] a (note:)In battle he always overcomes.(:note) man of war: the LORD [is] his Always constant in his promises. name.

geneva@Exodus:15:7 @ And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against (note:)Those who are enemies to God's people are his enemies.(:note) thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, [which] consumed them as stubble.

geneva@Exodus:16:18 @ And when they did mete [it] with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no (note:)God richly feeds everyone, and no one can justly complain.(:note) lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.

geneva@Exodus:18:21 @ Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people (note:)What manner of men ought to be chosen to bear office.(:note) able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place [such] over them, [to be] rulers of thousands, [and] rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:

geneva@Exodus:20:12 @ Honour thy (note:)By parents it is also meant all that have authority over us.(:note) father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

geneva@Exodus:20:26 @ Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy (note:)Which might be by his stooping or flying up of his clothes.(:note) nakedness be not discovered thereon.

geneva@Exodus:21:7 @ And if a man (note:)Forced either by poverty, or else with the intent that the master should marry her.(:note) sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.

geneva@Exodus:22:27 @ For that [is] his covering only, it [is] his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he (note:)For cold and necessity.(:note) crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I [am] gracious.

geneva@Exodus:23:15 @ Thou shalt keep the feast of (note:)That is, Easter, in remembrance that the angel passed over and spared the Israelites, when he slew the first born of the Egyptians.(:note) unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)

geneva@Exodus:23:21 @ Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my (note:)I will give him my authority, and he will govern you in my name.(:note) name [is] in him.

geneva@Exodus:23:24 @ Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt (note:)God commands his own to not only not worship idols, but to destroy them.(:note) utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.

geneva@Exodus:25:29 @ And thou shalt make the (note:)To set the bread upon.(:note) dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: [of] pure gold shalt thou make them.

geneva@Exodus:26:1 @ Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle [with] ten curtains [of] fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: [with] cherubims of (note:)That is, of most cunning or fine work.(:note) cunning work shalt thou make them.

geneva@Exodus:26:7 @ And thou shalt make curtains [of] goats' [hair] to be a (note:)Lest rain and weather should mar it.(:note) covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make.

geneva@Exodus:26:9 @ And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the (note:)That is, five on the one side, and five on the other, and the sixth should hang over the door of the tabernacle.(:note) sixth curtain in the forefront of the tabernacle.

geneva@Exodus:26:12 @ And the (note:)For these curtains were two cubits longer than the curtain of the tabernacle so that they were wider by a cubit of both sides.(:note) remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.

geneva@Exodus:26:14 @ And thou shalt make a (note:)To be put on the covering that was made of goats hair.(:note) covering for the tent [of] rams' skins dyed red, and a covering above [of] This was the third covering of the tabernacle. badgers' skins.

geneva@Exodus:26:32 @ And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim [wood] overlaid with gold: their (note:)Some read «heads of the pillars».(:note) hooks [shall be of] gold, upon the four sockets of silver.

geneva@Exodus:26:35 @ And thou shalt set the table (note:)Meaning, in the holy place.(:note) without the vail, and the candlestick over against the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side.

geneva@Exodus:27:2 @ And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of (note:)Of the same wood and matter not fastened to it.(:note) the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass.

geneva@Exodus:29:22 @ Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul [above] the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, and the right shoulder; for it [is] a (note:)Which is offered for the consecration of the high priest.(:note) ram of consecration:

geneva@Exodus:30:6 @ And thou shalt put it (note:)That is, in the sanctuary, and not in the holiest of all.(:note) before the vail that [is] by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that [is] over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

geneva@Exodus:31:17 @ It [is] a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he (note:)From creating his creatures, but not from governing and preserving them.(:note) rested, and was refreshed.

geneva@Exodus:35:12 @ The ark, and the staves thereof, [with] the mercy seat, and the vail of the (note:)Which hung before the mercyseat so it could not be seen.(:note) covering,

geneva@Exodus:36:19 @ And he made a (note:)These two were above the covering of goat's hair.(:note) covering for the tent [of] rams' skins dyed red, and a covering [of] badgers' skins above [that].

geneva@Exodus:37:2 @ And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a (note:)Like battlements.(:note) crown of gold to it round about.

geneva@Exodus:39:1 @ And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made (note:)As coverings for the ark, the candlestick, the altars and such like.(:note) cloths of service, to do service in the holy [place], and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses.

geneva@Exodus:39:34 @ And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the (note:)So called, because it hung before the mercyseat and covered it from sight (Exo_35:12).(:note) vail of the covering,

geneva@Leviticus:1:1 @ And the (note:)By this Moses declares that he taught nothing to the people but that which he received from God.(:note) LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, The Argument - As God daily by most singular benefits declared himself mindful of his Church: he did not want them to have opportunity to trust either in themselves, or to depend on others, either for lack of physical things, or anything that belonged to his divine service and religion. Therefore he ordained various kinds of duties and sacrifices, to assure them of forgiveness for their offences (if they offered them in true faith and obedience.) Also he appointed the priests and levites, their apparel, offices, conversation and portion; he showed what feasts they should observe, and when. Moreover, he declares by these sacrifices and ceremonies that the reward of sin is death, and that without the blood of Christ the innocent Lamb, there can be no forgiveness of sins. Because they should not give priority to their own inventions (which God detested, as appears by the terrible example of Nadab and Abihu) he prescribed even to the least things, what they should do, what beasts they should offer and eat, what diseases were contagious and to be avoided, how they should purge all types of filthiness and pollution, whose company they should flee, what marriages were lawful, and what customs were profitable. After declaring these things, he promised favour and blessing to those who keep his laws, and threatened his curse to those who transgressed them.

geneva@Leviticus:3:3 @ And he shall (note:)One part was burnt, another was to the priests, and the third to him that offered.(:note) offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards,

geneva@Leviticus:3:9 @ And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering (note:)The burnt offering was completely consumed, and of the offering made by fire only the inner parts were burnt: the shoulder and breast, with the two jaws and the stomach were the priests, and the rest his that offered.(:note) an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat thereof, [and] the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards,

geneva@Leviticus:7:3 @ And (note:)the high priest.(:note) he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards,

geneva@Leviticus:10:6 @ And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, (note:)As though you lamented for them, preferring your carnal affection to God's just judgment; (Lev_19:18; Deu_14:1).(:note) Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath In destroying Nadab and Abihu the chief, and menacing the rest, unless they repent. kindled.

geneva@Leviticus:13:13 @ Then the priest shall consider: and, behold, [if] the leprosy have covered all his flesh, he shall pronounce [him] (note:)For it is not that contagious leprosy that infects, but a form of scales which does not leave the skin raw as leprosy does.(:note) clean [that hath] the plague: it is all turned white: he [is] clean.

geneva@Leviticus:13:45 @ And the leper in whom the plague [is], his clothes shall be (note:)In sign of sorrow and lamentation.(:note) rent, and his head bare, and he shall put a covering upon his upper Either in token of mourning, or for fear of infecting others. lip, and shall cry, Unclean, unclean.

geneva@Leviticus:14:5 @ And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessel over (note:)Running water, or of the fountains.(:note) running water:

geneva@Leviticus:15:28 @ But if she be cleansed of her issue, then she shall (note:)After the time that she is recovered.(:note) number to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean.

geneva@Leviticus:16:21 @ And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them (note:)In this goat is a true figure of Jesus Christ, who bears the sins of the people, (Isa_53:9).(:note) upon the head of the goat, and shall send [him] away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness:

geneva@Leviticus:17:13 @ And whatsoever man [there be] of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be (note:)Which the law permits to be eaten, because it is clean.(:note) eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust.

geneva@Leviticus:18:6 @ None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to (note:)That is, to lie with her, though it be under title of marriage.(:note) uncover [their] nakedness: I [am] the LORD.

geneva@Leviticus:18:8 @ The nakedness of thy father's (note:)Which is your stepmother.(:note) wife shalt thou not uncover: it [is] thy father's nakedness.

geneva@Leviticus:18:9 @ The nakedness of thy (note:)Either by father or mother, born in marriage or otherwise.(:note) sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, [whether she be] born at home, or born abroad, [even] their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.

geneva@Leviticus:18:10 @ The nakedness of thy son's daughter, or of thy daughter's daughter, [even] their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs [is] thine own (note:)They are her children whose shame you have uncovered.(:note) nakedness.

geneva@Leviticus:18:14 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy (note:)Which your uncle discovers.(:note) father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she [is] thine aunt.

geneva@Leviticus:18:16 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy (note:)Because the idolaters, among whom God's people had dwelt and would dwell, were given to these horrible incests, God charges his own to beware of them.(:note) brother's wife: it [is] thy brother's nakedness.

geneva@Leviticus:18:18 @ Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to (note:)By seeing your affection more bent to her sister than to her.(:note) vex [her], to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life [time].

geneva@Leviticus:18:19 @ Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put (note:)Or while she has her period.(:note) apart for her uncleanness.

geneva@Leviticus:18:25 @ And the land is defiled: therefore I do (note:)I will punish the land where such incestuous marriages and pollutions are tolerated.(:note) visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself He compares the wicked to evil humours and overeating, which corrupt the stomach, and oppress nature, and therefore must be cast out by vomit. vomiteth out her inhabitants.

geneva@Leviticus:20:20 @ And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he hath uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die (note:)They shall be cut off from their people, and their children shall be taken as bastards, and not counted among the Israelites.(:note) childless.

geneva@Leviticus:20:21 @ And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it [is] an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's (note:)Read (Lev_18:16).(:note) nakedness; they shall be childless.

geneva@Leviticus:21:10 @ And [he that is] the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not (note:)He shall use no such ceremonies as the mourners observed.(:note) uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;

geneva@Leviticus:22:14 @ And if a man eat [of] the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the (note:)He shall give that and a fifth part over.(:note) fifth [part] thereof unto it, and shall give [it] unto the priest with the holy thing.

geneva@Leviticus:23:11 @ And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the (note:)That is, the second sabbath of the Passover.(:note) sabbath the priest shall wave it.

geneva@Leviticus:23:15 @ And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the (note:)That is, the seventh day after the first sabbath of the Passover.(:note) sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete:

geneva@Leviticus:25:27 @ Then let him (note:)Deducting money for the years past, and paying for the rest of the years to come.(:note) count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.

geneva@Leviticus:25:45 @ Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that [are] with you, which they begat in your land: and they shall be your (note:)For they shall not be bought out at the Jubile.(:note) possession.

geneva@Leviticus:25:53 @ [And] as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: [and the other] shall not rule with rigour over him in thy (note:)You shall not allow him to treat him severely, if you know it.(:note) sight.

geneva@Leviticus:26:17 @ And I will set (note:)Read (Lev_17:10).(:note) my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.

geneva@Numbers:1:1 @ And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of (note:)In the place in the wilderness that was near mount Sinai.(:note) Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first [day] of the Which is part of April and part of May. second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying, The Argument - In that as God has appointed that his Church in this world shall be under the cross, both so they could learn not to put their trust in worldly things, and also feel his comfort, when all other help fails: he did not immediately bring his people, after their departure out of Egypt, into the land which he had promised them: but led them to and fro for the space of forty years, and kept them in continual exercises before they enjoyed it, to try their faith, teach them to forget the world, and to depend on him. Which trial greatly profited, to discern the wicked and the hypocrites from the faithful and true servants of God, who served him with pure heart, while the other, preferring their earthly lusts to God's glory, and making religion to serve their purpose, complained when they lacked enough to satisfy their lusts, and despised those who God had appointed as rulers over them. By reason of which they provoked God's terrible judgments against them, and are set forth as a notable example for all ages, to beware how they abuse God's word, prefer their own lusts to his will, or despise his ministers. Nonetheless, God is always true to his promise, and governs his by his Holy Spirit, that either they fall not to such inconveniences, or else return to him quickly in true repentance: and therefore he continues his graces toward them, he gives them ordinances and instructions, as well for religion, as outward policy: he preserves them against all deceit and conspiracy, and gives them many victories against their enemies. To avoid all controversies that might arise, he takes away the occasions, by dividing among all the tribes, both the land which they had won, and that also which he had promised, as seemed best to his godly wisdom.

geneva@Numbers:1:16 @ These [were] the renowned of the congregation, (note:)Or captains, and governors.(:note) princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

geneva@Numbers:3:7 @ And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation (note:)Which belonged to the executing of the high priests commandment, to the oversight of the people, and the service of the tabernacle.(:note) before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.

geneva@Numbers:3:25 @ And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation [shall be] the (note:)Their charge was to carry the covering and hangings of the tabernacle.(:note) tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,

geneva@Numbers:4:5 @ And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the (note:)Which divided the sanctuary from the holiest of holies.(:note) covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

geneva@Numbers:4:6 @ And shall put thereon the covering of badgers' skins, and shall spread over [it] a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in (note:)That is, put them on their shoulders to carry it: for the bars of the ark could never be removed.(:note) the staves thereof.

geneva@Numbers:4:7 @ And upon the table of shewbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the spoons, and the bowls, and covers to cover (note:)Meaning, to cover the bread.(:note) withal: and the continual bread shall be thereon:

geneva@Numbers:4:10 @ And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put [it] upon a (note:)The Hebrew word signifies an instrument made of two staves or bars.(:note) bar.

geneva@Numbers:4:11 @ And upon the golden (note:)Which was to burn incense, read (Exo_30:1).(:note) altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put to the staves thereof:

geneva@Numbers:4:15 @ And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the (note:)That is, in folding up the things of the sanctuary, as the ark, etc.(:note) sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear [it]: but they shall not Before it is covered. touch [any] holy thing, lest they die. These [things are] the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

geneva@Numbers:4:16 @ And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [pertaineth] the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the (note:)Which was offered at morning and evening.(:note) daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, [and] the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein [is], in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.

geneva@Numbers:4:25 @ And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation, his covering, and the covering of the badgers' skins that [is] above upon it, and the hanging for the (note:)Which hung between the sanctuary and the court.(:note) door of the tabernacle of the congregation,

geneva@Numbers:4:28 @ This [is] the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation: and their charge [shall be] under the (note:)Under the charge and oversight.(:note) hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

geneva@Numbers:5:18 @ And the priest shall set the woman before the LORD, and uncover the woman's head, and put the offering of memorial in her hands, which [is] the jealousy offering: and the priest shall have in his hand the bitter water that causeth the (note:)It was so called by the effect, because it declared the woman to be accursed, and turned to her destruction.(:note) curse:

geneva@Numbers:7:3 @ And they brought their offering before the LORD, six (note:)Like horse litters, to keep the things that were carried in them from the weather.(:note) covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle.

geneva@Numbers:8:2 @ Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light (note:)To that part which is in the forefront of the candlestick, (Exo_25:37).(:note) over against the candlestick.

geneva@Numbers:9:6 @ And there were certain men, who were defiled (note:)By touching a corpse, or being at the burial.(:note) by the dead body of a man, that they could not keep the passover on that day: and they came before Moses and before Aaron on that day:

geneva@Numbers:9:7 @ And those men said unto him, We [are] defiled by the dead body of a man: wherefore are we kept back, that we may not (note:)Or, celebrate the Passover the fourteenth day of the first month.(:note) offer an offering of the LORD in his appointed season among the children of Israel?

geneva@Numbers:9:10 @ Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your posterity shall be unclean by reason of a dead body, or [be] in a journey afar off, yet (note:)And cannot come where the tabernacle is, when others keep it.(:note) he shall keep the passover unto the LORD.

geneva@Numbers:9:13 @ But the man that [is] clean, and is not in a (note:)When the Passover is celebrated.(:note) journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin.

geneva@Numbers:9:15 @ And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, [namely], the tent of the testimony: and at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the (note:)Like a pillar, read (Exo_13:21-22).(:note) appearance of fire, until the morning.

geneva@Numbers:9:23 @ At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the (note:)Under the charge and government of Moses.(:note) hand of Moses.

geneva@Numbers:10:10 @ Also in the day of your (note:)When you rejoice that God has removed any plague.(:note) gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I [am] the LORD your God.

geneva@Numbers:10:25 @ And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, [which was] the (note:)Leaving none behind, nor any of the former that fainted in the way.(:note) rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host [was] Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

geneva@Numbers:11:20 @ [But] even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have (note:)Or, cast him off, because you refused manna, which he appointed as most suitable for you.(:note) despised the LORD which [is] Who leads and governs you. among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt?

geneva@Numbers:13:28 @ Nevertheless the people [be] strong that dwell in the land, and the cities [are] walled, [and] very great: and moreover we saw the (note:)Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, whom Caleb slew afterward, (Jos_11:21-22).(:note) children of Anak there.

geneva@Numbers:14:9 @ Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they [are] (note:)We shall easily overcome them.(:note) bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD [is] with us: fear them not.

geneva@Numbers:15:22 @ And if ye (note:)By oversight or ignorance, read (Lev_4:2, Lev_4:13).(:note) have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses,

geneva@Numbers:16:13 @ [Is it] a small thing that thou hast brought us up (note:)Thus they spoke contemptuously, preferring Egypt to Canaan.(:note) out of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over us?

geneva@Numbers:16:14 @ Moreover thou hast not brought us into a land that floweth with milk and honey, or given us inheritance of fields and vineyards: wilt thou (note:)Will you make those who searched the land believe that they did not see that which they saw?(:note) put out the eyes of these men? we will not come up.

geneva@Numbers:16:38 @ The censers of these sinners (note:)Who caused their own death.(:note) against their own souls, let them make them broad plates [for] a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a Of God's judgments against rebels. sign unto the children of Israel.

geneva@Numbers:22:4 @ And Moab said unto the (note:)Who were the heads and governors.(:note) elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all [that are] round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor [was] king of the Moabites at that time.

geneva@Numbers:22:5 @ He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which [is] by the (note:)That is, Euphrates, upon which stood this city Pethor.(:note) river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me:

geneva@Numbers:22:8 @ And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak unto me: and (note:)Whom before he called elders: meaning the governors, and later calls them servants: that is, subjects to their king.(:note) the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

geneva@Numbers:23:21 @ He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God [is] with him, and the (note:)They triumph as victorious kings over their enemies.(:note) shout of a king [is] among them.

geneva@Numbers:27:16 @ Let the LORD, the God of the (note:)Who as he has created, so he governs the hearts of all men.(:note) spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

geneva@Numbers:27:17 @ Which may (note:)That is, govern them and do his duty, as in (2Ch_1:10).(:note) go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.

geneva@Numbers:27:18 @ And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom [is] the spirit, and (note:)And so appoint him governor.(:note) lay thine hand upon him;

geneva@Numbers:27:23 @ And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a (note:)How he should govern himself in his office.(:note) charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

geneva@Numbers:28:26 @ Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your (note:)In counting seven weeks from the Passover to Whit Sunday, as in (Lev_23:15).(:note) weeks [be out], ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:

geneva@Numbers:32:21 @ And will go all of you armed over Jordan before the LORD, until he hath driven out his (note:)That is, the inhabitants of the land.(:note) enemies from before him,

geneva@Numbers:34:29 @ These [are they] whom the LORD commanded to (note:)And be judges over every piece of ground that should fall to any by lot, to the intent that all things might be done orderly and without contention.(:note) divide the inheritance unto the children of Israel in the land of Canaan.

geneva@Numbers:35:31 @ Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which [is] (note:)Who purposely committed murder.(:note) guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.

geneva@Deuteronomy:1:1 @ These [be] the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on (note:)In the country of Moab.(:note) this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain So that the wilderness was between the sea and the plain of Moab. over against the Red [sea], between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab. The Argument - The wonderful love of God toward his Church is actively set forth in this book. Even through their ingratitude and many rebellions against God, for the space forty years. (Deu_9:7) they deserved to have been cut off from the number of his people, and forever to have been deprived of the use of his holy word and ordinances: yet he ever preserved his Church even for his own mercy's sake, and would still have his name called upon among them. Wherefore he brings them into the land of Canaan, destroys their enemies, gives them their country, towns and goods, and exhorts them by the example of their fathers (whose infidelity, idolatry, adulteries, complaining and rebellions, he had most severely punished) to fear and obey the Lord, to embrace and keep his law without adding to it or diminishing from it. For by his word he would be known to be their God, and they his people, by his word he would govern his Church, and by the same they would learn to obey him: by his word he would discern the false prophet from the true, light form darkness, ignorance from knowledge, and his own people from all the other nations and infidels: teaching them by it to refuse and detest, destroy and abolish whatever is not agreeable to his holy will, seem it otherwise never so good or precious in the eyes of man. For this cause God promised to raise up kings and governors, for the setting forth of his word and preservation of his Church: giving to them a special charge for the executing of it: whom therefore he wills to exercise themselves diligently in the continual study and meditation of the same: that they might learn to fear the Lord, love their subjects, abhor covetousness and vices, and whatever offends the majesty of God. As he had before instructed their fathers in all things belonging both to his spiritual service and also for the maintenance of that society which is between men: so he prescribes here anew all such laws and ordinances, which either concern his divine service, or else are necessary for a common good: appointing to every estate and degree their charge and duty: as well, how to rule and live in the fear of God, as to nourish friendship toward their neighbours, and to preserve the order which God has established among men: threatening most horrible plagues to them that transgress his commandments, and promising blessings and happiness to those who observe and obey them.

geneva@Deuteronomy:1:12 @ How can I myself alone (note:)Signifying how great a burden it is, to govern the people.(:note) bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?

geneva@Deuteronomy:1:13 @ Take you wise men, and understanding, and (note:)Whose godliness and uprightness is known.(:note) known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.

geneva@Deuteronomy:1:15 @ So I took the chief of your tribes, (note:)Declaring what sort of men ought to have a public charge, read (Exo_18:21).(:note) wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes.

geneva@Deuteronomy:1:28 @ Whither shall we go up? our (note:)The other ten, not Caleb and Joshua.(:note) brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people [is] greater and taller than we; the cities [are] great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there.

geneva@Deuteronomy:1:39 @ Moreover your (note:)Who were under twenty years of age, (Num_14:31).(:note) little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.

geneva@Deuteronomy:2:14 @ And the (note:)He shows by this, that as God is true in his promise, so his threatenings are not in vain.(:note) space in which we came from Kadeshbarnea, until we were come over the brook Zered, [was] thirty and eight years; until all the generation of the men of war were wasted out from among the host, as the LORD sware unto them.

geneva@Deuteronomy:2:24 @ Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the (note:)According to his promise made to Abraham, (Gen_15:16).(:note) Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess [it], and contend with him in battle.

geneva@Deuteronomy:2:29 @ (As the (note:)Because neither intreaty nor examples or others could move him, he could not complain of his just destruction.(:note) children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites which dwell in Ar, did unto me;) until I shall pass over Jordan into the land which the LORD our God giveth us.

geneva@Deuteronomy:3:18 @ And I commanded (note:)That is, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Manasseh, as in (Num_32:32).(:note) you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all [that are] meet for the war.

geneva@Deuteronomy:3:25 @ I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that [is] beyond Jordan, that goodly (note:)He means Zion, where the Temple should be built, and God honoured.(:note) mountain, and Lebanon.

geneva@Deuteronomy:3:27 @ Get thee up into the top of Pisgah, and (note:)As before he saw by the spirits of prophecy the good mountain which was Zion: so here his eyes were lifted up above the order of nature to behold all the plentiful land of Canaan.(:note) lift up thine eyes westward, and northward, and southward, and eastward, and behold [it] with thine eyes: for thou shalt not go over this Jordan.

geneva@Deuteronomy:4:22 @ But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but (note:)Moses good affection appears in that while he himself is deprived of such an excellent treasure, he does not envy those who must enjoy it.(:note) ye shall go over, and possess that good land.

geneva@Deuteronomy:4:26 @ I (note:)Though men would abuse you, yet the insensible creatures will be witnesses of your disobedience.(:note) call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong [your] days upon it, but shall utterly be destroyed.

geneva@Deuteronomy:7:20 @ Moreover the LORD thy God will send the (note:)There is not a creature so small, that I will not arm it to fight on your side against them.(:note) hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed.

geneva@Deuteronomy:9:1 @ Hear, O Israel: Thou [art] to pass over Jordan (note:)Meaning shortly.(:note) this day, to go in to possess nations greater and mightier than thyself, cities great and fenced up to heaven,

geneva@Deuteronomy:9:3 @ Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God [is] he which (note:)To guide you and govern you.(:note) goeth over before thee; [as] a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.

geneva@Deuteronomy:11:30 @ [Are] they not on the other side Jordan, by the way (note:)Meaning, in Samaria.(:note) where the sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the champaign over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?

geneva@Deuteronomy:12:3 @ And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their (note:)In which they sacrificed to their idols.(:note) groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place.

geneva@Deuteronomy:12:10 @ But [when] ye go over Jordan, and dwell in the land which the LORD your God giveth you to inherit, and [when] he giveth you (note:)It was not enough to conquer unless God maintained them in rest under his protection.(:note) rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety;

geneva@Deuteronomy:16:1 @ Observe the month of (note:)Read (Exo_13:4).(:note) Abib, and keep the passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.

geneva@Deuteronomy:16:2 @ Thou shalt therefore (note:)You shall eat the Easter lamb.(:note) sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there.

geneva@Deuteronomy:16:5 @ Thou mayest (note:)This was chiefly accomplished, when the temple was built.(:note) not sacrifice the passover within any of thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee:

geneva@Deuteronomy:16:6 @ But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the (note:)Which was instituted to remind them of their deliverance our of Egypt and to encourage them in the hope of Jesus Christ, of whom this lamb was a figure.(:note) passover at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest forth out of Egypt.

geneva@Deuteronomy:16:9 @ Seven weeks shalt thou (note:)Beginning the next morning after the Passover, (Lev_23:15; Exo_13:4).(:note) number unto thee: begin to number the seven weeks from [such time as] thou beginnest [to put] the sickle to the corn.

geneva@Deuteronomy:17:11 @ According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, (note:)You shall obey their sentence that the controversy may have an end.(:note) thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall shew thee, [to] the right hand, nor [to] the left.

geneva@Deuteronomy:17:15 @ Thou shalt in any wise set [him] king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: [one] from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a (note:)Who is not from your nation, lest he change true religion into idolatry, and bring you to slavery.(:note) stranger over thee, which [is] not thy brother.

geneva@Deuteronomy:19:8 @ And if the LORD thy God (note:)When you go over Jordan to possess the whole land of Canaan.(:note) enlarge thy coast, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers;

geneva@Deuteronomy:19:17 @ Then both the men, between whom the controversy [is], shall stand before the (note:)God's presence where his true ministers are assembled.(:note) LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;

geneva@Deuteronomy:22:30 @ A man shall not (note:)He shall not lie with his stepmother, meaning by this all other variations forbidden in (Leviticus. strkjv@18:1-30).(:note) take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.

geneva@Deuteronomy:23:13 @ And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and (note:)Meaning by this that his people should be pure both in body and soul.(:note) cover that which cometh from thee:

geneva@Deuteronomy:24:17 @ Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the (note:)Because the world valued these people least, therefore God has most care over them.(:note) stranger, [nor] of the fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:

geneva@Deuteronomy:25:1 @ If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, (note:)Whether there is a plaintiff or not, the magistrates should try our faults, and punish according to the crime.(:note) that [the judges] may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.

geneva@Deuteronomy:27:12 @ These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and (note:)Meaning, Ephraim and Manasseh.(:note) Joseph, and Benjamin:

geneva@Deuteronomy:27:20 @ Cursed [be] he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's (note:)In committing wickedness against him, (Lev_20:11; Deu_22:30; Eze_22:10)(:note) skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.

geneva@Deuteronomy:28:2 @ And all these blessings shall come on thee, and (note:)When you think you are forsaken.(:note) overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.

geneva@Deuteronomy:28:23 @ And thy heaven that [is] over thy head shall be (note:)It will give you no more moisture than if it were of brass.(:note) brass, and the earth that is under thee [shall be] iron.

geneva@Deuteronomy:28:36 @ The LORD shall bring thee, and thy (note:)As he did Manasseh, Joiakim, Zedekiah and others.(:note) king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.

geneva@Deuteronomy:30:9 @ And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again (note:)He does not mean that God is subject to these passions, to rejoice, or to be sad: but he uses this manner of speech to declare the love that he has for us.(:note) rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:

geneva@Deuteronomy:30:13 @ Neither [is] it beyond the (note:)By heaven and the sea he means places most far distant.(:note) sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

geneva@Deuteronomy:31:2 @ And he said unto them, I [am] an hundred and twenty years old this day; I (note:)I can no longer execute my office.(:note) can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.

geneva@Deuteronomy:31:7 @ And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and (note:)For he that must govern the people, must be valiant to repress evil, and constant to maintain virtue.(:note) of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

geneva@Deuteronomy:31:13 @ And [that] their children, which (note:)Who were not born when the law was given.(:note) have not known [any thing], may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as ye live in the land whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.

geneva@Deuteronomy:31:15 @ And the LORD appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of a (note:)In a cloud that was fashioned like a pillar.(:note) cloud: and the pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the tabernacle.

geneva@Deuteronomy:31:28 @ Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your (note:)As governors, judges and magistrates.(:note) officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record against them.

geneva@Deuteronomy:32:11 @ As an eagle stirreth up her nest, (note:)To teach them to fly.(:note) fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:

geneva@Deuteronomy:32:47 @ For it [is] not a (note:)For I will perform my promise to you, (Isa_55:10).(:note) vain thing for you; because it [is] your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong [your] days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.

geneva@Deuteronomy:33:12 @ [And] of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall (note:)Because the temple would be built in Zion, which was in the tribe of Benjamin, he shows that God would dwell with him there.(:note) dwell in safety by him; [and the LORD] shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.

geneva@Deuteronomy:34:1 @ And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of (note:)Which was a part of mount Abarim, (Num_27:12).(:note) Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that [is] over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,

geneva@Deuteronomy:34:6 @ And (note:)That is, the angel of the Lord, (Jud_1:9).(:note) he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto That the Jews might not have opportunity to commit idolatry by it. this day.

geneva@Deuteronomy:34:9 @ And (note:)By this the favour of God is demonstrated, in that he does not leave his Church destitute of a governor.(:note) Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

geneva@Joshua:1:1 @ Now after the (note:)The beginning of this book depends on the last chapter of Deuteronomy which was written by Joshua as a preparation to his history.(:note) death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, The Argument - In this book the Holy Spirit sets most lively before us the accomplishment of God's promise, who as he promised by the mouth of Moses, that a prophet would be raised up to the people like him, whom he wills to obey, (Deu_18:15): so he shows himself true to his promise, as at all other times, and after the death of Moses his faithful servant, he raises up Joshua to be ruler and governor over his people, that they should neither be discouraged for lack of a captain, nor have reason to distrust God's promises later. So that Joshua might be confirmed in his calling, and the people also might have no opportunity to grudge, as though he were not approved by God: he is adorned with most excellent gifts and graces from God, both to govern the people with counsel, and to defend them with strength, that he lacks nothing which either belongs to a valiant captain, or a faithful minister. So he overcomes all difficulties, and brings them into the land of Canaan: which according to God's ordinance he divides among the people and appoints their borders: he established laws and ordinances, and put them in remembrance of God's revealed benefits, assuring them of his grace and favour if they obey God, and of his plagues and vengeance if they disobey him. This history represents Jesus Christ the true Joshua, who leads us into eternal happiness, signified to us by this land of Canaan. From the beginning of Genesis to the end of this book is 2567 years. For from Adam to the flood are 1656, from the flood to the departure of Abraham out of Chaldea 423, and from then to the death of Joseph 290. So that Genesis contains 2369, Exodus 140, the other three books of Moses 40, Joshua 27. So the whole makes 2576 years.

geneva@Joshua:1:8 @ This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and (note:)Showing that it is not possible to govern well, without the continual study of God's word.(:note) night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

geneva@Joshua:1:11 @ Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for (note:)Meaning, from the day that this was proclaimed, (Jos_3:2).(:note) within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.

geneva@Joshua:3:1 @ And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to (note:)Which according to the Hebrews was in March, about 40 days after Moses' death.(:note) Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.

geneva@Joshua:3:15 @ And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his (note:)Because the river was accustomed at this time to be full, the miracle is so much greater.(:note) banks all the time of harvest,)

geneva@Joshua:3:17 @ And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood (note:)Either tarrying till the people were past, or as some read, sure, as though they had been on dry land.(:note) firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.

geneva@Joshua:4:3 @ And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood (note:)As in (Jos_3:17).(:note) firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the Meaning, the place where they would camp. lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.

geneva@Joshua:4:11 @ And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, (note:)Meaning, in the presence or sight of the people.(:note) in the presence of the people.

geneva@Joshua:4:13 @ About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the (note:)That is, before the Ark.(:note) LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.

geneva@Joshua:5:1 @ And it came to pass, when all the kings of the (note:)The Amorites were on both sides of Jordan, of which two kings were slain already on the side toward Moab.(:note) Amorites, which [were] on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which [were] by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.

geneva@Joshua:6:4 @ And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of (note:)That the conquest might not be assigned to man's power, but to the mercy of God, which with most weak things can overcome that which seems most strong.(:note) rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.

geneva@Joshua:7:5 @ And the (note:)God would by this overthrow make them more earnest to search out and punish the sin committed.(:note) men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them [from] before the gate [even] unto Shebarim, and smote them in the going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.

geneva@Joshua:7:7 @ And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? would to God we had been content, and dwelt on the (note:)This infirmity of his faith shows how we are inclined by nature to distrust.(:note) other side Jordan!

geneva@Joshua:8:12 @ And he took about five thousand men, (note:)He sent these few, that the others who lay in ambush might not be discovered.(:note) and set them to lie in ambush between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of the city.

geneva@Joshua:8:13 @ And when they had set the people, [even] all the host that [was] on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the (note:)To the intent that they in the city more easily discover his army.(:note) midst of the valley.

geneva@Joshua:9:1 @ And it came to pass, when all the kings which (note:)In respect to the plain of Moab.(:note) [were] on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the The main sea called the Mediterranean. great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard [thereof];

geneva@Joshua:11:20 @ For it was of the LORD to (note:)That is, to give them over to themselves: and therefore they could not but rebel against God and seek their own destruction.(:note) harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, [and] that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.

geneva@Joshua:13:1 @ Now Joshua was old [and] (note:)Being almost a hundred and ten years old.(:note) stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old [and] stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be After the enemies are overcome. possessed.

geneva@Joshua:18:13 @ And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which [is] (note:)Which was in the tribe of Ephraim: another Bethel was in the tribe of Benjamin.(:note) Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Atarothadar, near the hill that [lieth] on the south side of the nether Bethhoron.

geneva@Joshua:18:17 @ And was drawn from the north, and went forth to (note:)Which is in the tribe of Ephraim.(:note) Enshemesh, and went forth toward Geliloth, which [is] over against the going up of Adummim, and descended to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben,

geneva@Joshua:22:19 @ Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession [be] (note:)In your judgment.(:note) unclean, [then] pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but To use any other service than God has appointed is to rebel against God, (1Sa_15:23). rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.

geneva@Joshua:22:31 @ And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD [is] (note:)By preserving and governing us.(:note) among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have Whom if ye had offended; he would have punished with you. delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD.

geneva@Joshua:23:5 @ And the LORD your God, he shall expel (note:)Which yet remain and are not overcome, as in (Jos_13:2).(:note) them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD your God hath promised unto you.

geneva@Joshua:24:7 @ And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a (note:)Even forty years.(:note) long season.

geneva@Joshua:24:11 @ And ye went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the (note:)Because it was the chief city, under it he contains all the country: else they of the city fought not.(:note) men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered them into your hand.

geneva@Joshua:24:31 @ And Israel (note:)Such are the people commonly as their rulers are.(:note) served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua, and which had known all the works of the LORD, that he had done for Israel.

geneva@Judges:3:12 @ And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD (note:)So that the enemies of God's people have no power over them, but by God's appointment.(:note) strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

geneva@Judges:4:4 @ And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she (note:)By the spirit of prophesy resolving controversies and declaring the will of God.(:note) judged Israel at that time.

geneva@Judges:5:10 @ Speak, ye that ride on (note:)You governors.(:note) white asses, ye that sit Or by Middin, as in danger of your enemies. in judgment, and walk by the way.

geneva@Judges:5:14 @ Out of Ephraim (note:)Joshua first fought against Amalek, and Saul destroyed him.(:note) [was there] a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.

geneva@Judges:6:6 @ And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the (note:)This is the purpose of God's punishments, to call his to repentance, that they may seek help from him.(:note) children of Israel cried unto the LORD.

geneva@Judges:7:13 @ And when Gideon was come, behold, [there was] a man that told a dream unto his fellow, and said, Behold, I dreamed a dream, and, lo, a (note:)Some read, a trembling noise of barley bread: meaning, that one of no reputation would make their great army tremble.(:note) cake of barley bread tumbled into the host of Midian, and came unto a tent, and smote it that it fell, and overturned it, that the tent lay along.

geneva@Judges:8:6 @ And the princes of Succoth said, [Are] the (note:)Because you have overcome a handful, do you think to have overcome the whole?(:note) hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

geneva@Judges:8:22 @ Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy (note:)That is, thy posterity.(:note) son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.

geneva@Judges:9:2 @ Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether [is] better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, [which are] threescore and ten persons, reign over you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I [am] your (note:)Of your kindred by my mother's side.(:note) bone and your flesh.

geneva@Judges:9:15 @ And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, [then] come [and] put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let (note:)Abimelech will destroy the nobles of Shechem.(:note) fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.

geneva@Judges:11:3 @ Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of (note:)Where the governor of the country was called Tob.(:note) Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and Joined with him, as some think, against his brethren. went out with him.

geneva@Judges:11:26 @ While Israel dwelt in Heshbon and her towns, and in Aroer and her towns, and in all the cities that [be] along by the coasts of Arnon, three hundred years? why therefore did ye not recover (note:)Meaning their towns.(:note) [them] within that time?

geneva@Judges:11:29 @ Then the (note:)That is, the spirit of strength and zeal.(:note) Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over [unto] the children of Ammon.

geneva@Judges:11:35 @ And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he (note:)Being overcome with blind zeal, and not considering whether the vow was lawful or not.(:note) rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.

geneva@Judges:12:1 @ And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went (note:)After they had passed Jordan.(:note) northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call Thus ambition envies God's work in others as they did against Gideon, (Jdg_8:1). us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire.

geneva@Judges:12:3 @ And when I saw that ye delivered [me] not, (note:)That is, I ventured my life, and when man's help failed, I put my trust only in God.(:note) I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?

geneva@Judges:14:4 @ But his father and his mother knew not that it [was] of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the (note:)To fight against them for the deliverance of Israel.(:note) Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.

geneva@Judges:15:11 @ Then three thousand men of Judah went to the top of the rock Etam, and said to Samson, Knowest thou not that the Philistines [are] rulers over us? (note:)Such was their gross ignorance, that they judged God's great benefits to be a plague to them.(:note) what [is] this [that] thou hast done unto us? And he said unto them, As they did unto me, so have I done unto them.

geneva@Judges:19:12 @ And his master said unto him, (note:)Though in these days there were most horrible corruptions, even necessity could not compel them to associate with those who did not profess the true God.(:note) We will not turn aside hither into the city of a stranger, that [is] not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah.

geneva@Judges:20:42 @ Therefore they turned [their backs] before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and them which [came] out of the cities they destroyed (note:)For they were surrounded from every side.(:note) in the midst of them.

geneva@Judges:21:8 @ And they said, What one [is there] of the tribes of Israel that (note:)Condemning them as lovers of evil, who would not punish it.(:note) came not up to Mizpeh to the LORD? And, behold, there came none to the camp from Jabeshgilead to the assembly.

geneva@Ruth:3:7 @ And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his (note:)That is, he had refreshed himself among his servants.(:note) heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.

geneva@Ruth:4:10 @ Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his (note:)Or, of the city where he remained.(:note) place: ye [are] witnesses this day.

geneva@1Samuel:1:1 @ Now there was a certain man of (note:)There were two Ramatus, so that in this city in mount Ephraim were Zophim, that is, the learned men and prophets.(:note) Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name [was] Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: The Argument - As God had ordained in (Deu_17:14), that when the Israelites entered the land of Canaan, he would appoint a king for them: so here in the first book of Samuel the state of the people under their first king Saul is declared. Not content with the order that God had temporarily appointed for the government of his Church, they demanded a king, so that they might be as other nations. As well they thought they would be better off, not because they could serve God better by it, but because they would be under the safeguard of him who represented Jesus Christ the true deliverer. Therefore God gave them a tyrant and a hypocrite to rule over them, so that they might learn that a king is not sufficient to defend them, unless God by his power preserves and keeps them. Therefore he punishes the ingratitude of his people, and sends them continual wars both at home and abroad. Also, because Saul, whom God had given to the honour of a king out of nothing, did not acknowledge God's mercy to him, but rather disobeyed the word of God and was not zealous of his glory, he was removed from his estate by God, and David the true figure of Messiah was placed in his stead. His patience, modesty, constancy, persecution by open enemies, feigned friends, and deceitful flatterers, is left to the Church and to every member of it, as a pattern and example of their state and calling.

geneva@1Samuel:2:1 @ And Hannah (note:)After she had obtained a son by prayer she gave thanks.(:note) prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine I have recovered strength and glory by the benefit of the Lord. horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is I can answer them that criticize my barrenness. enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

geneva@1Samuel:4:4 @ So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which (note:)For he used to appear to the Israelites between the cherubim over the ark of the covenant, (Exo_25:17).(:note) dwelleth [between] the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, [were] there with the ark of the covenant of God.

geneva@1Samuel:7:12 @ Then Samuel took a stone, and set [it] between Mizpeh and (note:)Which was a great rock over against Mizpeh.(:note) Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.

geneva@1Samuel:8:1 @ And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he (note:)Because he was not able to bear the charge.(:note) made his sons judges over Israel.

geneva@1Samuel:8:6 @ But the thing (note:)Because they were not content with the order that God had appointed, but would be governed as the Gentiles were.(:note) displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.

geneva@1Samuel:8:9 @ Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet (note:)To prove if they will forsake their wicked purpose.(:note) protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.

geneva@1Samuel:8:11 @ And he said, This will be the (note:)Not that kings have this authority by their office, but that such as reign in God's wrath would usurp this over their brethren, contrary to the law, (Deu_17:20).(:note) manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.

geneva@1Samuel:9:16 @ To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him [to be] captain over my people Israel, that he may (note:)Despite their wickedness, yet God was ever mindful of his inheritance.(:note) save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.

geneva@1Samuel:10:1 @ Then Samuel took a vial of (note:)In the Law this anointing signified the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which were necessary for those who would rule.(:note) oil, and poured [it] upon his head, and kissed him, and said, [Is it] not because the LORD hath anointed thee [to be] captain over his inheritance?

geneva@1Samuel:10:12 @ And one of the same place answered and said, But who [is] their (note:)Meaning, that prophecy comes not by succession, but is given to whom it pleases God.(:note) father? Therefore it became a proverb, [Is] Saul also among the Noting by it him that from low degree comes suddenly to honour. prophets?

geneva@1Samuel:11:12 @ And the people said unto Samuel, (note:)By this victory the Lord won the hearts of the people to Saul.(:note) Who [is] he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.

geneva@1Samuel:11:13 @ And Saul said, There shall not a man be (note:)By showing mercy he thought to overcome their malice.(:note) put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel.

geneva@1Samuel:12:1 @ And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have (note:)I have granted your petition.(:note) hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.

geneva@1Samuel:12:2 @ And now, behold, the king walketh (note:)To govern you in peace and war.(:note) before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons [are] with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day.

geneva@1Samuel:12:12 @ And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, (note:)Leaving God to seek the help of man, (1Sa_8:5).(:note) Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.

geneva@1Samuel:12:14 @ If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue (note:)You shall be preserved as they that follow the Lord's will.(:note) following the LORD your God:

geneva@1Samuel:12:15 @ But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as [it was] against your (note:)Meaning, the governors.(:note) fathers.

geneva@1Samuel:13:1 @ Saul reigned (note:)While these things were done.(:note) one year; and when he had reigned Before he took upon himself the state of a king. two years over Israel,

geneva@1Samuel:13:7 @ And [some of] the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of (note:)Where the two tribes and the half remained.(:note) Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he [was] yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.

geneva@1Samuel:13:14 @ But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a (note:)That is, David.(:note) man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

geneva@1Samuel:13:18 @ And another company turned the way [to] Bethhoron: and (note:)So that to man's judgment these three armies would have overrun the whole country.(:note) another company turned [to] the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness.

geneva@1Samuel:14:1 @ Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, (note:)By this example God declared to Israel that the victory did not consist in multitude or armour, but only because of his grace.(:note) Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that [is] on the other side. But he told not his father.

geneva@1Samuel:14:6 @ And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these (note:)That is, the Philistines.(:note) uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for [there is] no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.

geneva@1Samuel:14:11 @ And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the (note:)Thus they spoke contemptuously and by derision.(:note) holes where they had hid themselves.

geneva@1Samuel:14:21 @ Moreover the Hebrews [that] were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp [from the country] round about, even they also [turned] to be with the (note:)Though before for fear of the Philistines they declared themselves as enemies to their brethren.(:note) Israelites that [were] with Saul and Jonathan.

geneva@1Samuel:15:1 @ Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee [to be] king over his people, over Israel: now therefore (note:)Because he has preferred you to this honour, you are bound to obey him.(:note) hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.

geneva@1Samuel:15:17 @ And Samuel said, When thou [wast] (note:)Meaning, of base condition as in (1Sa_9:21).(:note) little in thine own sight, [wast] thou not [made] the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

geneva@1Samuel:15:35 @ And Samuel came no more to (note:)Though Saul came where Samuel was, (1Sa_19:22).(:note) see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD As in (1Sa_15:11). repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

geneva@1Samuel:16:1 @ And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, (note:)Signifying that we should not show ourselves more pitiful than God, nor to lament those whom he casts out.(:note) seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

geneva@1Samuel:17:34 @ And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a (note:)David, because of previous experience with God's help, did not doubt to overcome this danger, seeing as he was zealous for God's honour.(:note) lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:

geneva@1Samuel:17:37 @ David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, (note:)For by these examples he saw that the power of God was with him.(:note) Go, and the LORD be with thee.

geneva@1Samuel:18:5 @ And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, [and] behaved himself (note:)That is, he prospered in all his doings.(:note) wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

geneva@1Samuel:18:13 @ Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went (note:)Meaning he was captain over the people.(:note) out and came in before the people.

geneva@1Samuel:19:20 @ And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing (note:)Being their chief instructor.(:note) [as] appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also Changed their minds and praised God. prophesied.

geneva@1Samuel:20:3 @ And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly [as] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, [there is] but a (note:)I am in great danger of death.(:note) step between me and death.

geneva@1Samuel:22:6 @ When Saul heard that David was (note:)That a great brute came on him.(:note) discovered, and the men that [were] with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants [were] standing about him;)

geneva@1Samuel:23:17 @ And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be (note:)Jonathan assured David, that God would accomplish his promise, and that his father warred against his own conscience.(:note) king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.

geneva@1Samuel:25:22 @ So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all that [pertain] to him by the morning light any that (note:)Meaning by this proverb that he would destroy both small and great.(:note) pisseth against the wall.

geneva@1Samuel:28:11 @ Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said, Bring me up (note:)He speaks according to his gross ignorance not considering the state of the saints after this life, and how Satan has no power over them.(:note) Samuel.

geneva@1Samuel:28:14 @ And he said unto her, What form [is] he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he [is] covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it [was] (note:)To his imagination, even though it was Satan, who to blind his eyes took on him the form of Samuel, as he can do of an angel of light.(:note) Samuel, and he stooped with [his] face to the ground, and bowed himself.

geneva@1Samuel:28:19 @ Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: (note:)You will die, (1Sa_31:6).(:note) and to morrow [shalt] thou and thy sons [be] with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.

geneva@1Samuel:30:6 @ And David was greatly distressed; for the people (note:)Thus we see that in trouble and adversity we do not consider God's providence, but like raging beasts forget both our own duty and contemn God's appointment over us.(:note) spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

geneva@1Samuel:30:8 @ And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake [them], and without fail (note:)Though God seem to leave us for a time, yet if we trust in him, we will be sure to find comfort.(:note) recover [all].

geneva@1Samuel:30:22 @ Then answered all the wicked men and [men] of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them [ought] of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his (note:)Under these are understood the cattle and goods, which belonged to every man.(:note) wife and his children, that they may lead [them] away, and depart.

geneva@2Samuel:1:1 @ Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; (note:)The Argument - This book and the former are called Samuel, because they contain the conception, birth and the whole course of his life, and also the lives and acts of two kings, that is, of Saul and David, whom he anointed and consecrated kings by the ordinance of God. The first book contains those things which God brought to pass among this people under the government of Samuel and Saul. This second book declares the noble acts of David, after the death of Saul when he began to reign, to the end of his kingdom, and how it was expanded by him. It also contains the great troubles and dangers he sustained both within his house and without, the horrible and dangerous insurrections, uproars, and treasons wrought against him, partly by false counsellors, feigned friends and flatterers and partly by his own children and people. By God's assistance he overcame all difficulties, and enjoyed his kingdom in rest and peace. In the person of David the scripture sets forth Christ Jesus the chief king, who came from David according to the flesh, and was persecuted on every side with outward and inward enemies, as well in his own person, as in his members, but at length he overcomes all his enemies, and gives his Church victory against all power both spiritual and temporal; and so reigns with them, king for ever.(:note)

geneva@2Samuel:1:2 @ It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with (note:)Seeming to lament the overthrow of the people of Israel.(:note) his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and [so] it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

geneva@2Samuel:1:24 @ Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, (note:)As rich garments and costly jewels.(:note) with [other] delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

geneva@2Samuel:2:7 @ Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me (note:)So that you shall not want a captain and a defender.(:note) king over them.

geneva@2Samuel:2:9 @ And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over (note:)Over the eleven tribes.(:note) all Israel.

geneva@2Samuel:2:11 @ And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six (note:)After this he reigned over all the country 33 years, (2Sa_5:5).(:note) months.

geneva@2Samuel:3:17 @ And Abner had (note:)Rather for malice that he bore toward Ishbosheth, than for love he bore to David.(:note) communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past [to be] king over you:

geneva@2Samuel:3:33 @ And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner (note:)He declares that Abner died not as a wretch or vile person, but as a valiant man might do, being traitorously deceived by the wicked.(:note) as a fool dieth?

geneva@2Samuel:5:3 @ So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron (note:)That is, taking the Lord to witness: for the ark was still in Abinadab's house.(:note) before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

geneva@2Samuel:6:20 @ Then David returned to (note:)That is, to pray for his house, as he had done for the people.(:note) bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!

geneva@2Samuel:6:21 @ And David said unto Michal, (note:)It was for no worldly affection, but only for that zeal that I bore to God's glory.(:note) [It was] before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.

geneva@2Samuel:7:2 @ That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within (note:)Within the tabernacle covered with skins, (Exo_26:7).(:note) curtains.

geneva@2Samuel:7:10 @ Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move (note:)He promises them quietness, if they will walk in his fear and obedience.(:note) no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

geneva@2Samuel:7:26 @ And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts [is] the God over Israel: and let the (note:)This prayer is most effective when we chiefly seek God's glory, and the accomplishment of his promise.(:note) house of thy servant David be established before thee.

geneva@2Samuel:8:15 @ And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed (note:)He gave judgment in controversies, and was merciful toward the people.(:note) judgment and justice unto all his people.

geneva@2Samuel:8:18 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was over] both the (note:)The Cherethites and Pelethites were as the king's guard, and had charge of his person.(:note) Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.

geneva@2Samuel:9:10 @ Thou therefore, and (note:)Be ye provident overseers and governors of his lands, that they may be profitable.(:note) thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in [the fruits], that thy master's son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

geneva@2Samuel:10:3 @ And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? hath not David [rather] sent his servants unto thee, (note:)Their arrogant malice would not allow them to see the simplicity of David's heart: therefore their counsel turned to the destruction of their country.(:note) to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?

geneva@2Samuel:10:17 @ And when it was told David, he gathered (note:)Meaning, the greatest part.(:note) all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.

geneva@2Samuel:11:8 @ And David said to Uriah, (note:)David thought that if Uriah lay with his wife, his sin might be covered.(:note) Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess [of meat] from the king.

geneva@2Samuel:11:25 @ Then David said unto the messenger, (note:)He conceals the truth from the messenger, so that neither his cruel commandment, nor Joab's wicked obedience would be discovered.(:note) Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.

geneva@2Samuel:12:8 @ And I gave thee thy master's (note:)For David succeeded Saul in his kingdom.(:note) house, and thy master's The Jews take this to be Eglah and Michal, or Rizpah and Michal. wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if [that had been] too little, I would moreover have given unto thee That is, greater things than these: for God's love and benefits increase toward his own, if they do not hinder him by their ingratitude. such and such things.

geneva@2Samuel:12:14 @ Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to (note:)In saying, that the Lord has appointed a wicked man to reign over his people.(:note) blaspheme, the child also [that is] born unto thee shall surely die.

geneva@2Samuel:14:24 @ And the king said, Let him (note:)Covering by this his affection, and showing some part of justice to please the people.(:note) turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.

geneva@2Samuel:15:2 @ And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was [so], that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city [art] thou? And he said, Thy servant [is] of one of the (note:)That is, noting of what city or place he was.(:note) tribes of Israel.

geneva@2Samuel:15:4 @ Absalom said moreover, (note:)Thus by slander, flattery and fair promises, the wicked seek preference.(:note) Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

geneva@2Samuel:15:14 @ And David said unto all his servants that [were] with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not [else] escape from (note:)Whose heart he saw that Satan had so possessed that he would leave no mischief unattempted.(:note) Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

geneva@2Samuel:15:23 @ And all the country wept with a loud voice, and (note:)That is, the four hundred men.(:note) all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.

geneva@2Samuel:15:30 @ And David went up by the ascent of [mount] Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head (note:)With ashes and dust in sign of sorrow.(:note) covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that [was] with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

geneva@2Samuel:16:21 @ And (note:)Suspecting the change of the kingdom, and so his own overthrow, he gives such counsel as might most hinder his father's reconciliation: and also declare to the people that Absalom was in highest authority.(:note) Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that [are] with thee be strong.

geneva@2Samuel:17:1 @ Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, (note:)The wicked are so greedy to execute their malice, that they leave no opportunity that may further the same.(:note) Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

geneva@2Samuel:17:16 @ Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass (note:)That is, over Jordan.(:note) over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that [are] with him.

geneva@2Samuel:17:19 @ And (note:)Thus God sends help to his, in their greatest dangers.(:note) the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known.

geneva@2Samuel:17:20 @ And when Absalom's servants came to the woman to the house, they said, Where [is] Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said unto them, They be gone over the (note:)The Chaldee text reads: Now they have passed the Jordan.(:note) brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find [them], they returned to Jerusalem.

geneva@2Samuel:17:21 @ And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for (note:)That is, to pursue you with all haste.(:note) thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.

geneva@2Samuel:17:22 @ Then David arose, and all the people that [were] with him, and they passed over Jordan: (note:)They travelled all night, and by morning had all their company passed over.(:note) by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over Jordan.

geneva@2Samuel:18:1 @ And David (note:)For certain of the Reubenites, Gadites, and of the half tribe could not bear the insolence of the son against the father, and therefore joined with David.(:note) numbered the people that [were] with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.

geneva@2Samuel:18:3 @ But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but (note:)Signifying that a good governor is so dear to his people that they would rather lose their lives than have anything happen to him.(:note) now [thou art] worth ten thousand of us: therefore now [it is] better that thou succour us out of the city.

geneva@2Samuel:18:24 @ And David sat between the two (note:)He sat in the gate of the city of Mahanaim.(:note) gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone.

geneva@2Samuel:18:33 @ And the king was much (note:)Because he considers both the judgment of God against his sin, and could not otherwise hide his fatherly affection for his son.(:note) moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

geneva@2Samuel:19:4 @ But the king (note:)As they do that mourn.(:note) covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!

geneva@2Samuel:19:37 @ Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, [and be buried] by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant (note:)My son.(:note) Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.

geneva@2Samuel:19:41 @ And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over (note:)Toward Jerusalem.(:note) Jordan?

geneva@2Samuel:20:15 @ And they came and besieged him in Abel of Bethmaachah, and they cast up a bank against the city, and it stood in the trench: and all the people that [were] with Joab (note:)That is, he went about to overthrow it.(:note) battered the wall, to throw it down.

geneva@2Samuel:20:21 @ The (note:)Hearing his fault, he gave in to reason, and required only he that was instigator of the treason.(:note) matter [is] not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, [even] against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall.

geneva@2Samuel:21:14 @ And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was (note:)For where the government permits faults to go unpunished, there the plague of God lies on the land.(:note) intreated for the land.

geneva@2Samuel:22:5 @ When the (note:)As David (who was the figure of Christ) was by God's power delivered from all dangers: so Christ and his Church will overcome most grievous dangers, tyranny and death.(:note) waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;

geneva@2Samuel:22:16 @ And the (note:)He alludes to the miracle of the Red Sea.(:note) channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

geneva@2Samuel:22:47 @ The LORD liveth; (note:)Let him show his power that he is the governor of all the world.(:note) and blessed [be] my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

geneva@2Samuel:23:15 @ And David (note:)Being overcome with weariness and thirst.(:note) longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which [is] by the gate!

geneva@2Samuel:23:23 @ He was more honourable than the (note:)He was more valiant than the thirty that follow and not so valiant as the six before.(:note) thirty, but he attained not to the [first] three. And David set him over his guard.

geneva@1Kings:1:1 @ Now king David was (note:)He was about 70 years old, (2Sa_5:4).(:note) old [and] stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no For his natural heat was worn away with travels. heat. The Argument - Because the children of God should expect no continual rest and quietness in this world, the Holy Spirit sets before our eyes in this book the variety and change of things, which came to the people of Israel from the death of David, Solomon, and the rest of the kings, to the death of Ahab. Declaring that flourishing kingdoms, unless they are preserved by God's protection, (who then favours them when his word is truly set forth, virtue esteemed, vice punished, and concord maintained) fall to decay and come to nothing as appears by the dividing of the kingdom under Rehoboam and Jeroboam, who were one people before and now by the just punishment of God were made two. Judah and Benjamin were under Rehoboam, and this was called the kingdom of Judah. The other ten tribes held with Jeroboam, and this was called the kingdom of Israel. The king of Judah had his throne in Jerusalem, and the king of Israel in Samaria, after it was built by Omri Ahab's father. Because our Saviour Christ according to the flesh, comes from the stock of David, the genealogy of the kings of Judah is here described, from Solomon to Joram the son of Jehoshaphat, who reigned over Judah in Jerusalem as Ahab did over Israel in Samaria.

geneva@1Kings:1:47 @ And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the (note:)He gave God thanks for the good success.(:note) bed.

geneva@1Kings:2:3 @ And keep the (note:)He shows how hard it is to govern and that no one can do it well except he obey God.(:note) charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:

geneva@1Kings:2:5 @ Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, [and] what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and (note:)He shed his blood in time of peace, as if there had been war.(:note) shed the blood of war in peace, and He put the bloody sword into his sheath. put the blood of war upon his girdle that [was] about his loins, and in his shoes that [were] on his feet.

geneva@1Kings:2:35 @ And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the (note:)And so took the office of high priest from the house of Eli, and restored it to the house of Phinehas.(:note) priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.

geneva@1Kings:2:44 @ The king said moreover to Shimei, (note:)For though you would deny it, your own conscience accuses you for reviling and doing wrong to my father, (2Sa_16:5).(:note) Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;

geneva@1Kings:3:24 @ And the king said, (note:)Unless God gives judges understanding, the impudency of the trespasser will overthrow the just cause of the innocent.(:note) Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

geneva@1Kings:4:4 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was] over the host: and Zadok and (note:)Not Abiathar whom Solomon had put from his office, (1Ki_2:27) but another of that name.(:note) Abiathar [were] the priests:

geneva@1Kings:4:21 @ And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the (note:)Which is the Euphrates.(:note) river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

geneva@1Kings:4:24 @ For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the (note:)For they were all tributaries to him.(:note) kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

geneva@1Kings:4:32 @ And he spake three thousand (note:)Which for the most part are thought to have perished in the captivity of Babylon.(:note) proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.

geneva@1Kings:5:7 @ And it came to pass, when (note:)In Hiram is prefigured the calling of the Gentiles who would help build the spiritual temple.(:note) Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed [be] the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

geneva@1Kings:6:1 @ And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month (note:)Which contains part of April and part of May.(:note) Zif, which [is] the second month, that he began to build the By which is meant the temple and the oracle. house of the LORD.

geneva@1Kings:6:9 @ So he built the (note:)In Exodus it is called the tabernacle, and the temple is here called the sanctuary and the oracle the most holy place.(:note) house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.

geneva@1Kings:6:15 @ And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and (note:)Meaning, to the roof which was also sealed.(:note) the walls of the cieling: [and] he covered [them] on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.

geneva@1Kings:6:22 @ And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the (note:)Meaning, the altar of incense, (Exo_30:1).(:note) whole altar that [was] by the oracle he overlaid with gold.

geneva@1Kings:6:28 @ And he (note:)For the others which Moses made of beaten gold were taken away with the other jewels by their enemies, whom God permitted at various times to overcome them for their great sins.(:note) overlaid the cherubims with gold.

geneva@1Kings:6:32 @ The two doors also [were of] olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid [them] with gold, and (note:)So that the fashion of the carved work might still appear.(:note) spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.

geneva@1Kings:7:7 @ Then he made a porch (note:)For his house which was at Jerusalem.(:note) for the throne where he might judge, [even] the porch of judgment: and [it was] covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.

geneva@1Kings:7:12 @ And the great court round about [was] with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, (note:)As the Lord's house was built so was this, only the great court of Solomon's house was uncovered.(:note) both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.

geneva@1Kings:7:39 @ And he put five bases on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house: and he set the sea on the right side of the (note:)That is, of the temple or sanctuary.(:note) house eastward over against the south.

geneva@1Kings:8:41 @ Moreover concerning a (note:)He means such as should be turned from their idolatry to serve the true God.(:note) stranger, that [is] not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake;

geneva@1Kings:9:7 @ Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a (note:)The world will make a mockery of you for the vile contempt and abusing of God's most liberal benefit.(:note) proverb and a byword among all people:

geneva@1Kings:9:23 @ These [were] the chief of the officers that [were] over Solomon's work, (note:)The overseers of Solomon's works were divided into three parts: the first contained 3300, the second 300, and the third 250 who were Israelites. Here are the two last parts, which make 550. See (2Ch_8:10).(:note) five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.

geneva@1Kings:10:15 @ Beside [that he had] of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the (note:)That is, Arabia, which for the great abundance of all things was called Happy.(:note) country.

geneva@1Kings:11:24 @ And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them [of Zobah]: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, (note:)That is, the men whom he had gathered to him.(:note) and reigned in Damascus.

geneva@1Kings:11:28 @ And the man Jeroboam [was] a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him (note:)He was overseer of Solomon's works for the tribe of Ephraim and Manasseh.(:note) ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.

geneva@1Kings:13:30 @ And he laid his carcase in his (note:)Which he had prepared for himself.(:note) own grave; and they mourned over him, [saying], Alas, my brother!

geneva@1Kings:14:2 @ And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, (note:)His own conscience bore witness to him that the prophet of God would not satisfy his desires, who was a wicked man.(:note) and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there [is] Ahijah the prophet, which told me that [I should be] king over this people.

geneva@1Kings:14:7 @ Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted (note:)Who was but a servant.(:note) thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,

geneva@1Kings:14:14 @ Moreover the LORD shall raise him up a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day: (note:)The Lord will begin to destroy it out of hand.(:note) but what? even now.

geneva@1Kings:14:16 @ And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who (note:)The people will not be excused when they do evil at the commandment of their governors.(:note) made Israel to sin.

geneva@1Kings:15:4 @ Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a (note:)Meaning, a son to reign over Judah.(:note) lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:

geneva@1Kings:15:33 @ In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in (note:)Which was the place where the kings of Israel remained.(:note) Tirzah, twenty and four years.

geneva@1Kings:18:3 @ And Ahab called Obadiah, which [was] the governor of [his] house. (Now Obadiah (note:)God had begun to work his fear in his heart, but had not yet brought him to the knowledge which is also required of the godly: that is, to profess his Name openly.(:note) feared the LORD greatly:

geneva@1Kings:19:4 @ But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, (note:)It is so hard to control our impatience in affliction, that the saints could not overcome the same.(:note) take away my life; for I [am] not better than my fathers.

geneva@1Kings:20:1 @ And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and [there were] thirty and two (note:)That is, governors and rulers of provinces.(:note) kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.

geneva@1Kings:21:7 @ And Jezebel his wife said unto him, (note:)As though she said, «You do not know what it means to reign. Command and do not beg».(:note) Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, [and] eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

geneva@1Kings:22:47 @ [There was] then no king in Edom: a (note:)In the time of this king, Idumea was subject to Judah, and was governed by whom they of Judah appointed.(:note) deputy [was] king.

geneva@2Kings:1:2 @ And (note:)So that he was punished for his idolatry in two ways: for the Moabites which were wont to pay him tribute rebelled and he fell out a window which was high in his house to give light beneath.(:note) Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that [was] in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire of The Philistines who lived at Ekron worshipped this idol, the god of flies, thinking that he could preserve them from the biting of flies: or else he was so called, because flies were drawn in great abundance by the blood of the sacrifices that were offered to that idol. Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease.

geneva@2Kings:2:1 @ And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from (note:)Which was the place where the children of Israel were circumcised after they came over Jordan and had been forty years in the wilderness, (Jos_5:9).(:note) Gilgal.

geneva@2Kings:2:8 @ And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped [it] together, and smote the (note:)That is, of Jordan.(:note) waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

geneva@2Kings:2:9 @ And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, (note:)Let your spirit have double force in me, because of these dangerous times: or let me have twice as much as the rest of the prophets: or if your spirit were to be divided into three parts, let me have two.(:note) let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

geneva@2Kings:3:1 @ Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the (note:)Read the annotation in (2Ki_1:17).(:note) eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.

geneva@2Kings:5:3 @ And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord [were] with the (note:)Meaning Elisha.(:note) prophet that [is] in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.

geneva@2Kings:5:11 @ But Naaman was (note:)Man's reason murmurs when it considers only the signs and outward things, and has no regard for the word of God, which is contained there.(:note) wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.

geneva@2Kings:6:23 @ And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no (note:)For this gentle intreaty and the miracle wrought by the prophet, did more for peace than if they had been overcome in battle for they did not return at that time to fight against Israel, or in that king's days.(:note) more into the land of Israel.

geneva@2Kings:7:2 @ Then a lord on whose hand the king (note:)To whom the king gave the charge and oversight of things as in (2Ki_7:17).(:note) leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, [if] the LORD would make He mocked at the prophets words saying, that if God rained down corn from heaven, yet this could not come to pass. windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see [it] with thine eyes, but shalt not Your infidelity will be punished in this when you see this miracle, and yet not partake of it. eat thereof.

geneva@2Kings:8:9 @ So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every (note:)Of all the chiefest and precious things of the country.(:note) good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?

geneva@2Kings:8:10 @ And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly (note:)Meaning that he would recover of this disease: but he knew that this messenger Hazael would slay him to obtain the kingdom.(:note) recover: howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he shall surely die.

geneva@2Kings:8:13 @ And Hazael said, But what, [is] thy servant (note:)That I should be without all humanity and pity.(:note) a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou [shalt be] king over Syria.

geneva@2Kings:8:20 @ In his days Edom (note:)Which had been subject from David's time until this time of Jehoram.(:note) revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

geneva@2Kings:9:6 @ And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have (note:)This anointing was for kings, priests and prophets which were all figures of Messiah, in whom these three offices were accomplished.(:note) anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, [even] over Israel.

geneva@2Kings:9:29 @ And in the (note:)That is, eleven whole years: for in (2Ki_8:25) when he said he began to reign in the twelfth year of Joram, he takes a partial year for a whole.(:note) eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.

geneva@2Kings:11:4 @ And the seventh year (note:)The chief priest, Jehosheba's husband.(:note) Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.

geneva@2Kings:11:9 @ And the captains over the hundreds did according to all [things] that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the (note:)Read (2Ki_11:5, 2Ki_11:7).(:note) sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.

geneva@2Kings:11:10 @ And to the captains over hundreds did the (note:)That is, Jehoiada.(:note) priest give king David's spears and shields, that [were] in the temple of the LORD.

geneva@2Kings:11:17 @ And Jehoiada made a (note:)That both the king and the people should maintain the true worship of God and destroy all idolatry.(:note) covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD'S people; between the That he should govern and they obey in the fear of God. king also and the people.

geneva@2Kings:11:18 @ And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the (note:)Even in the place where he had blasphemed God, and thought to have been helped by his idol, there God poured his vengeance on him.(:note) altars. And the That is, Jehoiada. priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.

geneva@2Kings:12:11 @ And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them (note:)For the king had appointed others who were fit for that purpose, (2Ki_22:5).(:note) that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD,

geneva@2Kings:13:10 @ In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king (note:)His chief purpose is to describe the kingdom of Judah, and how God performed his promise made to the house of David: but in the process he shows how Israel was afflicted and punished for their great idolatry, who though they had now degenerated, yet God both by sending them many prophets and various punishments, called them to him again.(:note) of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] sixteen years.

geneva@2Kings:13:14 @ Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, (note:)Thus they used to call the prophets and servants of God, by whom God blesses his people, as in (2Ki_2:12) meaning that they prospered their country more by their prayers than by force of arms.(:note) O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.

geneva@2Kings:13:19 @ And the man of God was (note:)Because he seemed content to have victory against the enemies of God two or three times but did not have the zeal to overcome them continually, and to destroy them completely.(:note) wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed [it]: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria [but] thrice.

geneva@2Kings:14:9 @ And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that [was] in Lebanon sent to the (note:)By this parable Jehoash compares himself to a cedar tree, because of his great kingdom over ten tribes and Amaziah to the thistle because he ruled over but two tribes and the wild beasts are Jehoash's soldiers, that spoiled the cities of Judah.(:note) cedar that [was] in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that [was] in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

geneva@2Kings:14:28 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and (note:)Which was also called Antiochia of Syria or Riblah.(:note) Hamath, [which belonged] to Judah, for Israel, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

geneva@2Kings:15:5 @ And the LORD (note:)His father and grandfather were slain by their subjects and servants, and he because he would usurp the priest's office contrary to God's ordinance was smitten immediately by the hand of God with the leprosy, (2Ch_26:21).(:note) smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son [was] over the house, As viceroy or deputy to his father. judging the people of the land.

geneva@2Kings:15:8 @ In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six (note:)He was the fourth in descent from Jehu, who reigned according to God's promise, but in him God began to execute his wrath against the house of Jehu.(:note) months.

geneva@2Kings:16:5 @ Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome (note:)For the Lord preserved the city and his people for the sake of his promise made to David.(:note) [him].

geneva@2Kings:16:6 @ At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered (note:)Which Azariah had taken from the Syrians and fortified, (2Ki_14:22).(:note) Elath to Syria, and drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there unto this day.

geneva@2Kings:16:18 @ And the (note:)Or tent, in which they lay on the sabbath, who had served their week in the temple and so departed home.(:note) covert for the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king's entry without, turned he from the house of the LORD Either to flatter the king of Assyria, when he should thus see him change the ordinance of God or else that the temple might be a refuge for him if the king should suddenly assault his house. for the king of Assyria.

geneva@2Kings:19:2 @ And he sent Eliakim, which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, (note:)To hear some new prophecy and to have comfort from him.(:note) to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.

geneva@2Kings:19:31 @ For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the (note:)The love, that God has for his Church will overcome the counsels and enterprises of men.(:note) zeal of the LORD [of hosts] shall do this.

geneva@2Kings:20:7 @ And Isaiah said, Take a (note:)He declares that though God can heal without other medicines, he will not have these inferior means contemned.(:note) lump of figs. And they took and laid [it] on the boil, and he recovered.

geneva@2Kings:21:13 @ And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line (note:)As I have destroyed Samaria and the house of Ahab so will I destroy Judah.(:note) of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as [a man] wipeth a dish, wiping [it], and turning [it] upside down.

geneva@2Kings:21:16 @ Moreover Manasseh shed (note:)The Hebrews write that he slew Isaiah the prophet, who was his father-in-law.(:note) innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD.

geneva@2Kings:22:5 @ And let (note:)From the time of Joash for the space of 244 years, the temple remained without repairs through the negligence of the priests. This shows that they who have a charge and do not execute it should have it taken from them.(:note) them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which [is] in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house,

geneva@2Kings:23:15 @ Moreover (note:)Which Jeroboam had built in Israel, (1Ki_12:28-29).(:note) the altar that [was] at Bethel, [and] the high place which Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, had made, both that altar and the high place he brake down, and burned the high place, [and] stamped [it] small to powder, and burned the grove.

geneva@2Kings:23:22 @ Surely there was not holden (note:)For the multitude and zeal of the people with the great preparation.(:note) such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, nor of the kings of Judah;

geneva@2Kings:25:19 @ And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war, and (note:)Jeremiah makes mention of seven but here he speaks of those who were the chiefest.(:note) five men of them that were in the king's presence, which were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which mustered the people of the land, and threescore men of the people of the land [that were] found in the city:

geneva@1Chronicles:1:1 @ Adam, (note:)Meaning, that Seth was Adam's son, and Enoch was Seth's son.(:note) Sheth, Enosh, The Argument - The laws comprehend both these books in one, which the Grecians because of the length, divide into two: and they are called Chronicles, because they note briefly the history from Adam to the return from their captivity in Babylon. But these are not the books of Chronicles which are mentioned in the books of the kings of Judah and Israel, which set forth the story of both kingdoms, and later perished in the captivity, but an abridgement of the same, and were gathered by Ezra, as the Jews write after their return from Babylon. This first book contains a brief rehearsal of the children of Adam to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the twelve patriarchs, chiefly of Judah, and the reign of David, because Christ came from him according to the flesh. Therefore it sets forth more amply his acts both concerning civil government, and also the administration and care of things concerning religion, for the good success of which he rejoices and gives thanks to the Lord.

geneva@1Chronicles:1:43 @ Now these [are] the (note:)He makes mention of the kings that came from Esau according to God's promise made to Abraham concerning him, that kings would come from him. These eight kings reigned one after another in Idumea to the time of David who conquered their country.(:note) kings that reigned in the land of Edom before [any] king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city [was] Dinhabah.

geneva@1Chronicles:2:42 @ Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel [were], Mesha his firstborn, which was the (note:)That is, the chief governor or prince of the Ziphims, because the prince should have a fatherly care and affection for his people.(:note) father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

geneva@1Chronicles:6:31 @ And these [are they] whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had (note:)After it was brought to the place where the temple would be built and was no longer carried to and fro.(:note) rest.

geneva@1Chronicles:9:19 @ And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, [were] over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the (note:)Their charge was that no one should enter those places, which were only appointed for the priests to minister in.(:note) tabernacle: and their fathers, [being] over the host of the LORD, [were] keepers of the entry.

geneva@1Chronicles:9:29 @ [Some] of them also [were] appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine (note:)Of which the meat offering was made, (Lev_2:8).(:note) flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.

geneva@1Chronicles:11:1 @ Then all Israel (note:)This was after the death of Ishbosheth Saul's son, when David had reigned over Judah seven years and six months in Hebron, (2Sa_5:5).(:note) gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we [are] thy bone and thy flesh.

geneva@1Chronicles:11:25 @ Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the (note:)Meaning, those three who brought the water to David.(:note) [first] three: and David set him over his guard.

geneva@1Chronicles:12:15 @ These [are] they that went over Jordan in the (note:)Which the Hebrews called Nisan, or Abib, containing half March and half April, when Jordan was wont to overflow its banks, read (Jos_3:15).(:note) first month, when it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all [them] of the valleys, [both] toward the east, and toward the west.

geneva@1Chronicles:12:21 @ And they helped David against the (note:)That is, of the Amalekites who had burned the city of Ziklag, (1Sa_30:1, 1Sa_30:9).(:note) band [of the rovers]: for they [were] all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.

geneva@1Chronicles:14:2 @ And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his (note:)Because of God's promise made to the people of Israel.(:note) people Israel.

geneva@1Chronicles:15:21 @ And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the (note:)Which was the eighth tune, over which he that was most excellent had charge.(:note) Sheminith to excel.

geneva@1Chronicles:16:12 @ Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the (note:)In overcoming Pharaoh, which judgments were declared by God's mouth to Moses.(:note) judgments of his mouth;

geneva@1Chronicles:17:1 @ Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of (note:)Well built and fair.(:note) cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD [remaineth] under That is, in tents covered with skin. curtains.

geneva@1Chronicles:17:7 @ Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, (note:)Of a shepherd of sheep I made you a shepherd of men: so that you did not come to this dignity through your own merits, but by my pure grace.(:note) [even] from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel:

geneva@1Chronicles:17:10 @ And since the time that I commanded judges [to be] over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will (note:)Will give you great posterity.(:note) build thee an house.

geneva@1Chronicles:18:12 @ Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt (note:)Which is understood that Joab slew 12,000 as is in (Psa_60:1) and Abishai the rest.(:note) eighteen thousand.

geneva@1Chronicles:18:17 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was] over the (note:)Read (2Sa_8:18).(:note) Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David [were] chief about the king.

geneva@1Chronicles:19:3 @ But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are not his servants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to (note:)Thus the malicious always interpret the purpose of the godly in the worst sense.(:note) spy out the land?

geneva@1Chronicles:22:12 @ Only the LORD give thee (note:)These are only the means by which kings govern their subjects correctly, and by which the realms prosper and flourish.(:note) wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.

geneva@1Chronicles:24:31 @ These likewise cast (note:)That is, every one had that honour which fell to him by lot.(:note) lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.

geneva@1Chronicles:25:1 @ Moreover David and the captains of the host (note:)The singers were divided into 24 courses, so that every course or order contained twelve, and in all there were 288, as in (1Ch_25:7).(:note) separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:

geneva@1Chronicles:26:23 @ Of the (note:)These also had charge over the treasures.(:note) Amramites, [and] the Izharites, the Hebronites, [and] the Uzzielites:

geneva@1Chronicles:26:26 @ Which Shelomith and his brethren [were] over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had (note:)According as the Lord commanded, (Num_31:28).(:note) dedicated.

geneva@1Chronicles:26:29 @ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons [were] for the outward business (note:)Meaning of things that were out of the city.(:note) over Israel, for officers and judges.

geneva@1Chronicles:26:32 @ And his brethren, men of valour, [were] two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to (note:)Both in spiritual and temporal things.(:note) God, and affairs of the king.

geneva@1Chronicles:27:4 @ And over the course of the second month [was] Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course [was] Mikloth also the (note:)That is, Dodais lieutenant.(:note) ruler: in his course likewise [were] twenty and four thousand.

geneva@1Chronicles:27:16 @ Furthermore (note:)Meaning besides those twelve captains.(:note) over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites [was] Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

geneva@1Chronicles:27:21 @ Of the (note:)Which is beyond Jordan in respect to Judah, also one captain was over the Reubenites and the Gadites.(:note) half [tribe] of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

geneva@1Chronicles:28:4 @ Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah [to be] the ruler; and of the house of (note:)According to the prophecy of Jacob, (Gen_49:8).(:note) Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make [me] king over all Israel:

geneva@1Chronicles:28:7 @ Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at (note:)If he continues to keep my law as he does now and doesn't depart from it.(:note) this day.

geneva@1Chronicles:28:18 @ And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of (note:)Meaning, of the mercy seat that covered the ark, which was called the chariot, because the Lord declared himself there.(:note) the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out [their wings], and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

geneva@1Chronicles:29:3 @ Moreover, because I have set my (note:)His great zeal for the furtherance of the temple made him spare no expenses, but to bestow his own peculiar treasure.(:note) affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, [which] I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,

geneva@1Chronicles:29:4 @ [Even] (note:)He shows what he had of his own store for the Lord's house.(:note) three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses [withal]:

geneva@1Chronicles:29:23 @ Then Solomon sat on the (note:)This declares that the kings of Judah were figures of Christ, who was the true anointed, and to whom God gave the chief government of all things.(:note) throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.

geneva@1Chronicles:29:30 @ With all his reign and his might, and the (note:)Meaning the troubles and griefs.(:note) times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

geneva@2Chronicles:1:2 @ Then Solomon (note:)That is, he proclaimed a solemn sacrifice and commanded that all should attend.(:note) spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers.

geneva@2Chronicles:1:5 @ Moreover the (note:)Which was for the burnt offerings, (Exo_27:1).(:note) brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it.

geneva@2Chronicles:1:9 @ Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be (note:)Perform your promise made to my father concerning me.(:note) established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

geneva@2Chronicles:1:10 @ Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may (note:)That I may govern this people, (1Ch_27:1; 1Ki_3:7).(:note) go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, [that is so] great?

geneva@2Chronicles:1:11 @ And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the (note:)That is, to be avenged on your enemies.(:note) life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

geneva@2Chronicles:2:2 @ And Solomon told out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand and (note:)Which is to be understood of all sorts of officers and overseers: for else the chief officers were but 3300 as in (1Ki_5:16).(:note) six hundred to oversee them.

geneva@2Chronicles:2:12 @ Huram said moreover, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a (note:)The very heavens confessed that it was a singular gift of God when he gave to any nation a king that was wise and of understanding, though it appears that this Hiram had the true knowledge of God.(:note) wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.

geneva@2Chronicles:3:4 @ And the porch that [was] in the front [of the house], the length [of it was] according to the (note:)It contained as much as the breadth of the temple did, (1Ki_6:3).(:note) breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the height [was] an From the foundation to the top: for in the book of the kings mention is made from the foundation to the first stage. hundred and twenty: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.

geneva@2Chronicles:4:9 @ Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great (note:)Called also the porch of Solomon, (Act_3:11). It is also taken for the temple where Christ preached, (Mat_21:23).(:note) court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass.

geneva@2Chronicles:4:22 @ And the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers, [of] pure gold: and the entry of the house, the inner doors thereof for the most holy [place], and the doors of the house of the temple, [were (note:)That is, covered with plates of gold.(:note) of] gold.

geneva@2Chronicles:6:20 @ That thine (note:)That you may declare in effect that you have a continual care over this place.(:note) eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.

geneva@2Chronicles:6:32 @ Moreover concerning the stranger, which is not of thy people Israel, but is come from a far country for thy great name's sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy stretched out arm; if they come and (note:)He shows that before God there is no deception of person, but all people who fear him and work righteousness are accepted, (Act_10:35).(:note) pray in this house;

geneva@2Chronicles:7:20 @ Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have (note:)Declaring that God had more concern for their salvation than for the advancement of his own glory: and where men abuse those things which God has appointed to set forth his praise, he withdraws his graces.(:note) sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it [to be] a proverb and a byword among all nations.

geneva@2Chronicles:8:10 @ And these [were] the chief of king Solomon's officers, [even] (note:)For in all there were 3300 but here he means of them who had the principal charge, (1Ki_9:23).(:note) two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

geneva@2Chronicles:9:8 @ Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his (note:)Meaning, that the Israelites were God's peculiar people, and that kings are the lieutenants of God, who ought to grant to him the superiority and administer justice to all.(:note) throne, [to be] king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

geneva@2Chronicles:10:15 @ So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the (note:)God's will overrides all so that nothing can be done but according to the same, and yet man's will works by itself, so that he cannot use the excuse that his deed was of God's ordinance.(:note) cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

geneva@2Chronicles:12:1 @ And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and (note:)For such is the inconstancy of the people, that for the most part they follow the vices of their governors.(:note) all Israel with him.

geneva@2Chronicles:12:13 @ So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam [was] one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned (note:)That is, twelve years after he had been overcome by Shishak, (2Ch_12:2).(:note) seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name [was] Naamah an Ammonitess.

geneva@2Chronicles:13:1 @ Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over (note:)He means Judah and Benjamin.(:note) Judah.

geneva@2Chronicles:13:5 @ Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to (note:)Therefore whoever usurps it or takes it from that stock transgresses the ordinance of the Lord. Thus like a hypocrite he alleges the word of God for his advantage.(:note) David for ever, [even] to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?

geneva@2Chronicles:13:13 @ But Jeroboam caused an ambushment (note:)Contemning the good counsel which came from the Spirit of God, he thought to have overcome by deceit.(:note) to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment [was] behind them.

geneva@2Chronicles:14:7 @ Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about [them] walls, and towers, gates, and bars, [while] the land [is] yet (note:)While we have the full government of it.(:note) before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought [him], and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

geneva@2Chronicles:17:6 @ And his heart was (note:)He gave himself wholly to serve the Lord.(:note) lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.

geneva@2Chronicles:18:2 @ And after [certain] (note:)That is, the third year, (1Ki_22:2).(:note) years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that [he had] with him, and persuaded him to go up [with him] to To recover it out of the hands of the Syrians. Ramothgilead.

geneva@2Chronicles:18:23 @ Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the (note:)By this cruelty his ambition and hypocrisy was discovered; thus the hypocrites boast of the Spirit which they do not have, and declare their malice against them on whom the true Spirit is.(:note) cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?

geneva@2Chronicles:19:2 @ And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, (note:)He declares that the wrath of God is over everyone who supports the wicked and does not show in their actions that they are enemies to everyone that hates the Lord.(:note) Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore [is] wrath upon thee from before the LORD.

geneva@2Chronicles:19:8 @ Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and [of] the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they (note:)The priests and Levites who should judge matters according to the word of the Lord.(:note) returned to Jerusalem.

geneva@2Chronicles:19:11 @ And, behold, Amariah the chief priest [is] over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the (note:)Shall be chief overseer of the public affairs of the realm.(:note) king's matters: also the Levites [shall be] officers They will have the handling of inferior causes. before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the God will assist them that do justice. good.

geneva@2Chronicles:21:11 @ Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit (note:)Meaning, idolatry because the idolater breaks promise with God as the adulteress does to her husband.(:note) fornication, and compelled Judah [thereto].

geneva@2Chronicles:21:16 @ Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that [were] near the (note:)There were other Arabians in Africa southward toward Egypt.(:note) Ethiopians:

geneva@2Chronicles:22:10 @ But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and (note:)So that there would be no one to claim the crown and so she might usurp the government.(:note) destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.

geneva@2Chronicles:22:12 @ And he was with them hid in the (note:)Meaning, in the chamber where the priests and Levites slept, who kept their courses weekly in the temple.(:note) house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the That is, of Judah. land.

geneva@2Chronicles:23:14 @ Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth of the ranges: and whoso (note:)To join with her party and to maintain her authority.(:note) followeth her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest said, Slay her not in the house of the LORD.

geneva@2Chronicles:23:20 @ And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they came through the (note:)Which was the principal gate that the king might be seen by all the people.(:note) high gate into the king's house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.

geneva@2Chronicles:24:2 @ And Joash did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD all the days of (note:)Who was a faithful counsellor and governed him by the word of God.(:note) Jehoiada the priest.

geneva@2Chronicles:24:17 @ Now after the death of Jehoiada came the (note:)Who were liars and knew now that the king was destitute of him who watched over him as a father, and therefore brought him to most vile idolatry.(:note) princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

geneva@2Chronicles:25:5 @ Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of [their] fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from (note:)So many as were able to bear weapons and go to war.(:note) twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice [men, able] to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.

geneva@2Chronicles:26:9 @ Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the (note:)Where the wall or tower turns.(:note) turning [of the wall], and fortified them.

geneva@2Chronicles:26:18 @ And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said unto him, [It appertaineth] not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense unto the LORD, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: (note:)Though his zeal seemed to be good and also his intention, yet because they were not governed by the word of God, he did wickedly and was therefore both justly resisted and also punished.(:note) go out of the sanctuary; for thou hast trespassed; neither [shall it be] for thine honour from the LORD God.

geneva@2Chronicles:26:21 @ And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a (note:)According to the commandment of the Lord, (Lev_13:46).(:note) several house, [being] a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son [was] over the king's house, judging the people of the land.

geneva@2Chronicles:28:9 @ But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name [was] Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, (note:)For they thought they had overcome them by their own valiantness, and did not consider that God had delivered them into their hands, because Judah had offended him.(:note) because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage [that] reacheth up unto heaven.

geneva@2Chronicles:29:30 @ Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the (note:)With the psalm mentioned in (1Ch_16:8).(:note) words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.

geneva@2Chronicles:30:1 @ And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to (note:)Meaning, all Israel, whom Tiglath Pilesar had not taken away into captivity, (2Ki_15:29).(:note) Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.

geneva@2Chronicles:30:2 @ For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the (note:)Though they should have done it in the first month, as in (Exo_12:18; Num_9:3), yet if any were not clean or else had a long journey, they could delay it to the second month, as in (Num_9:10-11).(:note) second month.

geneva@2Chronicles:30:5 @ So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from (note:)From one end of the land to the other, north and south.(:note) Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done [it] of a long [time in such sort] In such sort and perfection as God had appointed. as it was written.

geneva@2Chronicles:30:15 @ Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth [day] of the second month: and the priests and the Levites were (note:)Seeing their own negligence (who should have been most prompt) and the readiness of the people, (2Ch_29:36).(:note) ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings into the house of the LORD.

geneva@2Chronicles:30:16 @ And they stood in their place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the (note:)That is, of the lamb of the passover.(:note) blood, [which they received] of the hand of the Levites.

geneva@2Chronicles:30:18 @ For a multitude of the people, [even] many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The (note:)He knew that faith and sincerity of heart were more agreeable to God than the observation of the ceremonies and therefore he prayed to God to pardon this fault to the people who did not offend out of malice, but out of ignorance.(:note) good LORD pardon every one

geneva@2Chronicles:31:1 @ Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present went out to the cities of Judah, and (note:)According to the commandment of the Lord, (Deu_7:25; Jos_7:12).(:note) brake the images in pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the That is, all they who came to the passover. children of Israel returned, every man to his possession, into their own cities.

geneva@2Chronicles:31:4 @ Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the (note:)The tithes and firstfruits for the maintenance of the priests and Levites.(:note) portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be That their minds might not be entangled with provision of worldly things, but that they might wholly and cheerfully serve the Lord. encouraged in the law of the LORD.

geneva@2Chronicles:32:15 @ Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of (note:)When man has prosperity, he swells in pride, and thinks himself able to resist and overcome even God himself.(:note) mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?

geneva@2Chronicles:32:31 @ Howbeit in [the business of] the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was [done] in the land, God left him, to (note:)Here we see the reason why the faithful are tempted, which is to determine whether they have faith or not, and that they may feel the presence of God who does not allow them to be overcome by temptations, but in their weakness administers strength.(:note) try him, that he might know all [that was] in his heart.

geneva@2Chronicles:34:12 @ And the men did the work (note:)Meaning that they were in such credit for their fidelity that they made no accounts of that which they received, (2Ki_22:7, 2Ki_22:9).(:note) faithfully: and the overseers of them [were] Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set [it] forward; and [other of] the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick.

geneva@2Chronicles:34:33 @ And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that [pertained] to the children of Israel, and made all (note:)Because he had charge over all, and must answer for everyone that perished: he thought it his duty to see that all should make profession to receive the word of God.(:note) that were present in Israel to serve, [even] to serve the LORD their God. [And] all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers.

geneva@2Chronicles:35:1 @ Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the LORD in Jerusalem: and they killed the (note:)The scripture in various places calls the lamb the «passover» even though it is only the sign of the passover for in all sacraments the signs have the names of the things signified.(:note) passover on the fourteenth [day] of the first month.

geneva@2Chronicles:35:6 @ So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and (note:)Exhort everyone to examine themselves to ensure that they are not unfit to eat the passover.(:note) prepare your brethren, that [they] may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

geneva@2Chronicles:35:11 @ And they killed the passover, and the priests (note:)Meaning, of the lamb, which was called the passover, for only the priests could sprinkle, and in necessity the Levites could kill the sacrifice.(:note) sprinkled [the blood] from their hands, and the Levites flayed [them].

geneva@2Chronicles:35:19 @ In (note:)Which was in his 26th year.(:note) the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.

geneva@2Chronicles:35:24 @ His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in [one of] the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem (note:)The people so lamented the loss of this good king that after when there was any great lamentation this was spoken of as a proverb, (Zec_12:11).(:note) mourned for Josiah.

geneva@2Chronicles:36:22 @ Now in the (note:)In the first year that he reigned over the Chaldeans, (Ezr_1:1).(:note) first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD [spoken] by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and [put it] also in writing, saying,

geneva@2Chronicles:36:23 @ Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath (note:)God had so forewarned by his prophet over 100 years before Cyrus was born, (Isa_44:28) that Jerusalem and the temple would be rebuilt by Cyrus his anointed: so called because God used his service for a time to deliver his Church.(:note) charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which [is] in Judah. Who [is there] among you of all his people? The LORD his God [be] with him, and let him go up.

geneva@Ezra:1:4 @ And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, (note:)If any through poverty were not able to return, the king's commission was that he should be furnished with all he needed.(:note) let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, Which they themselves should send for the repairing of the temple. beside the freewill offering for the house of God that [is] in Jerusalem.

geneva@Ezra:1:8 @ Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto (note:)So the Chaldeans called Zerubbabel who was the chief governor, so that the preeminence still remained in the house of David.(:note) Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.

geneva@Ezra:2:63 @ And the (note:)This is a Chaldee name, and signifies him who has authority over others.(:note) Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Read (Exo_28:30). Urim and with Thummim.

geneva@Ezra:4:5 @ And (note:)They bribed the governors under the king to hinder their work, thus they that hinder cannot understand that God would be purely served.(:note) hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.

geneva@Ezra:4:10 @ And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble (note:)Some think it was not Sennacherib, but rather Salmanasar.(:note) Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest [that are] on this side the That is, Euphrates, and he means in respect to Babel that they dwelt beyond it. river, and Or Cheeneth, who were a certain people who envied the Jews. at such a time.

geneva@Ezra:5:14 @ And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that [was] in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto [one], whose name [was] (note:)Read (Ezr_1:8).(:note) Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;

geneva@Ezra:6:6 @ Now [therefore], Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which [are] beyond the river, be ye far (note:)Meddle not with them neither hinder them.(:note) from thence:

geneva@Ezra:6:8 @ Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, [even] of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be (note:)For lack of money.(:note) not hindered.

geneva@Ezra:9:2 @ For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of [those] lands: yea, the hand of the (note:)That is, the governors are the chief beginners of it.(:note) princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.

geneva@Ezra:9:6 @ And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased (note:)That is, we are drowned in sin.(:note) over [our] head, and our trespass is grown up unto the They so exceed that they cannot grow greater. heavens.

geneva@Ezra:10:25 @ Moreover of (note:)Meaning of the common people: for before he spoke of the priests and Levites.(:note) Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah.

geneva@Nehemiah:2:10 @ When (note:)These were great enemies to the Jews, and laboured always both by force and subtilty to overcome them and Tobiah, because his wife was a Jewess, knew of their affairs and so brought them great trouble.(:note) Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

geneva@Nehemiah:2:19 @ But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and (note:)These were three chief governors under the king of Persia beyond the Euphrates.(:note) Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye Thus the wicked when they will burden the children of God, always lay treason to their charge both because it makes them most odious to the world, and also stirs the hatred of princes against them. rebel against the king?

geneva@Nehemiah:3:7 @ And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the (note:)To the place where the Duke was wont to sit in judgment, who governed the country in their absence.(:note) throne of the governor on this side the river.

geneva@Nehemiah:3:19 @ And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the (note:)Where the weapons and armour of the city lay.(:note) turning [of the wall].

geneva@Nehemiah:3:26 @ Moreover the (note:)Read (Ezr_2:43).(:note) Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto [the place] over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.

geneva@Nehemiah:3:30 @ After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the (note:)Meaning the sixth of his sons.(:note) sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.

geneva@Nehemiah:3:31 @ After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate (note:)Which was the place of judgment or execution.(:note) Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.

geneva@Nehemiah:4:5 @ And cover not their (note:)Let the plagues declare to the world that they set themselves against you and your Church: that he prays only having respect for God's glory and not for any private affection, or grudge.(:note) iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.

geneva@Nehemiah:4:16 @ And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] (note:)To overcome them and encourage them in their work.(:note) behind all the house of Judah.

geneva@Nehemiah:5:5 @ Yet now our flesh [is] as (note:)By nature the rich are no better than the poor.(:note) the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and [some] of our daughters are brought unto bondage [already]: neither [is it] in our power We are not able to redeem them, but out of poverty are forced to sell them to others. [to redeem them]; for other men have our lands and vineyards.

geneva@Nehemiah:5:14 @ Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that is], twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the (note:)I did not receive the portion and diet which the governors who were before me exacted, in which he declares that he rather sought the wealth of the people than his own convenience.(:note) bread of the governor.

geneva@Nehemiah:5:18 @ Now [that] which was prepared [for me] daily [was] one ox [and] six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of (note:)While at other times they had by measure, at this time they had most liberally.(:note) all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.

geneva@Nehemiah:6:14 @ My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the (note:)Grief caused him to pray against such, who under the pretence of being the ministers of God, were adversaries to his glory, and went about to overthrow his Church, declaring also by this that where there is one true minister of God, the devil has many hirelings.(:note) prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

geneva@Nehemiah:6:17 @ Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many (note:)Thus the Church of God always has enemies within itself, which is more dangerous than outward and professed enemies.(:note) letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.

geneva@Nehemiah:7:3 @ And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while (note:)That is, they who are mentioned, (Neh_7:2).(:note) they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar [them]: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one [to be] over against his house.

geneva@Nehemiah:9:22 @ Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst (note:)Meaning, the heathen whom he drove out.(:note) divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

geneva@Nehemiah:9:28 @ But after they had (note:)He declares how God's mercies always contended with the wickedness of the people, who always in their prosperity forgot God.(:note) rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest [them] from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies;

geneva@Nehemiah:11:19 @ Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the (note:)Meaning of the temple.(:note) gates, [were] an hundred seventy and two.

geneva@Nehemiah:12:8 @ Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, [and] Mattaniah, (note:)Had charge of them who sang the psalms.(:note) [which was] over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.

geneva@Nehemiah:12:9 @ Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, [were] over against them in the (note:)They kept the wards and watches according to their turns, (2Ch_23:6).(:note) watches.

geneva@Nehemiah:12:24 @ And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise [and] to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over (note:)That is, one after another and every one in his course.(:note) against ward.

geneva@Nehemiah:12:37 @ And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the (note:)Which was going up to the mount Zion, which is called the city of David.(:note) stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.

geneva@Nehemiah:12:44 @ And at that time were some appointed (note:)Which were chambers appointed by Hezekiah to put in the tither, and such things, (2Ch_31:11) and now were repaired again for the same use.(:note) over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.

geneva@Nehemiah:13:4 @ And before (note:)That the separation was made.(:note) this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, [was] He was united with Tobiah the Ammonite the enemy of the Jews. allied unto Tobiah:

geneva@Nehemiah:13:7 @ And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of (note:)Thus we see to what inconveniences the people fall into when they are destitute of one who fears God, seeing that their chief governor was absent only for a little while and yet they fell into such great absurdities: as appears in, (Exo_32:1).(:note) the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.

geneva@Esther:1:1 @ Now it came to pass in the days of (note:)Also called Darius, who was now the favourite monarch and had the government of the Medes, Persians and Chaldeans. Some think he was Darius Hystaspis also called Artaxerxes.(:note) Ahasuerus, (this [is] Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, [over] an (Dan_6:1) makes mention of only 120 leaving out the number that are imperfect as the scripture uses in various places. hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) The Argument - Because of the variety of names, by which they used to call their kings, and the number of years in which the Hebrews and the Greeks vary, various authors write concerning that Ahasuerus but is seems in (Dan_6:1, Dan_9:1) that he was Darius king of the Medes and son of Astyages also called Ahasuerus which was a name of honour and signified great and chief as chief head. In this is declared the great mercies of God toward his church: who never fails them in their greatest dangers, but when all hope of worldly help fades, he stirs up some, by whom he sends comfort and deliverance. In this also is described the ambition, pride and cruelty of the wicked when they come to honour and their sudden fall when they are at their highest and how God preserves and prefers them who are zealous of his glory and have a care and love for their brethren.

geneva@Esther:5:1 @ Now it came to pass on the third (note:)That is, after the Jews had begun to fast.(:note) day, that Esther put on [her] royal [apparel], and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.

geneva@Esther:7:8 @ Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was (note:)He fell down at the couch on which she sat and made request for his life.(:note) fallen upon the bed whereon Esther [was]. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they This was the manner of the Persians, when one was out of favour with the king. covered Haman's face.

geneva@Esther:7:9 @ And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken (note:)Who discovered the conspiracy against the king, (Est_2:21-22).(:note) good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon.

geneva@Esther:9:1 @ Now in the twelfth month, that [is], the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was (note:)This was by God's great providence, who turns the joy of the wicked into sorrow, and the tears of the godly into gladness.(:note) turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)

geneva@Job:1:1 @ There was a man in the land of (note:)That is, of the country of Idumea, (Lam_4:21), or bordering on it: for the land was called by the name of Uz, the son of Dishan, the son of Seir (Gen_36:28).(:note) Uz, whose name [was] Job; and that man was perfect and Since he was a Gentile and not a Jew and yet is pronounced upright and without hypocrisy, it declares that among the heathen God revealed himself. upright, and By this it is declared what is meant by an upright and just man. one that feared God, and eschewed evil. The Argument - In this history the example of patience is set before our eyes. This holy man Job was not only extremely afflicted in outward things and in his body, but also in his mind and conscience, by the sharp temptation of his wife and friends: who by their vehement words and subtle disputations brought him almost to despair. They set forth God as a sincere judge, and mortal enemy to him who had cast him off, therefore in vain he should seek him for help. These friends came to him under pretence of consolation, and yet they tormented him more than all his afflictions did. Even so, he constantly resisted them, and eventually succeeded. In this story we must note that Job maintains a good cause, but handles it badly. His adversaries have an evil matter, but they defend it craftily. Job held that God did not always punish men according to their sins, but that he had secret judgments, of which man knew not the cause, and therefore man could not reason against God in it, but he should be convicted. Moreover, he was assured that God had not rejected him, yet through his great torments and afflictions he speaks many inconveniences and shows himself as a desperate man in many things, and as one that would resist God, and this is his good cause which he handles well. Again the adversaries maintain with many good arguments that God punishes continually according to the trespass, grounding on God's providence, his justice and man's sins, yet their intention is evil; for they labour to bring Job into despair, and so they maintain an evil cause. Ezekiel commends Job as a just man, (Eze_14:14) and James sets out his patience for an example, (Jam_5:11).

geneva@Job:1:12 @ And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath [is] in (note:)God does not give Satan power over man to gratify him, but to declare that he has no power over man, but that which God gives him.(:note) thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the That is, went to execute that which God had permitted him to do for else he can never go out of God's presence. presence of the LORD.

geneva@Job:6:5 @ Doth the (note:)Do you think that I cry without cause, seeing the brute beasts do not complain when they have what they want.(:note) wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?

geneva@Job:6:15 @ My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a (note:)He compares friends who do not comfort us in our misery to a brook which in summer when we need water is dry, in winter is hard frozen and in the time of rain when we have no need overflows with water.(:note) brook, [and] as the stream of brooks they pass away;

geneva@Job:7:11 @ Therefore I will not (note:)Seeing I can by no other means comfort myself I will declare my grief in words, and thus he speaks as one overcome with grief of mind.(:note) refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

geneva@Job:7:12 @ [Am] I a sea, (note:)Am I not a poor wretch? Why do you need to lay so much pain on me?(:note) or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?

geneva@Job:7:15 @ So that my soul (note:)He speaks as one overcome with sorrow, and not of judgment, or of the examination of his faith.(:note) chooseth strangling, [and] death rather than my life.

geneva@Job:9:24 @ The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: (note:)That they cannot see to do justice.(:note) he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, [and] who That can show the contrary? [is] he?

geneva@Job:9:31 @ Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own (note:)Whatever I would use to cover my filthiness with, it would disclose me even more.(:note) clothes shall abhor me.

geneva@Job:10:21 @ Before I go [whence] I shall not (note:)He speaks this in the person of a sinner, that is overcome with passions and with the feeling of God's judgments and therefore cannot apprehend in that state the mercies of God, and the comfort of the resurrection.(:note) return, [even] to the land of darkness and the shadow of death;

geneva@Job:11:6 @ And that he would shew thee the (note:)Which is not to stand in justifying of yourself: he signifies that man will never be overcome while he reasons with another, and therefore God must break off the controversy, and stop man's mouth.(:note) secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].

geneva@Job:11:14 @ If iniquity [be] in thine (note:)Renounce your own evil works and see that they do not offend God, over whom you have charge.(:note) hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.

geneva@Job:14:18 @ And surely the mountain falling cometh to nought, and the (note:)He murmurs through the impatiency of the flesh against God, as though he used great severity against him as against the hard rocks, or waters that overflow, so that by this the opportunity of his hope is taken away.(:note) rock is removed out of his place.

geneva@Job:15:19 @ Unto whom alone the earth was (note:)Who by their wisdom so governed, that no stranger invaded them, and so the land seemed to be given to them alone.(:note) given, and no stranger passed among them.

geneva@Job:15:23 @ He wandereth (note:)God not only impoverishes the wicked often, but even in their prosperity he punishes them with a greediness to gain even more: which is as a beggary.(:note) abroad for bread, [saying], Where [is it]? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

geneva@Job:15:27 @ Because he covereth his face with (note:)That is, he was so puffed up with prosperity and abundance for all things, that he forgave God: noting that Job in his happiness did not have the true fear of God.(:note) his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on [his] flanks.

geneva@Job:16:11 @ God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the (note:)They have led me where they would.(:note) hands of the wicked.

geneva@Job:16:18 @ O earth, cover not thou my (note:)Let my sin be known if I am such a sinner as my adversaries accuse me, and let me find no favour.(:note) blood, and let my cry have no place.

geneva@Job:19:6 @ Know now that God hath (note:)He breaks out again into his passions and declares still that his affliction comes from God though he is not able to feel the cause in himself.(:note) overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.

geneva@Job:20:10 @ His children shall (note:)While the father through ambition and tyranny oppressed the poor, the children through poverty and misery will seek favour from the poor.(:note) seek to please the poor, and his hands shall So that the thing which he has taken away by violence will be restored again by force. restore their goods.

geneva@Job:21:26 @ They shall lie down alike in (note:)As concerning their bodies: and this he speaks according to the common judgment.(:note) the dust, and the worms shall cover them.

geneva@Job:22:11 @ Or darkness, [that] thou canst not see; and (note:)That is, manifold afflictions.(:note) abundance of waters cover thee.

geneva@Job:22:16 @ Which were (note:)He proves God's providence by the punishment of the wicked, whom he takes away before they can bring their wicked purposes to pass.(:note) cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:

geneva@Job:22:19 @ The righteous see [it], and are glad: (note:)The just rejoice at the destruction of the wicked for two reasons, first because God shows himself judge of the world and by this means continues his honour and glory: secondly because God shows that he had care over his in that he punished their enemies.(:note) and the innocent laugh them to scorn.

geneva@Job:23:17 @ Because I was not cut off before the (note:)He shows the cause for his fear, which is, that he being in trouble sees no end, nor yet knows the cause.(:note) darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.

geneva@Job:24:1 @ Why, seeing times (note:)Thus Job speaks in his passions, and after the judgment of the flesh: that is, that he does not see the things that are done at times, nor yet has a peculiar care over all, because he does not punish the wicked or avenge the godly.(:note) are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his When he punishes the wicked and rewards the good. days?

geneva@Job:26:6 @ Hell [is] (note:)There is nothing hidden in the bottom of the earth but he sees it.(:note) naked before him, and Meaning, the grave in which things putrify. destruction hath no covering.

geneva@Job:26:7 @ He stretcheth out the (note:)He causes the whole earth to turn about the North pole.(:note) north over the empty place, [and] hangeth the earth upon nothing.

geneva@Job:28:9 @ He putteth forth his hand upon the (note:)After he has declared the wisdom of God in the secrets of nature he describes his power.(:note) rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.

geneva@Job:31:33 @ If I covered (note:)Not confessed it freely, by which it is evident that he justified himself before men, and not before God.(:note) my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:

geneva@Job:32:13 @ Lest ye should say, We have (note:)Flatter yourselves as though you had overcome him.(:note) found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

geneva@Job:34:17 @ Shall even he that hateth right (note:)If God were not just, how could be govern the world?(:note) govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

geneva@Job:34:25 @ Therefore he knoweth their (note:)Make it known that they are wicked.(:note) works, and he overturneth [them] in the Declare the things that were hid. night, so that they are destroyed.

geneva@Job:36:30 @ Behold, he spreadeth his light upon (note:)Upon the cloud.(:note) it, and covereth the That men cannot come to the knowledge of the springs of it. bottom of the sea.

geneva@Job:36:31 @ For by them judgeth he (note:)He shows that the rain has a double use: the one that it declares God's judgments, when it overflows any places, and the other that it makes the land fruitful.(:note) the people; he giveth meat in abundance.

geneva@Job:36:32 @ With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it [not to shine] by [the cloud] that cometh (note:)That is, one cloud to dash against another.(:note) betwixt.

geneva@Job:38:30 @ The waters are hid (note:)The ice covers it, as though it were paved with stone.(:note) as [with] a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen.

geneva@Job:38:33 @ Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the (note:)Can you cause the heavenly bodies to have any power over the earthly bodies?(:note) dominion thereof in the earth?

geneva@Job:39:9 @ Will the unicorn be willing to (note:)Is it possible to make the unicorn tame? signifying that if man cannot rule a creature, that it is much more impossible that he should appoint the wisdom of God, by which he governs all the world.(:note) serve thee, or abide by thy crib?

geneva@Job:39:14 @ Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and (note:)They write that the ostrich covers her eggs in the sand, and because the country is hot and the sun still keeps them warm, they are hatched.(:note) warmeth them in dust,

geneva@Job:41:13 @ Who can discover the face (note:)That is, who dare pull off his skin?(:note) of his garment? [or] who can come [to him] with his double Who dare put a bridle in his mouth? bridle?

geneva@Job:41:34 @ He beholdeth (note:)He despises all other beasts and monsters, and is the proudest of all others.(:note) all high [things]: he [is] a king over all the children of pride.

geneva@Job:42:5 @ I have (note:)I knew you only before by hearsay, but now you have caused me to feel what you are to me, that I may resign myself over to you.(:note) heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.

geneva@Job:42:11 @ Then came there unto him all his (note:)That is, all his kindred, read (Job_19:13).(:note) brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

geneva@Psalms:9:9 @ The LORD also will be a refuge for the (note:)Our miseries are meant to cause us to feel God's present care over us.(:note) oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

geneva@Psalms:9:15 @ The heathen are (note:)For God overthrows the wicked in their enterprises.(:note) sunk down in the pit [that] they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.

geneva@Psalms:12:4 @ Who have said, (note:)They think themselves able to persuade whatever they take in hand.(:note) With our tongue will we prevail; our lips [are] our own: who [is] lord over us?

geneva@Psalms:13:2 @ How long shall I take (note:)Changing my purposes as the sick man does his place.(:note) counsel in my soul, [having] sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

geneva@Psalms:18:15 @ Then the channels of waters were seen, and the (note:)That is, the deep bottoms were seen when the Red sea was divided.(:note) foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.

geneva@Psalms:18:29 @ For by thee I have (note:)He attributes it to God that he both got the victory in the field and also destroyed the cities of his enemies.(:note) run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.

geneva@Psalms:19:11 @ Moreover by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great (note:)For God accepts our endeavour though it is far from perfect.(:note) reward.

geneva@Psalms:19:13 @ Keep back thy servant also from (note:)Which are done purposely and from malice.(:note) presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: If you suppress my wicked affections by your Holy Spirit. then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

geneva@Psalms:21:1 @ «To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.» The king shall (note:)When he will overcome his enemies, and so be assured of his calling.(:note) joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

geneva@Psalms:22:29 @ All [they that be] fat (note:)Though the poor are first named as in (Psa_22:26) yet the wealthy are not separated from the grace of Christ's kingdom.(:note) upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: In whom there is no hope that he will recover life: so neither poor nor rich, quick nor dead will be rejected from his kingdom. and none can keep alive his own soul.

geneva@Psalms:23:1 @ «A Psalm of David.» The LORD [is] my shepherd; (note:)He has care over me and ministers all things to me.(:note) I shall not want.

geneva@Psalms:23:5 @ Thou preparest a (note:)Even though his enemies sought to destroy him, yet God delivers him, and deals most liberally with him in spite of them.(:note) table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou As was the manner of great feasts. anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

geneva@Psalms:25:2 @ O my God, I (note:)That you will take away my enemies, which are your rods.(:note) trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

geneva@Psalms:25:9 @ The meek will he (note:)He will govern and comfort them that are truly humbled for their sins.(:note) guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

geneva@Psalms:27:12 @ Deliver me not over unto the (note:)But either pacify their wrath, or bridle their rage.(:note) will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

geneva@Psalms:29:9 @ The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to (note:)For fear makes them deliver their calves.(:note) calve, and Makes the trees bare, or pierces the most secret places. discovereth the forests: and in his Though the wicked are not moved by these lights, yet the faithful praise God. temple doth every one speak of [his] glory.

geneva@Psalms:30:1 @ «A Psalm [and] Song [at] the dedication of the (note:)After Absalom had polluted it with most filthy fornication.(:note) house of David.» I will extol thee, O LORD; He condemns them for great ingratitude who do not praise God for his benefits. for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

geneva@Psalms:31:15 @ My (note:)Whatever changes come, you govern them by your providence.(:note) times [are] in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

geneva@Psalms:32:1 @ «[A Psalm] of David, (note:)Concerning the free remission of sins, which is the chief point of our faith.(:note) Maschil.» Blessed [is he whose] transgression [is] To be justified by faith, is to have our sins freely remitted, and to be declared just, (Rom_4:6). forgiven, [whose] sin [is] covered.

geneva@Psalms:33:4 @ For the (note:)That is, counsel or command in governing the world.(:note) word of the LORD [is] right; and all his That is, the effect and execution. works [are done] in truth.

geneva@Psalms:33:13 @ The LORD (note:)He proves that all things are governed by God's providence and not by fortune.(:note) looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.

geneva@Psalms:34:7 @ The (note:)Though God's power is sufficient to govern us, yet for man's infirmity he appoints his angels to watch over us.(:note) angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

geneva@Psalms:34:22 @ The LORD (note:)For when they seem to be overcome with great dangers and death itself, then God shows himself as their redeemer.(:note) redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

geneva@Psalms:35:19 @ Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: [neither] let them (note:)In token of contempt and mocking.(:note) wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.

geneva@Psalms:35:21 @ Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, [and] said, Aha, aha, (note:)They rejoiced as though they had now seen David overthrown.(:note) our eye hath seen [it].

geneva@Psalms:35:24 @ Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy (note:)It is the justice of God to give to the oppressors affliction and torment, and to the oppressed aid and relief, (2Th_1:6).(:note) righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.

geneva@Psalms:36:1 @ «To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David the servant of the LORD.» The transgression of the wicked saith (note:)I see evidently by his deeds, that sin pushes forward the reprobate from wickedness to wickedness, even though he goes about to cover his impiety.(:note) within my heart, [that there is] no fear of God before his eyes.

geneva@Psalms:36:5 @ Thy (note:)Though wickedness seems to overflow all the world, yet by your heavenly providence you govern heaven and earth.(:note) mercy, O LORD, [is] in the heavens; [and] thy faithfulness [reacheth] unto the clouds.

geneva@Psalms:36:6 @ Thy righteousness [is] like the great mountains; thy judgments [are] a great (note:)The depth of your providence governs all things, and disposes them, even though the wicked seem to overwhelm the world.(:note) deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

geneva@Psalms:37:18 @ The LORD (note:)God knows what dangers hang over his, and by what means to deliver them.(:note) knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

geneva@Psalms:38:4 @ For mine (note:)He confesses his sins, God's justice, and makes prayer his refuge.(:note) iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.

geneva@Psalms:38:11 @ My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my (note:)Partly for fear and partly for pride, they denied all duty and friendship.(:note) kinsmen stand afar off.

geneva@Psalms:38:16 @ For I said, [Hear me], lest [otherwise] they should rejoice over me: (note:)That is, if they see that you do not help me in time, they will mock and triumph as though you had forsaken me.(:note) when my foot slippeth, they magnify [themselves] against me.

geneva@Psalms:38:17 @ For I [am] ready to (note:)I am without hope to recover my strength.(:note) halt, and my sorrow [is] continually before me.

geneva@Psalms:39:13 @ O spare me, that I may recover strength, (note:)For his sorrow caused him to think that God would destroy him completely, by which we see how hard it is for the saints to keep a measure in their words, when death and despair assails them.(:note) before I go hence, and be no more.

geneva@Psalms:40:5 @ Many, (note:)David goes from one king of God's favour to the contemplation of his providence over all, and confesses that his counsels toward us are far above our capacities, we cannot so much as tell them in order.(:note) O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered.

geneva@Psalms:44:15 @ My (note:)I dare not lift up my head for shame.(:note) confusion [is] continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,

geneva@Psalms:44:25 @ For our soul is (note:)There is no hope of recovery, unless you raise us up with your hand.(:note) bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

geneva@Psalms:45:2 @ Thou art (note:)Solomon's beauty and eloquence to win favour with his people, and his power to overcome his enemies, is here described.(:note) fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

geneva@Psalms:46:2 @ Therefore will not we (note:)That is, we will not be overcome with fear.(:note) fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

geneva@Psalms:49:1 @ «To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.» Hear (note:)He will intreat how God governs the world by his providence which cannot be perceived by the judgment of the flesh.(:note) this, all [ye] people; give ear, all [ye] inhabitants of the world:

geneva@Psalms:53:4 @ Have the (note:)David pronounces God's vengeance against cruel governors who having charge to defend and preserve God's people, cruelly devour them.(:note) workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people [as] they eat bread: they have not called upon God.

geneva@Psalms:55:5 @ Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath (note:)There was no part of him that was not astonished with extreme fear.(:note) overwhelmed me.

geneva@Psalms:57:1 @ «(note:)This was either the beginning of a certain song, or the words which David uttered when he stayed his affection.(:note) To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.» Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until [these] He compares the afflictions which God lays on his children, to a storm that comes and goes. calamities be overpast.

geneva@Psalms:57:3 @ He shall send from (note:)He would rather deliver me by a miracle, than that I should be overcome.(:note) heaven, and save me [from] the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.

geneva@Psalms:58:11 @ So that a man shall say, (note:)Seeing God governs all by his providence, he must put a difference between the godly and the wicked.(:note) Verily [there is] a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.

geneva@Psalms:60:8 @ Moab [is] my (note:)In most vile subjection.(:note) washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: For you will lie and pretend you were glad. Philistia, triumph thou because of me.

geneva@Psalms:61:2 @ From (note:)From the place where I was banished, being driven out of the city and temple by my son Absalom.(:note) the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock [that] is To which without your help I cannot attain. higher than I.

geneva@Psalms:65:7 @ Which stilleth the (note:)He shows that there is no part or creature in the world which is not governed by God's power and providence.(:note) noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.

geneva@Psalms:65:13 @ The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, (note:)That is, the dumb creatures will not only rejoice for a time for God's benefits, but will continually sing.(:note) they also sing.

geneva@Psalms:68:13 @ Though ye have lien among the (note:)Though God permits his Church for a time to lie in black darkness, yet he will restore it, and make it most shining and white.(:note) pots, [yet shall ye be as] the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.

geneva@Psalms:68:18 @ Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast (note:)As God overcame the enemy of his Church, took them prisoners, and made them tributaries: so Christ, which is God manifested in the flesh, subdued Satan and sin under us, and gave to his Church most liberal gifts of his Spirit, (Eph_4:8).(:note) led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, [for] the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell [among them].

geneva@Psalms:69:2 @ I sink in deep mire, where [there is] no (note:)No stable firmness to settle my feet.(:note) standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

geneva@Psalms:73:10 @ Therefore his (note:)Not only the reprobate, but also the people of God often fall back seeing the prosperous estate of the wicked, and are overwhelmed with sorrows, thinking that God does not correctly consider the estate of the godly.(:note) people return hither: and waters of a full [cup] are wrung out to them.

geneva@Psalms:73:23 @ Nevertheless I [am] continually (note:)By faith I was assured that your providence always watched over me to preserve me.(:note) with thee: thou hast holden [me] by my right hand.

geneva@Psalms:74:16 @ The (note:)Seeing that God by his providence governs and disposes all things, he gathers that he will take care chiefly for his children.(:note) day [is] thine, the night also [is] thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.

geneva@Psalms:77:3 @ I remembered God, and was (note:)He shows that we must patiently abide though God does not deliver us from our troubles at the first cry.(:note) troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

geneva@Psalms:77:19 @ Thy way [is] in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not (note:)For when you had brought over your people, the water returned to her course, and the enemies who thought to have followed them, could not pass through, (Exo_14:28-29).(:note) known.

geneva@Psalms:78:17 @ And they (note:)Their wicked malice could be overcome by no benefits, which were great and many.(:note) sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.

geneva@Psalms:78:23 @ Though he had commanded the (note:)So that they had that which was necessary and sufficient: but their lust made them cover that which they knew God had denied them.(:note) clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,

geneva@Psalms:78:38 @ But he, [being] full of compassion, (note:)Because he would always have some remnant of a Church to praise his Name in earth, he did not permit their sins to overcome his mercy.(:note) forgave [their] iniquity, and destroyed [them] not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.

geneva@Psalms:78:53 @ And he led them on safely, so that they (note:)That is, they had no opportunity to fear, even as God destroyed their enemies and delivered them falsely.(:note) feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

geneva@Psalms:78:67 @ Moreover he refused the tabernacle of (note:)Showing that he did not spare the Israelites altogether, though he punished their enemies.(:note) Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:

geneva@Psalms:83:18 @ That [men] may (note:)Though they do not believe, yet they may prove by experience, that it is in vain to resist against your counsel in establishing your Church.(:note) know that thou, whose name alone [is] JEHOVAH, [art] the most high over all the earth.

geneva@Psalms:85:2 @ Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast (note:)You have buried them that they will not come into judgment.(:note) covered all their sin. Selah.

geneva@Psalms:88:7 @ Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted [me] with all thy (note:)The storms of your wrath have overwhelmed me.(:note) waves. Selah.

geneva@Psalms:89:23 @ And I will (note:)Though there will always be enemies against God's kingdom yet he promises to overcome them.(:note) beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.

geneva@Psalms:89:45 @ The days of his (note:)He shows that the kingdom fell before it came to perfection or was ripe.(:note) youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.

geneva@Psalms:91:4 @ He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his (note:)That is, his faithful keeping of promises to help you in your need.(:note) truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.

geneva@Psalms:91:13 @ Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the (note:)You will not only be preserved from all evil, but overcome it whether it is secret or open.(:note) young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

geneva@Psalms:93:1 @ The LORD (note:)As God by his power and wisdom has made and governed the world, so must the same be our defence against all enemies and dangers.(:note) reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, [wherewith] he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

geneva@Psalms:93:2 @ Thy (note:)In which you sit and govern the world.(:note) throne [is] established of old: thou [art] from everlasting.

geneva@Psalms:93:5 @ Thy (note:)Besides God's power and wisdom in creating and governing his great mercy also appears in that he has given his people his word and covenant.(:note) testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

geneva@Psalms:94:12 @ Blessed [is] the man whom thou (note:)God has care over his, and chastised them for their own good, that they should not perish for ever with the wicked.(:note) chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;

geneva@Psalms:94:15 @ But (note:)God will restore the state and government of things to their right use, and then the godly will follow him cheerfully.(:note) judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.

geneva@Psalms:95:4 @ In his hand [are] the deep places of the earth: the (note:)All things are governed by his providence.(:note) strength of the hills [is] his also.

geneva@Psalms:95:7 @ For he [is] our God; and we [are] the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his (note:)That is, the flock whom he governs with his own hand. He shows how they are God's flock, that is, if they hear his voice.(:note) hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

geneva@Psalms:102:1 @ «A Prayer (note:)By which is signified, that even though we are in great misery, yet there is always room for prayer.(:note) of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD.» Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my He declares that in our prayer we must lively feel that which we desire, and steadfastly believe to obtain. cry come unto thee.

geneva@Psalms:103:5 @ Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy (note:)As the eagle, when her beak overgrows, sucks blood and so is renewed in strength, even so God miraculously gives strength to his Church above all man's expectations.(:note) youth is renewed like the eagle's.

geneva@Psalms:104:6 @ Thou coveredst it with the (note:)You make the sea to be an ornament to the earth.(:note) deep as [with] a garment: the If by your power you did not bridle the rage of the waters, the whole world would be destroyed. waters stood above the mountains.

geneva@Psalms:104:14 @ He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of (note:)He describes God's providential care over man, who not only provides necessary things for him such as herbs and other meat: but also things to rejoice and comfort him such as wine and oil or ointments.(:note) man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

geneva@Psalms:105:16 @ Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole (note:)Either by sending scarcity or the strength and nourishment of it.(:note) staff of bread.

geneva@Psalms:106:17 @ The earth opened and (note:)By the greatness of the punishment the heinousness of the offence may be considered: for they who rise against God's ministers rebel against him.(:note) swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.

geneva@Psalms:106:26 @ Therefore (note:)That is, he swore. Sometimes also it means to punish.(:note) he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:

geneva@Psalms:106:43 @ Many (note:)The prophet shows that neither by menace nor promise we can come to God, unless we are altogether newly reformed, and his mercy covers and hides our malice.(:note) times did he deliver them; but they provoked [him] with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

geneva@Psalms:107:16 @ For he hath broken the (note:)When there seems to man's judgment no recovery, but all things are brought to despair, then God chiefly shows his mighty power.(:note) gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.

geneva@Psalms:107:23 @ They that go down to the (note:)He shows by the sea what care God has over man, for when he delivers them from the great danger of the sea, he delivers them as it were from a thousand deaths.(:note) sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

geneva@Psalms:110:6 @ He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill [the places] with the dead bodies; he shall wound the (note:)No power will be able to resist him.(:note) heads over many countries.

geneva@Psalms:111:7 @ The (note:)As God proposed to take care of his Church so in effect does he declare himself just and true in the government of the same.(:note) works of his hands [are] verity and judgment; all his commandments [are] sure.

geneva@Psalms:115:15 @ Ye [are] blessed of the LORD which (note:)And therefore still governs and continues all things in it.(:note) made heaven and earth.

geneva@Psalms:116:11 @ I said in my (note:)In my great distress I thought God would not regard man, who is but lies and vanity, yet I overcame this temptation and felt the contrary.(:note) haste, All men [are] liars.

geneva@Psalms:116:15 @ Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the (note:)I perceive that God has a care over his, so that he both disposes their death, and takes an account.(:note) death of his saints.

geneva@Psalms:119:175 @ Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy (note:)That is, your provident care over me, and with which you will judge my enemies.(:note) judgments help me.

geneva@Psalms:121:3 @ He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not (note:)He shows that God's providence not only watches over his Church in general, but also over every member of it.(:note) slumber.

geneva@Psalms:124:4 @ Then the (note:)He uses proper similitudes to express the great danger that the Church was in, and out of which God miraculously delivered them.(:note) waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:

geneva@Psalms:127:1 @ «A Song of degrees for Solomon.» Except the LORD (note:)That is, govern and dispose all things pertaining to the family.(:note) build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the The public estate of the commonwealth. city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.

geneva@Psalms:131:1 @ «A Song of degrees of David.» LORD, (note:)He sets forth his great humility as an example to all rulers and governors.(:note) my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great Which pass the measure and limits of his calling. matters, or in things too high for me.

geneva@Psalms:135:14 @ For the LORD will (note:)That is, govern and defend his people.(:note) judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

geneva@Psalms:136:25 @ Who giveth food to all (note:)Seeing that God provides even for the beasts much more has he care over his.(:note) flesh: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

geneva@Psalms:139:11 @ If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be (note:)Though darkness is a hinderance to man's sight, yet is serves your eyes as well as the light.(:note) light about me.

geneva@Psalms:139:13 @ For thou hast (note:)You have made me in all parts and therefore must know me.(:note) possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

geneva@Psalms:140:4 @ Keep (note:)He declares the remedy of the godly, when they are oppressed by the worldlings.(:note) me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

geneva@Psalms:140:7 @ O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou (note:)He calls to God with lively faith, being assured of his mercies, because he had before time proved, that God helped him ever in his dangers.(:note) hast covered my head in the day of battle.

geneva@Psalms:140:8 @ Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: (note:)For it is in God's hand to overthrow the counsels and enterprises of the wicked.(:note) further not his wicked device; [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah.

geneva@Psalms:140:9 @ [As for] (note:)It seems that he alludes to Saul.(:note) the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

geneva@Psalms:140:11 @ Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall (note:)God's plagues will light on him in such sort, that he will not escape.(:note) hunt the violent man to overthrow [him].

geneva@Psalms:141:6 @ When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall (note:)The people who follow their wicked rulers in persecuting the prophet will repent and turn to God, when they see their wicked rulers punished.(:note) hear my words; for they are sweet.

geneva@Psalms:143:4 @ Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my (note:)So that only by faith and by the grace of God's Spirit was he upheld.(:note) heart within me is desolate.

geneva@Psalms:145:14 @ The LORD upholdeth all that (note:)Who being in misery and affliction would faint and fall away if God did not uphold them, and therefore they should revere him who reigns in heaven and suffer themselves to be governed by him.(:note) fall, and raiseth up all [those that be] bowed down.

geneva@Psalms:147:8 @ Who (note:)He shows by the example of God's mighty power, goodness, and wisdom, that he can never lack just opportunity to praise God.(:note) covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.

geneva@Proverbs:1:1 @ The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; (note:)The Argument - The wonderful love of God toward his Church is declared in this book: for as much as the sum and effect of the whole Scriptures is here set forth in these brief sentences, which partly contain doctrine, and partly manners, and also exhortations to both: of which the first nine Chapters are as a preface full of grave sentences and deep mysteries, to assure the hearts of men to the diligent reading of the parables that follow: which are left as a precious jewel to the Church, of those three thousand parables mentioned in (1Ki_4:32) and were gathered and committed to writing by Solomon's servants and incited by him.(:note)

geneva@Proverbs:1:2 @ To know wisdom (note:)That is, what we ought to know and follow, and what we ought to refuse.(:note) and instruction; to perceive the words Meaning, the word of God in which is the only true knowledge. of understanding;

geneva@Proverbs:1:3 @ To receive the (note:)To learn to submit ourselves to the correction of those who are wise.(:note) instruction of wisdom, By living justly and rendering to every man that which belongs to him. justice, and judgment, and equity;

geneva@Proverbs:1:4 @ To give subtilty to the (note:)To such as have no discretion to rule themselves.(:note) simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

geneva@Proverbs:1:5 @ A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of (note:)As he shows that these parables containing the effect of religion concerning manners and doctrine, belong to the simple people: so he declares that the same is also necessary for them who are wise and learned.(:note) understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

geneva@Proverbs:1:6 @ To vnderstand a parable, & the interpretation, the wordes of ye wise, and their darke sayings.

geneva@Proverbs:1:7 @ The feare of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.

geneva@Proverbs:1:8 @ My son, hear the instruction of thy (note:)He speaks this in the Name of God, who is the universal Father of all creatures, or in the name of the pastor of the Church, who is as a father.(:note) father, and forsake not the law of thy That is, of the Church, in which the faithful are begotten by the incorruptible seed of God's word. mother:

geneva@Proverbs:1:9 @ For they shalbe a comely ornament vnto thine head, and as chaines for thy necke.

geneva@Proverbs:1:10 @ My son, (note:)That is, the wicked who do not have the fear of God.(:note) if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

geneva@Proverbs:1:11 @ If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for (note:)He speaks not only of the shedding of blood with hand, but of all crafty practises which tend to the detriment of our neighbour.(:note) blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:

geneva@Proverbs:1:12 @ Let us swallow them up alive as the (note:)As the grave is never satisfied, so the malice of the wicked and their cruelty has no end.(:note) grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

geneva@Proverbs:1:13 @ We shall finde all precious riches, and fill our houses with spoyle:

geneva@Proverbs:1:14 @ Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one (note:)He shows how the wicked are allured to join together, because they have everyone part of the spoil of the innocent.(:note) purse:

geneva@Proverbs:1:15 @ My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their (note:)That is, have nothing at all to do with them.(:note) path:

geneva@Proverbs:1:16 @ For their feete runne to euill, & make haste to shed blood.

geneva@Proverbs:1:17 @ Certainely as without cause the net is spred before the eyes of all that hath wing:

geneva@Proverbs:1:18 @ And they lay wait for their [own] blood; they lurk privily for (note:)He shows that there is no reason to move these wicked to spoil the innocent, aside from their malice and cruelty.(:note) their [own] lives.

geneva@Proverbs:1:19 @ So [are] the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; [which] taketh away (note:)By which he concludes that the covetous man is a murderer.(:note) the life of the owners thereof.

geneva@Proverbs:1:20 @

geneva@Proverbs:1:21 @ She calleth in the hye streete, among the prease in the entrings of the gates, and vttereth her wordes in the citie, saying,

geneva@Proverbs:1:22 @ How long, ye (note:)Wisdom reproves three kinds of men, the foolish or simple who err out of ignorance, the mockers who cannot stand to be taught, and the fools who are drowned in worldly lusts and hate the knowledge of godliness.(:note) simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

geneva@Proverbs:1:23 @ (Turne you at my correction: loe, I will powre out my mind vnto you, and make you vnderstand my wordes)

geneva@Proverbs:1:24 @ Because I haue called, & ye refused: I haue stretched out mine hand, & none woulde regarde.

geneva@Proverbs:1:25 @ But ye haue despised all my counsell, and would none of my correction.

geneva@Proverbs:1:26 @ I also will (note:)This is spoken according to our capacity signifying that the wicked, who mock and jest at God's word, will have the just reward of their mocking.(:note) laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

geneva@Proverbs:1:27 @ When (note:)That is, your destruction, which you feared.(:note) your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.

geneva@Proverbs:1:28 @ Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not (note:)Because they sought not with an affection to God, but for ease of their own grief.(:note) find me:

geneva@Proverbs:1:29 @ Because they hated knowledge, and did not chuse the feare of the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:1:30 @ They would none of my counsel: they (note:)Showing that without faith and obedience, we cannot call on God correctly.(:note) despised all my reproof.

geneva@Proverbs:1:31 @ Therefore shall they eat of the (note:)They will feel what convenience their wicked life will give them.(:note) fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

geneva@Proverbs:1:32 @ For (note:)That is, the prosperity and sensuality in which they delight.(:note) the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

geneva@Proverbs:1:33 @ But he that obeyeth me, shall dwell safely, and be quiet from feare of euill.

geneva@Proverbs:2:1 @ My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and (note:)That is, keep them in your heart.(:note) hide my commandments with thee;

geneva@Proverbs:2:2 @ So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply (note:)If you give yourself to the true knowledge of God without hypocrisy.(:note) thine heart to understanding;

geneva@Proverbs:2:3 @ Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] (note:)Meaning that we must seek the knowledge of God with care and diligence.(:note) liftest up thy voice for understanding;

geneva@Proverbs:2:4 @ If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid (note:)Showing that no labour must be spared.(:note) treasures;

geneva@Proverbs:2:5 @ Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the (note:)This (he says) is the true wisdom to know and fear God.(:note) knowledge of God.

geneva@Proverbs:2:6 @ For the Lorde giueth wisdome, out of his mouth commeth knowledge and vnderstanding.

geneva@Proverbs:2:7 @ He preserueth the state of the righteous: he is a shielde to them that walke vprightly,

geneva@Proverbs:2:8 @ That they may keepe the wayes of iudgement: and he preserueth the way of his Saintes)

geneva@Proverbs:2:9 @ Then shalt thou vnderstand righteousnes, and iudgement, and equitie, and euery good path.

geneva@Proverbs:2:10 @ When wisdome entreth into thine heart, and knowledge deliteth thy soule,

geneva@Proverbs:2:11 @

geneva@Proverbs:2:12 @ And deliuer thee from the euill way, and from the man that speaketh froward things,

geneva@Proverbs:2:13 @ Who leave the (note:)That is, the word of God, which is the only light, to follow their own fantasies which are darkness.(:note) paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;

geneva@Proverbs:2:14 @ Who rejoice to do evil, [and] delight (note:)When they see any given to evil as they are.(:note) in the frowardness of the wicked;

geneva@Proverbs:2:15 @ Whose wayes are crooked and they are lewde in their paths.

geneva@Proverbs:2:16 @ To deliver thee from the strange (note:)Meaning, the wisdom which is the word of God, will preserve us from all vices: naming this vice of whoredom to which man is most prone.(:note) woman, [even] from the stranger [which] flattereth with her words;

geneva@Proverbs:2:17 @ Which forsaketh the (note:)That is, her husband, who is her head and guide to govern her, from whom she ought not to depart, but remain in his subjection.(:note) guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.

geneva@Proverbs:2:18 @ For her (note:)Her acquaintance with her spirits and they that haunt her.(:note) house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto To them who are dead in body and soul. the dead.

geneva@Proverbs:2:19 @ All they that goe vnto her, returne not againe, neither take they holde of the wayes of life.

geneva@Proverbs:2:20 @ Therefore walke thou in the way of good men, and keepe the wayes of the righteous.

geneva@Proverbs:2:21 @ For the upright shall dwell in the (note:)They will enjoy the temporal and spiritual promises of God, as the wicked will be void of them.(:note) land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

geneva@Proverbs:2:22 @ But the wicked shalbe cut off from ye earth, and the transgressours shalbe rooted out of it.

geneva@Proverbs:3:1 @ My sonne, forget not thou my Lawe, but let thine heart keepe my commandements.

geneva@Proverbs:3:2 @ For length of (note:)Long life is the blessing of God which he gives to his, so far as it is expedient for them.(:note) days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

geneva@Proverbs:3:3 @ Let not (note:)By mercy and truth he means the commandments of the first and second table, or else the mercy and faithfulness that we ought to use toward our neighbours.(:note) mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy Keep them as a precious jewel. neck; write them upon the table of thine Have them ever in remembrance. heart:

geneva@Proverbs:3:4 @ So shalt thou finde fauour and good vnderstanding in the sight of God and man.

geneva@Proverbs:3:5 @ Trust in the Lorde with all thine heart, and leane not vnto thine owne wisdome.

geneva@Proverbs:3:6 @ In all thy wayes acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy wayes.

geneva@Proverbs:3:7 @ Be not wise in thine owne eyes: but feare the Lord, and depart from euill.

geneva@Proverbs:3:8 @ It shall be health to thy (note:)By this part he comprehends the whole body, as by health he means all the benefits promised in the law both corporal and spiritual.(:note) navel, and marrow to thy bones.

geneva@Proverbs:3:9 @

geneva@Proverbs:3:10 @ So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall (note:)For the faithful distributor God gives in greater abundance.(:note) burst out with new wine.

geneva@Proverbs:3:11 @ My sonne, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither be grieued with his correction.

geneva@Proverbs:3:12 @ For the Lord correcteth him, whome he loueth, euen as the father doeth the childe in whom he deliteth.

geneva@Proverbs:3:13 @ Blessed is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.

geneva@Proverbs:3:14 @ For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.

geneva@Proverbs:3:15 @ It is more precious then pearles: and all things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.

geneva@Proverbs:3:16 @ Length of days [is] in her right hand; (note:)Meaning, that he seeks wisdom, that is, suffers himself to be governed by the Word of God, will have all prosperity both corporal and spiritual.(:note) [and] in her left hand riches and honour.

geneva@Proverbs:3:17 @ Her wayes are wayes of pleasure, and all her pathes prosperitie.

geneva@Proverbs:3:18 @ She [is] a tree (note:)Which brings forth such fruit that they who eat of it have life and he alludes to the tree of life in paradise.(:note) of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.

geneva@Proverbs:3:19 @ The LORD by wisdom hath (note:)By this he shows that this wisdom of which he speaks is everlasting, because it was before all creatures and that all things even the whole world were made by it.(:note) founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

geneva@Proverbs:3:20 @ By his knowledge the depthes are broken vp, and the cloudes droppe downe the dewe.

geneva@Proverbs:3:21 @ My sonne, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but obserue wisdome, and counsell.

geneva@Proverbs:3:22 @ So they shalbe life to thy soule, and grace vnto thy necke.

geneva@Proverbs:3:23 @ Then shalt thou walke safely by thy way: and thy foote shall not stumble.

geneva@Proverbs:3:24 @ If thou sleepest, thou shalt not bee afraide, and when thou sleepest, thy sleepe shalbe sweete.

geneva@Proverbs:3:25 @

geneva@Proverbs:3:26 @ For the Lorde shall be for thine assurance, and shall preserue thy foote from taking.

geneva@Proverbs:3:27 @ Withhold not good from (note:)Not only from them to whom the possession belongs but also you shall not keep it from them who have need of the use of it.(:note) them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it].

geneva@Proverbs:3:28 @ Say not vnto thy neighbour, Go and come againe, and to morow wil I giue thee, if thou now haue it.

geneva@Proverbs:3:29 @ Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth (note:)That is, puts his trust in you.(:note) securely by thee.

geneva@Proverbs:3:30 @ Striue not with a man causelesse, when he hath done thee no harme.

geneva@Proverbs:3:31 @

geneva@Proverbs:3:32 @ For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his (note:)That is, his covenant and fatherly affection which is hid and secret from the world.(:note) secret [is] with the righteous.

geneva@Proverbs:3:33 @ The curse of the Lorde is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

geneva@Proverbs:3:34 @ Surely (note:)He will show by his plagues that their scorn will turn to their own destruction, (Pro_1:26).(:note) he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

geneva@Proverbs:3:35 @ The wise shall inherite glorie: but fooles dishonour, though they be exalted.

geneva@Proverbs:4:1 @ Hear, ye children, the instruction of a (note:)He speaks this as a preacher and minister which is as a father to the people, (Pro_2:8).(:note) father, and attend to know understanding.

geneva@Proverbs:4:2 @ For I doe giue you a good doctrine: therefore forsake yee not my lawe.

geneva@Proverbs:4:3 @ For I was my fathers sonne, tender and deare in the sight of my mother,

geneva@Proverbs:4:4 @ He (note:)Meaning, David his father.(:note) taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

geneva@Proverbs:4:5 @ Get wisedom: get vnderstading: forget not, neither decline from the woordes of my mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:4:6 @ Forsake her not, and shee shall keepe thee: loue her and shee shall preserue thee.

geneva@Proverbs:4:7 @

geneva@Proverbs:4:8 @ Exalt her, and she shall exalt thee: she shall bring thee to honour, if thou embrace her.

geneva@Proverbs:4:9 @ She shal giue a comely ornamet vnto thine head, yea, she shal giue thee a crowne of glorie.

geneva@Proverbs:4:10 @ Heare, my sonne, & receiue my wordes, and the yeeres of thy life shalbe many.

geneva@Proverbs:4:11 @ I have (note:)Solomon declares what care his father had to bring him up in the true fear of God: for this was David's protest.(:note) taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

geneva@Proverbs:4:12 @ When thou goest, thy steps shall not be (note:)You will walk at liberty without offence.(:note) straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

geneva@Proverbs:4:13 @ Take holde of instruction, and leaue not: keepe her, for shee is thy life.

geneva@Proverbs:4:14 @ Enter not into the way of the wicked, and walke not in the way of euill men.

geneva@Proverbs:4:15 @ Auoide it, and goe not by it: turne from it, and passe by.

geneva@Proverbs:4:16 @ For they (note:)Meaning that to do evil is more proper and natural to the wicked than to sleep, eat or drink.(:note) sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall.

geneva@Proverbs:4:17 @ For they eat the bread of (note:)Gotten my wicked means and cruel oppression.(:note) wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

geneva@Proverbs:4:18 @ But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that (note:)Signifying that the godly increase daily in knowledge and perfection, till they come to full persecution, which is when the are joined to their head in the heavens.(:note) shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

geneva@Proverbs:4:19 @ The way of the wicked is as the darkenes: they knowe not wherein they shall fall.

geneva@Proverbs:4:20 @ My sonne, hearken vnto my wordes, incline thine eare vnto my sayings.

geneva@Proverbs:4:21 @ Let them not depart from thine eyes, but keepe them in the middes of thine heart.

geneva@Proverbs:4:22 @ For they [are] life unto those that find them, and health to all their (note:)That is, they will have health of body: under which all other blessings promised in the law are contained.(:note) flesh.

geneva@Proverbs:4:23 @ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of (note:)For as the heart is either pure or corrupt, so is the whole course of man's life.(:note) life.

geneva@Proverbs:4:24 @ Put away from thee a froward mouth, and put wicked lippes farre from thee.

geneva@Proverbs:4:25 @ Let thine eyes beholde the right, and let thine eyeliddes direct thy way before thee.

geneva@Proverbs:4:26 @

geneva@Proverbs:4:27 @ Turne not to the right hande, nor to the left, but remooue thy foote from euill.

geneva@Proverbs:5:1 @ My sonne, hearken vnto my wisedome, & incline thine eare vnto my knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:5:2 @ That thou maiest regarde counsell, and thy lippes obserue knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:5:3 @ For the lips (note:)That is, a harlot who gives herself to someone other than her husband.(:note) of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, and her mouth [is] smoother than By oil and honey he means flattering and crafty enticements. oil:

geneva@Proverbs:5:4 @ But the end of her is bitter as wormewood, and sharpe as a two edged sworde.

geneva@Proverbs:5:5 @ Her (note:)All her doings lead to destruction.(:note) feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.

geneva@Proverbs:5:6 @ Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are (note:)She has always new means to allure to wickedness.(:note) moveable, [that] thou canst not know [them].

geneva@Proverbs:5:7 @ Heare yee me nowe therefore, O children, and depart not from the wordes of my mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:5:8 @ Keepe thy way farre from her, and come not neere the doore of her house,

geneva@Proverbs:5:9 @ Lest thou give thine (note:)That is, your strength and goods to her who will have no pity on you as is read of Samson and the prodigal son.(:note) honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

geneva@Proverbs:5:10 @ Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy (note:)The goods gotten by your travel.(:note) labours [be] in the house of a stranger;

geneva@Proverbs:5:11 @ And thou mourne at thine end, (when thou hast consumed thy flesh and thy bodie)

geneva@Proverbs:5:12 @ And say, How haue I hated instruction, and mine heart despised correction!

geneva@Proverbs:5:13 @ And haue not obeied the voyce of them that taught mee, nor enclined mine eare to them that instructed me!

geneva@Proverbs:5:14 @ I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and (note:)Although I was faithfully instructed in the truth, yet I almost fell to utter shame and destruction nonetheless, by good bringing up in the assembly of the godly.(:note) assembly.

geneva@Proverbs:5:15 @ Drink waters out of (note:)He teaches us sobriety exhorting us to live of our own labours and to be beneficial to the godly who want.(:note) thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.

geneva@Proverbs:5:16 @ Let thy fountaines flow foorth, and the riuers of waters in the streetes.

geneva@Proverbs:5:17 @ Let them be only (note:)Distribute them not to the wicked and infidels, but reserve them for yourself, your family and them who are of the household of faith.(:note) thine own, and not strangers' with thee.

geneva@Proverbs:5:18 @ Let thy (note:)Your children who will come from you in great abundance showing that God blesses marriage and curses whoredom.(:note) fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy Who you married in your youth. youth.

geneva@Proverbs:5:19 @ Let her be as the louing hinde and pleasant roe: let her brests satisfie thee at all times, and delite in her loue continually.

geneva@Proverbs:5:20 @ For why shouldest thou delite, my sonne, in a strange woman, or embrace the bosome of a stranger?

geneva@Proverbs:5:21 @ For the ways of man [are] before the (note:)He declares that unless a man joins to his wife both in heart and in outward conversation, he will not escape the judgments of God.(:note) eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

geneva@Proverbs:5:22 @ His owne iniquities shall take the wicked himselfe, and he shall be holden with the cordes of his owne sinne.

geneva@Proverbs:5:23 @ He shall (note:)Because he will not give ear to God's word and be admonished.(:note) die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

geneva@Proverbs:6:1 @ My sonne, if thou be surety for thy neighbour, and hast striken hands with the stranger,

geneva@Proverbs:6:2 @ Thou art (note:)He forbids us not to become surety one for another, according to the rule of charity, but that we consider for whom and after what sort, so that the creditor may not be defrauded.(:note) snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:6:3 @ Doe this nowe, my sonne, and deliuer thy selfe: seeing thou art come into the hande of thy neighbour, goe, and humble thy selfe, and sollicite thy friends.

geneva@Proverbs:6:4 @ Giue no sleepe to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.

geneva@Proverbs:6:5 @ Deliuer thy selfe as a doe from the hande of the hunter, and as a birde from the hande of the fouler.

geneva@Proverbs:6:6 @ Go to the (note:)If the word of God cannot instruct you, learn from the little ant to labour for yourself and not to burden others.(:note) ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

geneva@Proverbs:6:7 @ For shee hauing no guide, gouernour, nor ruler,

geneva@Proverbs:6:8 @ Prepareth her meat in the sommer, & gathereth her foode in haruest.

geneva@Proverbs:6:9 @ Howe long wilt thou sleepe, O sluggarde? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleepe?

geneva@Proverbs:6:10 @ [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, (note:)He expresses the nature of the sluggards, who though they sleep long, yet never have enough, but always seek opportunity for more.(:note) a little folding of the hands to sleep:

geneva@Proverbs:6:11 @ So shall thy poverty come as one that (note:)That is, suddenly, and when you do not look for it.(:note) travelleth, and thy want as It will come in such sort, as you are not able to resist it. an armed man.

geneva@Proverbs:6:12 @ A naughty person, (note:)He shows to what inconvenience the idle persons and sluggards come, by calling them unthrifty, or the men of Belial, and slanderous.(:note) a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:6:13 @ He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he (note:)Thus all his gesture tends to wickedness,(:note) teacheth with his fingers;

geneva@Proverbs:6:14 @ Lewde things are in his heart: he imagineth euill at all times, and raiseth vp contentions.

geneva@Proverbs:6:15 @ Therefore shall his destruction come speedily: hee shall be destroyed suddenly without recouerie.

geneva@Proverbs:6:16 @ These sixe things doeth the Lorde hate: yea, his soule abhorreth seuen:

geneva@Proverbs:6:17 @ The hautie eyes, a lying tongue, and the hands that shed innocent blood,

geneva@Proverbs:6:18 @ An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, (note:)Meaning, the raging affections, which carry a man away in such sort that he cannot tell what he does.(:note) feet that be swift in running to mischief,

geneva@Proverbs:6:19 @ A false witnesse that speaketh lyes, and him that rayseth vp contentions among brethren.

geneva@Proverbs:6:20 @ My sonne, keepe thy fathers commandement, and forsake not thy mothers instruction.

geneva@Proverbs:6:21 @ Bind them continually upon thine (note:)(Pro_3:3).(:note) heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.

geneva@Proverbs:6:22 @ It shall leade thee, when thou walkest: it shall watch for thee, when thou sleepest, and when thou wakest, it shall talke with thee.

geneva@Proverbs:6:23 @ For the (note:)By the commandment, he means the word of God; and by the instruction, the preaching and declaration of the same, which is committed to the Church.(:note) commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and And reprehensions when the word is preached bring us to life. reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:

geneva@Proverbs:6:24 @ To keepe thee from the wicked woman, & from ye flatterie of ye tongue of a strange woman.

geneva@Proverbs:6:25 @ Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; neither let her take thee with her (note:)With her wanton looks and gesture.(:note) eyelids.

geneva@Proverbs:6:26 @ For because of the whorish woman a man is brought to a morsell of bread, and a woman wil hunt for the precious life of a man.

geneva@Proverbs:6:27 @

geneva@Proverbs:6:28 @ Or can a man go vpon coales, and his feete not be burnt?

geneva@Proverbs:6:29 @ So he that goeth in to his neighbours wife, shall not be innocent, whosoeuer toucheth her.

geneva@Proverbs:6:30 @ [Men] do not (note:)He does not reprove theft, showing that it is not as abominable as whoredom, for theft can be restored, but adultery is permanent, and death by the law of God.(:note) despise a thief, if he stealeth to satisfy his Meaning, for necessity. soul when he is hungry;

geneva@Proverbs:6:31 @ But if he be founde, he shall restore seuen folde, or he shall giue all the substance of his house.

geneva@Proverbs:6:32 @ But he that committeth adulterie with a woman, he is destitute of vnderstanding: he that doeth it, destroyeth his owne soule.

geneva@Proverbs:6:33 @ A (note:)That is, death appointed by the Law.(:note) wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

geneva@Proverbs:6:34 @ For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not (note:)He shows that man by nature seeks the death of he that has abused his wife, and so concludes that neither God's law nor the law of nature admits any ransom for the adultery.(:note) spare in the day of vengeance.

geneva@Proverbs:6:35 @ He cannot beare the sight of any raunsome: neither will he consent, though thou augment the giftes.

geneva@Proverbs:7:1 @ My sonne, keepe my wordes, & hide my commandements with thee.

geneva@Proverbs:7:2 @ Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the (note:)By this diversity of words, he means that nothing should be so dear to us as the word of God, nor that we look on anything more nor mind anything so much.(:note) apple of thy eye.

geneva@Proverbs:7:3 @ Binde them vpon thy fingers, and write them vpon the table of thine heart.

geneva@Proverbs:7:4 @ Say vnto wisedome, Thou art my sister: and call vnderstanding thy kinswoman,

geneva@Proverbs:7:5 @ That they may keepe thee from the strange woman, euen from the stranger that is smoothe in her wordes.

geneva@Proverbs:7:6 @

geneva@Proverbs:7:7 @ And I sawe among the fooles, and considered among the children a yong man destitute of vnderstanding,

geneva@Proverbs:7:8 @ Who passed through the streete by her corner, and went toward her house,

geneva@Proverbs:7:9 @ In the twilight, in the evening, in the (note:)He shows that there was almost no one so impudent that they were not afraid to be seen, their consciences accusing them and causing them to seek the night to cover their filthiness.(:note) black and dark night:

geneva@Proverbs:7:10 @ And beholde, there met him a woman with an harlots behauiour, and subtill in heart.

geneva@Proverbs:7:11 @ (She (note:)He describes certain conditions, which are peculiar to harlots.(:note) [is] loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:

geneva@Proverbs:7:12 @ Nowe she is without, nowe in the streetes, and lyeth in waite at euery corner)

geneva@Proverbs:7:13 @ So she caught him & kissed him and with an impudent face said vnto him,

geneva@Proverbs:7:14 @ [I have] (note:)Because in peace offerings a portion is returned to them that offered, she shows him that she has meat at home to make good cheer with or else she would use some cloak of holiness till she had gotten him in her snares.(:note) peace offerings with me; this Which declares that harlots outwardly will seem holy and religious: both because they may better deceive others, and also thinking to observe ceremonies and offerings to make satisfaction for their sins. day have I paid my vows.

geneva@Proverbs:7:15 @ Therefore came I forth to meete thee, that I might seeke thy face: and I haue found thee.

geneva@Proverbs:7:16 @ I haue deckt my bed with ornaments, carpets and laces of Egypt.

geneva@Proverbs:7:17 @ I haue perfumed my bedde with myrrhe, aloes, and cynamom.

geneva@Proverbs:7:18 @ Come, let vs take our fill of loue vntill the morning: let vs take our pleasure in daliance.

geneva@Proverbs:7:19 @ For mine husbande is not at home: he is gone a iourney farre off.

geneva@Proverbs:7:20 @ He hath taken with him a bagge of siluer, and will come home at the day appointed.

geneva@Proverbs:7:21 @ Thus with her great craft she caused him to yeelde, and with her flattering lips she entised him.

geneva@Proverbs:7:22 @ He goeth after her quickly, as an (note:)Which thinking he goes to the pasture goes willingly to his own destruction.(:note) ox goeth to the slaughter, or Who goes cheerfully, not knowing that he will be chastised. as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

geneva@Proverbs:7:23 @ Till a dart strike through his liuer, as a bird hasteth to the snare, not knowing that he is in danger.

geneva@Proverbs:7:24 @ Heare me now therefore, O children, and hearken to the wordes of my mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:7:25 @ Let not thine heart decline to her wayes: wander thou not in her paths.

geneva@Proverbs:7:26 @ For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many (note:)Neither wit nor strength can deliver them who fall into the hands of the harlot.(:note) strong [men] have been slain by her.

geneva@Proverbs:7:27 @ Her house is the way vnto ye graue, which goeth downe to the chambers of death.

geneva@Proverbs:8:1 @ Doth not (note:)Solomon declares that man is the cause of his own perdition and that he cannot pretend ignorance, for God calls all men by his word and his works to follow virtue and flee from vice.(:note) wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

geneva@Proverbs:8:2 @ She standeth in the top of the high places by the way in the place of the paths.

geneva@Proverbs:8:3 @ She crieth at (note:)Where the people resorted most and which was the place of justice.(:note) the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the doors.

geneva@Proverbs:8:4 @ O men, I call vnto you, and vtter my voyce to the children of men.

geneva@Proverbs:8:5 @ O ye foolish men, vnderstand wisedome, and ye, O fooles, be wise in heart.

geneva@Proverbs:8:6 @ Giue eare, for I will speake of excellent things, and the opening of my lippes, shall teache things that be right.

geneva@Proverbs:8:7 @ For my mouth shall speake the trueth, and my lippes abhorre wickednesse.

geneva@Proverbs:8:8 @ All the wordes of my mouth are righteous: there is no lewdenes, nor frowardnesse in them.

geneva@Proverbs:8:9 @ They [are] all (note:)Meaning that the word of God is easy to all that have a desire for it and are not blinded by the prince of this world.(:note) plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:8:10 @ Receiue mine instruction, and not siluer, and knowledge rather then fine golde.

geneva@Proverbs:8:11 @ For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.

geneva@Proverbs:8:12 @ I wisdom dwell with (note:)That is, unless a man has wisdom, which is the true knowledge of God, he can be neither a prudent nor good counsellor.(:note) prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion.

geneva@Proverbs:8:13 @ The fear of the LORD [is] to hate (note:)So that he who does not hate evil, does not fear God.(:note) evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.

geneva@Proverbs:8:14 @ I haue counsell and wisedome: I am vnderstanding, and I haue strength.

geneva@Proverbs:8:15 @ By me (note:)By which he declares that honours, dignities or riches do not come from man's wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God.(:note) kings reign, and princes decree justice.

geneva@Proverbs:8:16 @ By me princes rule and the nobles, and all the iudges of the earth.

geneva@Proverbs:8:17 @ I love them that love me; and those that seek me (note:)That is, study the word of God diligently, and with a desire to profit.(:note) early shall find me.

geneva@Proverbs:8:18 @ Riches and honour [are] with me; (note:)Signifying that he chiefly means the spiritual treasures and heavenly riches.(:note) durable riches and righteousness.

geneva@Proverbs:8:19 @ My fruite is better then golde, euen then fine golde, and my reuenues better then fine siluer.

geneva@Proverbs:8:20 @ I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of (note:)For there can be no true justice or judgment, which is not rejected by this wisdom.(:note) judgment:

geneva@Proverbs:8:21 @ That I may cause them that loue me, to inherite substance, and I will fill their treasures.

geneva@Proverbs:8:22 @ The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, (note:)He declares by this the divinity and eternity of this wisdom, which he magnifies and praises through this book: meaning by this the eternal Son of God, Jesus Christ our Saviour, whom John calls the Word that was in the beginning (Joh_1:1).(:note) before his works of old.

geneva@Proverbs:8:23 @

geneva@Proverbs:8:24 @ When there were no depths, was I begotten, when there were no fountaines abounding with water.

geneva@Proverbs:8:25 @ Before the mountaines were setled: and before the hilles, was I begotten.

geneva@Proverbs:8:26 @ He had not yet made the earth, nor the open places, nor the height of the dust in the worlde.

geneva@Proverbs:8:27 @ When hee prepared the heauens, I was there, when he set the compasse vpon the deepe.

geneva@Proverbs:8:28 @ When he established the cloudes aboue, when he confirmed the fountaines of the deepe,

geneva@Proverbs:8:29 @ When he gaue his decree to the Sea, that the waters shoulde not passe his commaundement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth,

geneva@Proverbs:8:30 @ Then I was by him, (note:)Some read, a chief worker signifying that this wisdom, Christ Jesus, was equal with God his father, and created, preserves and still works with him, as in (Joh_5:17).(:note) [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;

geneva@Proverbs:8:31 @

geneva@Proverbs:8:32 @ Therefore nowe hearken, O children, vnto me: for blessed are they that keepe my wayes.

geneva@Proverbs:8:33 @ Heare instruction, and be ye wise, and refuse it not:

geneva@Proverbs:8:34 @ Blessed is the man that heareth mee, watching dayly at my gates, & giuing attendance at the postes of my doores.

geneva@Proverbs:8:35 @ For he that findeth me, findeth life, and shal obteine fauour of the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:8:36 @ But he that sinneth against me, hurteth his owne soule: and all that hate me, loue death.

geneva@Proverbs:9:1 @ Wisdom hath built her (note:)Christ has prepared him a Church.(:note) house, she hath hewn out her That is, many chief supports and principal parts of his Church, as were the patriarchs, prophets, apostles, pastors and teachers. seven pillars:

geneva@Proverbs:9:2 @ She hath killed her beasts; she hath mixed her wine; she hath also (note:)He compares wisdom with great princes who keep open house for all who come.(:note) furnished her table.

geneva@Proverbs:9:3 @ She hath sent forth her (note:)Meaning, true preachers, who are not infected with man's wisdom.(:note) maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,

geneva@Proverbs:9:4 @ Whoever [is] (note:)He who knows his own ignorance, and is void of malice.(:note) simple, let him turn in here: [as for] him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him,

geneva@Proverbs:9:5 @ Come, eat of my (note:)By meat and drink is meant the word of God, and the ministration of the sacraments, by which God nourishes his servants in his house which is the Church.(:note) bread, and drink of the wine [which] I have mixed.

geneva@Proverbs:9:6 @ Forsake your way, ye foolish, and ye shall liue: and walke in the way of vnderstanding.

geneva@Proverbs:9:7 @ He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a (note:)For the wicked will contemn him and labour to defame him.(:note) blot.

geneva@Proverbs:9:8 @ Reprove not a (note:)Meaning them who are incorrigible, which Christ calls dogs and swine: or he speaks this in comparison, not that the wicked should not be rebuked, but he shows their malice, and the small hope of the profit.(:note) scorner, lest he shall hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

geneva@Proverbs:9:9 @ Giue admonition to the wise, and he will be the wiser: teache a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

geneva@Proverbs:9:10 @ The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One [is] (note:)He shows what true understanding is, to know the will of God in his word which is meant by holy things.(:note) understanding.

geneva@Proverbs:9:11 @ For thy dayes shalbe multiplied by me, and the yeeres of thy life shalbe augmented.

geneva@Proverbs:9:12 @ If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for (note:)You will have the chief profit and convenience of it.(:note) thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it].

geneva@Proverbs:9:13 @ A (note:)By the foolish woman, some understand the wicked preachers, who counterfeit the word of God: as appears in (Pro_9:16) which were the words of the true preachers as in (Pro_9:4) but their doctrine is as stolen waters: meaning that they are men's traditions, which are more pleasant to the flesh than the word of God, and therefore they themselves boast of it.(:note) foolish woman [is] clamorous: [she is] simple, and knoweth nothing.

geneva@Proverbs:9:14 @ But she sitteth at the doore of her house on a seate in the hie places of the citie,

geneva@Proverbs:9:15 @ To call them that passe by the way, that go right on their way, saying,

geneva@Proverbs:9:16 @ Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, shee sayth also,

geneva@Proverbs:9:17 @ Stollen waters are sweete, and hid bread is pleasant.

geneva@Proverbs:9:18 @ But he knoweth not, that ye dead are there, and that her ghestes are in the depth of hell.

geneva@Proverbs:10:1 @ A wise sonne maketh a glad father: but a foolish sonne is an heauines to his mother.

geneva@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of (note:)That is, wickedly gotten.(:note) wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

geneva@Proverbs:10:3 @ The LORD will (note:)Though he permits the just to want for a time, yet he will send him comfort in due season.(:note) not allow the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:10:4 @ A slouthfull hand maketh poore: but the hand of the diligent maketh riche.

geneva@Proverbs:10:5 @ He that gathereth in sommer, is the sonne of wisdome: but he that sleepeth in haruest, is the sonne of confusion.

geneva@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of (note:)When their wickedness is discovered, they will be as dumb and not know what to say.(:note) the wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall (note:)Shall be vile and abhorred both by God and man, contrary to their own expectation, who think to make their name immortal.(:note) perish.

geneva@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart will receiue commandements: but the foolish in talke shalbe beaten.

geneva@Proverbs:10:9 @ He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.

geneva@Proverbs:10:10 @ He that (note:)That bears a fair countenance and imagines mischief in his heart, as in (Pro_6:13).(:note) winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a For the corruption of his heart is known by his talk. prating fool shall fall.

geneva@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of a righteous man is a welspring of life: but iniquitie couereth the mouth of the wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirreth vp contentions: but loue couereth all trespasses.

geneva@Proverbs:10:13 @ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but (note:)That is, God will find him out to punish him.(:note) a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.

geneva@Proverbs:10:14 @ Wise men lay vp knowledge: but ye mouth of the foole is a present destruction.

geneva@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich man's wealth [is] his (note:)And so makes him bold to do evil, while poverty bridles the poor from many evil things.(:note) strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.

geneva@Proverbs:10:16 @ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: but the reuenues of the wicked to sinne.

geneva@Proverbs:10:17 @ He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.

geneva@Proverbs:10:18 @ He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, and he that inuenteth slaunder, is a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:10:19 @ In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.

geneva@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the iust man is as fined siluer: but the heart of the wicked is litle worth.

geneva@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous (note:)For they speak truth and edify many by exhortations, admonition and counsel.(:note) feed many: but fools die for lack of wisdom.

geneva@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth (note:)Meaning that all worldly things bring care and sorrow, where as they who feel the blessings of God have none.(:note) no sorrow with it.

geneva@Proverbs:10:23 @ It is as a pastime to a foole to doe wickedly: but wisedome is vnderstanding to a man.

geneva@Proverbs:10:24 @ That which the wicked feareth, shal come vpon him: but God wil graunt the desire of the righteous.

geneva@Proverbs:10:25 @ As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is as an euerlasting foundation.

geneva@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that (note:)He is trouble and grief to him about any business.(:note) send him.

geneva@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked (note:)The time of their prosperity will be short because of their great fall, though they seem to live long.(:note) shall be shortened.

geneva@Proverbs:10:28 @ The patient abiding of the righteous shal be gladnesse: but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

geneva@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of the Lord is strength to the vpright man: but feare shall be for the workers of iniquitie.

geneva@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous shall (note:)They enjoy in this life by faith and hope, their everlasting life.(:note) never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

geneva@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the iust shall be fruitfull in wisdome: but the tongue of the froward shall be cut out.

geneva@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of the righteous knowe what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward things.

geneva@Proverbs:11:1 @ A false (note:)Under this word he condemns all false weights, measures and deceit.(:note) balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.

geneva@Proverbs:11:2 @ [When] pride cometh, then cometh (note:)When man so gets himself, and thinks to be exalted above his calling then God brings him to confusion.(:note) shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

geneva@Proverbs:11:3 @ The vprightnes of the iust shal guide them: but the frowardnes of the transgressers shall destroy them.

geneva@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches auaile not in the day of wrath: but righteousnes deliuereth from death.

geneva@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousnes of the vpright shal direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.

geneva@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.

geneva@Proverbs:11:7 @ When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the vniust shall perish.

geneva@Proverbs:11:8 @ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his (note:)That is, will enter into trouble.(:note) stead.

geneva@Proverbs:11:9 @ An (note:)A deceiver who pretends friendship, but privately is an enemy.(:note) hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

geneva@Proverbs:11:10 @ When the righteous prosper, the city (note:)The country is blessed, where there are godly men, and they ought to rejoice when the wicked are taken away.(:note) rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.

geneva@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the righteous, the citie is exalted: but it is subuerted by the mouth of the wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:11:12 @ He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding (note:)Will not make light report of others.(:note) holdeth his peace.

geneva@Proverbs:11:13 @ Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.

geneva@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of (note:)Where God gives store of men of wisdom and counsel.(:note) counsellors [there is] safety.

geneva@Proverbs:11:15 @ He that is surety for a (note:)He who does not without judgment and consideration of the circumstances put himself in danger, as in (Pro_6:1).(:note) stranger shall smart [for it]: and he He who does not co-sign loans for others is very wise. that hateth suretiship is secure.

geneva@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.

geneva@Proverbs:11:17 @ The merciful man (note:)Rewards both himself and others.(:note) doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.

geneva@Proverbs:11:18 @ The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.

geneva@Proverbs:11:19 @ As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.

geneva@Proverbs:11:20 @ They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.

geneva@Proverbs:11:21 @

geneva@Proverbs:11:22 @ As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.

geneva@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked (note:)They can look for nothing but God's vengeance.(:note) [is] wrath.

geneva@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is that scattereth, (note:)Meaning they who give liberally, whom God blesses.(:note) and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more That is, the miser. than is right, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

geneva@Proverbs:11:25 @ The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.

geneva@Proverbs:11:26 @ He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that (note:)That provides for the use of them who are in need.(:note) selleth [it].

geneva@Proverbs:11:27 @ He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.

geneva@Proverbs:11:28 @ He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.

geneva@Proverbs:11:29 @ He that troubleth his own (note:)The covetous men who spare their riches to the hinderance of their families, will be deprived of it miserably.(:note) house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] For though the wicked are rich, yet they are only slaves to the godly, who are the true possessors of the gifts of God. servant to the wise of heart.

geneva@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that (note:)That is, brings them to the knowledge of God.(:note) winneth souls [is] wise.

geneva@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, the righteous shall be (note:)Will be punished as he deserves, (1Pe_4:18).(:note) recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

geneva@Proverbs:12:1 @ He that loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man getteth fauour of the Lorde: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.

geneva@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the (note:)They are so grounded in the favour of God, that their root will prosper continually.(:note) root of the righteous shall not be moved.

geneva@Proverbs:12:4 @ A vertuous woman is the crowne of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption in his bones.

geneva@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.

geneva@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall (note:)As their conscience is upright, so will they be able to speak for themselves against their accusers.(:note) deliver them.

geneva@Proverbs:12:7 @ God ouerthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

geneva@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.

geneva@Proverbs:12:9 @ [He that is] despised, (note:)The poor man that is contemned and yet lives of his own travail.(:note) and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and is destitute of bread.

geneva@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous [man] (note:)Is merciful, even to the very beast who does him service.(:note) regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.

geneva@Proverbs:12:11 @ He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.

geneva@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked desireth the (note:)Continually imagines ways to harm others.(:note) net of evil [men]: but the Meaning, their heart within, which is upright, and does good to all. root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

geneva@Proverbs:12:13 @ The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.

geneva@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.

geneva@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool [is] (note:)He stands in his own conceit, and condemns all others in respect to himself.(:note) right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel [is] wise.

geneva@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool's wrath is presently known: but (note:)Who bridles his affections.(:note) a prudent [man] covereth shame.

geneva@Proverbs:12:17 @ He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.

geneva@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is that speaketh like the piercings of (note:)Which seek nothing more then to provoke others to anger.(:note) a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

geneva@Proverbs:12:19 @ The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.

geneva@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.

geneva@Proverbs:12:21 @ There shal none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.

geneva@Proverbs:12:22 @ The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.

geneva@Proverbs:12:23 @ A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.

geneva@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.

geneva@Proverbs:12:25 @ Heaviness in the heart of man weigheth it down: but a (note:)That is, words of comfort, or a cheerful mind which is declared by his words, rejoices a man, as a covetous mind kills him.(:note) good word maketh it glad.

geneva@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous (note:)That is, more liberal in giving.(:note) [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

geneva@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he (note:)Although he gets much by unlawful means, yet he will not spend it on himself.(:note) took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

geneva@Proverbs:12:28 @ Life is in the way of righteousnesse, and in that path way there is no death.

geneva@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise sonne will obey the instruction of his father: but a scorner will heare no rebuke.

geneva@Proverbs:13:2 @ A man shall eat good by the fruit (note:)If he uses his tongue to God's glory, and the profit of his neighbour, God will bless him.(:note) of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.

geneva@Proverbs:13:3 @ Hee that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shal be to him.

geneva@Proverbs:13:4 @ The soul of the sluggard (note:)He always desires, but takes no pains to get anything.(:note) desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

geneva@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hateth lying wordes: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.

geneva@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousnesse preserueth the vpright of life: but wickednes ouerthroweth the sinner.

geneva@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is that maketh himselfe riche, and hath nothing, and that maketh himselfe poore, hauing great riches.

geneva@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life [is] his riches: but the poor (note:)For his poverty, he is not able to escape the threatenings, which the cruel oppressors use against him.(:note) heareth not rebuke.

geneva@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

geneva@Proverbs:13:10 @ Only by pride (note:)When as every man contends to have preeminence, and will not give place to another.(:note) cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.

geneva@Proverbs:13:11 @

geneva@Proverbs:13:12 @ The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.

geneva@Proverbs:13:13 @ Whoever despiseth (note:)Meaning the word of God, by which he is admonished of his duty.(:note) the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

geneva@Proverbs:13:14 @ The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.

geneva@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.

geneva@Proverbs:13:16 @ Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.

geneva@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falleth (note:)Brings many inconveniences both to himself and to others.(:note) into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.

geneva@Proverbs:13:18 @ Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.

geneva@Proverbs:13:19 @ A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.

geneva@Proverbs:13:20 @ He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be (note:)As he is partaker of their wickedness, and bears with their vices, so will he be punished alike as they are.(:note) destroyed.

geneva@Proverbs:13:21 @ Affliction followeth sinners: but vnto the righteous God will recompense good.

geneva@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the (note:)Read (Job_27:16-17).(:note) wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.

geneva@Proverbs:13:23 @ Much food [is in] the fallow ground of the (note:)God blesses the labour of the poor, and consumes their goods who are negligent, because they think they have enough.(:note) poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for lack of judgment.

geneva@Proverbs:13:24 @ He that spareth his rodde, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betime.

geneva@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous eateth to the contentation of his minde: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

geneva@Proverbs:14:1 @ Every wise woman (note:)That is, takes pains to profit her family, and to do that which concerns her duty in her house.(:note) buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

geneva@Proverbs:14:2 @ He that walketh in his (note:)That is, in uprightness of heart, and without hypocrisy.(:note) uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.

geneva@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a (note:)His proud tongue will cause him to be punished.(:note) rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

geneva@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no (note:)By the ox is meant labour, and by the crib the barn, meaning, without labour there is no profit.(:note) oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.

geneva@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness will not lie: but (note:)For the maintenance of his own ambition, and not for God's glory, as Simon Magus.(:note) a false witness will utter lies.

geneva@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scorner seeketh wisdome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie to him that will vnderstande.

geneva@Proverbs:14:7 @ Depart from the foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdome of ye prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the foolishnes of the fooles is deceite.

geneva@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools make a mock at (note:)Does not know the grievousness of it, nor God's judgments against the same.(:note) sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.

geneva@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knoweth its own (note:)As a man's conscience is witness to his own grief, so another cannot feel the joy and comfort which a man feels in himself.(:note) bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

geneva@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked shalbe destroyed: but the tabernacle of the righteous shall florish.

geneva@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the wayes of death.

geneva@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; (note:)He shows the allurement to sin, that it seems sweet, but the end of it is destruction.(:note) and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.

geneva@Proverbs:14:14 @ The backslider in heart (note:)He who forsakes God will be punished, and made weary of his sins, in which he delighted.(:note) shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

geneva@Proverbs:14:15 @ The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

geneva@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.

geneva@Proverbs:14:17 @ He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

geneva@Proverbs:14:18 @ The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked (note:)If this come not daily to pass, we must consider that it is because of our sins, which hinder God's workings.(:note) at the gates of the righteous.

geneva@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.

geneva@Proverbs:14:21 @ The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.

geneva@Proverbs:14:22 @ Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.

geneva@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.

geneva@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crowne of the wise is their riches, and the follie of fooles is foolishnes.

geneva@Proverbs:14:25 @ A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.

geneva@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the feare of the Lorde is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.

geneva@Proverbs:14:27 @ The feare of the Lorde is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.

geneva@Proverbs:14:28 @ In the multitude of (note:)That is, the strength of a king stands in many people.(:note) people [is] the king's honour: but in the lack of people [is] the destruction of the prince.

geneva@Proverbs:14:29 @ He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.

geneva@Proverbs:14:30 @ A sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.

geneva@Proverbs:14:31 @ He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.

geneva@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked shall be cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

geneva@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] (note:)Forasmuch as they are convicted by it, and silenced.(:note) in the midst of fools is made known.

geneva@Proverbs:14:34 @ Iustice exalteth a nation, but sinne is a shame to the people.

geneva@Proverbs:14:35 @ The pleasure of a King is in a wise seruant: but his wrath shalbe toward him that is lewde.

geneva@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.

geneva@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.

geneva@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the Lorde in euery place beholde the euill and the good.

geneva@Proverbs:15:4 @ A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.

geneva@Proverbs:15:5 @ A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.

geneva@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is (note:)For though they have much yet it is full of trouble and care.(:note) trouble.

geneva@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.

geneva@Proverbs:15:8 @ The (note:)That thing is abominable before God, which the wicked think to be most excellent, and by which they think most to be accepted.(:note) sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

geneva@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.

geneva@Proverbs:15:10 @ Correction [is] grievous to him that (note:)He who swears from the word of God, cannot stand to be admonished.(:note) forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.

geneva@Proverbs:15:11 @

geneva@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.

geneva@Proverbs:15:13 @ A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.

geneva@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.

geneva@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.

geneva@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.

geneva@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.

geneva@Proverbs:15:18 @ An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.

geneva@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of (note:)That is, he always finds some hinderance or stay, and dares not go forward.(:note) thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.

geneva@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

geneva@Proverbs:15:21 @ Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.

geneva@Proverbs:15:22 @ Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but (note:)Read (Pro_11:14).(:note) in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

geneva@Proverbs:15:23 @ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] (note:)If we will that our talk be comfortable, we must wait for time and season.(:note) in due season, how good [it is]!

geneva@Proverbs:15:24 @ The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.

geneva@Proverbs:15:25 @ The Lorde will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.

geneva@Proverbs:15:26 @ The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] (note:)That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.(:note) pleasant words.

geneva@Proverbs:15:27 @ He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.

geneva@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.

geneva@Proverbs:15:29 @ The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

geneva@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.

geneva@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that heareth the (note:)That suffers himself to be admonished by God's word, which brings life: and so amends.(:note) reproof of life abideth among the wise.

geneva@Proverbs:15:32 @ Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.

geneva@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] (note:)Meaning, that God exalts no one but them that are truly humbled.(:note) humility.

geneva@Proverbs:16:1 @ The (note:)He derides the presumption of man, who dares to attribute anything to himself, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word unless God gives it to him.(:note) preparations of the heart belong to man, and the answer of the tongue, [are] from the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man [are] (note:)He shows by it that man flatters himself in his doings, calling that virtue, which God terms vice.(:note) clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

geneva@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit thy workes vnto the Lorde, and thy thoughts shalbe directed.

geneva@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of (note:)So that the justice of God will appear to his glory, even in the destruction of the wicked.(:note) evil.

geneva@Proverbs:16:5 @ All that are proude in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.

geneva@Proverbs:16:6 @ By (note:)Their upright and repenting life will be a token that their sins are forgiven.(:note) mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

geneva@Proverbs:16:7 @ When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.

geneva@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

geneva@Proverbs:16:9 @ A (note:)He shows the folly of man who thinks that his ways are in his own hand, and yet is not able to move one foot unless God gives force.(:note) man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

geneva@Proverbs:16:10 @ A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not trasgresse in iudgement.

geneva@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his (note:)If they are true and just, they are God's work, and he delights in it, but otherwise if they are false, they are the work of the devil, and to their condemnation that use them.(:note) work.

geneva@Proverbs:16:12 @ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established (note:)They are appointed by God to rule according to equity and justice.(:note) by righteousness.

geneva@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.

geneva@Proverbs:16:14 @ The wrath of a king [is as] (note:)That is, he finds many ways to execute his wrath.(:note) messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

geneva@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of a king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] (note:)Which is most comfortable to the dry ground.(:note) as a cloud of the latter rain.

geneva@Proverbs:16:16 @ Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.

geneva@Proverbs:16:17 @ The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.

geneva@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

geneva@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.

geneva@Proverbs:16:20 @ He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.

geneva@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the (note:)The sweet words of consolation which come from a godly heart.(:note) sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

geneva@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life to him that hath it: but the (note:)Either that which the wicked teach others, or else it is folly to teach them who are malicious.(:note) instruction of fools [is] folly.

geneva@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.

geneva@Proverbs:16:24 @ Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.

geneva@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.

geneva@Proverbs:16:26 @ The person that traueileth, traueileth for himselfe: for his mouth craueth it of him.

geneva@Proverbs:16:27 @ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a (note:)For he consumes himself and others.(:note) burning fire.

geneva@Proverbs:16:28 @ A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.

geneva@Proverbs:16:29 @ A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

geneva@Proverbs:16:30 @

geneva@Proverbs:16:31 @ The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of (note:)That is, when it is joined with virtue, or else the older that the wicked are, the more they are to be abhorred.(:note) righteousness.

geneva@Proverbs:16:32 @ He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.

geneva@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap; but its whole disposing [is] (note:)So that there is nothing that ought to be attributed to fortune: for all things are determined in the counsel of God which will come to pass.(:note) from the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than an house full of (note:)For where there were many sacrifices, there were many portions given to the people, with which they feasted.(:note) sacrifices [with] strife.

geneva@Proverbs:17:2 @ A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the (note:)That is, will be made governor over the children.(:note) inheritance among the brethren.

geneva@Proverbs:17:3 @ As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.

geneva@Proverbs:17:4 @ The wicked giueth heed to false lippes, and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue.

geneva@Proverbs:17:5 @ Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.

geneva@Proverbs:17:6 @ Childres children are the crowne of the elders: and the glory of ye children are their fathers.

geneva@Proverbs:17:7 @ Hie talke becommeth not a foole, much lesse a lying talke a prince.

geneva@Proverbs:17:8 @ A bribe [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: wherever it (note:)The reward has great force to gain the hearts of men.(:note) turneth, it prospereth.

geneva@Proverbs:17:9 @ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] (note:)He that admonishes the prince of his fault makes him his enemy.(:note) friends.

geneva@Proverbs:17:10 @ A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel (note:)By the messenger is meant such means as God uses to punish the rebels.(:note) messenger shall be sent against him.

geneva@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than (note:)By which he means the wicked in his rage, who has no fear of God.(:note) a fool in his folly.

geneva@Proverbs:17:13 @ He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.

geneva@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.

geneva@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why [is there] a (note:)What good does it do the wicked to be rich, seeing he does not set his mind to wisdom?(:note) price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

geneva@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loveth at all times, and a (note:)So that he is more than a friend, even a brother that helps in time of adversity.(:note) brother is born for adversity.

geneva@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man void of understanding (note:)Read (Pro_6:1).(:note) striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

geneva@Proverbs:17:19 @ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his (note:)Lifts up himself above his degree.(:note) gate seeketh destruction.

geneva@Proverbs:17:20 @ The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.

geneva@Proverbs:17:21 @ He that begetteth a foole, getteth himselfe sorow, and the father of a foole can haue no ioy.

geneva@Proverbs:17:22 @ A ioyfull heart causeth good health: but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones.

geneva@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked [man] taketh a bribe out of the (note:)That is, secretly and out of the bosom of the rich.(:note) bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

geneva@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the (note:)That is, wander to and fro, and seek not after wisdom.(:note) ends of the earth.

geneva@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish sonne is a griefe vnto his father, and a heauines to her that bare him.

geneva@Proverbs:17:26 @ Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes (note:)For their well doing.(:note) for equity.

geneva@Proverbs:17:27 @ Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.

geneva@Proverbs:17:28 @ Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and hee that stoppeth his lips, prudent.

geneva@Proverbs:18:1 @ Through desire a man, having (note:)He who loves wisdom will separate himself from all impediments, and give himself wholly to seek it.(:note) separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.

geneva@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may (note:)That is, that he may talk licentiously of whatever comes to mind.(:note) reveal itself.

geneva@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also (note:)Meaning, such a one as condemns all others.(:note) contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

geneva@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep (note:)Which can never be drawn empty, but always bring profit.(:note) waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.

geneva@Proverbs:18:5 @ [It is] not good to (note:)That is, to favour him and support him.(:note) accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

geneva@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fooles lips come with strife, & his mouth calleth for stripes.

geneva@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.

geneva@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the (note:)They are soon believed and enter most deeply.(:note) innermost parts of the belly.

geneva@Proverbs:18:9 @ He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.

geneva@Proverbs:18:10 @ The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth (note:)He shows the refuge of the godly against all trouble.(:note) into it, and is safe.

geneva@Proverbs:18:11 @ The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.

geneva@Proverbs:18:12 @ Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

geneva@Proverbs:18:13 @ He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

geneva@Proverbs:18:14 @ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but (note:)The mind can well bear the infirmity of the body, but when the spirit is wounded, it is hard to sustain.(:note) a wounded spirit who can bear?

geneva@Proverbs:18:15 @ A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

geneva@Proverbs:18:16 @ A man's gift (note:)Gets him liberty to speak, and the favour of them that are esteemed.(:note) maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

geneva@Proverbs:18:17 @

geneva@Proverbs:18:18 @ The lot (note:)If a controversy cannot otherwise be decided, it is best to cast lots to know whose the thing will be.(:note) causeth contentions to cease, and Appeases their controversy, who are so stout that they cannot otherwise be pacified. parteth between the mighty.

geneva@Proverbs:18:19 @ A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the (note:)Which for the strength of it will not bow or yield.(:note) bars of a castle.

geneva@Proverbs:18:20 @ With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

geneva@Proverbs:18:21 @ Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that (note:)By the using the tongue well or evil, comes the fruit of it either good or bad.(:note) love it shall eat the fruit of it.

geneva@Proverbs:18:22 @ [Whoever] findeth a (note:)He who is joined with a virtuous woman in marriage is blessed by the Lord, as in (Pro_19:14).(:note) wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour from the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:18:23 @ The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

geneva@Proverbs:18:24 @ A man [that hath] friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer (note:)That is, often such are found who are more ready to do pleasure, than he that is more bound by duty.(:note) than a brother.

geneva@Proverbs:19:1 @ Better is ye poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, & is a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:19:2 @ For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.

geneva@Proverbs:19:3 @ The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:19:4 @ Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.

geneva@Proverbs:19:5 @ A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.

geneva@Proverbs:19:6 @ Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.

geneva@Proverbs:19:7 @ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth [them (note:)To have comfort from them.(:note) with] words, [yet] they [are] lacking [to him].

geneva@Proverbs:19:8 @ He that getteth wisdom (note:)He that is upright in judgment finds favour from God.(:note) loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

geneva@Proverbs:19:9 @ A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.

geneva@Proverbs:19:10 @

geneva@Proverbs:19:11 @ The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory (note:)That is, to cover it by charity, and to do in it as may most serve to God's glory.(:note) to pass over a transgression.

geneva@Proverbs:19:12 @ The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.

geneva@Proverbs:19:13 @ A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual (note:)As rain that drops and rots the house.(:note) dropping.

geneva@Proverbs:19:14 @ House & riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:19:15 @ Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.

geneva@Proverbs:19:16 @ He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.

geneva@Proverbs:19:17 @ He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lorde: and the Lorde will recompense him that which he hath giuen.

geneva@Proverbs:19:18 @ Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.

geneva@Proverbs:19:19 @ A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou (note:)Though for a time he gives place to counsel, yet soon after will he give place to his raging affections.(:note) deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.

geneva@Proverbs:19:20 @ Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.

geneva@Proverbs:19:21 @ [There are] many devices in a (note:)Man's device will not have success, unless God governs it, whose purpose is unchangeable.(:note) man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

geneva@Proverbs:19:22 @ The desire of a man [is] his (note:)That is, that he be honest: for the poor man who is honest is to be esteemed above the rich who is not virtuous.(:note) kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.

geneva@Proverbs:19:23 @ The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.

geneva@Proverbs:19:24 @ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.

geneva@Proverbs:19:25 @ Smite a scorner, and the (note:)That is, the simple and ignorant men learn when they see the wicked punished.(:note) simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:19:26 @ He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.

geneva@Proverbs:19:27 @ My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:19:28 @ An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked (note:)Takes a pleasure and delight in it, as gluttons and drunkards in delicate meats and drinks.(:note) devoureth iniquity.

geneva@Proverbs:19:29 @ But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.

geneva@Proverbs:20:1 @

geneva@Proverbs:20:2 @ The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoever] provoketh him to anger (note:)Puts his life in danger.(:note) sinneth [against] his own soul.

geneva@Proverbs:20:3 @ It is a mans honour to cease from strife: but euery foole will be medling.

geneva@Proverbs:20:4 @ The slouthfull will not plowe, because of winter: therefore shal he beg in sommer, but haue nothing.

geneva@Proverbs:20:5 @ Counsel in the heart of (note:)It is hard to find out: for it is as deep waters, whose bottom cannot be found: yet the wise man will know a man either by his words or manners.(:note) man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

geneva@Proverbs:20:6 @ Many men wil boast, euery one of his owne goodnes: but who can finde a faithfull man?

geneva@Proverbs:20:7 @ He that walketh in his integritie, is iust: and blessed shall his children be after him.

geneva@Proverbs:20:8 @ A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment (note:)Where righteous judgment is executed, there sin ceases, and vice dare not appear.(:note) scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

geneva@Proverbs:20:9 @ Who can say, I haue made mine heart cleane, I am cleane from my sinne?

geneva@Proverbs:20:10 @ Differing weights, [and] differing measures, both of (note:)Read (Pro_16:11).(:note) them [are] alike abomination to the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:20:11 @ A childe also is knowen by his doings, whether his worke be pure and right.

geneva@Proverbs:20:12 @ The Lord hath made both these, euen the eare to heare, and the eye to see.

geneva@Proverbs:20:13 @ Loue not sleepe least thou come vnto pouertie: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

geneva@Proverbs:20:14 @ It is naught, it is naught, sayth the buyer: but when he is gone apart, he boasteth.

geneva@Proverbs:20:15 @ There is golde, and a multitude of precious stones: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewel.

geneva@Proverbs:20:16 @ Take his (note:)Teach him wit, that he cast not himself rashly into danger.(:note) garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

geneva@Proverbs:20:17 @ The bread of deceit is sweete to a man: but afterward his mouth shalbe filled with grauel.

geneva@Proverbs:20:18 @ Establish the thoughtes by counsell: and by counsell make warre.

geneva@Proverbs:20:19 @ He that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

geneva@Proverbs:20:20 @ He that curseth his father or his mother, his light shalbe put out in obscure darkenes.

geneva@Proverbs:20:21 @ An heritage is hastely gotten at the beginning, but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

geneva@Proverbs:20:22 @ Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.

geneva@Proverbs:20:23 @ Diuers weightes are an abomination vnto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.

geneva@Proverbs:20:24 @ The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?

geneva@Proverbs:20:25 @ [It is] a snare to the man [who] (note:)That is, to apply or take for his own use, that which was appointed to God's and then ask how he may be exempted from the fault.(:note) devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

geneva@Proverbs:20:26 @ A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the (note:)Which was a kind of punishment then used.(:note) wheel over them.

geneva@Proverbs:20:27 @ The (note:)The word of God gives life to man and causes us to see and try the secret of our dark hearts, (Heb_4:12).(:note) spirit of man [is] the lamp of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

geneva@Proverbs:20:28 @ Mercie and trueth preserue the King: for his throne shall be established with mercie.

geneva@Proverbs:20:29 @ The beautie of yong men is their strength, and the glory of the aged is the gray head.

geneva@Proverbs:20:30 @

geneva@Proverbs:21:1 @ The (note:)Though kings seem to have all things at commandment, they are not able to bring their own purposes to pass unless God has appointed: much less are the inferiors able.(:note) king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it wherever he will.

geneva@Proverbs:21:2 @ Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

geneva@Proverbs:21:3 @ To doe iustice and iudgement is more acceptable to the Lord then sacrifice.

geneva@Proverbs:21:4 @ An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the (note:)That is, the thing by which he is guided or which he brings forth as the fruit of his work.(:note) plowing of the wicked, [is] sin.

geneva@Proverbs:21:5 @ The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of (note:)He who goes rashly about his business and without counsel.(:note) every one [that is] hasty only to want.

geneva@Proverbs:21:6 @ The gathering of treasures by a deceitfull tongue is vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death.

geneva@Proverbs:21:7 @ The (note:)He means this chiefly of judges and princes who leave that calling, to which God has called them, and impoverish their subjects to maintain their lusts.(:note) robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

geneva@Proverbs:21:8 @ The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.

geneva@Proverbs:21:9 @ It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.

geneva@Proverbs:21:10 @ The soule of the wicked wisheth euill: and his neighbour hath no fauour in his eyes.

geneva@Proverbs:21:11 @

geneva@Proverbs:21:12 @ The righteous [man] wisely (note:)Though the godly admonish them both by words and example of life, yet the wicked will not amend, till God destroys them.(:note) considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.

geneva@Proverbs:21:13 @ He that stoppeth his eare at the crying of the poore, he shall also cry and not be heard.

geneva@Proverbs:21:14 @ A (note:)To do a pleasure to the angry man pacifies him.(:note) gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

geneva@Proverbs:21:15 @ It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.

geneva@Proverbs:21:16 @ A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.

geneva@Proverbs:21:17 @ Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.

geneva@Proverbs:21:18 @ The (note:)God will cause that to fall on their own heads, which they intended against the just by delivering the just, and putting the wicked in their places.(:note) wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

geneva@Proverbs:21:19 @ It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.

geneva@Proverbs:21:20 @ [There is] a treasure to be desired and (note:)Meaning, abundance of all things.(:note) oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

geneva@Proverbs:21:21 @ He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shal finde life, righteousnes, and glory.

geneva@Proverbs:21:22 @ A (note:)Wisdom overcomes strength and confidence in worldly things.(:note) wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.

geneva@Proverbs:21:23 @ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.

geneva@Proverbs:21:24 @ Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.

geneva@Proverbs:21:25 @ The desire of the slothful (note:)He thinks to live by wishing and desiring all things, but will make no effort to get anything.(:note) killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

geneva@Proverbs:21:26 @ He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.

geneva@Proverbs:21:27 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?

geneva@Proverbs:21:28 @ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth (note:)He may boldly testify the truth that he has heard.(:note) speaketh constantly.

geneva@Proverbs:21:29 @ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.

geneva@Proverbs:21:30 @ There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:21:31 @ The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but saluation is of the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:22:1 @ A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] (note:)Which comes by well doing.(:note) loving favour rather than silver and gold.

geneva@Proverbs:22:2 @ The rich and poor (note:)Live together, and have need the one of the other.(:note) meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.

geneva@Proverbs:22:3 @ A prudent [man] (note:)That is, the punishment, which is prepared for the wicked and flees to God for help.(:note) foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

geneva@Proverbs:22:4 @ The rewarde of humilitie, and the feare of God is riches, and glory, and life.

geneva@Proverbs:22:5 @ Thornes and snares are in the way of the frowarde: but he that regardeth his soule, will depart farre from them.

geneva@Proverbs:22:6 @ Train up a child (note:)Bring him up virtuously and he will continue so.(:note) in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

geneva@Proverbs:22:7 @ The rich ruleth the poore, and the borower is seruant to the man that lendeth.

geneva@Proverbs:22:8 @ He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the (note:)His authority by which he oppressed others, will be taken from him.(:note) rod of his anger shall fail.

geneva@Proverbs:22:9 @ He that hath a bountiful (note:)He that is merciful and liberal.(:note) eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

geneva@Proverbs:22:10 @ Cast out the scorner, and strife shal go out: so contention and reproche shall cease.

geneva@Proverbs:22:11 @ He that loveth pureness of heart, [for] the grace of his lips the (note:)He shows that princes should use their familiarity, whose conscience is good, and their talk wise and godly.(:note) king [shall be] his friend.

geneva@Proverbs:22:12 @ The eyes of the LORD preserve (note:)Favour them that love knowledge.(:note) knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

geneva@Proverbs:22:13 @ The slothful [man] saith, (note:)He derides them that invent vain excuses, because they would not do their duty.(:note) [There is] a lion outside, I shall be slain in the streets.

geneva@Proverbs:22:14 @ The mouth of strange women [is] a deep pit: he that is abhorred by the LORD (note:)So God punishes one sin by another, when he suffers the wicked to fall into the acquaintance of a harlot.(:note) shall fall in it.

geneva@Proverbs:22:15 @ Foolishness [is] bound (note:)He is naturally given to it.(:note) in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

geneva@Proverbs:22:16 @ Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.

geneva@Proverbs:22:17 @ Incline thine eare, and heare the wordes of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:22:18 @ For it shalbe pleasant, if thou keepe them in thy bellie, and if they be directed together in thy lippes.

geneva@Proverbs:22:19 @ That thy trust may be in (note:)He shows what the end of wisdom is: that is, to direct us to the Lord.(:note) the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

geneva@Proverbs:22:20 @ Have not I written to thee (note:)That is, various times.(:note) excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

geneva@Proverbs:22:21 @ That I might shewe thee the assurance of the wordes of trueth to answere the wordes of trueth to them that sende to thee?

geneva@Proverbs:22:22 @ Robbe not the poore, because hee is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in iudgement.

geneva@Proverbs:22:23 @ For the Lord will defende their cause, and spoyle the soule of those that spoyle them.

geneva@Proverbs:22:24 @ Make (note:)Have nothing to do with him that is not able to rule his affections: for he would hurt you by his evil conversation.(:note) no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

geneva@Proverbs:22:25 @ Least thou learne his wayes, and receiue destruction to thy soule.

geneva@Proverbs:22:26 @ Be not thou [one] of them that (note:)Who rashly put themselves in danger for others, as in (Pro_6:2).(:note) strike hands, [or] of them that are sureties for debts.

geneva@Proverbs:22:27 @ If thou hast nothing to paye, why causest thou that he should take thy bed from vnder thee?

geneva@Proverbs:22:28 @ Thou shalt not remooue the ancient bounds which thy fathers haue made.

geneva@Proverbs:22:29 @ Thou seest that a diligent man in his businesse standeth before Kings, and standeth not before the base sort.

geneva@Proverbs:23:1 @ When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, (note:)Eat with sobriety.(:note) consider diligently what [is] before thee:

geneva@Proverbs:23:2 @

geneva@Proverbs:23:3 @ Be not desirous of his dainties: (note:)For often the rich when they bid their inferiors to their tables, it is not for the love they bear them, but for their own secret purposes.(:note) for they [are] deceitful food.

geneva@Proverbs:23:4 @ Labour not to be rich: cease from thy own (note:)Bestow not the gifts that God has given you, to get worldly riches.(:note) wisdom.

geneva@Proverbs:23:5 @ Wilt thou cast thine eyes vpon it, which is nothing? For riches taketh her to her wings, as an eagle, and flyeth into the heauen.

geneva@Proverbs:23:6 @ Eat thou not the bread of [him that hath] an (note:)That is, covetous, as contrary a good eye is taken for liberal as in (Pro_22:9).(:note) evil eye, neither desire thou his delicacies:

geneva@Proverbs:23:7 @ For as though he thought it in his heart, so will hee say vnto thee, Eate and drinke: but his heart is not with thee.

geneva@Proverbs:23:8 @ The (note:)He will not cease till he has done you some harm, and his flattering words will come to no use.(:note) morsel [which] thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

geneva@Proverbs:23:9 @ Speake not in the eares of a foole: for hee will despise the wisdome of thy wordes.

geneva@Proverbs:23:10 @ Remooue not the ancient boundes, and enter not into the fieldes of the fatherlesse.

geneva@Proverbs:23:11 @ For he that redeemeth them, is mightie: he will defend their cause against thee.

geneva@Proverbs:23:12 @ Apply thine heart to instruction, and thine eares to the wordes of knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:23:13 @ Withhold not correction from the childe: if thou smite him with the rodde, he shall not die.

geneva@Proverbs:23:14 @ Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from (note:)That is, from destruction.(:note) hell.

geneva@Proverbs:23:15 @ My sonne, if thine heart be wise, mine heart shall reioyce, and I also.

geneva@Proverbs:23:16 @ And my reynes shall reioyce, when thy lips speake righteous things.

geneva@Proverbs:23:17 @ Let not thine heart bee enuious against sinners: but let it bee in the feare of the Lorde continually.

geneva@Proverbs:23:18 @ For surely there is an end; (note:)The prosperity of the wicked will not continue.(:note) and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

geneva@Proverbs:23:19 @ Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the (note:)In the observation of God's commandments.(:note) way.

geneva@Proverbs:23:20 @ Keepe not company with drunkards, nor with gluttons.

geneva@Proverbs:23:21 @ For the drunkard and the glutton shall bee poore, and the sleeper shalbe clothed with ragges.

geneva@Proverbs:23:22 @ Obey thy father that hath begotten thee, and despise not thy mother when she is olde.

geneva@Proverbs:23:23 @ Buy (note:)Spare no cost for truths sake, neither depart from it for any gain.(:note) the truth, and sell [it] not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

geneva@Proverbs:23:24 @ The father of the righteous shal greatly reioyce, and hee that begetteth a wise childe, shall haue ioy of him.

geneva@Proverbs:23:25 @ Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall reioyce.

geneva@Proverbs:23:26 @ My son, give me (note:)Give yourself wholly to wisdom.(:note) thy heart, and let thy eyes observe my ways.

geneva@Proverbs:23:27 @ For a whore is as a deepe ditche, and a strange woman is as a narrowe pitte.

geneva@Proverbs:23:28 @ She also lieth in wait as [for] a prey, (note:)She seduces many and causes them to offend God.(:note) and increaseth the transgressors among men.

geneva@Proverbs:23:29 @ To whome is woe? to whome is sorowe? to whom is strife? to whom is murmuring? to whom are woundes without cause? and to whome is the rednesse of the eyes?

geneva@Proverbs:23:30 @ They that tarry long at the wine; they that go (note:)Who by art make wine stronger and more pleasant.(:note) to seek mixed wine.

geneva@Proverbs:23:31 @ Looke not thou vpon the wine, when it is red, and when it sheweth his colour in the cup, or goeth downe pleasantly.

geneva@Proverbs:23:32 @ In the ende thereof it will bite like a serpent, and hurt like a cockatrise.

geneva@Proverbs:23:33 @ Thy (note:)That is, drunkenness will bring you to whoredom.(:note) eyes shall behold strange women, and thy heart shall utter perverse things.

geneva@Proverbs:23:34 @ And thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the (note:)In such great danger will you be.(:note) sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

geneva@Proverbs:23:35 @ They have stricken me, [shalt thou say, and] I was not sick; they have beaten me, [and] I felt [it] not: when shall I awake? I will (note:)Though drunkenness makes them more insensible then beasts, yet they can not refrain.(:note) seek it yet again.

geneva@Proverbs:24:1 @ Bee not thou enuious against euill men, neither desire to be with them.

geneva@Proverbs:24:2 @ For their heart imagineth destruction, and their lippes speake mischiefe.

geneva@Proverbs:24:3 @ Through wisdome is an house builded, and with vnderstanding it is established.

geneva@Proverbs:24:4 @ And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious, and pleasant riches.

geneva@Proverbs:24:5 @ A wise man is strong: for a man of vnderstanding encreaseth his strength.

geneva@Proverbs:24:6 @ For with counsel thou shalt enterprise thy warre, and in the multitude of them that can giue counsell, is health.

geneva@Proverbs:24:7 @ Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the (note:)In the place where wisdom should be shown.(:note) gate.

geneva@Proverbs:24:8 @ Hee that imagineth to doe euill, men shall call him an autour of wickednes.

geneva@Proverbs:24:9 @ The wicked thought of a foole is sinne, and the scorner is an abomination vnto men.

geneva@Proverbs:24:10 @ [If] thou (note:)Man has no trial of his strength till he is in trouble.(:note) faintest in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small.

geneva@Proverbs:24:11 @ If thou refraineth to deliver [them that are] drawn to (note:)No one can be excused, if he does not help the innocent when he is in danger.(:note) death, and [those that are] ready to be slain;

geneva@Proverbs:24:12 @ If thou say, Beholde, we knew not of it: he that pondereth the heartes, doeth not hee vnderstand it? And hee that keepeth thy soule, knoweth he it not? Will not he also recompense euery man according to his workes?

geneva@Proverbs:24:13 @ My son, eat thou (note:)As honey is sweet and pleasant to the taste, so wisdom is to the soul.(:note) honey, because [it is] good; and the honeycomb, [which is] sweet to thy taste:

geneva@Proverbs:24:14 @ So shall the knowledge of wisdome be vnto thy soule, if thou finde it, and there shall be an ende, and thine hope shall not be cut off.

geneva@Proverbs:24:15 @ Laye no waite, O wicked man, against the house of the righteous, and spoyle not his resting place.

geneva@Proverbs:24:16 @ For a just [man] (note:)He is subject to many perils, but God delivers him.(:note) falleth seven times, and riseth again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

geneva@Proverbs:24:17 @ Bee thou not glad when thine enemie falleth, and let not thine heart reioyce when hee stumbleth,

geneva@Proverbs:24:18 @ Lest the LORD see [it], and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath (note:)To be avenged on you.(:note) from him.

geneva@Proverbs:24:19 @ Fret not thy selfe because of the malicious, neither be enuious at the wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:24:20 @ For there shall bee none ende of plagues to the euill man: the light of the wicked shall bee put out.

geneva@Proverbs:24:21 @ My sonne feare the Lord, and the King, and meddle not with them that are sedicious.

geneva@Proverbs:24:22 @ For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them (note:)Meaning, either of the wicked and seditious, as in (Pro_24:19, Pro_24:21) or of them who do not fear God or obey their king.(:note) both?

geneva@Proverbs:24:23 @ Also these things perteine to the wise, It is not good to haue respect of any person in iudgement.

geneva@Proverbs:24:24 @ He that saith to the wicked, Thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, and the multitude shall abhorre him.

geneva@Proverbs:24:25 @ But to them that rebuke him, shall be pleasure, and vpon them shall come the blessing of goodnesse.

geneva@Proverbs:24:26 @ They shall kisse the lippes of him that answereth vpright wordes.

geneva@Proverbs:24:27 @ Prepare thy work outside, and make it fit for thyself in the field; (note:)Be sure of the means how to compass it, before you take any enterprise in hand.(:note) and afterwards build thy house.

geneva@Proverbs:24:28 @ Be not a witnes against thy neighbour without cause: for wilt thou deceiue with thy lippes?

geneva@Proverbs:24:29 @ Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I (note:)He shows what is the nature of the wicked, to revenge wrong for wrong.(:note) will render to the man according to his work.

geneva@Proverbs:24:30 @ I passed by the fielde of the slouthfull, and by the vineyarde of the man destitute of vnderstanding.

geneva@Proverbs:24:31 @ And lo, it was al growen ouer with thornes, and nettles had couered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken downe.

geneva@Proverbs:24:32 @ Then I saw, [and] considered [it] well: I looked upon [it, and] received (note:)That I might learn by another man's fault.(:note) instruction.

geneva@Proverbs:24:33 @ [Yet] a little sleep, (note:){{See Pro_6:10}}(:note) a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

geneva@Proverbs:24:34 @ So thy pouertie commeth as one that traueileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.

geneva@Proverbs:25:1 @ These [are] also proverbs of Solomon, which the (note:)Whom Hezekiah appointed for this purpose.(:note) men of Hezekiah king of Judah That is, gathered out of various books of Solomon. copied out.

geneva@Proverbs:25:2 @ [It is] the glory of God to (note:)God does not reveal the cause of his judgments to man.(:note) conceal a thing: but the honour of Because the king rules by the revealed word of God, the cause of his doings must appear, and therefore he must use diligence in trying causes. kings [is] to search out a matter.

geneva@Proverbs:25:3 @ The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of (note:)He shows that it is too hard for man to attain the reason of all the secret doings of the king, even when he is upright and does his duty.(:note) kings [is] unsearchable.

geneva@Proverbs:25:4 @ Take away the (note:)When vice is removed from a king, he is a meet vessel for the Lord's use.(:note) dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the refiner.

geneva@Proverbs:25:5 @ Take (note:)It is not enough that he is pure himself, but that he put away others who are corrupted.(:note) away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

geneva@Proverbs:25:6 @ Boast not thy selfe before the King, and stand not in the place of great men.

geneva@Proverbs:25:7 @ For it is better, that it be saide vnto thee, Come vp hither, then thou to be put lower in the presece of the prince whom thine eyes haue seene.

geneva@Proverbs:25:8 @ Goe not foorth hastily to strife, least thou know not what to doe in the ende thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

geneva@Proverbs:25:9 @ Debate thy matter with thy neighbour, and discouer not the secret to another,

geneva@Proverbs:25:10 @ Lest he that heareth [it] put thee to shame, and thy infamy (note:)Lest while you think by this means to have an end of the matter, it put you to further trouble.(:note) turn not away.

geneva@Proverbs:25:11 @ A word spoken in his place, is like apples of golde with pictures of siluer.

geneva@Proverbs:25:12 @ He that reprooueth the wise, and the obedient eare, is as a golden earering and an ornament of fine golde.

geneva@Proverbs:25:13 @ As the cold of snow (note:)In the time of great heat, when men desire cold.(:note) in the time of harvest, [so is] a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

geneva@Proverbs:25:14 @ Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] (note:)Which have an outward appearance, and are nothing within.(:note) clouds and wind without rain.

geneva@Proverbs:25:15 @ By long (note:)By not creating opportunity to provoke him further.(:note) forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the That is, the heart that is bent to anger, as in (Pro_15:1). bone.

geneva@Proverbs:25:16 @ Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is (note:)Use moderately the pleasures of this world.(:note) sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it.

geneva@Proverbs:25:17 @ Withdrawe thy foote from thy neighbours house, least he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

geneva@Proverbs:25:18 @ A man that beareth false witnes against his neighbour, is like an hammer and a sword, and a sharpe arrowe.

geneva@Proverbs:25:19 @ Confidence in an vnfaythfull man in time of trouble, is like a broken tooth and a sliding foote.

geneva@Proverbs:25:20 @ [As] he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon (note:)Which melts it, and consumes it.(:note) soda, so [is] he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

geneva@Proverbs:25:21 @ If hee that hateth thee be hungry, giue him bread to eate, and if he be thirstie, giue him water to drinke.

geneva@Proverbs:25:22 @ For thou shalt heap (note:)You will, as if by force, overcome him, in so much that his own conscience will move him to acknowledge the benefits, and his heart will be inflamed.(:note) coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

geneva@Proverbs:25:23 @ As the Northwinde driueth away the raine, so doeth an angry countenance the slandering tongue.

geneva@Proverbs:25:24 @ It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.

geneva@Proverbs:25:25 @ As are the colde waters to a weary soule, so is good newes from a farre countery.

geneva@Proverbs:25:26 @ A righteous man falling downe before the wicked, is like a troubled well, & a corrupt spring.

geneva@Proverbs:25:27 @ It is not good to eate much hony: so to search their owne glory is not glory.

geneva@Proverbs:25:28 @ He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] (note:)And so is in extreme danger.(:note) broken down, [and] without walls.

geneva@Proverbs:26:1 @ As the snowe in the sommer, and as the raine in the haruest are not meete, so is honour vnseemely for a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:26:2 @ As the sparowe by flying, and the swallow by flying escape, so the curse that is causeles, shall not come.

geneva@Proverbs:26:3 @ Vnto the horse belongeth a whip, to the asse a bridle, and a rod to the fooles backe.

geneva@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool (note:)Consent not to him in his doings.(:note) according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.

geneva@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool (note:)Reprove him as the matter requires.(:note) according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

geneva@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off (note:)That is, of the messenger whom he sends.(:note) the feet, That is, receives damage by it. [and] drinketh damage.

geneva@Proverbs:26:7 @ As they that lift vp the legs of the lame, so is a parable in a fooles mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:26:8 @ As the closing vp of a precious stone in an heape of stones, so is he that giueth glory to a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:26:9 @ [As] a thorn goeth (note:)By which he hurts both himself and others.(:note) up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.

geneva@Proverbs:26:10 @

geneva@Proverbs:26:11 @ As a dog turneth againe to his owne vomit, so a foole turneth to his foolishnes.

geneva@Proverbs:26:12 @ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] (note:)For the fool would rather be counselled than he: also the fool sins out of ignorance, and the other out of malice.(:note) more hope of a fool than of him.

geneva@Proverbs:26:13 @ The slothful [man] saith, (note:)Read (Pro_22:13).(:note) [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets.

geneva@Proverbs:26:14 @ As the doore turneth vpon his hinges, so doeth the slouthfull man vpon his bed.

geneva@Proverbs:26:15 @ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:26:16 @ The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.

geneva@Proverbs:26:17 @ He that passeth by and medleth with the strife that belongeth not vnto him, is as one that taketh a dog by the eares.

geneva@Proverbs:26:18 @ As he that faineth himselfe mad, casteth fire brands, arrowes, and mortall things,

geneva@Proverbs:26:19 @ So [is] the man [that] deceiveth (note:)Who disguises himself to be that which he is not.(:note) his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

geneva@Proverbs:26:20 @ Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife ceaseth.

geneva@Proverbs:26:21 @ As ye cole maketh burning coles, & wood a fire, so the contentious man is apt to kindle strife.

geneva@Proverbs:26:22 @ The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.

geneva@Proverbs:26:23 @ Burning lips and (note:)They will soon break out and utter themselves.(:note) a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross.

geneva@Proverbs:26:24 @ He that hateth, will counterfaite with his lips, but in his heart he layeth vp deceite.

geneva@Proverbs:26:25 @ When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for [there are] (note:)Meaning many: he uses a certain number for the uncertain.(:note) seven abominations in his heart.

geneva@Proverbs:26:26 @ [Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the [whole] (note:)In the assembly of the godly.(:note) congregation.

geneva@Proverbs:26:27 @ He that diggeth a pit shal fall therein, and he that rolleth a stone, it shall returne vnto him.

geneva@Proverbs:26:28 @ A false tongue hateth the afflicted, and a flattering mouth causeth ruine.

geneva@Proverbs:27:1 @ Boast not thyself of to (note:)Do not delay the time, but take the opportunity when it is offered.(:note) morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

geneva@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another man prayse thee, and not thine owne mouth: a stranger, and not thine owne lips.

geneva@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heauie, and the sand weightie: but a fooles wrath is heauier then them both.

geneva@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before (note:)For the envious are obstinate, and cannot be reconciled.(:note) envy?

geneva@Proverbs:27:5 @ Open rebuke is better then secret loue.

geneva@Proverbs:27:6 @ Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] (note:)They are flattering and seem friendly.(:note) deceitful.

geneva@Proverbs:27:7 @ The person that is full, despiseth an hony combe: but vnto the hungry soule euery bitter thing is sweete.

geneva@Proverbs:27:8 @ As a bird that wandreth from her nest, so is a man that wandreth from his owne place.

geneva@Proverbs:27:9 @ As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.

geneva@Proverbs:27:10 @ Thy own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's (note:)Do not trust any worldly help in the day of your trouble.(:note) house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.

geneva@Proverbs:27:11 @ My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.

geneva@Proverbs:27:12 @

geneva@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger.

geneva@Proverbs:27:14 @ He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising (note:)Hastily and without cause.(:note) early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

geneva@Proverbs:27:15 @ A continual dropping in the day of raine, and a contentious woman are alike.

geneva@Proverbs:27:16 @ He that hideth her, hideth the winde, & she is as ye oyle in his right hand, that vttereth it selfe.

geneva@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpeneth iron; so a (note:)One hasty man provokes another to anger.(:note) man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

geneva@Proverbs:27:18 @ He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eate the fruite thereof: so he that waiteth vpon his master, shall come to honour.

geneva@Proverbs:27:19 @ As in water face [answereth] to face, (note:)There is no difference between men by nature, only the grace of God makes the difference.(:note) so the heart of man to man.

geneva@Proverbs:27:20 @ The graue and destruction can neuer be full, so the eyes of man can neuer be satisfied.

geneva@Proverbs:27:21 @ [As] the refining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so [is] a man to his (note:)That is, he is either known to be ambitious and glorious, or humble and modest.(:note) praise.

geneva@Proverbs:27:22 @ Though thou shouldest bray a foole in a morter among wheate brayed with a pestell, yet will not his foolishnes depart from him.

geneva@Proverbs:27:23 @ Be diligent to know ye state of thy flocke, and take heede to the heardes.

geneva@Proverbs:27:24 @ For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.

geneva@Proverbs:27:25 @ The hey discouereth it selfe, and the grasse appeareth, and the herbes of the mountaines are gathered.

geneva@Proverbs:27:26 @ The (note:)This declares the great goodness of God towards man, and the diligence that he requires from him for the preservation of his gifts.(:note) lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.

geneva@Proverbs:27:27 @ And let the milke of the goates be sufficient for thy foode, for the foode of thy familie, and for the sustenance of thy maydes.

geneva@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked (note:)Because their own conscience accuses them.(:note) flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

geneva@Proverbs:28:2 @ For the transgression of a land (note:)The state of the commonwealth is often changed.(:note) many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged.

geneva@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

geneva@Proverbs:28:4 @ They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

geneva@Proverbs:28:5 @ Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

geneva@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

geneva@Proverbs:28:7 @ He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

geneva@Proverbs:28:8 @ He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather (note:)For God will take away the wicked usurer, and give his goods to him that will bestow them well.(:note) it for him that will pity the poor.

geneva@Proverbs:28:9 @ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] (note:)Because it is not of faith which is grounded on God's word or law which the wicked contemn.(:note) abomination.

geneva@Proverbs:28:10 @ He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shal fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

geneva@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth (note:)And judge that he is not wise.(:note) him out.

geneva@Proverbs:28:12 @ When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man (note:)He is known by his doings to be wicked.(:note) is hidden.

geneva@Proverbs:28:13 @ He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.

geneva@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy [is] the man that (note:)Which stands in awe of God, and is afraid to offend him.(:note) feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

geneva@Proverbs:28:15 @ [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] (note:)For he can never be satisfied but always oppresses and spoils.(:note) a wicked ruler over the poor people.

geneva@Proverbs:28:16 @ A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.

geneva@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man (note:)No one will be able to deliver him.(:note) sustain him.

geneva@Proverbs:28:18 @ He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.

geneva@Proverbs:28:19 @ He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.

geneva@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

geneva@Proverbs:28:21 @ To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of (note:)He will be abused for nothing.(:note) bread [that] man will transgress.

geneva@Proverbs:28:22 @ He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil (note:)Meaning, he that is covetous.(:note) eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

geneva@Proverbs:28:23 @ He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.

geneva@Proverbs:28:24 @ Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

geneva@Proverbs:28:25 @ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made (note:)Will have all things in abundance.(:note) fat.

geneva@Proverbs:28:26 @ Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

geneva@Proverbs:28:27 @ He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

geneva@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

geneva@Proverbs:29:1 @ A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.

geneva@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

geneva@Proverbs:29:3 @ A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.

geneva@Proverbs:29:4 @ A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.

geneva@Proverbs:29:5 @ A man that flattereth his neighbour (note:)He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the bird is before the fowler.(:note) spreadeth a net for his feet.

geneva@Proverbs:29:6 @ In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a (note:)He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.(:note) snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

geneva@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:29:8 @ Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.

geneva@Proverbs:29:9 @ [If] a wise man contendeth with (note:)He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.(:note) a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.

geneva@Proverbs:29:10 @ Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.

geneva@Proverbs:29:11 @ A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.

geneva@Proverbs:29:12 @ Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

geneva@Proverbs:29:14 @ A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.

geneva@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.

geneva@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.

geneva@Proverbs:29:17 @ Correct thy sonne & he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.

geneva@Proverbs:29:18 @

geneva@Proverbs:29:19 @ A (note:)He who is of a servile and rebellious nature.(:note) servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.

geneva@Proverbs:29:20 @ Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.

geneva@Proverbs:29:21 @ He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.

geneva@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

geneva@Proverbs:29:23 @ The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.

geneva@Proverbs:29:24 @ He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, & declareth it not.

geneva@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man bringeth a (note:)He who fears man more than God falls into a snare and is destroyed.(:note) snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

geneva@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's (note:)He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God has appointed will come to him.(:note) judgment [cometh] from the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:29:27 @ A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of (note:)Who was an excellent man in virtue and knowledge in the time of Solomon.(:note) Agur the son of Jakeh, [even] the prophecy: the man spoke to Ithiel, even to Who were Agur's scholars or friends. Ithiel and Ucal,

geneva@Proverbs:30:2 @ Surely I [am] more (note:)In this he declares his great humility who would not attribute any wisdom to himself but all to God.(:note) senseless than [any] man, and have not the understanding of a man.

geneva@Proverbs:30:3 @ For I haue not learned wisedome, nor atteined to the knowledge of holy things.

geneva@Proverbs:30:4 @ Who hath ascended into (note:)Meaning, to know the secrets of God, as though he would say, «None».(:note) heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son's name, if thou canst tell?

geneva@Proverbs:30:5 @ Euery worde of God is pure: he is a shield to those, that trust in him.

geneva@Proverbs:30:6 @ Put nothing vnto his wordes, least he reproue thee, and thou be found a lyar.

geneva@Proverbs:30:7 @ Two (note:)He makes this request to God.(:note) [things] have I required of thee; deny [them] not to me before I die:

geneva@Proverbs:30:8 @ Remooue farre from me vanitie and lyes: giue me not pouertie, nor riches: feede me with foode conuenient for me,

geneva@Proverbs:30:9 @ Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, (note:)Meaning, that they who put their trust in their riches forget God and that by too much wealth men have an opportunity to the same.(:note) Who [is] the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God [in vain].

geneva@Proverbs:30:10 @ Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, (note:)In accusing him without cause.(:note) and thou be found guilty.

geneva@Proverbs:30:11 @ There is a generation that curseth their father, and doeth not blesse their mother.

geneva@Proverbs:30:12 @ There is a generation that are pure in their owne conceite, and yet are not washed from their filthinesse.

geneva@Proverbs:30:13 @ There is a generation, whose eies are hautie, and their eye liddes are lifted vp.

geneva@Proverbs:30:14 @ There is a generation, whose teeth are as swordes, and their chawes as kniues to eate vp the afflicted out of the earth, and the poore from among men.

geneva@Proverbs:30:15 @ The horseleach hath two (note:)The leach has two forks in her tongue, which here he calls her two daughters, by which she sucks the blood, and is never satisfied: even so, the covetous extortioners are insatiable.(:note) daughters, [crying], Give, give. There are three [things that] are never satisfied, [yea], four [things] say not, [It is] enough:

geneva@Proverbs:30:16 @ The graue, and the barren wombe, the earth that cannot be satisfied with water, and the fire that sayeth not, It is ynough.

geneva@Proverbs:30:17 @ The eye [that] mocketh at [its] father, and despiseth to obey [its] mother, the ravens (note:)Which hunt in the valley for carrion.(:note) of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

geneva@Proverbs:30:18 @ There be three thinges hid from me: yea, foure that I knowe not,

geneva@Proverbs:30:19 @ The way of an eagle in the aire, the way of a serpent vpon a stone, ye way of a ship in ye middes of the sea, and the way of a man with a maide.

geneva@Proverbs:30:20 @ Such [is] the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and (note:)She has her desires, and later counterfeits as though she were an honest woman.(:note) wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

geneva@Proverbs:30:21 @ For three things the earth is moued: yea, for foure it cannot susteine it selfe:

geneva@Proverbs:30:22 @ For (note:)These commonly abuse the state to which they are called.(:note) a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with food;

geneva@Proverbs:30:23 @ For an odious [woman] when she is married; and an handmaid that is (note:)Who is married to her master after the death of her mistress.(:note) heir to her mistress.

geneva@Proverbs:30:24 @ There are four [things which are] little upon the earth, but they [are] very (note:)They contain great doctrine and wisdom.(:note) wise:

geneva@Proverbs:30:25 @ The pismires a people not strong, yet prepare they their meate in sommer:

geneva@Proverbs:30:26 @ The conies a people not mightie, yet make their houses in the rocke:

geneva@Proverbs:30:27 @ The grashopper hath no King, yet goe they forth all by bandes:

geneva@Proverbs:30:28 @ The spider taketh hold (note:)If man is not able to compass these common things by his wisdom, we cannot attribute wisdom to man, but folly.(:note) with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.

geneva@Proverbs:30:29 @ There be three thinges that order well their going: yea, foure are comely in going,

geneva@Proverbs:30:30 @ A lyon which is strong among beastes, and turneth not at the sight of any:

geneva@Proverbs:30:31 @ A lusty grayhound, and a goate, and a King against whom there is no rising vp.

geneva@Proverbs:30:32 @ If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] thy hand (note:)Make a stay and continue not in doing evil.(:note) upon thy mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:30:33 @ When one churneth milke, he bringeth foorth butter: and he that wringeth his nose, causeth blood to come out: so he that forceth wrath, bringeth foorth strife.

geneva@Proverbs:31:1 @ The words of king (note:)That is, of Solomon who was called Lemuel, that is, of God, because God had ordained him to be king over Israel.(:note) Lemuel, the The doctrine which his mother Bathsheba taught him. prophecy that his mother taught him.

geneva@Proverbs:31:2 @ What, my son? and what, the son of (note:)By this often repetition of one thing, she declares her motherly affection.(:note) my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

geneva@Proverbs:31:3 @ Give not thy strength to women, (note:)Meaning, that women are the destruction of kings, if they hunt them.(:note) nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

geneva@Proverbs:31:4 @ [It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes (note:)That is, the king must not give himself to wantonness, and neglect of his office, which is to execute judgment.(:note) strong drink:

geneva@Proverbs:31:5 @ Lest he drinke and forget the decree, and change the iudgement of all the children of affliction.

geneva@Proverbs:31:6 @ Giue ye strong drinke vnto him that is readie to perish, and wine vnto them that haue griefe of heart.

geneva@Proverbs:31:7 @ Let him drink, and forget (note:)For wine comforts the heart as in (Psa_104:15).(:note) his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

geneva@Proverbs:31:8 @ Open thy mouth for the (note:)Defend their cause that are not able to help themselves.(:note) dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

geneva@Proverbs:31:9 @ Open thy mouth: iudge righteously, and iudge the afflicted, and the poore.

geneva@Proverbs:31:10 @ Who shall finde a vertuous woman? for her price is farre aboue the pearles.

geneva@Proverbs:31:11 @ The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of (note:)He will not need to use any unlawful means to gain his living.(:note) spoil.

geneva@Proverbs:31:12 @ She will doe him good, and not euill all the dayes of her life.

geneva@Proverbs:31:13 @ She seeketh wooll and flaxe, and laboureth cheerefully with her handes.

geneva@Proverbs:31:14 @ She is like the shippes of marchants: shee bringeth her foode from afarre.

geneva@Proverbs:31:15 @ She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a (note:)She prepares their food early.(:note) portion to her maidens.

geneva@Proverbs:31:16 @ She considereth a field, and (note:)She purchases it with the gains of her travail.(:note) buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

geneva@Proverbs:31:17 @ She girdeth her loynes with strength, and strengtheneth her armes.

geneva@Proverbs:31:18 @ She feeleth that her marchandise is good: her candle is not put out by night.

geneva@Proverbs:31:19 @ She putteth her handes to the wherue, and her handes handle the spindle.

geneva@Proverbs:31:20 @ She stretcheth out her hand to the poore, and putteth foorth her hands to the needie.

geneva@Proverbs:31:21 @ She feareth not the snowe for her familie: for all her familie is clothed with skarlet.

geneva@Proverbs:31:22 @ She maketh her selfe carpets: fine linen and purple is her garment.

geneva@Proverbs:31:23 @ Her husband is known in the (note:)In the assemblies and places of judgment.(:note) gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

geneva@Proverbs:31:24 @ She maketh sheetes, and selleth them, and giueth girdels vnto the marchant.

geneva@Proverbs:31:25 @

geneva@Proverbs:31:26 @ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue [is] the (note:)Her tongue is a book by which one might learn many good things: for she delights to talk of the word of God.(:note) law of kindness.

geneva@Proverbs:31:27 @ She ouerseeth the wayes of her housholde, and eateth not the bread of ydlenes.

geneva@Proverbs:31:28 @ Her children rise up, and (note:)That is, do her reverence.(:note) call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.

geneva@Proverbs:31:29 @ Many daughters haue done vertuously: but thou surmountest them all.

geneva@Proverbs:31:30 @ Fauour is deceitfull, and beautie is vanitie: but a woman that feareth the Lorde, she shall be praysed.

geneva@Proverbs:31:31 @ Give (note:)Confess her diligent labours, and commend her therefore.(:note) her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the Forasmuch as the most honourable are clad in the apparel that she made. gates.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:2:3 @ I sought in my heart to give myself to wine, yet acquainting my heart with (note:)Even though I gave myself to pleasures, yet I thought to keep wisdom and the fear of God in my heart, and govern my affairs by the same.(:note) wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what [was] that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:4:12 @ And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold (note:)By this proverb he declares how necessary it is, that men should live in society.(:note) cord is not quickly broken.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:5:9 @ Moreover the (note:)The earth is to be preferred above all things which belong to this life.(:note) profit of the earth is for all: the king Kings and princes cannot maintain their estate without tillage, which commends the excellency of tillage. [himself] is served by the field.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:6:4 @ For (note:)Meaning, the untimely fruit whose life neither profited nor hurt any.(:note) he cometh with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be covered with darkness.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:7:16 @ Be not righteous (note:)Do not boast too much of your own justice and wisdom.(:note) over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

geneva@Ecclesiastes:7:17 @ Be not (note:)Do not tarry long when you are admonished to come out of the way of wickedness.(:note) over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

geneva@Ecclesiastes:8:8 @ [There is] no man that hath power (note:)Man has no power to save his own life and therefore must not rashly cast himself into danger.(:note) over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither [hath he] power in the day of death: and [there is] no discharge in [that] war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:8:9 @ All this have I seen, and applied my heart to every work that is done under the sun: [there is] a time in which one man ruleth over another to his own (note:)As comes often to tyrants and wicked rulers.(:note) hurt.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:9:3 @ This [is] an evil among all [things] that are done under the sun, that [there is] one (note:)In outward things, as riches and poverty, sickness and health, there is no difference between the godly and the wicked but the difference is that the godly are assured by faith of God's favour and assistance.(:note) event to all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness [is] in their heart while they live, and after that [they go] to the dead.

geneva@Ecclesiastes:12:6 @ Or ever the (note:)Meaning, the marrow of the backbone and the sinews.(:note) silver cord shall be loosed, or the golden The little skin that covers the brain, which is in colour like gold. bowl be broken, or the That is, the veins. pitcher be broken at the Meaning the liver. fountain, or the Which is the head. wheel broken at the That is, the heart out of which the head draws the powers of life. cistern.

geneva@Songs:2:11 @ For, lo, the (note:)That is, sin and error is driven back by the coming of Christ, who is here described by the springtime, when all things flourish.(:note) winter is past, the rain is over [and] gone;

geneva@Isaiah:1:7 @ Your country [is] desolate, your cities [are] burned with fire: your land, foreigners devour it in your presence, and [it is] desolate, as overthrown by (note:)Meaning, of them who dwell far off, who because they look for no advantage of that which remains destroy all before them.(:note) foreigners.

geneva@Isaiah:1:25 @ And I will turn my hand upon thee, and thoroughly purge away thy dross, (note:)Lest the faithful among them should be overcome with his threatening he adds this consolation.(:note) and take away all thy tin:

geneva@Isaiah:3:2 @ The mighty man, and the man of war, (note:)The temporal governor and the minister.(:note) the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,

geneva@Isaiah:3:4 @ And I will give (note:)Not only in age: but in manners, knowledge and strength.(:note) children [to be] their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

geneva@Isaiah:3:6 @ When a man shall (note:)He shows that this plague will be so horrible that contrary to the common manner of men, who by nature are ambitious, no one will be found able or willing to be their governor.(:note) take hold of his brother of the house of his father, [saying], Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and [let] this ruin [be] under thy hand:

geneva@Isaiah:3:12 @ [As for] my people, (note:)Because the wicked people were more addicted to their princes than to the commandments of God, he shows that he would give them such princes, by whom they would have no help, but that they would be manifest tokens of his wrath, because they would be fools and effeminate.(:note) children [are] their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they who lead thee cause [thee] to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.

geneva@Isaiah:3:14 @ The LORD will enter into judgment with the (note:)Meaning that the rulers and governors had destroyed his Church and not preserved it, according to their duty.(:note) elders of his people, and with their princes: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor [is] in your houses.

geneva@Isaiah:3:16 @ Moreover the LORD saith, (note:)He means the people because of the arrogancy and pride of their women who gave themselves to all wantonness and dissolution.(:note) Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with Which declared their pride. extended necks and As a sign that they were not chaste. wanton eyes, walking and Which showed their wantonness. mincing [as] they go, and making a They delighted then in slippers that creaked or had little plates sewn on them which tinkled as they went. tinkling with their feet:

geneva@Isaiah:4:6 @ And there shall be a tabernacle for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm (note:)God promises to be the defence of his Church against all troubles and dangers.(:note) and from rain.

geneva@Isaiah:5:12 @ And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the (note:)They do not regard the provident care of God over them, nor for what end he has created them.(:note) work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.

geneva@Isaiah:6:2 @ Above it stood the (note:)They were angels so called because they were of a fiery colour, to signify that they burnt in the love of God, or were light as fire to execute his will.(:note) seraphims: each one had six wings; with two he covered his Signifying that they were not able to endure the brightness of God's glory. face, and with two he covered his By which it was declared that man was not able to see the brightness of God in them. feet, and with two he Which declares the prompt obedience of the angels to execute God's commandment. flew.

geneva@Isaiah:7:1 @ And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, [that] Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, (note:)That is, the second time: for in the first battle Ahaz was overcome.(:note) went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

geneva@Isaiah:8:1 @ Moreover the LORD said to me, Take thee a (note:)That you may write in great letters to the intent that it may be more easily read.(:note) great roll, and write in it Meaning, after the common fashion, because all men might read it. with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.

geneva@Isaiah:8:7 @ Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of (note:)That is, the Assyrians who dwell beyond Euphrates.(:note) the river, strong and many, [even] the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all its channels, and go over all its banks:

geneva@Isaiah:8:8 @ And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach [even] to the (note:)It will be ready to drown them.(:note) neck; and the spread of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O He speaks this to Messiah, or Christ, in whom the faithful were comforted and who would not suffer his Church to be destroyed utterly. Immanuel.

geneva@Isaiah:9:6 @ For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting (note:)The author of eternity, and by whom the Church and every member of it will be preserved forever, and have immortal life.(:note) Father, The Prince of Peace.

geneva@Isaiah:9:7 @ Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. (note:)His singular love and care for his elect.(:note) The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

geneva@Isaiah:9:10 @ The (note:)We were but weak, when the enemy overcame us, but we will make ourselves so strong, that we will neither care for our enemies, nor fear God's threatenings.(:note) bricks have fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycamores are cut down, but we will change [them into] cedars.

geneva@Isaiah:10:9 @ [Is] not Calno as (note:)Seeing that I have overcome one city as well as another, so that none could resist, shall Jerusalem be able to escape my hands?(:note) Carchemish? [is] not Hamath as Arpad? [is] not Samaria as Damascus?

geneva@Isaiah:10:22 @ For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, [yet] a remnant of them shall return: the full end (note:)This small number which seemed to be consumed and yet according to God's decree is saved, will be sufficient to fill all the world with righteousness.(:note) decreed shall overflow with righteousness.

geneva@Isaiah:11:9 @ They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as (note:)It will be in as great abundance as the waters in the sea.(:note) the waters cover the sea.

geneva@Isaiah:11:11 @ And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the Lord shall set his hand (note:)For God first delivered his people out of Egypt and now promises to deliver them out of their enemies hands as from the Parthians, Persians, Chaldeans and them of Antioch among whom they were dispersed and this is chiefly meant of Christ, who calls his people being dispersed through all the world.(:note) again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the isles of the sea.

geneva@Isaiah:11:15 @ And the LORD shall utterly destroy the (note:)Meaning a corner of the sea that enters into the land and has the form of a tongue.(:note) tongue of the Egyptian sea; and with his mighty wind shall he shake his hand That is, Nile, the great river of Egypt which enters into the sea with seven streams. over the river, and shall smite it in the seven streams, and make [men] go over dryshod.

geneva@Isaiah:13:10 @ For the (note:)They who are overcome will think that all the powers of heaven and earth are against them, (Eze_32:7; Joe_3:15; Mat_24:29).(:note) stars of heaven and its constellations shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

geneva@Isaiah:14:2 @ And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for (note:)Signifying that the Jews would be superior to the Gentiles and that they would be brought under the service of Christ by the preaching of the Apostles, by which all are brought to the subjection of Christ, (2Co_10:5).(:note) servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.

geneva@Isaiah:14:11 @ Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, [and] the noise of thy viols: the worm (note:)Instead of your costly carpets and coverings.(:note) is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.

geneva@Isaiah:16:3 @ Take counsel, execute judgment; (note:)He shows what Moab would have done, when Israel their neighbour was in affliction, to whom because they would give no shadow or comfort, they are now left comfortless.(:note) make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; discover not him that wandereth.

geneva@Isaiah:16:4 @ Let my outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner (note:)The Assyrians will oppress the Israelites but for a while.(:note) is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land.

geneva@Isaiah:16:8 @ For the fields of Heshbon languish, [and] the vine of Sibmah: (note:)That is, the Assyrians and other enemies.(:note) the lords of the nations have broken down her principal plants, they have come [even] to Meaning that the country of Moab was now destroyed, and all the precious things of it were carried into the borders yea into other countries and over the sea. Jazer, they wandered [through] the wilderness: her branches are extended, they have gone over the sea.

geneva@Isaiah:17:3 @ The fortress also shall cease from (note:)It seems that the prophet would comfort the Church in declaring the destruction of these two kings of Syria and Israel, when as they had conspired the overthrow of Judah.(:note) Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the The ten tribes gloried in their multitude and alliance with other nations: therefore he says that they will be brought down and the Syrians also. glory of the children of Israel, saith the LORD of hosts.

geneva@Isaiah:17:14 @ And behold at the time of evening (note:)He compares the Assyrians to a tempest which rises overnight and in the morning is gone.(:note) trouble; [and] before the morning he [is] not. This [is] the portion of them that plunder us, and the lot of them that rob us.

geneva@Isaiah:19:1 @ The (note:)Read (Isa_13:7).(:note) burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD Because the Egyptians trusted in the defence of their country, in the multitude of their idols and in the valiantness of their men the Lord shows that he will come over all their munitions in a swift cloud, and that their idols will tremble at his coming and that men's hearts will faint. rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.

geneva@Isaiah:21:2 @ A grievous vision is declared to me; the (note:)The Assyrians and Chaldeans who had destroyed other nations will be overcome by the Medes and Persians: and this he prophesied a hundred years before it came to pass.(:note) treacherous dealer dealeth treacherously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, O By Elam he means the Persians. Elam: besiege, O Media; all her sighing have I made Because they will find no comfort, they will mourn no more, or I have caused them to cease mourning, whom Babylon had afflicted. to cease.

geneva@Isaiah:21:8 @ And he cried, A (note:)Meaning, Darius who overcame Babylon.(:note) lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my post whole nights:

geneva@Isaiah:22:4 @ Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep (note:)He shows what is the duty of the godly, when God's plagues hang over the Church, and especially of the ministers, (Jer_9:1).(:note) bitterly, labour not to comfort me, because of the plundering of the daughter of my people.

geneva@Isaiah:22:6 @ And Elam (note:)He reminds them how God delivered them once from Sennacherib, who brought the Persians and Syrians with him, that they might by returning to God avoid that great plague which they would suffer by Nebuchadnezzar.(:note) bore the quiver with chariots of men [and] horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.

geneva@Isaiah:22:8 @ And he uncovered the (note:)The secret place where the armour was: that is, in the house of the forest, (1Ki_7:2).(:note) coverings of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest.

geneva@Isaiah:22:15 @ Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, repair to this (note:)Because the Hebrew word also signifies one who nourishes and cherishes, there are those of the scholars who think that this wicked man nourished a secret friendship with the Assyrians and Egyptians to betray the Church and to provide for himself against all dangers: in the mean season he packed craftily, and got of the best offices into his hand under Hezekiah, ever aspiring to the highest.(:note) treasurer, [even] to Shebna, who [is] over the house, [and say],

geneva@Isaiah:22:22 @ And the (note:)I will commit to him the full charge and government of the king's house.(:note) key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.

geneva@Isaiah:23:2 @ Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have (note:)Have hunted and enriched you.(:note) replenished.

geneva@Isaiah:23:3 @ And by great waters the (note:)Meaning, the corn of Egypt which was fed by the overflowing of the Nile.(:note) seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, [is] her revenue; and she is a merchandise of nations.

geneva@Isaiah:23:6 @ Pass ye over to (note:)Tyrus wills other merchants to go to Cilicia, and to come no more there.(:note) Tarshish; wail, ye inhabitants of the isle.

geneva@Isaiah:23:12 @ And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed (note:)For Tyre was never touched nor afflicted before.(:note) virgin, Because Tyrus was built by them of Zidon. daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest.

geneva@Isaiah:23:13 @ Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, [till] the (note:)The Chaldeans who dwelt in tents in the wilderness were gathered by the Assyrians into cities.(:note) Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up its towers, they raised up its palaces; [and] he The people of the Chaldeans destroyed the Assyrians: by which the prophet means that seeing the Chaldaeans were able to overcome the Assyrians who were so great a nation, much more will these two nations of Chaldea and Assyria be able to overthrow Tyrus. brought it to ruin.

geneva@Isaiah:23:16 @ Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; (note:)She will labour by all means to recover her first credit, as a harlot when she is long forgotten, seeks by all means to entertain her lovers.(:note) make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.

geneva@Isaiah:24:18 @ And it shall come to pass, [that] he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the (note:)Meaning that God's wrath and vengeance would be over and under them, so that they would not escape no more than they did at Noah's flood.(:note) windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake.

geneva@Isaiah:25:7 @ And he will destroy on this mountain (note:)Meaning, that ignorance and blindness, by which we are kept back from Christ.(:note) the face of the covering cast over all people, and the veil that is spread over all nations.

geneva@Isaiah:26:6 @ The foot shall tread it down, [even] the feet of the (note:)God will set the poor afflicted over the power of the wicked.(:note) poor, [and] the steps of the needy.

geneva@Isaiah:26:13 @ O LORD our God, [other] (note:)The Babylonians, who have not governed according to your word.(:note) lords beside thee have had dominion over us: [but] by thee only will we make mention of thy name.

geneva@Isaiah:26:21 @ For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her (note:)The earth will vomit and cast out the innocent blood, which it has drunk, that it may care for vengeance against the wicked.(:note) blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

geneva@Isaiah:28:1 @ Woe to the (note:)Meaning, the proud kingdom of the Israelites, who were drunk with worldly prosperity.(:note) crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty [is] a fading flower, who [are] on the head of the rich Because the Israelites for the most part dwelt in plentiful valleys, he means by this the valley of them who had abundance of worldly prosperity and were as it were crowned with garlands. valleys of them that are overcome with wine!

geneva@Isaiah:28:2 @ Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and (note:)He seems to mean the Assyrians, by whom the ten tribes were carried away.(:note) strong one, [which] as a tempest of hail [and] a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand.

geneva@Isaiah:28:6 @ And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for (note:)He will give counsel to the governor and strength to the captain to drive the enemies in at their own gates.(:note) strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

geneva@Isaiah:28:7 @ But (note:)Meaning, the hypocrites who were among them, and were altogether corrupt in life and doctrine, which is here meant by drunkenness and vomiting.(:note) they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are overwhelmed with wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble [in] judgment.

geneva@Isaiah:28:15 @ Because ye have said, We have made a (note:)They thought they had shifts to avoid God's judgments, and that they could escape though all others perished.(:note) covenant with death, and with hell are we in agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not reach us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under Though the prophets condemned their idols and vain fruit of falsehood and vanity, yet the wicked thought in themselves that they would trust in these things. falsehood have we hid ourselves:

geneva@Isaiah:28:17 @ Judgment also will I lay to the line, and (note:)In the restitution of his Church, judgment and justice will reign.(:note) righteousness to the plummet: and the God's corrections and affliction. hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow Affliction will discover their vain confidence, which they kept secret to themselves. the hiding place.

geneva@Isaiah:28:19 @ From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a (note:)Terror and destruction will make you learn that which exhortations and gentleness could not bring you to.(:note) vexation only [to] understand the report.

geneva@Isaiah:28:20 @ For the bed is (note:)Your affliction will be so sore, that you are not able to endure it.(:note) shorter than that [a man] can stretch himself [on it]: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself [in it].

geneva@Isaiah:28:21 @ For the LORD shall rise as [on] mount (note:)When David overcame the Philistines, (2Sa_5:20; 1Ch_14:11).(:note) Perazim, he shall be angry as [in] the valley Where Joshua discomfited five kings of the Amorites, (Jos_10:12). of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.

geneva@Isaiah:29:5 @ Moreover the multitude of thy (note:)Your hired soldiers in whom you trusted, will be destroyed as dust or chaff in a whirlwind.(:note) strangers shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the terrible ones [shall be] as chaff that passeth away: yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly.

geneva@Isaiah:30:1 @ Woe to the (note:)Who contrary to their promise take not me for their protector and contrary to my commandment seek help from strangers.(:note) rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not from me; and that They seek shifts to cloak their doings and not godly means. cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

geneva@Isaiah:30:14 @ And he shall break it as the breaking of the potter's vessel that is broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in the bursting of it (note:)Signifying that the destruction of the wicked will be without recovery.(:note) a piece to take fire from the hearth, or to take water out of the pit.

geneva@Isaiah:30:22 @ Ye shall (note:)You will cast away your idols which you have made of gold and silver with all that belongs to them, as a most filthy thing and polluted.(:note) defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a polluted cloth; thou shalt say to it, Showing that there can be no true repentance, unless both in heart and deed we show ourselves enemies to idolatry. Be gone from me.

geneva@Isaiah:30:26 @ Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the (note:)When the Church is restored, the glory of it will pass seven times the brightness of the sun: for by the sun and moon which are two excellent creations, he shows what will be the glory of the children of God in the kingdom of Christ.(:note) sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound.

geneva@Isaiah:30:28 @ And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of (note:)To drive you to nothing: and thus God consumes the wicked by that means, by which he cleanses his.(:note) vanity: and [there shall be] a bridle in the jaws of the people, causing [them] to err.

geneva@Isaiah:31:4 @ For thus hath the LORD spoken to me, As the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, [he] will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come (note:)He shows the Jews that if they would put their trust in him, he is so able, that no one can resist his power and so care over them, as a bird over her young, which ever flies about them for their defence: which similitude the scripture uses in various places, as in (Deu_32:11; Mat_23:37).(:note) down to fight for mount Zion, and for its hill.

geneva@Isaiah:31:6 @ Turn ye to [him from] whom the children of Israel have (note:)He touches their conscience that they might earnestly feel their grievous sins, and so truly repent, for as much as now they are almost drowned and past recovery.(:note) deeply revolted.

geneva@Isaiah:31:9 @ And he shall pass over to his (note:)This was accomplished soon after when Sennacherib's army was discomfited, and he fled to his castle in Nineveh for comfort.(:note) strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose To destroy his enemies. fire [is] in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem.

geneva@Isaiah:32:1 @ Behold, (note:)This prophecy is of Hezekiah, who was a figure of Christ, and therefore it should chiefly be referred to him.(:note) a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall By judgment and justice is meant an upright government, both in policy and religion. rule in judgment.

geneva@Isaiah:32:2 @ And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as streams of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in (note:)Where men are weary with travelling for lack of water.(:note) a weary land.

geneva@Isaiah:32:20 @ Blessed [are] ye (note:)That is, upon fat ground and well watered, which brings forth in abundance, or in places which before were covered with waters, and now made dry for your uses.(:note) that sow beside all waters, that The fields will be so rank, that they will send out their cattle to eat up the first crop, which abundance will be signs of God's love and favour toward them. send forth [there] the feet of the ox and the donkey.

geneva@Isaiah:35:8 @ And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of (note:)It will be for the saints of God and not for the wicked.(:note) holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it God will lead and guide them, alluding to the bringing forth of Egypt. [shall be] for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err [in it].

geneva@Isaiah:36:3 @ Then came forth to him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, who was (note:)For he was now restored to his office, as Isaiah had prophesied in (Isa_22:20).(:note) over the house, and Shebna This declares that there were few godly to be found in the king's house, when he was driven to end this wicked man in such a weighty matter. the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder.

geneva@Isaiah:37:1 @ And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard [it], that he (note:)In sign of grief and repentance.(:note) tore his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.

geneva@Isaiah:37:2 @ And he sent Eliakim, who [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, to (note:)To have comfort from him by the word of God, that his faith might be confirmed and so his prayer be more earnest: teaching by it that in all dangers these two are the only remedies to seek to God and his ministers.(:note) Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.

geneva@Isaiah:37:22 @ This [is] the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The (note:)Whom God had chosen to himself as a chaste virgin, and over whom he had care to preserve her from the lusts of the tyrant, as a father would have over his daughter.(:note) virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised, [and] derided thee; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

geneva@Isaiah:37:38 @ And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and (note:)Who was also called Sardanapalus, in whose days ten years after Sennacherib's death the Chaldeans overcame the Assyrians by Merodach their king.(:note) Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.

geneva@Isaiah:38:13 @ I reckoned (note:)Overnight I thought that I would live till morning, but my pangs in the night persuaded me the contrary: he shows the horror that the faithful have when they apprehend God's judgment against their sin.(:note) till morning, [that], as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from day [even] to night wilt thou make an end of me.

geneva@Isaiah:38:21 @ For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and (note:)Read (2Ki_20:7).(:note) lay [it] for a plaster upon the boil, and he shall recover.

geneva@Isaiah:39:1 @ At that time (note:)This was the first king of Babylon, who overcame the Assyrians in the tenth year of his reign.(:note) Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent Partly moved with the greatness of this miracle, partly because he showed himself an enemy to their enemies, but chiefly bacause he would join with them whom God favoured and have their help if needed. letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and had recovered.

geneva@Isaiah:39:4 @ Then said he, What have (note:)He asks him of the particulars, to make him understand the craft of the wicked, which he before being overcome with their flattery and blinded with ambition, could not see.(:note) they seen in thy house? And Hezekiah answered, All that [is] in my house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not showed them.

geneva@Isaiah:40:7 @ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the (note:)The spirit of God will discover the vanity in all that seems to have any excellency of themselves.(:note) breath of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people [is] grass.

geneva@Isaiah:40:11 @ He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with (note:)He will show his care and favour over them who are weak and tender.(:note) young.

geneva@Isaiah:40:20 @ He that [is] so (note:)He shows the rage of the idolaters, seeing that the poor who do not have enough to meet their own needs will defraud themselves to serve their idols.(:note) impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree [that] will not rot; he seeketh for himself a skilful workman to prepare a graven image, [that] shall not be moved.

geneva@Isaiah:40:27 @ Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, (note:)He rebukes the Jews because they did not rest on the providence of God, but thought that he had forsaken them in their troubles.(:note) My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over by my God?

geneva@Isaiah:41:2 @ Who raised up the (note:)Who called Abraham (who was the pattern of God's justice in delivering his Church) from the idolatry of the Chaldeans to go to and fro at his commandment and placed him in the land of Canaan.(:note) righteous [man] from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made [him] rule over kings? he gave [them] as the dust to his sword, [and] as driven stubble to his bow.

geneva@Isaiah:42:1 @ Behold (note:)That is, Christ, who in respect to his manhood is called here servant. The prophets used to make mention of Christ after they declared any great promise, because he is the foundation on which all the promises are made and ratified.(:note) my servant, For I have committed all my power to him, as to a most faithful steward: some read, I will establish him: that is, in his office by giving him the fulness of my Spirit. whom I uphold; my elect, [in whom] my soul Only he is acceptable to me and they that come to me by him: for there is no other means of reconciliation, (Mat_12:18; Eph_4:1) delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth He will declare himself governor over the Gentiles and call them by his word, and rule them by his Spirit. judgment to the Gentiles.

geneva@Isaiah:43:2 @ When thou passest through the (note:)By water and fire he means all kinds of trouble and peril.(:note) waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

geneva@Isaiah:45:14 @ Thus saith the LORD, The labour (note:)These people were tributaries to the Persians, and so king Artahshashte gave this money toward the building of the temple, (Ezr_7:27).(:note) of Egypt, and merchandise of Cush and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to thee, and they shall be While they were your enemies, they will now honour you and you will rule them: which was accomplished in the time of Christ. thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to thee, they shall make supplication to thee, [saying], Surely God [is] in thee; and [there is] none else, [there is] no God.

geneva@Isaiah:47:1 @ Come down, and sit in the dust, O (note:)Which has lived in wealth and wantonness and has not yet been overcome by any enemies.(:note) virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: [there is] no Your government will be taken from you. throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.

geneva@Isaiah:47:2 @ Take the millstones, and (note:)You will be brought to most vile servitude: for to turn the mill was the office of slaves.(:note) grind meal: uncover thy locks, The things in which she sets her greatest pride, will be made vile, even from the head to the foot. make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers.

geneva@Isaiah:47:3 @ Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet [thee as] a (note:)I will use no humanity nor pity toward you.(:note) man.

geneva@Isaiah:48:4 @ Because I knew that (note:)I have done for you more than I promised, that your stubbornness and impudency might have been overcome.(:note) thou [art] obstinate, and thy neck [is] an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;

geneva@Isaiah:49:18 @ Lift up thy eyes around, and behold: all these gather themselves together, [and] come to thee. [As] I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely (note:)He shows what are the ornaments of the Church: to have many children, who are assembled by the word of God, and governed by his Spirit.(:note) clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them [on thee], as a bride [doeth].

geneva@Isaiah:50:1 @ Thus saith the LORD, Where [is] the (note:)Meaning, that he has not forsaken her, but through her own opportunity as in (Hos_2:2).(:note) bill of your mother's divorcement, Who would declare that I have cut her off: meaning, that they could show no one. whom I have put away? or which of my creditors [is it] Signifying, that he sold them not for any debt or poverty, but that they sold themselves to sins to buy their own lusts and pleasures. to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.

geneva@Isaiah:50:3 @ I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make (note:)As I did in Egypt in token of my displeasure, (Exo_10:21).(:note) sackcloth their covering.

geneva@Isaiah:51:4 @ Hearken to me, my people; and give ear to me, O my nation: for a (note:)I will rule and govern my Church by my word and doctrine.(:note) law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.

geneva@Isaiah:51:16 @ And I have put my words in thy (note:)Meaning, of Isaiah and of all true ministers who are defended by his protection.(:note) mouth, and have covered thee in the shadow of my hand, that I may plant the That all things may be restored in heaven and earth, (Eph_1:10). heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, Thou [art] my people.

geneva@Isaiah:52:5 @ Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away for nothing? they that rule over them make them to wail, saith the LORD; and my name continually every day [is] (note:)That is, by the wicked, who think that I have no power to deliver them.(:note) blasphemed.

geneva@Isaiah:54:9 @ For this [is as] the (note:)As sure as the promise that I made to Noah, that the waters would no longer overflow the earth.(:note) waters of Noah to me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah shall no more overflow the earth; so have I sworn that I will not be angry with thee, nor rebuke thee.

geneva@Isaiah:54:16 @ Behold, I have created the (note:)Signifying by this that man can do nothing, but so far as God gives power: for seeing that all are his creatures, he must govern and guide them.(:note) smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.

geneva@Isaiah:56:10 @ His (note:)He shows that this affliction will come through the fault of the governors, prophets and pastors, whose ignorance, negligence, greed and obstinacy provoked God's wrath against them.(:note) watchmen [are] blind: they are all ignorant, they [are] all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.

geneva@Isaiah:57:8 @ Behind the (note:)Instead of setting up the word of God in the open places on the posts and doors to have it in remembrance, (Deu_6:9, Deu_27:1) you have set up signs and marks of your idolatry in every place.(:note) doors also and the door posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast uncovered [thyself to another] than me, and hast gone up; thou hast That is, increased your idolatry more and more. enlarged thy bed, and made thee [a covenant] with them; thou didst love their bed where thou sawest [it].

geneva@Isaiah:58:7 @ [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou shouldest bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou shouldest cover him; and that thou shouldest not hide thyself from (note:)For in him you see yourself as in a mirror.(:note) thy own flesh?

geneva@Isaiah:59:9 @ Therefore is (note:)That is, God's vengeance to punish our enemies.(:note) judgment far from us, neither doth God's protection to defend us. justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, [but] we walk in darkness.

geneva@Isaiah:60:2 @ For, behold, the darkness shall cover the (note:)Signifying, that all men are in darkness till God gives them the light of his Spirit, and that this light shines to no one, but to those that are in his Church.(:note) earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

geneva@Isaiah:60:6 @ The (note:)Meaning, that everyone will honour the Lord with that with which he is able: Signifying that it is no true serving of God unless we offer ourselves to serve his glory, and all that we have.(:note) multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall show forth the praises of the LORD.

geneva@Isaiah:60:17 @ For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers (note:)Your governors will love you, and seek your wealth and prosperity.(:note) peace, and thy exactors righteousness.

geneva@Isaiah:61:7 @ For your shame [ye shall have] (note:)Abundant recompence as this word is used, (Isa_40:2).(:note) double; and [for] confusion That is, the Jews. they shall rejoice in That is, of the Gentiles. their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the While the Gentiles had dominion over the Jews in times past, now they will have double authority over them and possess twice as much. double: everlasting joy shall be to them.

geneva@Isaiah:62:5 @ For [as] a young man marrieth a virgin, [so] shall thy sons (note:)As they confess one faith and religion with you, they are in the same bond of marriage with you, and they are called the children of the Church, as Christ makes her plentiful to bring forth children to him.(:note) marry thee: and [as] the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, [so] shall thy God rejoice over thee.

geneva@Isaiah:62:12 @ And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A (note:)That is, one over whom God has had a singular care to recover her when she was lost.(:note) city not forsaken.

geneva@Isaiah:63:11 @ Then he (note:)That is, the people of Israel being afflicted, called to mind God's benefits, which he had bestowed on their fathers in times past.(:note) remembered the days of old, Moses, [and] his people, [saying], Where [is] he that brought them out of the sea with the Meaning, Moses. shepherd of his flock? where [is] he that put his Holy Spirit within That is, in Moses that he might well govern the people: some refer this giving of the spirit to the people. him?

geneva@Isaiah:63:17 @ O LORD, why hast (note:)By taking away the Holy Spirit from us, by whom we were governed, and so for our ingratitude delivered us up to our own concupiscence, and punished sin by sin according to your just judgment.(:note) thou made us to err from thy ways, [and] hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy Meaning, for the covenant's sake made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob his servants. servants' sake, the tribes of thy inheritance.

geneva@Isaiah:66:4 @ I also will (note:)I will discover their wickedness and hypocrisy, with which they think to blind my eyes to all the world.(:note) choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spoke, they did not hear: but they did evil before my eyes, and chose [that] in which I delighted not.

geneva@Jeremiah:1:10 @ See, I have this day set thee over the (note:)He shows what is the authority of God's true ministers, who by his word have power to bear down whatever lifts itself up against God: and to plant and assure the humble and such as give themselves to the obedience of God's word, (2Co_10:4-5; Heb_4:12), and these are the keys which Christ has left to loose and bind, (Mat_18:18).(:note) nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

geneva@Jeremiah:1:11 @ Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a (note:)He joins the sign with the word, for a more ample confirmation: signifying by the rod of the almond tree, which first buds, the hasty coming of the Babylonians against the Jews.(:note) rod of an almond tree.

geneva@Jeremiah:2:10 @ For pass over the isles of (note:)Meaning, the Grecians and Italians.(:note) Chittim, and see; and send to To Arabia. Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there is such a thing.

geneva@Jeremiah:3:1 @ They (note:)According as it is written, (Deu_24:4).(:note) say, If a man shall put away his wife, and she shall go from him, and become another man's, shall he return to her again? shall not that land If he take such a one to wife again. be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many That is, with idols, and with them whom you have put your confidence in. lovers; yet And I will not cast you off, but receive you, according to my mercy. return again to me, saith the LORD.

geneva@Jeremiah:3:25 @ We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us: (note:)They justify not themselves, or say that they would follow their fathers, but condemn their wicked doings and desire forgiveness for the same, as in (Ezr_9:7; Psa_106:6; Isa_64:6).(:note) for we have sinned against the LORD our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day, and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God.

geneva@Jeremiah:4:30 @ And [when] thou [art] laid waste, what wilt thou do? Though thou (note:)Neither your ceremonies nor rich gifts will deliver you.(:note) clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou enlarge thy eyes with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; [thy] lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.

geneva@Jeremiah:5:5 @ I will go to the (note:)He speaks this to the reproach of them who would govern and teach others, and yet are farther out of the way than the simple people.(:note) great men, and will speak to them; for they have known the way of the LORD, [and] the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, [and] burst the bonds.

geneva@Jeremiah:5:6 @ Wherefore a (note:)Meaning, Nebuchadnezzar and his army.(:note) lion from the forest shall slay them, [and] a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goeth out from there shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, [and] their backslidings are increased.

geneva@Jeremiah:6:17 @ Also I set (note:)Prophets who would warn you of the dangers that were at hand.(:note) watchmen over you, [saying], Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.

geneva@Jeremiah:7:11 @ Is this house, which is called by my name, become (note:)As thieves hidden in holes and dens think themselves safe, so when you are in my temple, you think to be covered with the holiness of it, and that I cannot see your wickedness, (Mat_21:13).(:note) a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen [it], saith the LORD.

geneva@Jeremiah:8:4 @ Moreover thou shalt say to them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they (note:)Is there no hope that they will return?(:note) fall, and not rise? shall he turn away, and not return?

geneva@Jeremiah:8:22 @ [Is there] no balm (note:)Meaning,that no man's help or means could save them: for in Gilead was precious balm, (Jer_46:11) or else deriding the vain confidence of the people, who looked to their priests for help, who would have been the physicians of their soul, and dwelt at Gilead, (Hos_6:8).(:note) in Gilead; [is there] no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?

geneva@Jeremiah:9:1 @ O that my head were (note:)The prophet shows the great compassion that he had toward this people, seeing that he could never sufficiently lament the destruction that he saw to hang over them, which is a special note to discern the true pastors from the hirelings. {{See Jer_4:19}}(:note) waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!

geneva@Jeremiah:10:2 @ Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the nations, and be not dismayed at the (note:)God forbids his people to give credit or fear the constellations and conjunctions of stars and planets which have no power of themselves but are governed by him, and their secret motions and influences are not known to man and therefore there can be no certain judgment of it, (Deu_18:9).(:note) signs of heaven; for the nations are dismayed at them.

geneva@Jeremiah:10:21 @ For the shepherds (note:)The governors and ministers.(:note) have become senseless, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.

geneva@Jeremiah:13:4 @ Take the sash that thou hast bought, which [is] upon thy loins, and arise, go to (note:)Because this river was far from Jerusalem, it is evident that this was a vision, by which it was signified that the Jews would pass over the Euphrates to be captives in Babylon, and there for length of time would seem to be rotten, although they were joined to the Lord before as a girdle about a man.(:note) Euphrates, and hide it there in a cleft of the rock.

geneva@Jeremiah:13:21 @ What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast (note:)By seeking to strangers for help, you have made them skilful to fight against you.(:note) taught them [to be] captains, [and] as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?

geneva@Jeremiah:13:22 @ And if thou shalt say in thy heart, Why come these things upon me? For the greatness of thy iniquity are thy skirts (note:)The cloak of hypocrisy will be pulled off, and your shame seen.(:note) uncovered, [and] thy heels made bare.

geneva@Jeremiah:13:26 @ Therefore will I uncover thy skirts upon thy face, (note:)As your iniquities have been revealed to all the world, so shall your shame and punishment.(:note) that thy shame may appear.

geneva@Jeremiah:14:3 @ And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, [and] found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and (note:)That is, with ashes in token of sorrow.(:note) covered their heads.

geneva@Jeremiah:15:3 @ And I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the LORD: the sword to slay, and the (note:)The dogs, birds and beasts would devour them that were slain.(:note) dogs to tear, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and destroy.

geneva@Jeremiah:15:20 @ And I will make thee to this people a fortified brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not (note:)I will teach you with an invincible strength and constancy, so that all the powers of the world will not overcome you.(:note) prevail against thee: for I [am] with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

geneva@Jeremiah:18:4 @ And the vessel that he made of (note:)As the potter has power over the clay to make what pot he will, or to break them, when he has made them: so have I power over you to do with you as seems good to me, (Isa_45:9; Rom_9:20-21).(:note) clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make [it].

geneva@Jeremiah:19:3 @ And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O (note:)By kings here and in other places are meant counsellors and governors of the people; who he calls the ancients, (Jer_19:1).(:note) kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, which whoever heareth, his ears shall Read of this phrase in (1Sa_3:11). tingle.

geneva@Jeremiah:20:7 @ O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was (note:)In this appears the impatiency which often overcomes the servants of God when they do not see their labours profit, and also feel their own weakness. {{See Jer_15:18}}(:note) deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast You thrust me forth to this work against my will. prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me.

geneva@Jeremiah:20:16 @ And let that man be as the (note:)Alluding to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, (Gen_19:25).(:note) cities which the LORD overthrew, and repented not: and let him hear the cry in the morning, and the shouting at noon;

geneva@Jeremiah:21:9 @ He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be to him for a (note:)As a thing recovered from extreme danger, (Jer_37:2, Jer_39:18, Jer_45:5).(:note) prize.

geneva@Jeremiah:22:20 @ Go up to (note:)To call to the Assyrians for help.(:note) Lebanon, and cry; and lift up thy voice in For this was the way out of India to Assyria, by which is meant that all help would fail: for the Chaldeans have subdued both them and the Egyptians. Bashan, and cry from the passes: for all thy lovers are destroyed.

geneva@Jeremiah:22:22 @ The wind shall eat up all thy shepherds, (note:)Both your governors and they that would help you will vanish away as wind.(:note) and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded for all thy wickedness.

geneva@Jeremiah:23:1 @ Woe be to (note:)Meaning the prince's governors and false prophets as in (Eze_34:2).(:note) the shepherds that destroy and scatter the For which I have special care, and have prepared good pastures for them. sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.

geneva@Jeremiah:23:9 @ My heart within me is broken because of the (note:)Meaning, the false prophets who deceive the people: in which appears his great love toward his nation, read (Jer_14:13).(:note) prophets; all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome, because of the LORD, and because of the words of his holiness.

geneva@Jeremiah:23:28 @ The prophet that hath a dream, let him (note:)Let the false prophet declare that it is his own fantasy, and not slander my word as though it were a cloak to cover his lies.(:note) tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. Meaning, that it is not enough for God's ministers to abstain from lies and to speak the word of God but that there is judgment in alleging it, and that it may appear to be applied to the same purpose that it was spoken, (Eze_3:27; 1Co_2:13, 1Co_4:2; 2Ti_2:25). What [is] the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.

geneva@Jeremiah:25:1 @ The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the (note:)That is, in the third year accomplished and in the beginning of the fourth: for though Nebuchadnezzar began to reign in the end of the third year of Jehoiakim's reign yet that year is not counted here because it was almost over, (Dan_1:1).(:note) fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that [was] the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon;

geneva@Jeremiah:25:10 @ Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the (note:)Meaning that bread and all things that would serve to their feasts would be taken away.(:note) millstones, and the light of the candle.

geneva@Jeremiah:25:34 @ Howl, (note:)You that are chief rulers, and governors.(:note) ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves [in the ashes], ye chief of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a Which are most easily broken. pleasant vessel.

geneva@Jeremiah:27:22 @ They shall be carried to Babylon, and there shall they be until the day that I visit (note:)That is, for the space of seventy years till I have caused the Medes and Persians to overcome the Chaldeans.(:note) them, saith the LORD; then will I bring them up, and restore them to this place.

geneva@Jeremiah:30:21 @ And their (note:)Meaning, Zerubbabel, who was the figure of Christ in whom this was accomplished.(:note) nobles shall be from themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach to me: for who [is] this that engaged his Signifying that Christ willingly submits himself to the obedience of God his father. heart to approach to me? saith the LORD.

geneva@Jeremiah:31:1 @ At the (note:)When this noble governor will come, meaning Christ, not only Judah and Israel, but the rest of the world will be called.(:note) same time, saith the LORD, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

geneva@Jeremiah:31:29 @ In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have (note:)The wicked used this proverb when they murmured against God's judgments pronounced by the prophets, saying that their fathers had committed the fault and that the children were punished, (Eze_18:2-3).(:note) eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.

geneva@Jeremiah:31:35 @ Thus saith the LORD, who giveth (note:)If the sun, moon and stars cannot but glue light according to my ordinance, so long as this world lasts, so shall my church never fail, neither shall anything hinder it: and as sure as I will have a people, so certain is it, that I will leave them my word forever to govern them with.(:note) the sun for a light by day, [and] the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who divideth the sea when its waves roar; The LORD of hosts [is] his name:

geneva@Jeremiah:32:27 @ Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all (note:)That is, of every creature: who as they are his work, so does he govern and guide them as pleases him, by which he shows that as he is the author of their captivity for their sins, so will he for his mercies be their redeemer to restore them again to liberty.(:note) flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

geneva@Jeremiah:33:1 @ Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the second time, while he was yet shut up in the (note:)Which was in the king's house at Jerusalem, as in (Jer_32:1-2).(:note) court of the prison, saying,

geneva@Jeremiah:33:5 @ They come to (note:)The Jews think to overcome the Chaldeans, but they seek their own destruction.(:note) fight with the Chaldeans, but [it is] to fill them with the dead bodies of men, whom I have slain in my anger and in my fury, and for all whose wickedness I have hid my He shows that God's favour is cause of all prosperity, as his anger is of all adversity. face from this city.

geneva@Jeremiah:36:26 @ But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD (note:)Thus we see the continual care that God has over his to preserve them from the rage of the wicked.(:note) hid them.

geneva@Jeremiah:39:5 @ But the Chaldeans' army pursued them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to (note:)Which is called Antioch in Syria.(:note) Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him.

geneva@Jeremiah:39:14 @ Even they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison, and committed him to (note:)Whom the king of Babel had now appointed governor over the rest of the Jews that he left behind.(:note) Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he dwelt among the people.

geneva@Jeremiah:40:7 @ Now when all the captains of the forces (note:)Which were scattered abroad for fear of the Chaldeans.(:note) who [were] in the fields, [even] they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed to him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon;

geneva@Jeremiah:40:11 @ Likewise when all the Jews that [were] in (note:)Which were fed also for fear of the Chaldeans.(:note) Moab, and among the Ammonites, and in Edom, and that [were] in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan;

geneva@Jeremiah:41:1 @ Now it came to pass in the (note:)The city was destroyed in the fourth month and in the seventh month, which contained part of September and part of October, the governor Gedaliah was slain.(:note) seventh month, [that] Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the Meaning, Zedekiah. king, even ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they They ate together as familiar friends. ate bread together in Mizpah.

geneva@Jeremiah:42:16 @ Then it shall come to pass, [that] the sword, which ye feared, (note:)Thus God turns the policy of the wicked to their own destruction: for they thought themselves sure in Egypt, and there Nebuchadnezzar destroyed them and the Egyptians, (Jer_46:25).(:note) shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine, of which ye were afraid, shall follow close after you there in Egypt; and there ye shall die.

geneva@Jeremiah:43:2 @ Then spoke (note:)Who was also called Jezaniah, (Jer_42:1).(:note) Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the This declares that pride is the cause of rebellion and contempt of God's ministers. proud men, saying to Jeremiah, When the hypocrisy of the wicked is discovered, they burst forth into open rage: for they can abide nothing but flattery, read (Isa_30:10). Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath He shows what is the nature of the hypocrites: that is, to pretend that they would obey God and embrace his word, if they were assured that his messenger spoke the truth: though indeed they are most far from all obedience. not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there:

geneva@Jeremiah:43:10 @ And say to them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, (note:)Read (Jer_25:9).(:note) my servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid; and he shall spread his royal pavilion over them.

geneva@Jeremiah:44:28 @ Yet a small number that escape the sword (note:)We see therefore that God has a perpetual care over his, wherever they are scattered: for though they are but two or three, yet he will deliver them when he destroys his enemies.(:note) shall return from the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that have gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or theirs.

geneva@Jeremiah:44:30 @ Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will (note:)He shows the means by which they would be destroyed to assure them of the certainty of the plague and yet they remain still in their obstinacy till they perish: for Josephus writes that five years after the taking of Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar the younger having overcome the Moabites and the Ammonites went against Egypt and slew the king and so brought these Jews and others into Babylon.(:note) give Pharaohhophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.

geneva@Jeremiah:46:7 @ Who [is] this [that] cometh up as (note:)He derides the boastings of the Egyptians, who thought by their riches and power to have overcome all the world, alluding to the Nile river, which at certain times overflows the country of Egypt.(:note) a flood, whose waters are moved as the rivers?

geneva@Jeremiah:46:11 @ Go up into Gilead, (note:)For at Gilead there grew a most sovereign balm for wounds.(:note) and take balm, O virgin, the So called, because Egypt had not yet been overcome by the enemy. daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many He sows that no salve or medicine can prevail where God gives the wound. medicines; [for] thou shalt not be cured.

geneva@Jeremiah:46:17 @ They cried there, Pharaoh king of Egypt [is but] a noise; he (note:)He derides them who blame their overthrow on lack of counsel and policy, or to fortune and not observing of time: not considering that it is God's just judgment.(:note) hath passed the time appointed.

geneva@Jeremiah:47:2 @ Thus saith the LORD; Behold, waters rise out of the (note:)He means the army of the Chaldeans, (Isa_8:7,8).(:note) north, and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the land, and all that is in it; the city, and them that dwell in it: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall wail.

geneva@Jeremiah:48:32 @ O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants have gone over the sea, they reach [even] to the sea (note:)Which city was in the utmost border of Moab: and by this he signifies that the whole land would be destroyed and the people carried away.(:note) of Jazer: the spoiler hath fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage.

geneva@Jeremiah:48:40 @ For thus saith the LORD; Behold, (note:)That is, Nebuchadnezzar, as in (Jer_49:22).(:note) he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

geneva@Jeremiah:49:19 @ Behold, (note:)That is, Nebuchadnezzar after he has overcome Judah, which is meant by the swelling of Jordan, will come against mount Seir and Edom.(:note) he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make That is, the Israelites whom the Edomites kept as prisoners to hast away from there. him run away from her: and who [is] a chosen [man, that] I may appoint over her? for who [is] like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who [is] that The captain and governor of the army meaning Nebuchadnezzar. shepherd that will stand before me?

geneva@Jeremiah:49:22 @ Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, (note:)As (Jer_48:40) was said of Moab.(:note) and spread his wings over Bozrah: and at that day shall the heart of the mighty men of Edom be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.

geneva@Jeremiah:50:6 @ My people have been lost sheep: their (note:)Their governors and ministers by their examples have provoked them to idolatry.(:note) shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away [on] the mountains: they have gone from They have committed idolatry in every place. mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.

geneva@Jeremiah:50:38 @ A (note:)For Cyrus cut the river Euphrates and divided the course of it into many streams, so that it might be passed over as though there had been no water: which he did by the counsel of two of Belshazzar's captains, who conspired against their king, because he had gelded one of them in spite and slain the son of the other.(:note) drought [is] upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for it [is] the land of graven images, and they are mad over [their] idols.

geneva@Jeremiah:50:44 @ Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan to the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who [is] a chosen [man, that] I may appoint over her? for who [is] like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who [is] that (note:){{See Jer_49:19}}(:note) shepherd that will stand before me?

geneva@Jeremiah:51:42 @ The (note:)The great army of the Medes and Persians.(:note) sea is come up upon Babylon: she is covered with the multitude of its waves.

geneva@Jeremiah:51:46 @ And lest your heart should faint, and ye should fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come [one] (note:)Meaning that Babylon would not be destroyed all at once but little by little would be brought to nothing for the first year came the tidings, the next year the siege and in the third year it was taken: yet this is not that horrible destruction which the prophets threatened in many places: for that was after this when they rebelled and Darius over came them by the policy of Zopyrus, and hanged three thousand gentlemen beside the common people.(:note) year, and after that in [another] year [shall come] a rumour, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.

geneva@Jeremiah:51:51 @ We are (note:)He shows how they would remember Jerusalem by lamenting the miserable affliction of it.(:note) confounded, because we have heard reproach: shame hath covered our faces: for foreigners are come into the sanctuaries of the LORD'S house.

geneva@Lamentations:1:1 @ How doth (note:)The prophet wonders at the great judgment of God, seeing Jerusalem, which was so strong and so full of people, to be now destroyed and desolate.(:note) the city sit desolate, [that was] full of people! [how] is she become as a widow! she [that was] great among the nations, Who had chief rule over many provinces and countries. [and] princess among the provinces, [how] is she become a slave!

geneva@Lamentations:1:2 @ She weepeth bitterly in the (note:)So that she takes no rest.(:note) night, and her tears [are] on her cheeks: among all her Meaning the Egyptians and Assyrians who promised help. lovers she hath none to comfort [her]: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies.

geneva@Lamentations:1:3 @ Judah is gone into captivity because (note:)For her cruelty toward the poor and oppression of servants, (Jer_34:11).(:note) of affliction, and because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the nations, she findeth no rest: all her persecutors overtook her in the midst of distress.

geneva@Lamentations:1:5 @ Her adversaries (note:)That is, have rule over her, (Deu_28:41).(:note) are the head, her enemies prosper; for the LORD hath afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before the enemy.

geneva@Lamentations:1:19 @ I called for my lovers, [but] they deceived me: my priests and my elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they (note:)That is, they died for hunger.(:note) sought their food to relieve their souls.

geneva@Lamentations:2:1 @ How hath the Lord (note:)That is, brought her from prosperity to adversity.(:note) covered the daughter of Zion with a cloud in his anger, [and] cast down from Has given her a most sore fall. heaven to the earth the beauty of Israel, and remembered not his Alluding to the temple, or to the ark of the covenant, which was called the footstool of the Lord, because they would not set their minds so low, but lift up their heart toward the heavens. footstool in the day of his anger!

geneva@Lamentations:3:51 @ My eye (note:)I am overcome with sore weeping for all my people.(:note) affecteth my heart because of all the daughters of my city.

geneva@Ezekiel:3:1 @ Moreover he said to me, Son of man, eat what thou findest; (note:)By which is meant that no one is fit to be God's messenger before he has received the word of God in his heart, as in (Eze_3:10) and has a zeal to it, and delight in it, as in (Jer_15:16; Rev_10:10).(:note) eat this scroll, and go speak to the house of Israel.

geneva@Ezekiel:3:10 @ Moreover he said to me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak to thee (note:)He shows what is meant by the eating of the book, which is that the ministers of God may speak nothing from themselves, but only that which they have received from the Lord.(:note) receive in thy heart, and hear with thy ears.

geneva@Ezekiel:3:14 @ So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I (note:)This shows that there is always an infirmity of the flesh which can never be ready to render full obedience to God, and also God's grace who ever assists his, and overcomes their rebellious affections.(:note) went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me.

geneva@Ezekiel:3:15 @ Then I came to them of the captivity at (note:)Which was a place by Euphrates where the Jews were prisoners.(:note) Telabib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there overwhelmed among them Declaring here that God's ministers must with advisement and deliberation utter his judgments. seven days.

geneva@Ezekiel:3:26 @ And I will make thy tongue (note:)Which declares the terrible plague of the Lord, when God stops the mouths of his ministers and that all such are the rods of his vengeance that do it.(:note) cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they [are] a rebellious house.

geneva@Ezekiel:4:3 @ Moreover take thou to thee an (note:)Which signified the stubbornness and hardness of their hearts.(:note) iron pan, and set it [for] a wall of iron between thee and the city: and set thy face against it, and it shall be besieged, and thou shalt lay siege against it. This [shall be] a sign to the house of Israel.

geneva@Ezekiel:4:7 @ Therefore thou shalt set thy face toward the siege of Jerusalem, and thy (note:)In token of a speedy vengeance.(:note) arm [shall be] uncovered, and thou shalt prophesy against it.

geneva@Ezekiel:4:16 @ Moreover he said to me, Son of man, behold, I will break (note:)That is, the force and strength with which it would nourish, (Isa_3:1; Eze_14:13).(:note) the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and in horror:

geneva@Ezekiel:9:1 @ He cried also in my ears with a loud voice, saying, Cause them that have charge over (note:)The time to take vengeance.(:note) the city to draw near, even every man [with] his destroying weapon in his hand.

geneva@Ezekiel:10:1 @ Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the (note:)Which in (Eze_1:5) he called the four beasts.(:note) cherubim there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.

geneva@Ezekiel:10:2 @ And he spoke to the man clothed with linen, and said, Go in between the wheels, [even] under the cherub, and fill thy hand with coals of fire from between the cherubim, and scatter [them] over (note:)This signified that the city would be burnt.(:note) the city. And he entered in my sight.

geneva@Ezekiel:10:4 @ Then the glory of the LORD (note:)Meaning that the glory of God would depart from the temple.(:note) went up from the cherub, [and stood] over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD'S glory.

geneva@Ezekiel:12:6 @ In their sight shalt thou bear [it] upon [thy] shoulders, [and] carry [it] forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou mayest not see the ground: for I have set thee [for] a (note:)That as you do, so shall they do, and therefore in you they will see their own plague and punishment.(:note) sign to the house of Israel.

geneva@Ezekiel:12:22 @ Son of man, what [is] that proverb [that] ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days (note:)Because they did not immediately see the prophecies accomplished, they contemned them as though they would never be fulfilled.(:note) are prolonged, and every vision faileth?

geneva@Ezekiel:13:18 @ And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the [women] that sew (note:)These superstitious women for money would prophecy and tell every man his fortune giving them pillows to lean on, and kerchiefs to cover their heads, to the intent they might the more allure them and bewitch them.(:note) [magic] charms upon all wrists, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive [that come] to you?

geneva@Ezekiel:14:1 @ Then came certain of the elders of Israel to me, and (note:)He shows the hypocrisy of the idolaters, who will pretend to hear the prophets of God, though in their hearts they follow nothing less than their admonitions and also how by one means or another God discovers them.(:note) sat before me.

geneva@Ezekiel:16:8 @ Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time [was] the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered (note:)These words as blood, pollution, nakedness and filthiness are often repeated to beat down their pride, and to cause them to consider what they were before God received them to mercy, favoured them and covered their shame.(:note) thy nakedness: yea, I swore to thee, and entered into a covenant with That you should be a chaste wife to me, and that I should maintain you and endue you with all graces. thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou becamest mine.

geneva@Ezekiel:16:20 @ Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne to me, and these hast thou sacrificed to them to (note:)Meaning by fire, read (Lev_18:21; 2Ki_23:10).(:note) be devoured. [Is this] of thy harlotries a small matter,

geneva@Ezekiel:16:31 @ In that thou buildest thy eminent place in the head of every way, and makest thy high place in every street; and hast not been as an harlot, (note:)Meaning that some harlots contemn small rewards but no lovers gave a reward to Israel, but they gave to all others signifying that the idolaters bestow all their substance which they receive from God for his glory to serve their vile abominations.(:note) in that thou scornest hire;

geneva@Ezekiel:16:37 @ Behold, therefore I will gather all (note:)Egyptians, Assyrians and Chaldeans whom you took to be your lovers will come and destroy you, (Eze_23:9).(:note) thy lovers, with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all [them] that thou hast loved, with all [them] that thou hast hated; I will even gather them on every side against thee, and will uncover thy nakedness to them, that they may see all thy nakedness.

geneva@Ezekiel:16:44 @ Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use [this] proverb against thee, saying, As [is] the mother, (note:)As the Canaanites, the Hittites and others were your predecessors, so are you their successors.(:note) [so is] her daughter.

geneva@Ezekiel:16:57 @ Before thy wickedness was (note:)That is, till you were brought under by the Syrians and Philistines, (2Ch_28:19).(:note) uncovered, as at the time of [thy] reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all [that are] around Which joined with the Syrians, or compassed about Jerusalem. her, the daughters of the Philistines, who despise thee on every side.

geneva@Ezekiel:18:2 @ What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, (note:)The people murmured at the chastising of the Lord, and therefore used this proverb meaning that their fathers had sinned and their children were punished for their transgressions. {{See Jer_31:29}}(:note) The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?

geneva@Ezekiel:19:1 @ Moreover take thou up a lamentation for the (note:)That is, Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim, Josiah's sons, who for their pride and cruelty are compared to lions.(:note) princes of Israel,

geneva@Ezekiel:19:8 @ Then the (note:)Nebuchadnezzar with his great army which was gathered from various nations.(:note) nations set against him on every side from the provinces, and spread their net over him: he was taken in their pit.

geneva@Ezekiel:21:27 @ I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no [more], until he (note:)That is, to the coming of Messiah: for though the Jews had some sign of government later under the Persians, Greeks and Romans, yet this restitution was not till Christ's coming and at length would be accomplished as was promised, (Gen_49:10).(:note) cometh whose right it is; and I will give it [him].

geneva@Ezekiel:22:28 @ And her (note:)They who would have reproved them, flattered them in their vices and covered their doings with lies. {{See Eze_13:10}}(:note) prophets have daubed them with untempered [mortar], seeing vanity, and divining lies to them, saying, Thus saith the Lord GOD, when the LORD hath not spoken.

geneva@Ezekiel:23:5 @ And Aholah played the harlot when (note:)When the Israelites were named the people of God, they became idolaters and forsook God, and put their trust in the Assyrians.(:note) she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians [her] neighbours,

geneva@Ezekiel:23:10 @ These uncovered her nakedness: they took her sons and her daughters, and slew her with the sword: and she became a byword among women; for (note:)Meaning the Assyrians.(:note) they had executed judgment upon her.

geneva@Ezekiel:23:29 @ And they shall deal with thee in hatred, and shall take away all thy (note:)All your treasures and riches which you have gotten by labour.(:note) labour, and shall leave thee naked and bare: and the nakedness of thy harlotries All the world will see your shameful forsaking of God to serve idols. shall be uncovered, both thy lewdness and thy harlotries.

geneva@Ezekiel:24:7 @ For her blood is in the midst of her; she set it upon the top of a (note:)The city showed her cruelty to all the world, and was not ashamed of it, neither yet hid it.(:note) rock; she poured it not upon the ground, to cover it with dust;

geneva@Ezekiel:24:17 @ Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind thy turban upon thee, (note:)For in mourning they went bare headed and barefooted and also covered their lips.(:note) and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not [thy] lips, and eat That is, which the neighbours sent to them that mourned. not the bread of men.

geneva@Ezekiel:26:14 @ And I will make thee like the top of a rock: (note:)I will make you so bare that you will have nothing to cover you.(:note) thou shalt be [a place] to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the LORD have spoken [it], saith the Lord GOD.

geneva@Ezekiel:26:16 @ Then all the princes of the (note:)The governors and rulers of other countries that dwell by the sea: by which he signifies that her destruction would be so horrible that all the world would hear of it and be afraid.(:note) sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their embroidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at [every] moment, and be astonished at thee.

geneva@Ezekiel:28:14 @ Thou [art] (note:)He means the royal state of Tyre, which for the excellency and glory of it he compares to the cherubim which covered the Ark, and by «anointed» he signifies the same.(:note) the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee I did you this honour to make you one of the builders of my temple, which was when Hiram sent to Solomon things necessary for the work. [so]: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the That is, among my people Israel, which shined as precious stones. stones of fire.

geneva@Ezekiel:28:16 @ By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the (note:)You will have no part among my people.(:note) mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

geneva@Ezekiel:30:18 @ At Tehaphnehes also the day (note:)Meaning that there will be great sorrow and affliction.(:note) shall be darkened, when I shall break there the That is, the strength and force. yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.

geneva@Ezekiel:31:2 @ Son of man, speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude; Whom art thou (note:)Meaning that he was not the same in strength to the king of the Assyrians whom the Babylonians overcame.(:note) like in thy greatness?

geneva@Ezekiel:31:15 @ Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when he went down to the grave I caused a mourning: I (note:)The deep waters that caused him to mount so high (meaning his great abundance and pomp) will now lament as though they were covered with sackcloth.(:note) covered the deep for him, and I restrained its floods, and the great waters were stayed: and I caused Lebanon to mourn for him, and all the trees of the field fainted for him.

geneva@Ezekiel:32:2 @ Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say to him, Thou art like a young (note:)Thus the scriptures compare tyrants to cruel and huge beasts which devour all that are weaker than they and such as they may overcome.(:note) lion of the nations, and thou [art] as a whale in the seas: and thou didst come forth with thy rivers, and didst You prepared great armies. trouble the waters with thy feet, and didst foul their rivers.

geneva@Ezekiel:32:6 @ I will also water with thy blood the land in which thou (note:)As the Nile overflows in Egypt, so will I make the blood of your host overflow it.(:note) swimmest, [even] to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.

geneva@Ezekiel:32:7 @ And when I shall (note:)The word signifies to be put out as a candle is put out.(:note) put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make its stars dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.

geneva@Ezekiel:32:8 @ All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set (note:)By this manner of speech is meant the great sorrow that will be for the slaughter of the king and his people.(:note) darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.

geneva@Ezekiel:32:31 @ Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be (note:)As the wicked rejoice when they see others partakers of their miseries.(:note) comforted over all his multitude, [even] Pharaoh and all his army slain by the sword, saith the Lord GOD.

geneva@Ezekiel:33:2 @ Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say to them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their territory, and set him for their (note:)He shows that the people ought to continually have governors and teachers who may have a care over them, and to warn them ever of the dangers which are at hand.(:note) watchman:

geneva@Ezekiel:34:5 @ And they were scattered, because [there is] no shepherd: and they (note:)For lack of good government and doctrine they perished.(:note) became food to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered.

geneva@Ezekiel:34:16 @ I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up [that which was] broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the (note:)Meaning such as lift up themselves above their brethren and think they have no need to be governed by me.(:note) strong; I will feed them with That is, by putting difference between the good and the bad, and so give to either as they deserve. judgment.

geneva@Ezekiel:34:23 @ And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, [even] my servant (note:)Meaning Christ, of whom David was a figure, {{See Jer_30:9}}(:note) David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

geneva@Ezekiel:35:11 @ Therefore, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will even do according to thy (note:)As you have done cruelly, so will you be cruelly handled.(:note) anger, and according to thy envy which thou hast used out of thy hatred against them; and I will make myself known among Showing that when God punishes the enemies, the godly ought to consider that he has a care over them and so praise his name: and also that the wicked rage as though there were no God, till they feel his hand to their destruction. them, when I have judged thee.

geneva@Ezekiel:37:16 @ Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take (note:)Which signifies the joining together of the two houses of Israel and Judah.(:note) another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and [for] all the house of Israel his companions:

geneva@Ezekiel:38:2 @ Son of man, set thy face against (note:)Who were a people that came from Magog the son of Japheth, (Gen_10:2). Magog also here signifies a certain country so that by these two countries which had the government of Greece and Italy he means the principal enemies of the Church, (Rev_20:8).(:note) Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,

geneva@Ezekiel:38:16 @ And thou shalt come against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the (note:)Meaning in the last age, and from the coming of Christ to the end of the world.(:note) latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the nations may know me, when I Signifying that God will be sanctified by maintaining his church, and destroying his enemies, as in (Eze_36:23, Eze_37:28). shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes.

geneva@Ezekiel:38:20 @ So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping animals that creep upon the earth, and all the men that [are] upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be overturned, and the (note:)All means by which man would think to save himself will fail, the affliction in those days will be so great, and the enemies destruction will be so terrible.(:note) steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

geneva@Ezekiel:39:9 @ And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall (note:)After this destruction the Church will have great peace and tranquillity and burn all their weapons because they will no more fear the enemies. This chiefly refers to the accomplishment of Christ's kingdom when by their head Christ all enemies will be overcome.(:note) go forth, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the javelins, and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven years:

geneva@Ezekiel:39:23 @ And the nations shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity for (note:)The heathen will know that they did not overcome my people by their strength, neither yet by the weakness of my arm, but that this was for my people's sins.(:note) their iniquity: because they trespassed against me, therefore I hid my face from them, and gave them into the hand of their enemies: so they all fell by the sword.

geneva@Ezekiel:45:1 @ Moreover, when ye shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, ye shall offer an oblation to the LORD, an (note:)Of all the land of Israel the Lord only requires this portion for the temple and for the priests for the city and for the prince.(:note) holy portion of the land: the length [shall be] the length of five and twenty thousand [reeds], and the breadth [shall be] ten thousand. This [shall be] holy in all its borders on every side.

geneva@Ezekiel:46:18 @ Moreover the prince shall not (note:)But be content with that portion that God has assigned him, as in (Eze_45:8).(:note) take of the people's inheritance by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; [but] he shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: that my people be not dispossessed every man from his possession.

geneva@Ezekiel:47:5 @ Afterward he measured a thousand; [and it was] a river that I could not pass over: for the waters had risen, waters to swim in, a (note:)Signifying that the graces of God would never decrease, but ever abound in his Church.(:note) river that could not be passed over.

geneva@Ezekiel:48:22 @ Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city, [being] in the midst [of that] which is the prince's, between the border (note:)So that Judah was on the north side of the princes and Levites portions and Benjamin on the south side.(:note) of Judah and the border of Benjamin, shall be for the prince.

geneva@Daniel:1:1 @ In the (note:)Read (2Ki_24:1; Jer_25:1).(:note) third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. The Argument - The great providence of God, and his singular mercy towards his Church are set forth here most vividly, who never leaves his own destitute, but now in their greatest miseries and afflictions gives them Prophets, such as Ezekiel and Daniel, whom he adorned with special graces of his Holy Spirit. And Daniel above all others had most special revelations of such things as would come to the Church, even from the time that they were in captivity, to the last end of the world, and to the general resurrection, as of the four Monarchies and empires of all the world, that is, of the Babylonians, Persians, Grecians, and Romans. Also of the certain number of the times even until Christ, when all ceremonies and sacrifices would cease, because he would be the accomplishment of them: moreover he shows Christ's office and the reason of his death, which was by his sacrifice to take away sins, and to bring everlasting life. And as from the beginning God always exercised his people under the cross, so he teaches here, that after Christ is offered, he will still leave this exercise to his Church, until the dead rise again, and Christ gathers his own into his kingdom in the heavens.

geneva@Daniel:1:3 @ And the king spake unto (note:)Who was as master of the guards.(:note) Ashpenaz the master of his He calls them «eunuchs» whom the King nourished and brought up to be rulers of other countries afterwards. eunuchs, that he should bring [certain] of the children of Israel, and of the His purpose was to keep them as hostages, and so that he might show himself victorious, and also by their good entreaty and learning of his religion, they might favour him rather than the Jews, and so to be able to serve him as governors in their land. Moreover by this means the Jews might be better kept in subjection, fearing otherwise to bring hurt upon these noble men. king's seed, and of the princes;

geneva@Daniel:1:4 @ Children in whom [was] no blemish, but well (note:)The King required three things: that they should be of noble birth, that they should be intelligent and learned, and that they should be of a strong and handsome nature, so that they might do him better service. This he did for his own benefit, therefore it is not to praise his liberality: yet in this he is worthy of praise, that he esteemed learning, and knew that it was a necessary means to govern by.(:note) favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as [had] ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the That they might forget their own religion and country fashions to serve him the better to his purpose: yet it is not to be thought that Daniel learned any knowledge that was not godly. In all points he refused the abuse of things and superstition, insomuch that he would not eat the meat which the King appointed him, but was content to learn the knowledge of natural things. learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.

geneva@Daniel:2:38 @ And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou [art] (note:)Daniel leaves out the kingdom of the Assyrians, which was before the Babylonian, both because it was not a monarchy and general empire, and also because he would declare the things that were to come, until the coming of Christ, for the comfort of the elect among these wonderful alterations. And he calls the Babylonian kingdom the golden head, because in respect of the other three, it was the best, and yet it was of itself wicked and cruel.(:note) this head of gold.

geneva@Daniel:2:39 @ And after thee shall arise another kingdom (note:)Meaning, the Persians who were not inferior in dignity, power, or riches, but were worse with regard to ambition, cruelty, and every type of vice, showing that the world would grow worse and worse, until it was restored by Christ.(:note) inferior to thee, and another That is, those of the Macedonians will be of brass, not alluding to the hardness of it, but to the vileness with regard to silver. third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.

geneva@Daniel:2:48 @ Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great (note:)Not that the Prophet was desirous of gifts or honour, but because by this means he might relieve his poor brethren, who were grievously oppressed in this their captivity, and he also received them, lest he should offend this cruel king, who willingly gave them.(:note) gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise [men] of Babylon.

geneva@Daniel:2:49 @ Then Daniel (note:)He did not do this for their personal profit, but that the whole Church, which was then there in affliction, might have some release and ease by this benefit.(:note) requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel [sat] in the Meaning that either he was a judge, or that he had the whole authority, so than no one could be admitted to the king's presence but by him. gate of the king.

geneva@Daniel:3:1 @ Nebuchadnezzar the king made (note:)Under pretence of religion, and holiness in making an image to his idol Bel, he sought his own ambition and vain glory: and this declares that he was not touched with the true fear of God before, but that he confessed him on a sudden motion, as the wicked when they are overcome with the greatness of his works. The Greek interpreters write that this was done eighteen years after the dream, and as may appear, the King feared lest the Jews by their religion should have altered the state of his commonwealth: therefore he meant to bring all to one type of religion, and so rather sought his own peace than God's glory.(:note) an image of gold, whose height [was] threescore cubits, [and] the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.

geneva@Daniel:3:2 @ Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the (note:)Showing that the idol is not known for an idol as long as he is with workmen: but when the ceremonies and customs are recited and used, and the consent of the people is there, then they think they have made a god out of a block.(:note) dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the This was sufficient with the wicked at all times to approve their religion, if the king's authority were alleged for the establishment of it, not considering in the meantime what God's word allowed. king had set up.

geneva@Daniel:3:12 @ There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, (note:)It seems that they named not Daniel, because he was greatly in the king's favour, thinking if these three had been destroyed, they might have had better occasion to accuse Daniel. And this declares that this policy of erecting this image was invented by the malicious flatterers who sought nothing but the destruction of the Jews, whom they accused of rebellion and ingratitude.(:note) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

geneva@Daniel:3:17 @ If it be [so], our God whom we serve is (note:)They have two points as their foundation: first on the power and providence of God over them, and second on their cause, which was God's glory, and the testifying of his true religion with their blood. And so they make open confession, that they will not so much as outwardly consent to idolatry.(:note) able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver [us] out of thine hand, O king.

geneva@Daniel:4:23 @ And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and [let] his portion [be] with the beasts of the field, (note:)By which he means a long space, as seven years. Some interpret seven months, and others seven weeks, but it seems he means seven years.(:note) till seven times pass over him;

geneva@Daniel:4:25 @ That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as (note:)Not that his shape or form was changed into a beast, but that he was either stricken mad, and so avoided man's company, or was cast out because of his tyranny, and so wandered among the beasts, and ate herbs and grass.(:note) oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that Daniel shows the reason why God punished him in this way. the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

geneva@Daniel:4:35 @ And all the inhabitants of the earth [are] reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his (note:)He confesses God's will to be the rule of all justice, and a most perfect law, by which he governs both man and angels and devils, so that none ought to murmur or ask a reason for his doings, but only to stand content with them and give him the glory.(:note) will in the army of heaven, and [among] the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

geneva@Daniel:5:5 @ In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over (note:)That it might the better be seen.(:note) against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.

geneva@Daniel:6:1 @ It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom (note:)Read (Est_1:1).(:note) an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;

geneva@Daniel:6:3 @ Then this Daniel (note:)This heathen king preferred Daniel a stranger to all his nobles and those he was familiar with, because the graces of God were more excellent in him than in others.(:note) was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit [was] in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

geneva@Daniel:6:15 @ Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians [is], That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be (note:)Thus the wicked maintain evil laws by constancy and authority, which is often either weakness, or stubbornness, and the innocent as a result perish by them: and these governors neither ought to fear, nor be ashamed to break such laws.(:note) changed.

geneva@Daniel:7:6 @ After this I beheld, and lo another, like a (note:)Meaning Alexander the king of Macedonia.(:note) leopard, which had upon the back of it That is, his four chief captains, which had the empire among them after his death. Selencus had Asia the great, Antigonus the less, Cassander and after him Antipater was king of Macedonia, and Ptolemeus had Egypt. four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and It was not of himself nor of his own power that he gained all these countries: for his army contained only thirty thousand men, and he overcame in one battle Darius, who had one million, when he was so heavy with sleep that his eyes were hardly open, as the stories report: therefore this power was given to him from God. dominion was given to it.

geneva@Daniel:7:7 @ After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a (note:)That is, the Roman empire which was a monster, and could not be compared to any beast, because there was no beast that was even comparable.(:note) fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great Signifying the tyranny and greediness of the Romans. iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped That which the Romans could not quietly enjoy in other countries, they would give it to other kings and rulers, so that whenever they wanted to, they might take it again: which liberality is here called the stamping of the rest under the feet. the residue with the feet of it: and it [was] diverse from all the beasts that [were] before it; and it had That is, various and different provinces which were governed by the deputies and proconsuls: and each one of these might be compared to a king. ten horns.

geneva@Daniel:7:8 @ I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little (note:)Which is meant of Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, etc., who were as kings in effect, but because they could not rule, except by the consent of the senate, their power is compared to a little horn. For Muhammad did not come from the Roman Empire, and the pope has no vocation of government: therefore this cannot be applied to them, and also in this prophecy the Prophet's purpose is chiefly to comfort the Jews until the revelation of Christ. Some take it for the whole body of antichrist.(:note) horn, before whom there were Meaning a certain portion of the ten horns: that is, a part from the whole estate was taken away. For Augustus took from the senate the liberty of choosing the deputies to send into the provinces, and took the governing of certain countries to himself. three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn [were] These Roman emperors at the first used a certain humanity and gentleness, and were content that others, as the consuls, and senate, should bear the names of dignity, so that they might have the profit. And therefore in election and counsels they would behave themselves according as did other senators: yet against their enemies and those that would resist them, they were fierce and cruel, which is here meant by the proud mouth. eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.

geneva@Daniel:7:14 @ And there was given him (note:)This is meant of the beginning of Christ's kingdom, when God the Father gave unto him all dominion, as the the Mediator, with the intent that he would continually govern his Church which is here on earth, until the time that he brought them to eternal life.(:note) dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed.

geneva@Daniel:7:19 @ Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was (note:)For the other three monarchies were governed by a king, and the Roman empire by consuls: the Romans changed their governors yearly, and the other monarchies retained them for term of life: also the Romans were the strongest of all the others, and were never at peace among themselves.(:note) diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth [were of] iron, and his nails [of] brass; [which] devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the Read (Dan_7:7). residue with his feet;

geneva@Daniel:8:7 @ And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and (note:)Alexander overcame Darius in two different battles, and so had the two kingdoms of the Medes and Persians.(:note) smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.

geneva@Daniel:8:8 @ Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great (note:)Alexander's great power was broken: for when he had overcome all the East, he thought to return towards Greece to subdue those that had rebelled, and so died along the way.(:note) horn was broken; and for it came up four That is, who were famous: for almost in the space of fifteen years there were fifteen different successors before this monarchy was divided to these four, of which Cassander had Macedonia, Seleucus had Syria, Antigonus had Asia the less, and Ptolemeus had Egypt. notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.

geneva@Daniel:8:11 @ Yea, he magnified [himself] even to the (note:)That is, God, who governs and maintains his Church.(:note) prince of the host, and by him the He laboured to abolish all religion, and therefore cast God's service out of his temple, which God had chosen as a little corner from all the rest of the world to have his name there truly called upon. daily [sacrifice] was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.

geneva@Daniel:9:1 @ In the first year of Darius the son of (note:)Who was also called Astyages.(:note) Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the For Cyrus led with ambition, and went about wars in other countries, and therefore Darius had the title of the kingdom, even though Cyrus was king in effect. realm of the Chaldeans;

geneva@Daniel:9:24 @ Seventy (note:)He alludes to Jeremiah's prophecy, who prophesied that their captivity would be seventy years: but now God's mercy would exceed his judgment seven times as much, which would be 490 years, even until the coming of Christ, and so then it would continue forever.(:note) weeks are determined upon Meaning Daniel's nation, over whom he was careful. thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the To show mercy and to put sin out of remembrance. transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

geneva@Daniel:9:26 @ And after threescore and two (note:)In this week of the seventy, will Christ come and preach and suffer death.(:note) weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but He will seem to have no beauty, nor to be of any estimation; (Isa_53:2). not for himself: and the people of the Meaning Titus, Vespasians's son, who would come and destroy both the temple, and the people, without any hope of recovery. prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof [shall be] with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

geneva@Daniel:9:27 @ And he (note:)By the preaching of the Gospel he affirmed his promise, first to the Jews, and after to the Gentiles.(:note) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to Christ accomplished this by his death and resurrection. cease, Meaning that Jerusalem and the sanctuary would be utterly destroyed because of their rebellion against God, and their idolatry: or as some read, that the plague will be so great, that they will all be astonished at them. and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

geneva@Daniel:10:16 @ And, behold, (note:)This was the same angel that spoke with him before in the appearance of a man.(:note) [one] like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, I was overcome with fear and sorrow, when I saw the vision. by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.

geneva@Daniel:11:1 @ Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, [even] I, (note:)The angel assures Daniel that God has given him power to perform these things, seeing that he appointed him to assist Darius when he overcame the Chaldeans.(:note) stood to confirm and to strengthen him.

geneva@Daniel:11:4 @ And when he shall stand up, (note:)For when his estate was most flourishing, he overcame himself with drink, and so fell into a disease: or as some write, was poisoned by Cassander.(:note) his kingdom shall be broken, For his twelve chief princes first divided his kingdom among themselves. and shall be divided toward the After this his monarchy was divided into four: for Seleucus had Syria, Antigonus had Asia minor, Cassander had the kingdom of Macedonia, and Ptolemeus had Egypt. four winds of heaven; and not to his Thus God avenged Alexander's ambition and cruelty, in causing his posterity to be murdered, partly by their father's chief friends, and partly by one another. posterity, nor according to None of these four will be able to be compared to the power of Alexander. his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside That is, his posterity having no part of it. those.

geneva@Daniel:11:10 @ But his (note:)Meaning Seleucus and Antiochus the great, the sons of Calinicus, will make war against Ptolemais Philopater, the son of Philadelphus.(:note) sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and [one] For his older brother Seleucus died, or was slain while the armies were preparing for war. shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he That is, Philopater, when he will see Antiochus take great dominions from him in Syria, and also ready to invade Egypt. return, and be stirred up, [even] to his fortress.

geneva@Daniel:11:19 @ Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of (note:)For fear of the Romans he will flee to his strongholds.(:note) his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be For when as under the pretence of poverty he would have robbed the temple of Jupiter Dodomeus, the countrymen slew him. found.

geneva@Daniel:11:22 @ And with the (note:)He shows that great foreign powers will come to help the young son of Seleucus against his uncle Antiochus, and yet will be overthrown.(:note) arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the Meaning Ptolemais Philopater's son, who was this child's cousin, and is here called the prince of the covenant, because he was the chief, and all others followed his conduct. covenant.

geneva@Daniel:11:25 @ And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not (note:)He will be overcome with treason.(:note) stand: for they shall forecast devices against him.

geneva@Daniel:11:26 @ Yea, they that feed of the portion of (note:)Signifying his princes and the chief men about him.(:note) his meat shall destroy him, and his army Declaring that his soldiers will break out and venture their life to stay and to be slain for the safeguard of their prince. shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

geneva@Daniel:11:39 @ Thus shall he do in (note:)Even though in their hearts they had no religion, yet they did acknowledge the gods, and worshipped them in their temples, lest they should have been despised as atheists. But this was to increase their fame and riches, and when they gained any country, they made others the rulers of it in such a way that the profit always came to the Romans.(:note) the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge [and] increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.

geneva@Daniel:11:40 @ And at the time of the end shall the king of the (note:)That is, both the Egyptians and the Syrians will at length fight against the Romans, but they will be overcome.(:note) south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.

geneva@Daniel:11:41 @ He shall enter also into the (note:)The angel forewarns the Jews that when they should see the Romans invade them, and that the wicked would escape their hands, that then they should think that all this was done by God's providence, seeing that he warned them of it so long before, and therefore he would still preserve them.(:note) glorious land, and many [countries] shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, [even] Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon.

geneva@Daniel:11:44 @ But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall (note:)Hearing that Crassus was slain, and Antonius defeated.(:note) trouble him: therefore he shall go forth For Augustus overcame the Parthians, and recovered that which Antonius had lost. with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.

geneva@Hosea:1:1 @ The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days (note:)Also called Azariah, who being a leper was disposed from his kingdom.(:note) of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, So that it may be gathered by the reign of these four kings that he preached about eighty years. kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. The Argument - After the ten tribes had fallen away from God by the wicked and subtle counsel of Jeroboam, the son of Neba, and instead of his true service commanded by his word, worshipped him according to their own imaginings and traditions of men, giving themselves to most vile idolatry and superstition, the Lord from time to time sent them Prophets to call them to repentance. But they grew even worse and worse, and still abused God's benefits. Therefore now when their prosperity was at the highest under Jeroboam, the son of Joash, God sent Hosea and Amos to the Israelites (as he did at the same time send Isaiah and Micah to those of Judah) to condemn them for their ingratitude. And whereas they thought themselves to be greatly in the favour of God, and to be his people, the Prophet calls them bastards and children born in adultery: and therefore shows them that God would take away their kingdom, and give them to the Assyrians to be led away captives. Thus Hosea faithfully executed his office for the space of seventy years, though they remained still in their vices and wickedness and derided the Prophets, and condemned God's judgments. And because they would neither be discouraged with threatening only, nor should they flatter themselves by the sweetness of God's promises, he sets before them the two principal parts of the Law, which are the promise of salvation, and the doctrine of life. For the first part he directs the faithful to the Messiah, by whom alone they would have true deliverance: and for the second, he uses threatenings and menaces to bring them from their wicked manners and vices: and this is the chief scope of all the Prophets, either by God's promises to allure them to be godly, or else by threatenings of his judgments to scare them from vice. And even though the whole Law contains these two points, yet the Prophets moreover note distinctly both the time of God's judgments and the manner.

geneva@Hosea:2:5 @ For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my (note:)Meaning the idol which they served, and by whom they thought they had wealth and abundance.(:note) lovers, that give [me] my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink.

geneva@Hosea:2:7 @ And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find [them]: then shall she say, (note:)This he speaks of the faithful, who are truly converted, and also shows the use and profit of God's punishments.(:note) I will go and return to my first husband; for then [was it] better with me than now.

geneva@Hosea:2:9 @ Therefore will I return, and take away (note:)Signifying that God will take away his benefits, when man by his ingratitude abuses them.(:note) my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax [given] to cover her nakedness.

geneva@Hosea:2:10 @ And now will I discover her (note:)That is, all her service, ceremonies, and inventions by which she worshipped her idols.(:note) lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.

geneva@Hosea:2:13 @ And I will visit upon her the days of (note:)I will punish her for her idolatry.(:note) Baalim, wherein she burned incense to them, and she decked herself with her By showing how harlots trim themselves to please others, he declares how superstitious idolaters set a great part of their religion in adorning themselves on their holy days. earrings and her jewels, and she went after her lovers, and forgat me, saith the LORD.

geneva@Hosea:4:1 @ Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD (note:)Because the people would not obey the admonitions of the Prophets, he accuses them before the judgment seat of God, against whom they chiefly offended; (Isa_7:13) (Zec_12:10; Mic_6:1,2).(:note) hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because [there is] no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.

geneva@Hosea:7:1 @ When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and (note:)Meaning that there was no one type of vice among them, but that they were subject to all wickedness, both secret and open.(:note) the thief cometh in, [and] the troop of robbers spoileth without.

geneva@Hosea:7:5 @ In the (note:)They used all indulgence and excess in their feasts and solemnities, by which their king was overcome with being fed too much, and brought into diseases, and who delighted in flatteries.(:note) day of our king the princes have made [him] sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners.

geneva@Hosea:8:9 @ For they are gone up to Assyria, a (note:)They never cease, but run to and fro to seek help.(:note) wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

geneva@Hosea:9:10 @ I found Israel like (note:)Meaning, that he esteemed them and delighted in them in this way.(:note) grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: [but] they went to Baalpeor, and separated themselves unto [that] shame; and [their] abominations were according They were as abominable to me, as their lovers the idols. as they loved.

geneva@Hosea:10:5 @ The inhabitants of Samaria shall (note:)When the calf will be carried away.(:note) fear because of the calves of Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the These were certain idolatrous priests, who wore black apparel during their sacrifices, and cried with a loud voice: which superstition Elijah derided, (1Ki_18:27). {{See 2Ki_23:5}} priests thereof [that] rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it.

geneva@Hosea:10:8 @ The high places also of (note:)This he speaks in contempt of Bethel. {{See Hos_4:15}}(:note) Aven, the sin of Israel, shall be destroyed: the thorn and the thistle shall come up on their altars; and they shall say to the mountains, Cover us; and to the hills, Fall on us.

geneva@Hosea:10:9 @ O Israel, thou hast (note:)In those days you were as wicked as the Gibeonites, as God there partly declared: for your zeal could not be good in executing God's judgments, seeing your own deeds were as wicked as theirs.(:note) sinned from the days of Gibeah: there they That is, to fight, or, the Israelites remained in that stubbornness from that time. stood: the battle in Gibeah against the children of iniquity did not The Israelites were not moved by the example of the Gibeonites to cease from their sins. overtake them.

geneva@Hosea:10:11 @ And Ephraim [is as] an heifer [that is] taught, [and] loveth to (note:)In which is pleasure, whereas in plowing there is labour and pain.(:note) tread out [the corn]; but I passed over upon her I will lay my yoke upon her fat neck. fair neck: I will make Ephraim to ride; Judah shall plow, [and] Jacob shall break his clods.

geneva@Hosea:11:12 @ Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with (note:)Governs their state according to God's word, and does not degenerate.(:note) God, and is faithful with the saints.

geneva@Hosea:12:2 @ The LORD hath also a controversy with (note:)Which in those points was similar to Ephraim, but not in idolatry.(:note) Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

geneva@Hosea:12:4 @ Yea, he had (note:)Read (Gen_32:24-32).(:note) power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: God found Jacob as he lay sleeping in Bethel (Gen_28:12), and spoke with him there in such a way that the fruit of that speech appertained to the whole body of the people, of which we are. he found him [in] Bethel, and there he spake with us;

geneva@Joel:1:2 @ Hear this, ye (note:)Signifying the princes, the priests, and the governors.(:note) old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath He calls the Jews to the consideration of God's judgments, who had now plagued the fruits of the ground for the space of four years, which was because of their sins, and to call them to repentance. this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?

geneva@Joel:3:13 @ Put ye in the (note:)In this way he will encourage the enemies when their wickedness is completely ripe to destroy one another, which he calls the valley of God's judgment.(:note) sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness [is] great.

geneva@Amos:4:1 @ Hear this word, ye (note:)Thus he calls the princes and governors, who being overwhelmed with the great abundance of God's benefits, forgot God, and therefore he calls them by the name of beasts and not of men.(:note) kine of Bashan, that [are] in the mountain of Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which say to their masters, They encourage those who have authority over the people to oppress them, so that they may have profit by it. Bring, and let us drink.

geneva@Amos:4:11 @ I have overthrown [some] of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a (note:)You were almost all consumed, and a few of you were wonderfully preserved; (2Ki_14:26).(:note) firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.

geneva@Amos:8:8 @ Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn that dwelleth therein? and it shall rise up wholly as a flood; and it shall be cast out and (note:)That is, the inhabitants of the land will be drowned, as the Nile drowns many when it overflows.(:note) drowned, as [by] the flood of Egypt.

geneva@Amos:9:13 @ Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall (note:)Signifying, that there will be great abundance of all things, so that when one type of fruit is ripe, another would follow, and every one in order; (Lev_26:5).(:note) overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall Read (Joe_3:18). drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall melt.

geneva@Obadiah:1:10 @ For [thy] violence against thy (note:)He shows the reason why the Edomites were so severely punished: that is, because they were enemies to his Church, whom he now comforts by punishing their enemies.(:note) brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.

geneva@Obadiah:1:12 @ But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day that he became (note:)When the Lord deprived them of their former dignity, and delivered them to be carried into captivity.(:note) a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou have spoken proudly in the day of distress.

geneva@Obadiah:1:21 @ And (note:)Meaning that God will raise up in his Church those who will rule and govern for the defence of it, and for the destruction of his enemies under the Messiah, whom the Prophet here calls the Lord and head of this kingdom.(:note) saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD'S.

geneva@Jonah:3:4 @ And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's (note:)He went forward one day in the city and preached, and so he continued until the city was converted.(:note) journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.

geneva@Jonah:3:7 @ And he caused [it] to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor (note:)Not that the dumb beasts had sinned or could repent, but that by their example man might be astonished, considering that for his sin the anger of God hung over all creatures.(:note) beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water:

geneva@Jonah:3:8 @ But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and (note:)He exhorted that the men should earnestly call to God for mercy.(:note) cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that [is] in their hands.

geneva@Jonah:4:6 @ And the LORD God prepared a (note:)Which was a further means to cover him from the heat of the sun, as he remained in his booth.(:note) gourd, and made [it] to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd.

geneva@Micah:1:1 @ The word of the LORD that came to Micah the (note:)Born in Mareshah, a city of Judah.(:note) Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. The Argument - Micah the prophet of the tribe of Judah served in the work of the Lord concerning Judah and Israel at least thirty years: during which time Isaiah prophesied. He declares the destruction first of the one kingdom, and then of the other, because of their manifold wickedness, but chiefly because of their idolatry. And to this end he notes the wickedness of the people, the cruelty of the princes and governors, and the allowing of the false prophets, and the delighting in them. Then he sets forth the coming of Christ, his kingdom, and the felicity of it. This Prophet was not that Micah who resisted Ahab and all his false prophets, (1Ki_22:8) but another with the same name.

geneva@Micah:1:11 @ Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of (note:)These were cities by which the enemy would pass as he came to Judah.(:note) Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Bethezel; he shall He will not depart before he has overcome you, and so you will pay for his staying. receive of you his standing.

geneva@Micah:3:1 @ And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; [Is it] not for you to know (note:)That thing which is just and lawful, both to govern my people properly, and also to clear your own conscience.(:note) judgment?

geneva@Micah:3:2 @ Who hate the good, and love the evil; (note:)The Prophet condemns the wicked governors not only of covetousness, theft, and murder, but compares them to wolves, lions, and most cruel beasts.(:note) who pluck off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their bones;

geneva@Micah:3:6 @ Therefore (note:)As you have loved to walk in darkness, and to prophesy lies, so God will reward you with gross blindness and ignorance, so that when all others will see the bright beams of God's grace, you will as blind men grope as in the night.(:note) night [shall be] unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them.

geneva@Micah:3:7 @ Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yea, they shall all cover (note:)When God will reveal them to the world, they will be afraid to speak: for all will know that they were but false prophets, and did give a false notion of the word of God.(:note) their lips; for [there is] no answer of God.

geneva@Micah:4:7 @ And I will make her that halted (note:)I will cause that Israel, who is now as one lame and halting, and so almost destroyed, to live again, and grow into a great people.(:note) a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.

geneva@Micah:4:13 @ Arise and thresh, (note:)God gives his Church this victory, as often as he overcomes their enemies: but the accomplishment of this will be at the last coming of Christ.(:note) O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth.

geneva@Micah:5:2 @ But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be (note:)For so the Jews divided their country that for every thousand there was a chief captain: and because Bethlehem was not able to make a thousand, he calls it little. But yet God will raise up his captain and governor in it: and thus it is not the least by reason of this benefit. {{See Mat_2:6}}(:note) little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee shall he come forth unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose He shows that the coming of Christ and all his ways were appointed by God from all eternity. goings forth [have been] from of old, from everlasting.

geneva@Micah:5:6 @ And they shall waste the (note:)These whom God will raise up for the deliverance of his Church, will destroy all the enemies of it, who are meant here by the Assyrians and Babylonians, who were the chief enemies at that time.(:note) land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he By these governors will God deliver us when the enemy comes into our land. deliver [us] from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.

geneva@Micah:7:4 @ The best of them [is] as (note:)They that are of most estimation and are counted most honest among them, are but thorns and briers to prick.(:note) a brier: the most upright [is sharper] than a thorn hedge: the day of Meaning the prophets and governors. thy watchmen [and] thy visitation cometh; now shall be their perplexity.

geneva@Nahum:1:7 @ The LORD [is] good, (note:)Lest the faithful should be discouraged by hearing the power of God, he shows them that his mercy appertains to them, and that he has care over them.(:note) a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

geneva@Nahum:1:8 @ But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the (note:)Signifying that God will suddenly destroy Nineveh and the Assyrians in such a way, that they will lie in perpetual darkness, and never recover their strength again.(:note) place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

geneva@Nahum:3:19 @ [There is] no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: for upon (note:)Meaning that the Assyrians had done hurt to all people.(:note) whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?

geneva@Habakkuk:1:7 @ They [are] terrible and dreadful: (note:)They themselves will be your judges in this cause, and none will have authority over them to control them.(:note) their judgment and their dignity shall proceed from themselves.

geneva@Habakkuk:1:11 @ Then shall [his] mind change, and he shall (note:)The Prophet comforts the faithful that God will also destroy the Babylonians, because they will abuse this victory, and become proud and insolent, attributing the praise of this to their idols.(:note) pass over, and offend, [imputing] this his power to his god.

geneva@Habakkuk:1:14 @ And makest men as the (note:)So that the great devours the small, and the Chaldeans destroy all the world.(:note) fishes of the sea, as the creeping animals, [that have] no ruler over them?

geneva@Habakkuk:2:6 @ Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth [that which is] not his! (note:)Signifying that all the world will wish the destruction of tyrants, and that by their oppression and covetousness, they heap but upon themselves more heavy burdens: for the more they get, the more are they troubled.(:note) how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!

geneva@Habakkuk:2:14 @ For the earth shall (note:)In the destruction of the Babylonians his glory will appear through all the world.(:note) be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

geneva@Habakkuk:2:17 @ For the (note:)Because the Babylonians were cruel not only against other nations, but also against the people of God, which is meant by Lebanon and the beast in it, he shows that the same cruelly will be executed against them.(:note) violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, [which] made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell in it.

geneva@Habakkuk:2:19 @ Woe to him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! (note:)If you will consider what it is, and how it has neither breath nor life, but is a dead thing.(:note) Behold, it [is] laid over with gold and silver, and [there is] no breath at all within it.

geneva@Habakkuk:3:3 @ God came from (note:)Teman and Paran were near Sinai, where the Law was given: by which is signified that his deliverance was as present now as it was then.(:note) Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.

geneva@Habakkuk:3:10 @ The mountains saw thee, [and] they trembled: the overflowing of the water (note:)He alludes to the Red Sea and Jordan, which gave passage to God's people, and showed signs of their obedience as it were by the lifting up of their hands.(:note) passed by: the deep uttered his voice, [and] lifted up his hands on high.

geneva@Zephaniah:1:1 @ The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah. (note:)The Argument - Seeing the great rebellion of the people, and that there was now no hope of amendment, he gives notice of the great judgment of God, which was at hand, showing that their country would be utterly destroyed, and they would be carried away captives by the Babylonians. Yet for the comfort of the faithful he prophesied of God's vengeance against their enemies, such as the Philistines, Moabites, Assyrians, and others, to assure them that God had a continual care over them. And as the wicked would be punished for their sins and transgressions, so he exhorts the godly to patience, and to trust to find mercy by reason of the free promise of God made to Abraham: and therefore quietly to wait until God shows them the effect of that grace, by which in the end they should be gathered to him, and counted as his people and children.(:note)

geneva@Zephaniah:2:14 @ And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts of the nations: both the (note:)Read (Isa_34:11)(:note) cormorant and the bittern shall lodge in the upper lintels of it; [their] voice shall sing in the windows; desolation [shall be] in the thresholds: for he shall uncover the cedar work.

geneva@Zephaniah:3:17 @ The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in (note:)Signifying, that God delights to show his love and great affection toward his Church.(:note) his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

geneva@Haggai:1:1 @ In the second year of (note:)Who was the son of Histaspis and the third king of the Persians, as some think.(:note) Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Because the building of the temple began to cease, by reason that the people were discouraged by their enemies: and if these two notable men had need to be stirred up and admonished of their duties, what will we think of other governors, whose doings are either against God, or very cold in his cause? Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, The Argument - When the time of the seventy years captivity prophesied by Jeremiah was expired, God raised up Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, to comfort the Jews, and to exhort them to the building of the temple, which was a figure of the spiritual Temple and Church of God, whose perfection and excellency depended on Christ. And because all were given to their own pleasures and benefits, he declares that that plague of famine, which God then sent among them, was a just reward for their ingratitude, in that they condemned God's honour, who had delivered them. Yet he comforts them, if they will return to the Lord, with the promise of great felicity, since the Lord will finish the work that he has begun, and send Christ whom he had promised, and by whom they would attain to perfect joy and glory.

geneva@Haggai:1:14 @ And the LORD stirred up (note:)Which declares that men are unable and dull to serve the Lord, neither can they obey his word or his messengers, before God reforms their hearts, and gives them new spirits; (Joh_6:44).(:note) the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,

geneva@Haggai:2:21 @ Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I (note:)I will make a change, and renew all things in Christ, of whom Zerubbabel is here a figure.(:note) will shake the heavens and the earth;

geneva@Haggai:2:22 @ And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the (note:)By this he shows that there will be no stop or hindrance, when God will make this wonderful restitution of his Church.(:note) kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.

geneva@Zechariah:1:20 @ And the LORD showed me four (note:)These craftsmen or smiths are God's instruments, who with their mallets and hammers break these hard and strong horns which would overthrow the Church, and declare that no enemies' horn is so strong, but God has a hammer to break it in pieces.(:note) craftsmen.

geneva@Zechariah:2:9 @ For, behold, I will shake my hand (note:)Upon the heathen your enemies.(:note) upon them, and They will be your servants, as you have been theirs. they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath This must necessarily be understood of Christ, who being God equal with his Father, was sent, as he was Mediator to dwell in his Church and to govern them. sent me.

geneva@Zechariah:3:7 @ Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also (note:)That is, have rule and government in my Church, as your predecessors have had.(:note) judge my house, and shalt also keep my By which he means to have the whole charge and ministry of the Church. courts, and I will give thee places to walk among That is, the angels, who represented the whole number of the faithful: signifying that all the godly would willingly receive him. these that stand by.

geneva@Zechariah:5:3 @ Then said he to me, This [is] the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that (note:)That is, does any injury toward his neighbour.(:note) stealeth shall be cut off [as] on this Meaning, wherever he is in the world. side according to it; and every one that He that transgresses the first table of the ten commandments, and does not serve God correctly but abuses his name. sweareth shall be cut off [as] on that side according to it.

geneva@Zechariah:5:6 @ And I said, What [is] it? And he said, This [is] an (note:)Which was a measure in dry things, containing about five gallons.(:note) ephah that goeth forth. He said moreover, This [is] their That is, all the wickedness of the ungodly is in God's sight, which he keeps in a measure, and can shut it or open it at his pleasure. resemblance through all the earth.

geneva@Zechariah:5:7 @ And, behold, there was lifted up a (note:)To cover the measure.(:note) talent of lead: and this [is] a Which represents iniquity, as in the next verse. woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah.

geneva@Zechariah:7:5 @ Speak to all the people of the land, and to the (note:)For there were both of the people, and of the priests, those who doubted with regard to this controversy, besides those who as yet remained in Chaldea, and argue about it, as of one of the chief points of their religion.(:note) priests, saying, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh [month], even those seventy years, did ye at all fast to me, For they thought they had gained favour with God because of this fast, which they invented by themselves: and though fasting of itself is good, yet because they thought it a service toward God, and trusted in it, it is here reproved. [even] to me?

geneva@Zechariah:9:7 @ And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his (note:)He promises to deliver the Jews when he will take vengeance on their enemies for their cruelty, and the wrongs they did to them.(:note) teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, [shall be] for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and As the Jebusites had been destroyed, so would Ekron and all the Philistines. Ekron as a Jebusite.

geneva@Zechariah:9:10 @ And I will cut off the (note:)No power of man or creature will be able to stop this kingdom of Christ, and he will peaceably govern them by his word.(:note) chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace to the nations: and his dominion [shall be] from That is, from the Red Sea, to the Sea called Syriacum: and by these places which the Jews knew, he meant an infinite space and area over the whole world. sea to sea, and from the That is, from the Euphrates. river to the ends of the earth.

geneva@Zechariah:10:3 @ My anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the (note:)Meaning, the cruel governors who did oppress the poor sheep; (Eze_34:16-17).(:note) goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as He will be merciful to his Church, and cherish them as a king or prince does his best horse, which will be for his own use in war. his majestic horse in the battle.

geneva@Zechariah:10:4 @ Out (note:)Out of Judah will the chief governor proceed, who will be as a corner to uphold the building, and as a nail to fasten it together.(:note) of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every Over their enemies. oppressor together.

geneva@Zechariah:11:5 @ Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves (note:)Their governors destroy them without any remorse of conscience, or yet thinking that they do evil.(:note) not guilty: and they that sell them say, He notes the hypocrites, who always have the name of God in their mouths, though in their life and doings they deny God, attributing their gain to God's blessings, which comes from the wealth of their brethren. Blessed [be] the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.

geneva@Zechariah:11:6 @ For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD: but, lo, (note:)I will cause one to destroy another.(:note) I will deliver the men every one into his neighbour's hand, and into the hand of his Their governors will execute cruelty over them. king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver [them].

geneva@Zechariah:11:7 @ And I will feed the flock of slaughter, [even] you, (note:)That is, the small remnant, whom he though worthy to show mercy to.(:note) O poor of the flock. And I took to me God shows his great benefits toward his people to convince them of greater ingratitude, who would neither be ruled by his most beautiful order of government, neither continue in the bands of brotherly unity, and therefore he breaks both the one and the other. Some read «Destroyers» instead of «Bands», but in (Zec_11:14) the second reading is confirmed. two staffs; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.

geneva@Zechariah:11:13 @ And the LORD said to me, Cast it to the (note:)Showing that it was too little to pay his wages with, which could hardly suffice to make a few tiles to cover the temple.(:note) potter: a glorious price that I was valued at by them. And I took the thirty [pieces] of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

geneva@Zechariah:11:15 @ And the LORD said to me, Take to thee yet (note:)Signifying that they should have a certain type of regiment and outward show of government: but in effect it would be nothing, for they would be wolves, and devouring beasts instead of shepherds.(:note) the instruments of a foolish shepherd.

geneva@Zechariah:12:5 @ And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The (note:)Every captain, that had many under him before, will now think that the small power of Jerusalem will be sufficient to defend them against all enemies, because the Lord is among them.(:note) inhabitants of Jerusalem [shall be] my strength in the LORD of hosts their God.

geneva@Zechariah:13:7 @ Awake, O sword, against my (note:)The Prophet warns the Jews, that before this great comfort under Christ would come, there would be a horrible dissipation among the people: for their governors and pastors would be destroyed, and the people would be as scattered sheep. And the evangelist applies this to Christ, because he was the head of all pastors; (Mat_26:31).(:note) shepherd, and against the man [that is] my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn my hand upon the little ones.

geneva@Zechariah:14:4 @ And his feet shall stand in that day upon the (note:)By this manner of speech the Prophet shows God's power and care over his Church, and how he will as it were by a miracle save it.(:note) mount of Olives, which [is] before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst of it toward the east and toward the west, [and there shall be] a very great So that out of all the parts of the world, they will see Jerusalem, which was before his with this mountain: and this he means of the spiritual Jerusalem the Church. valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.

geneva@Zechariah:14:9 @ And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one (note:)All idolatry and superstition will be abolished, and there will be one God, one faith, and one religion.(:note) LORD, and his name one.

geneva@Malachi:1:6 @ A son honoureth [his] father, and a servant his master: if then I [be] a father, where [is] mine honour? and if I [be] a master, where [is] my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, (note:)Besides the rest of the people he mainly condemns the priests, because they should have reproved others for their hypocrisy, and for not yielding to God, and should not have hardened them by their example to do greater evils.(:note) O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, He notes their great hypocrisy, who would not see their faults, but most impudently covered them, and so were blind guides. Wherein have we despised thy name?

geneva@Malachi:1:8 @ And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, [is it] (note:)You make it no fault: and by this he condemns them that think it sufficient to serve God partly as he has commanded, and partly after man's fantasy, and so do not come to the pureness of religion, which he requires. And therefore in reproach he shows them that a mortal man would not be content to be served in such a way.(:note) not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, [is it] not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the LORD of hosts.

geneva@Malachi:2:13 @ And this have ye done again, (note:)Yet cause the people to lament, because God does not regard their sacrifices, so that they seem to sacrifice in vain.(:note) covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth [it] with good will at your hand.

geneva@Malachi:2:16 @ For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he (note:)Not that he allows divorce, but of two faults he shows which is the less.(:note) hateth putting away: for [one] covereth He thinks it sufficient to keep his wife still, even though he takes others, and so as it were covers his fault. violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

geneva@Malachi:3:17 @ And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day (note:)When I will restore my Church according to my promise, they will be as my own proper goods.(:note) when I make up my jewels; and I will That is, forgive their sins, and govern them with my Spirit. spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

geneva@Matthew:2:6 @ And thou Bethlehem, [in] the land of Juda, art not the (note:)Though you are a small town, yet you will be very famous and notable through the birth of the Messiah, who will be born in you.(:note) least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that That will rule and govern: for kings are rightly called leaders and shepherds of the people. shall rule my people Israel.

geneva@Matthew:3:2 @ And saying, (note:)The word in the greek signifies a changing of our minds and heart from evil to better.(:note) Repent ye: for the The kingdom of Messiah, whose government will be heavenly, and nothing but heavenly. kingdom of heaven is at hand.

geneva@Matthew:4:1 @ Then was (note:)Christ is tempted in all manner of ways, and still overcomes, that we also through his virtue may overcome.(:note) Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

geneva@Matthew:5:3 @ Blessed [are] the (note:)Under the name of poverty are meant all the miseries, that are joined with poverty.(:note) poor in Whose minds and spirits are brought under control, and tamed, and obey God. spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

geneva@Matthew:5:22 @ But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be (note:)He speaks of the judgment of God, and of the difference of sins, and therefore applies his words to the form of civil judgments which were then used.(:note) in danger Of that judgment which was ruled by three men, who had the hearing and deciding of money matters, and such other small causes. of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the By that judgment which stood of 23 judges, who had the hearing and deciding of weighty affairs, as the matter of a whole tribe or of a high priest, or of a false prophet. council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of Whereas we read here «hell», it is in the text itself «Gehenna», which is one Hebrew word made out of two, and is as if to say «as the Valley of Hinnom», which the Hebrews called Topheth: it was a place where the Israelites cruelly sacrificed their children to false gods, whereupon it was taken for a place appointed to torment the reprobates in (Jer_7:31). hell The Jews used four kinds of punishments, before their government was taken away by Herod: hanging, beheading, stoning, and burning. It is burning that Christ meant, because burning was the greatest punishment; therefore by making mention of a judgment, a council, and a fire, he shows that some sins are worse than others are, but yet they are all such that we must give account for them, and will be punished for them. fire.

geneva@Matthew:5:47 @ And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more [than others]? do not even the (note:)They that were the toll masters, and had the oversight of tributes and customs: this was a type of man that the Jews hated to death, both because they served the Romans in those offices (whose heavy bondage they could not overthrow) and also because these toll masters were for the most part given to covetousness.(:note) publicans so?

geneva@Matthew:9:1 @ And he (note:)Sins are the cause of our afflictions, and Christ only forgives them if we believe.(:note) entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his Into Capernaum, for as Theophylact says, Bethlehem brought him forth, Nazareth brought him up, and Capernaum was his dwelling place. own city.

geneva@Matthew:10:23 @ But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have (note:)Bring to an end, that is, you will not have gone through all the cities of Israel and preached in them.(:note) gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

geneva@Matthew:11:30 @ For my yoke [is] (note:)May easily be carried. For his commandments are not grievous, for all who are born of God overcome the world; (1Jo_5:4).(:note) easy, and my burden is light.

geneva@Matthew:12:18 @ 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 shew (note:)By judgment is meant a godly kingdom, because Christ was to proclaim true religion among the Gentiles, and to cast out superstition; and wherever this is done, the Lord is said to reign and judge there, that is to say, to govern and rule matters.(:note) judgment to the Gentiles.

geneva@Matthew:12:20 @ A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he (note:)He will pronounce sentence and judgment, in spite of the world and Satan, and show himself conqueror over all his enemies.(:note) send forth judgment unto victory.

geneva@Matthew:14:34 @ And when they were gone over, they came into the land of (note:)This Gennesaret was a lake near Capernaum, which is also called the Sea of Galilee or Tiberias; so the country itself grew to be called Gennesaret.(:note) Gennesaret.

geneva@Matthew:15:2 @ Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they (note:)Which they received handed down from their ancestors, or their elders allowed, who were the governors of the Church.(:note) wash not their hands when they eat bread.

geneva@Matthew:16:1 @ The (note:)The wicked who otherwise disagree with one another, agree well together against Christ, but do what they can, Christ is victorious, and triumphs over them.(:note) Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and To see whether he could do that which they desired, but their purpose was useless for they thought to find something in him by it, in which case they might have just occasion to reprehend him: or else distrust and curiosity moved them to do so, for by such means also is God said to be tempted, that is to say, provoked to anger, as though men would strive with him. tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

geneva@Matthew:17:5 @ While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is (note:)The word «my» distinguishes Christ from other children. For he is God's natural son, we by adoption; therefore he is called the first begotten among the brethren, because although he is by right the only son, yet he is chief among many, in that he is the source and head of the adoption.(:note) my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

geneva@Matthew:19:1 @ And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he (note:)Passed over the water out of Galilee into the borders of Judea.(:note) departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

geneva@Matthew:19:24 @ And again I say unto you, It is (note:)Literally, «it is of less labour».(:note) easier for a Theophylact notes, that by this word is meant a cable rope, but Caninius alleges out of the Talmuds that it is a proverb, and the word «Camel» signifies the beast itself. camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

geneva@Matthew:20:25 @ But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise (note:)Somewhat sharply and roughly.(:note) dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

geneva@Matthew:21:1 @ And (note:)Christ by his humility, triumphing over the pride of this world, ascends to true glory by the shame of the cross.(:note) when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

geneva@Matthew:21:41 @ They say unto him, He will (note:)A kind of proverb, showing what punishment the wicked are worthy of.(:note) miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out [his] vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

geneva@Matthew:25:21 @ His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: (note:)Come and receive the fruit of my goodness: now the Lord's joy is doubled; see (Joh_15:11): that my joy may remain in you, and your joy be fulfilled.(:note) enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

geneva@Matthew:26:20 @ Now when the even was come, he (note:)Because the Law appointed them to be wearing footwear, and to have their staffs in their hands, as though they were is haste, therefore it is to be gathered that they did not sit down when they ate the Passover, but stood, for normally when they went to eat they took off their shoes: therefore he speaks here in this place, not of the Passover, but of the supper which was celebrated after the Passover was solemnly done.(:note) sat down with the twelve.

geneva@Matthew:27:52 @ And the (note:)That is to say, the stones broke apart, and the graves opened themselves to show by this act that death was overcome: and the resurrection of the dead followed the resurrection of Christ, as the next verse indicates (Mat_27:53).(:note) graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

geneva@Matthew:28:14 @ And if this (note:)For it was to be feared that it would be brought to the governor's ears.(:note) come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

geneva@Mark:2:1 @ And (note:)By healing this man who was sick from paralysis Christ shows that men recover all their lost strength in him through faith alone.(:note) again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the In the house where he used to remain: for he chose Capernaum to dwell in and left Nazareth. house.

geneva@Mark:2:4 @ And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken [it] up, they (note:)They broke up the upper part of the house which was made simply, and let down the man that was sick from paralysis into the lower part where Christ preached, for they could not come before Christ in any other way.(:note) let down the The word signifies the poorest kind of bed, upon which men used to lay down at noon, and at such other times to refresh themselves; we call it a couch. bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

geneva@Mark:5:1 @ And (note:)Many hold the virtue of Christ in admiration, and yet they will not lose even the least thing they have in order to redeem it.(:note) they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the {{See Mat_8:30}} Gadarenes.

geneva@Mark:5:22 @ And, (note:)The whole company did not assemble without any structure, but in every synagogue there were certain men who governed the people.(:note) behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

geneva@Mark:14:1 @ After (note:)By the will of God, against the counsel of men, it came to pass that Christ should be put to death upon the solemn day of the passover, that in all respects the truth of his sacrifice might agree to the symbol of the passover.(:note) two days was [the feast of] the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put [him] to death.

geneva@Mark:15:33 @ And when the sixth hour was come, there was (note:)How angry God was against our sins, which he punished in his son who is our sure substitute, is made evident by this horrible darkness.(:note) darkness over the By this word «land» he means Palestine: so that the strangeness of the wonder is all the more set forth in that at the feast of the passover, and in the full moon, when the sun shone over all the rest of the world, and at midday, this corner of the world in which so wicked an act was committed was covered over with great darkness. whole land until the ninth hour.

geneva@Luke:1:35 @ And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost (note:)That is, the Holy Spirit will cause thee to conceive by his mighty power.(:note) shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that That thing which is pure and void of all spot of uncleanliness: for he that was to take away sin must of necessity be void of sin. holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be Declared and shown to the world to be the Son of God. called the Son of God.

geneva@Luke:1:53 @ He hath filled the (note:)Those that are brought to extreme poverty.(:note) hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

geneva@Luke:3:1 @ Now (note:)John comes at the time foretold by the prophets and lays the foundation of the gospel which is exhibited unto us, setting forth the true observing of the law and free mercy in Christ, which comes after John, using also baptism which is the outward sign both of regeneration and also forgiveness of sins.(:note) in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

geneva@Luke:4:1 @ And (note:)Christ, being carried away (as it were out of the world) into the desert, comes suddenly as if from heaven, having fasted for forty days and overcoming Satan three times, and thus begins his office.(:note) Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

geneva@Luke:4:6 @ And the devil said unto him, All this (note:)By this word «power» are meant the kingdoms themselves which have the power: and so this is said using the figure of speech metonymy.(:note) power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is This is surely so, for he is prince of the world, but not absolutely, and is the sovereign of it only by permission and request, and therefore he does not truly say that he can give it to whom he will. delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

geneva@Luke:5:5 @ And Simon answering said unto him, (note:)The word signifies someone that has rule over anything.(:note) Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

geneva@Luke:6:1 @ And (note:)Christ shows against the superstitious, who dwell on every trifling matter, that the law of the very sabbath was not given to be kept without exception: much less that the salvation of man should consist in the outward keeping of it.(:note) it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples Epiphanius notes well in his treatise, where he refutes Ebion, that the time when the disciples plucked the ears of the corn was in the feast of unleavened bread. Now, in those feasts which were kept over a period of many days, as the feast of tabernacles and passover, their first day and the last were very solemn; see (Leviticus. strkjv@23:1-44). Luke then fitly calls the last day the second sabbath, though Theophylact understands it to be any of the sabbaths that followed the first. plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing [them] in [their] hands.

geneva@Luke:6:38 @ Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, (note:)These are borrowed types of sayings, taken from those who used to measure dry things, as corn and such things, who do it in a rather forceful manner, and thrust it down and shake it together, and press it and put it into a pile.(:note) pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

geneva@Luke:9:1 @ Then (note:)The twelve apostles are sent forth only at the commandment of Christ and equipped with the power of the Holy Spirit: both that none of the Israelites might pretend ignorance, and also that they might be better prepared for their general mission.(:note) he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

geneva@Luke:10:19 @ Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means (note:)Will do you wrong.(:note) hurt you.

geneva@Luke:11:48 @ Truly (note:)When you persecute God's servants like mad men, even as your fathers did, though you try and cover it with a pretence of godliness, yet nonetheless, by beautifying the sepulchres of the prophets, what else are you doing but glorying in your father's cruelty, and setting up monuments (as it were) in glory and triumph of it?(:note) ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.

geneva@Luke:12:5 @ But I will (note:)He warns them of dangers that presently hang over their heads, for those that come upon one suddenly make a greater wound.(:note) forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

geneva@Luke:12:42 @ And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] lord shall make ruler over his household, to give [them their] (note:)That is, every month the measure of corn that was given to them.(:note) portion of meat in due season?

geneva@Luke:12:58 @ When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the (note:)To him that has to demand and gather the fines from those who were fined at the discretion of the court, people who had wrongly troubled men: moreover, the magistrate's officers make those who are condemned pay what they owe, yea and often if they are obstinate, they not only take the fine, but also imprison them.(:note) officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

geneva@Luke:13:1 @ There (note:)We must not rejoice at the just punishment of others, but rather we should be instructed by it to repent.(:note) were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea almost ten years, and about the fourth year of his government, which might be about the fifteenth year of Tiberius' reign, Christ finished the work of our redemption by his death. Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

geneva@Luke:13:32 @ And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that (note:)That deceitful and treacherous man.(:note) fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures That is, a small time, and Theophylact says it is a proverb: or else by «to day» we may understand the present time, and by tomorrow the time to come, meaning by this the entire time of his ministry and office. to day and to morrow, and the third [day] I shall be That is, when the sacrifice for sin is finished. perfected.

geneva@Luke:19:2 @ And, behold, [there was] a man named Zacchaeus, which was the (note:)The overseer and head of the publicans who were there together: for the publicans were divided into companies, as we may gather from many places in the orations of Cicero.(:note) chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

geneva@Luke:20:1 @ And (note:)The Pharisees, being overcome with the truth of Christ's doctrine, propose a question about his outward calling, and are overcome by the witness of their own conscience.(:note) it came to pass, [that] on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon [him] with the elders,

geneva@Luke:22:1 @ Now the (note:)Christ is taken upon the day of the Passover rather by the providence of his Father, than by the will of men.(:note) feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

geneva@Luke:22:8 @ And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the (note:)The lamb which was the symbol of the passover: And this is said using the figure of speech metonymy, which is often used when talking about the sacraments.(:note) passover, that we may eat.

geneva@Luke:22:15 @ And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I (note:)I am put to death.(:note) suffer:

geneva@Luke:22:25 @ And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called (note:)Have great titles, for so it was the custom to honour princes with some great titles.(:note) benefactors.

geneva@John:2:1 @ And (note:)Christ, declaring openly in an assembly by a notable miracle that he has power over the nature of things to feed man's body, leads the minds of all men to consider his spiritual and saving strength and power.(:note) the After the talk which he had with Nathanael, or after his departure from John, or after he came into Galilee. third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

geneva@John:4:37 @ And herein is that (note:)That proverb.(:note) saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.

geneva@John:5:19 @ Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing (note:)Not only without his Father's authority, but also without his mighty working and power.(:note) of himself, but what he This must be understood of the person of Christ, which consists of two natures, and not simply of his Godhead: so then he says that his Father moves and governs him in all things, but yet nonetheless, when he says he works with his Father, he confirms his Godhead. seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son In like sort, jointly and together. Not because the Father does some things, and then the Son works after him and does the same, but because the might and power of the Father and the Son work equally and jointly together. likewise.

geneva@John:5:22 @ For the Father (note:)This word «judgeth» is taken by the figure of speech synecdoche to represent all governing.(:note) judgeth These words are not to be taken as though they simply denied that God governed the world, but rather they deny that he governed as the Jews imagined it, who separate the Father from the Son, whereas indeed, the Father does not govern the world, but only in the person of his Son, being made manifest in the flesh: so he says below in (Joh_5:30), that he came not to do his own will: that his doctrine is not his own, that the blind man and his parents did not sin (Joh_7:16; Joh_9:3), etc. no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

geneva@John:5:27 @ And hath given him (note:)That is, high and sovereign power to rule and govern all things, in so much that he has power over life and death.(:note) authority to execute judgment also, because he is That is, he will not only judge the world as he is God, but also as he is man, he received this from his Father, to be judge of the world. the Son of man.

geneva@John:6:1 @ After these things Jesus went (note:)Not that he cut across the lake of Tiberias, but by sailing across the large creeks he made his journey shorter: therefore he is said to have gone over the sea, when in reality he passed over from one side of the creek to the other.(:note) over the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias.

geneva@John:6:17 @ And entered into a ship, and went over the sea (note:)In (Mar_6:45) they are told to go ahead to Bethsaida, for Bethsaida was along the way to Capernaum.(:note) toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

geneva@John:11:23 @ Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall (note:)That is, will recover life again.(:note) rise again.

geneva@John:11:48 @ If we let him thus alone, all [men] will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and (note:)That is, take away from us by force: for at that time, though the high priest's authority was greatly lessened and weakened, yet there was some type of government left among the Jews.(:note) take away both our place and nation.

geneva@John:13:1 @ Now (note:)Christ is as sure of the victory as he is of the combat which was at hand, and by using the sign of washing the feet, gives by this an example in part of singular modesty, and his great love toward his apostles in this notable act, being likely to depart very shortly from them: and he partly witnesses unto them that it is he alone who washes away the filth of his people, and sanctifies them little by little in their time and season.(:note) before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his Those of his household, that is, his saints. own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

geneva@John:13:4 @ He (note:)In that he is said to rise, it argues that there was a space of time between the ceremony of the passover and this washing of feet, at which time it seems that the Lord's supper was instituted.(:note) riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

geneva@John:16:11 @ Of (note:)Of that authority and power which I have both in heaven and in earth.(:note) judgment, That is, because they will then understand and indeed know that I have overcome the devil, and govern the world, and then all men will see that they set themselves against you in vain, for I will arm you with heavenly power by which you may destroy every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God; (2Co_10:5). because the prince of this world is judged.

geneva@John:17:2 @ As thou hast given him power over (note:)Over all men.(:note) all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

geneva@John:18:1 @ When (note:)Christ goes of his own accord into a garden, which his betrayer knew, to be taken, so that by his obedience he might take away the sin that entered into the world by one man's rebellion, and that in a garden.(:note) Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

geneva@Acts:1:1 @ The (note:)Luke switches over from the history of the Gospel, that is from the history of the sayings and doings of Christ, unto the Acts of the Apostles.(:note) former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to The acts of Jesus are the miracles and deeds which showed his Godhead, and his most perfect holiness, and examples of his doctrine. do and teach,

geneva@Acts:2:1 @ And (note:)The Apostles being gathered together on a most solemn feast day in one place, that it might evidently appear to all the world that they all had one office, one Spirit, and one faith, are by a double sign from heaven authorised, and anointed with all the most excellent gifts of the Holy Spirit, and especially with an extraordinary and necessary gift of tongues.(:note) when the day of Pentecost was Literally, «was fulfilled»: that is, was begun, as in (Luk_2:21). For the Hebrews say that a day or a year is fulfilled or ended when the former days or years are ended, and the other has begun; (Jer_25:12): «And it will come to pass that when seventy years are fulfilled, I will visit, etc.» For the Lord did not bring his people home after the seventieth year was ended, but in the seventieth year: Now the day of Pentecost was the fiftieth day after the feast of the Passover. fully come, they were The twelve apostles, who were to be the patriarchs as it were of the Church. all with one accord in one place.

geneva@Acts:2:16 @ But this is that which was spoken by the (note:)There is nothing that can dissolve questions and doubt except testimony taken out of the Prophets: for men's reasonings may be overturned, but God's voice cannot be overturned.(:note) prophet Joel;

geneva@Acts:7:10 @ And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him (note:)Gave him favour in Pharaoh's sight because of his wisdom.(:note) favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

geneva@Acts:7:16 @ And were (note:)The patriarchs who were the sons of Jacob, though only Joseph is mentioned; (Jos_24:32).(:note) carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor [the father] of Sychem.

geneva@Acts:8:15 @ Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the (note:)Those excellent gifts which are necessary, especially for those that were to be appointed rulers and governors of the Church.(:note) Holy Ghost:

geneva@Acts:8:23 @ For I perceive that thou art in the (note:)He calls the inward malice of the heart and the venomous and demonic wickedness with which the magician was wholly filled with the gall of bitterness: and he is said to be in the gall, as though he were wholly overwhelmed with gall, and buried in it.(:note) gall of bitterness, and [in] the Entangled in the bonds of iniquity. bond of iniquity.

geneva@Acts:9:1 @ And (note:)Saul (who is also Paul), persecuting Christ most cruelly, who did as it were flee before him, falls into Christ's hands, and is overcome: and with a singular example of the goodness of God, in place of punishment which he justly deserved for his cruelty, is not only kindly received, but is also even by the mouth of God appointed an apostle, and is confirmed by the ministry and witness of Ananias.(:note) Saul, yet This is a sign that Saul's stomach boiled and cast out great threats to murder the disciples. breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

geneva@Acts:9:5 @ And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: [it is] (note:)This is a proverb which is spoken of those who through their stubbornness hurt themselves.(:note) hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

geneva@Acts:13:20 @ And after that he gave [unto them] judges about the space of (note:)There were from the birth of Isaac until the destruction of the Canaanites under the governance of Joshua four hundred and forty-seven years, and therefore he adds in this place the word «about», for three years are missing; the apostle, however, uses the whole greater number.(:note) four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.

geneva@Acts:13:34 @ And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, [now] no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the (note:)The Greeks call those things «holy things» which the Hebrews call «gracious bounties»: and they are called David's bounties in the passive voice, because God bestowed them upon David. Moreover, they are termed «sure», after the manner of speech which the Hebrews use, who terms those things «sure» which are steady and certain, and such things which never alter or change.(:note) sure mercies of David.

geneva@Acts:18:15 @ But if it be a question of (note:)As if a man has not spoken well, as judged by your religion.(:note) words and For this profane man thinks that the controversy of religion is merely a fight about words, and over nothing important. names, and [of] your law, look ye [to it]; for I will be no judge of such [matters].

geneva@Acts:19:16 @ And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and (note:)He prevailed against them, though they struggled ever so much.(:note) prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

geneva@Acts:20:2 @ And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them (note:)For after so great trouble, there was need of much exhortation.(:note) much exhortation, he came into Greece,

geneva@Acts:20:28 @ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to (note:)To keep it, to feed and govern it.(:note) feed the church of God, which A notable sentence for Christ's Godhead: which shows plainly in his person, how that by reason of the joining together of the two natures in his own person, that which is proper to one is spoken of the other, being taken as deriving from one another, and not in the original: which in old time the godly fathers termed a communicating or fellowship of properties or attributes, that is to say, a making common of that to two, which belongs but to one. he hath purchased with The words «his own» show forth the excellency of that blood. his own blood.

geneva@Acts:24:1 @ And (note:)Hypocrites, when they can not do what they want to do by force and deceit, at length they go about to accomplish it by a show of law.(:note) after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and [with] a certain orator [named] Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.

geneva@Acts:24:5 @ For we have found this man [a] (note:)Literally, «a plague».(:note) pestilent [fellow], and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a As one would say, a ringleader, or a flag bearer. ringleader of the sect of the So they scoffingly called the Christians, taking the name from the towns where they thought that Christ was born, whereupon it happened that Julian the apostate called Christ a Galilean. Nazarenes:

geneva@Acts:27:7 @ And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against (note:)Which was a high hill of Crete.(:note) Salmone;

geneva@Acts:27:34 @ Wherefore I pray you to take [some] meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an (note:)This is a proverb which the Hebrews use, by which is meant that they will be safe, and that not one of them will perish.(:note) hair fall from the head of any of you.

geneva@Acts:28:6 @ Howbeit they looked when he should have (note:)The Greek word signifies to be inflamed or to swell: moreover, Dioscorides in his sixth book, chap. 38, witnesses that the biting of a viper causes a swelling of the body, and so says Nicander, in his remedies against poisons.(:note) swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: There are none who are more changing in every way than they who are ignorant of true religion. but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

geneva@Romans:1:4 @ And (note:)Shown and made manifest.(:note) declared [to be] the Son of God with The divine and mighty power is set against the weakness of the flesh, for it overcame death. power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

geneva@Romans:3:4 @ God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be (note:)That your justice might be plainly seen.(:note) justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome Seeing that you showed forth an true token of your righteousness, steadfastness and faith, by preserving him who had broken his covenant. when thou art judged.

geneva@Romans:6:20 @ For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were (note:)Righteousness had no rule over you.(:note) free from righteousness.

geneva@Romans:7:1 @ Know (note:)By expounding the similitude of marriage, he compares together the state of man both before and after regeneration. The law of matrimony, he says, is this, that as long as the husband lives, the marriage remains binding, but if he is dead, the woman may marry again.(:note) ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?

geneva@Romans:7:25 @ I (note:)He recovers himself, and shows us that he rests only in Christ.(:note) thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I This is the true perfection of those that are born again, to confess that they are imperfect. myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

geneva@Romans:8:30 @ Moreover whom he did (note:)He uses the past tense for the present time, as the Hebrews use, who sometimes describe something that is to come by using the past tense, to signify the certainty of it: and he also is referring to God's continual working.(:note) predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

geneva@Romans:9:5 @ Whose [are] the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ [came], (note:)Or, «who is God over all, blessed for ever.» A most manifest testimony of the Godhead and divinity of Christ.(:note) who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.

geneva@Romans:11:35 @ Or who hath (note:)This saying overthrows the doctrine of foreseen works and merits.(:note) first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

geneva@Romans:12:20 @ Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap (note:)In this manner Solomon points out the wrath of God which hangs over a man.(:note) coals of fire on his head.

geneva@Romans:13:1 @ Let (note:)Now he distinctly shows what subjects owe to their magistrates, that is, obedience: from which he shows that no man is free: and the obedience we owe is such that it is not only due to the highest magistrate himself, but also even to the lowest, who has any office under him.(:note) every Indeed, though an apostle, though an evangelist, though a prophet; Chrysostom. Therefore the tyranny of the pope over all kingdoms must be thrown down to the ground. soul be subject unto the higher A reason taken from the nature of the thing itself: for to what purpose are they placed in higher degree, but in order that the inferiors should be subject to them? powers. Another argument of great force: because God is author of this order: so that those who are rebels ought to know that they make war with God himself: and because of this they purchase for themselves great misery and calamity. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are Be distributed: for some are greater, some smaller. ordained of God.

geneva@1Corinthians:2:12 @ Now we have received, not the (note:)The Spirit which we have received does not teach us things of this world, but lifts us up to God, and this verse teaches us the opposite of what the papists teach: what faith is, from where it comes, and from what power it originates.(:note) spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; That which he spoke generally, he confines now to those things which God has opened to us of our salvation in Christ: so that no man should separate the Spirit from the preaching of the word and Christ: or should think that those fanciful men are governed by the Spirit of God, who wandering besides the word, thrust upon us their vain imaginations for the secrets of God. that we might This word «know» is taken here in its proper sense for true knowledge, which the Spirit of God works in us. know the things that are freely given to us of God.

geneva@1Corinthians:3:19 @ For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He (note:)Be they ever so crafty, yet the Lord will take them when he will discover their treachery.(:note) taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

geneva@1Corinthians:6:9 @ Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? (note:)Now he prepares himself to pass over to the fourth treatise of this epistle, which concerns other matters, concerning this matter first, how men may well use a woman or not. And this question has three parts: fornication, matrimony, and a single life. As for fornication, he utterly condemns it. And marriage he commands to some, as a good and necessary remedy for them: to others he leaves is free. And others he dissuades from it, not as unlawful, but as inconvenient, and that not without exception. As for singleness of life (under which also I comprehend virginity) he enjoins it to no man: yet he persuades men to it, but not for itself, but for another respect, neither to all men, nor without exception. And being about to speak against fornication, he begins with a general reprehension of those vices, with which that rich and riotous city most abounded: warning and teaching them earnestly, that repentance is inseparable joined with forgiveness of sins, and sanctification with justification.(:note) Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

geneva@1Corinthians:7:37 @ Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his (note:)Resolved himself.(:note) heart, having no That the weakness of his daughter does not force him, or any other matter, that that he may safely still keep her a virgin. necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

geneva@1Corinthians:10:1 @ Moreover, (note:)He sets out that which he said, laying before them an example of the horrible judgment of God against those who had in effect the very same pledges of the same adoption and salvation that we have. And yet nonetheless when they gave themselves to idol's feasts, they perished in the wilderness, being horribly and manifoldly punished. Now, moreover and besides that these things are fitly spoken against those who frequented idol's feasts, the same also seems to be alleged to this end and purpose, because many men think that those things are not of such great weight that God will be angry with them if they use them. And so they frequent Christian assemblies and are baptized, and receive the communion, and confess Christ.(:note) brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our Paul says this in respect of the covenant, and not in respect of the persons, except generally. fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

geneva@1Corinthians:11:15 @ But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for [her] hair is given her for a (note:)To be a covering for her, and such a covering as should procure another.(:note) covering.

geneva@1Corinthians:12:11 @ But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally (note:)He adds moreover somewhat else, that is, that although these gifts are unequal, yet they are most wisely divided, because the will of the Spirit of God is the rule of this distribution.(:note) as he will.

geneva@1Corinthians:12:23 @ And those [members] of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant (note:)We more carefully cover them.(:note) honour; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness.

geneva@1Corinthians:12:28 @ And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, (note:)The offices of deacons.(:note) helps, He sets forth the order of elders, who were the maintainers of the church's discipline. governments, diversities of tongues.

geneva@1Corinthians:15:1 @ Moreover, (note:)The sixth treatise of this epistle, concerning the resurrection: and he uses a transition, or passing over from one matter to another, showing first that he brings no new thing, to the end that the Corinthians might understand that they had begun to swerve from the right course. And next that he does not go about to entreat of a trifling matter, but of another chief point of the Gospel, which if it is taken away, their faith will necessarily come to nothing. And so at the length he begins this treatise at Christ's resurrection, which is the ground and foundation of ours, and confirms it first by the testimony of the scriptures and by the witness of the apostles, and of more than five hundred brethren, and last of all by his own.(:note) brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye In the profession of which you still continue. stand;

geneva@2Corinthians:2:7 @ So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather to (note:)That whereas before you punished him sharply, you should now forgive him.(:note) forgive [him], and comfort [him], lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

geneva@2Corinthians:3:17 @ Now the (note:)Christ is that Spirit who takes away that covering, by working in our hearts, to which also the Law itself called us, though in vain, because it speaks to dead men, until the Spirit makes us alive.(:note) Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.

geneva@2Corinthians:4:2 @ But have renounced the (note:)Subtilty and every type of deceit which men hunt after, as it were dens and lurking holes, to cover their shameless dealings with.(:note) hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God This is that which he called in the former chapter, making merchandise of the word of God. deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

geneva@2Corinthians:4:16 @ For which cause we faint not; (note:)He adds as it were a triumphant song, that he is outwardly afflicted, but inwardly he profits daily: and he is not bothered by all the miseries that may be sustained in this life, in comparison of that most constant and eternal glory.(:note) but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is Gathers new strength so that the outward man is not overcome with the miseries which come freshly one after another, being maintained and upheld with the strength of the inward man. renewed day by day.

geneva@2Corinthians:7:6 @ Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are (note:)Whose hearts are cast down, and are very much worn out.(:note) cast down, comforted us by the With those things which Titus told me of you at his coming, that is, how fruitfully you read over my letters. And moreover and besides that, I am exceedingly refreshed with his presence. coming of Titus;

geneva@2Corinthians:8:1 @ Moreover, (note:)The sixth part of this epistle containing different exhortations to stir up the Corinthians to liberality, with which the poverty of the church of Jerusalem might be helped at an appropriate time. And first of all he sets before them the example of the churches of Macedonia, which otherwise were brought by great misery to extreme poverty, so that the Corinthians should follow them.(:note) brethren, we do you to wit of the The benefit that God bestowed upon the Corinthians. grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

geneva@2Corinthians:8:2 @ How that in a (note:)For those manifold afflictions with which the Lord tried them did not stop their joyful readiness, but also made it much more excellent and well-known.(:note) great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

geneva@2Corinthians:10:4 @ (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not (note:)Are not those weapons that men get authority over one another with, and do great acts.(:note) carnal, but mighty through Stand upon the foundation of God's infinite power. God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

geneva@2Corinthians:10:15 @ Not boasting of things (note:)As though God had divided the whole world among the apostles to be governed.(:note) without [our] measure, [that is], of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

geneva@2Corinthians:11:2 @ For I am jealous over you with (note:)He speaks as one who woos them, but yet as one that seeks them not for himself, but for God.(:note) godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may To marry you together. present [you as] a chaste virgin to Christ.

geneva@2Corinthians:11:24 @ Of the Jews (note:)He alludes to that which is written in (Deu_25:3). And moreover this place shows us that Paul suffered many more things which Luke omitted in writing Acts.(:note) five times received I forty [stripes] save one.

geneva@Galatians:4:1 @ Now (note:)He declares by another twofold similitude, that which he said before concerning the keeper and schoolmaster. For, he says, the Law (that is, the whole government of God's house according to the Law) was as it were a tutor or overseer appointed for a time. And when that protection and overseeing which was but for a time is ended, we would at length come to be at our own liberty, and would live as children, and not as servants. Moreover, he shows along the way, that the governance of the Law was as it were the basics, and as certain principles, in comparison with the doctrine of the Gospel.(:note) I say, [That] the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

geneva@Galatians:4:2 @ But is under tutors and governors (note:)This is added because he that is always under a tutor or governor may hardly be considered a freeman.(:note) until the time appointed of the father.

geneva@Galatians:4:17 @ They zealously affect you, (note:)For they are jealous over you for their own benefit.(:note) [but] not well; yea, they would exclude you, That they may transfer all your love from me to themselves. that ye might affect them.

geneva@Galatians:6:1 @ Brethren, (note:)He condemns persistent and pressing harshness, because brotherly reprehensions ought to be moderated and tempered by the spirit of meekness.(:note) if a man be Through the malice of the flesh and the devil. overtaken in a fault, ye which are Who are upheld by the power of God's Spirit. spiritual, Labour to fill up that which is lacking in him. restore such an one in the This is a metaphor which the Hebrews use, showing by this that all good gifts come from God. spirit of meekness; He touches the problem, for they are commonly the most severe judges who forget their own weaknesses. considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

geneva@Ephesians:4:6 @ One God and Father of all, who [is] (note:)Who alone has the chief authority over the Church.(:note) above all, and Who alone pours forth his providence, through all the members of the Church. through all, and Who alone is joined together with us in Christ. in you all.

geneva@Ephesians:4:19 @ Who being (note:)Void of all judgment.(:note) past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with They strove to surpass one another, as though there were some gain to be gotten by it. greediness.

geneva@Philippians:1:1 @ Paul (note:)The Paul's point in writing this epistle, is to strengthen and encourage the Philippians by all means possible, not to faint, but more than that, to go forward. And first of all he commends their former deeds, to exhort them to go forward: which thing he says he fully hopes they will do, and that by the testimony of their abundant charity. But in the meantime he refers all things to the grace of God.(:note) and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the By the bishops are meant both the pastors who have the dispensation of the word, and the elders that govern: and by deacons are meant those that were stewards of the treasury of the Church, and had to look after the poor. bishops and deacons:

geneva@Philippians:4:12 @ I know both how to be (note:)He uses a general word, and yet he speaks but of one type of cross, which is poverty, for poverty commonly brings all types of discomforts with it.(:note) abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am This is a metaphor taken from holy things or sacrifices, for our life is like a sacrifice. instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

geneva@Colossians:1:26 @ [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his (note:)Whom he chose to sanctify to himself in Christ. Moreover, he says that the mystery of our redemption was hidden since the world began, except that it was revealed to a few, who also were taught it extraordinarily.(:note) saints:

geneva@Colossians:2:15 @ [And] having spoiled (note:)Satan and his angels.(:note) principalities and powers, he As a conqueror he made show of those captives, and put them to shame. made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in That is, the cross. The cross was a chariot of triumph. No conqueror could have triumphed so gloriously in his chariot, as Christ did upon the cross. it.

geneva@Colossians:3:15 @ And let the peace of God (note:)Rule and govern all things.(:note) rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in You are joined together into one body through God's goodness, so that you might help one another, as fellow members. one body; and be ye thankful.

geneva@1Timothy:2:12 @ But I suffer not a woman to teach, (note:)The first argument, why it is not lawful for women to teach in the congregation, because by this means they would be placed above men, for they would be their masters: and this is against God's ordinance.(:note) nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

geneva@2Timothy:3:2 @ For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, (note:)Who make no account, either of right or honesty.(:note) unholy,

geneva@Titus:1:8 @ But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, (note:)Cautious, and of a sound judgment, and of a singular example of moderation.(:note) sober, just, holy, temperate;

geneva@Hebrews:1:1 @ God, who at (note:)The first part of the general proposition of this epistle the son of God is indeed that prophet or teacher, who has actually now performed that which God after a sort and in shadows signified by his prophets, and has fully revealed his Father's will to the world.(:note) sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, The purpose of this epistle, is to show that Jesus Christ the Son of God both God and man is that true eternal and only Prophet, King and High Priest, that was shadowed by the figures of the old law, and is now indeed exhibited of whom the whole Church ought to be taught, governed and sanctified.

geneva@Hebrews:1:8 @ But unto the Son [he saith], Thy (note:)The throne is proper for princes and not for servants.(:note) throne, O God, [is] for ever For everlasting, for this repeating of the word increases the significance of it beyond all measure. and ever: a The government of your kingdom is righteous. sceptre of righteousness [is] the sceptre of thy kingdom.

geneva@Hebrews:2:7 @ Thou (note:)This is the first honour of the citizens of the world to come, that they are beside the angels.(:note) madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with For they will be greatly honoured when they partake of the kingdom. He speaks of the thing that will be, as though it were already, because it is so certain. glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:

geneva@Hebrews:2:14 @ Forasmuch then as the children are (note:)Are made of flesh and blood, which is a frail and delicate nature.(:note) partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the The devil is said to have the power of death, because he is the author of sin: and from sin comes death, and because of this he daily urges us to sin. power of death, that is, the He speaks of him as of a prince, placing over all his angels. devil;

geneva@Hebrews:3:1 @ Wherefore, (note:)Having laid the foundation that is to say, declared and proved both the natures of one Christ, he gives him three offices, that is, the office of a Prophet, King and Priest, and concerning the office of teaching, and governing, compares him with Moses and Joshua from (Hebrews strkjv@3:1-4:14), and with Aaron concerning the priesthood. He proposes that which he intends to speak of, with a grave exhortation, that all our faith may be directed towards Christ, as the only everlasting teacher, governor, and High Priest.(:note) holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the The ambassador or messenger, as in (Rom_15:8) he is called the minister of circumcision. Apostle and High Priest of our Of the doctrine of the gospel which we profess. profession, Christ Jesus;

geneva@Hebrews:3:5 @ And (note:)Another comparison: Moses was a faithful servant in this house, that is, in the Church, serving the Lord that was to come, but Christ rules and governs his house as Lord.(:note) Moses verily [was] faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

geneva@Hebrews:3:6 @ But Christ as a son over his own house; (note:)He applies the former doctrine to his purpose, exhorting all men by the words of David to hear the Son speak, and to give full credit to his words, seeing that otherwise they cannot enter into that eternal rest.(:note) whose That is, Christ's. house are we, if we hold fast the He calls confidence the excellent effect of faith (by which we cry Abba, that is, Father), and to confidence he adds hope. confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

geneva@Hebrews:9:5 @ And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the (note:)The Hebrews call the cover of the ark of the covenant the mercy seat, which both the Greeks and we do also.(:note) mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

geneva@Hebrews:11:37 @ They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in (note:)In vile and rough clothing, so were the saints brought to extreme poverty, and constrained to live like beasts in the wilderness.(:note) sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

geneva@James:2:4 @ Are ye not then partial in (note:)Have you not within yourselves judged one man to be preferred over another (which you should not do) by means of this?(:note) yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?

geneva@1Peter:2:14 @ Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him (note:)The second argument taken from the end of this order, which is not only most profitable, but also very necessary: seeing that by that this means virtue is rewarded, and vice punished, in which the peacefulness and happiness if this life consists.(:note) for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

geneva@1Peter:3:12 @ For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the (note:)This word «face» after the manner of the Hebrews, is taken for «anger».(:note) face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.

geneva@1Peter:4:2 @ That he no longer should live the (note:)So much of this present life as remains yet to be passed over.(:note) rest of [his] time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

geneva@1Peter:5:3 @ Neither as being lords over [God's] (note:)Which is the Christian people.(:note) heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

geneva@2Peter:2:5 @ And spared not the (note:)Which was before the flood: not that God made a new world, but because the world seemed new.(:note) old world, but saved Noah the eighth [person], a For one hundred and twenty years, he did not cease to warn the wicked both by word and deed, of the wrath of God hanging over their heads. preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

geneva@2Peter:3:16 @ As also in all [his] epistles, speaking in them of these things; (note:)There are some things that are obscure and dark which the ignorant use to overthrow men who are not established, wrestling the testimony of the scripture for their own destruction. But this is the remedy against such deceit, to labour that we may daily more and more grow up and increase in the knowledge of Christ.(:note) in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as [they do] also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

geneva@Jude:1:7 @ Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, (note:)Following the steps of Sodom and Gomorrah.(:note) giving themselves over to fornication, and going after Thus he sets forth their horrible and wicked perversions. strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

geneva@Jude:1:8 @ Likewise also these (note:)Who are so stupid and void of reason as if all their fears and wits were asleep.(:note) [filthy] dreamers defile the flesh, Another most destructive doctrine of theirs, in that they take away the authority of the government and slander them. despise It is a greater matter to despise government than the governors, that is to say, the matter itself than the persons. dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

geneva@Revelation:1:1 @ The (note:)This chapter has two principal parts, the title or inscription, which stands in place of an introduction: and a narration going before the whole prophecy of this book. The inscription is double, general and particular. In (Rev_1:1) the general inscription contains the kind of prophecy, the author, end, matter, instruments, and manner of communication the same, in (Rev_1:2) the most religious faithfulness of the apostle as public witness and the use of communicating the same, taken from the promise of God, and from the circumstance of the time, (Rev_1:3)(:note)An opening of secret and hidden things. Revelation of Which the Son opened to us out of his Father's bosom by angels. Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified [it] by his angel unto his servant John:[1 AD] The dragon watches the Church of the Jews, which was ready to travail: She brings forth, flees and hides herself, while Christ was yet on the earth. [34 AD] The dragon persecutes Christ ascending to heaven, he fights and is thrown down: and after persecutes the Church of the Jews. [67 AD] The Church of the Jews is received into the wilderness for three years and a half. [70 AD] When the Church of the Jews was overthrown, the dragon invaded the catholic church: all this is in the twelfth chapter. The dragon is bound for a thousand years in chapter twenty. The dragon raises up the beast with seven heads, and the beast with two heads, which make havock of the catholic church and her prophets for 1260 years after the passion of Christ in (Rev_13:11). [97 AD] The seven churches are admonished of things present, somewhat before the end of Domitian his reign, and are forewarned of the persecution to come under Trajan for ten years, chapter 2,3. God by word and signs provokes the world, and seals the godly in chapter 6 and 7. He shows examples of his wrath on all creatures, mankind excepted in chapter 8. [1073 AD] The dragon is let loose after a thousand years, and Gregory the seventh, being Pope, rages against Henry the third, then Emperor in chapter 20. [1217 AD] The dragon vexes the world for 150 years to Gregory the ninth, who wrote the Decretals, and most cruelly persecuted the Emperor Fredrick the second. [1295 AD] The dragon kills the prophets after 1260 years, when Boniface the eighth was Pope, who was the author of the sixth book of the Decretals: he excommunicated Philip the French King. [1300 AD] Boniface celebrates the Jubile. [1301 AD] About this time was a great earthquake, which overthrew many houses in Rome. [1305 AD] Prophecy ceases for three years and a half, until Benedict the second succeeded after Boniface the eighth. Prophecy is revived in chapter 11. The dragon and the two beasts question prophecy in chapter 13. Christ defends his Church in word and deed, chapter 14, and with threats and arms, chapter 16. Christ gives his Church victory over the harlot, chapter 17 and 18. Over the two beasts, chapter 19. Over the dragon and death, chapter 20. The Church is fully glorified in heaven with eternal glory, in Christ Jesus, chapter 21 and 22.

geneva@Revelation:5:1 @ And (note:)A passing to the second principal cause, which is the Son of God, God and man, the mediator of all, as the eternal word of God the Father, manifest in the flesh. This chapter has two parts: one that prepares the way to the revelation, by rehearsal of the occasions that occurred in the first four verses (Rev_5:2-5). Another, the history of the revelation of Christ, from there to the end of the chapter (Rev_5:6-14).(:note) I saw in the That is, in the very right hand of God. right hand of him that sat on the throne Here are shown the occasions for which the principal cause, and this revelation was also necessary: the same are three, the first a present vision of the book of the counsels of God, concerning the government of this whole world, which book is said to be laid up with the Father as it were in his hand: but shut up and unknown to all creature, in this verse. The second is a religious desire of the angels of God to understand the mysteries of this book (1Pe_1:12) (Rev_5:2). The third is a lamentation of John and all the godly, moved by the same desire (Rev_5:4) when they saw that it was an impossible thing for any creature to do: which is declared in (Rev_5:3). a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

geneva@Revelation:5:6 @ And I beheld, and, lo, (note:)The sum of this revelation: Christ the mediator takes and opens the book (Rev_5:6,7). Therefore this revelation describes the person of Christ. The person is described this way: Christ the mediator between God, angels and men, as the eternal word of God, and our redeemer: as the Lamb of God, standing as slain and making intercession for us by the power and merit of his everlasting sacrifice, is armed with the Spirit of God, that is, with the power and wisdom of God effectually to the government of this whole world.(:note) in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

geneva@Revelation:6:1 @ And (note:)This is the second part of this first history (which I said was common and of the whole world) of the works of God in the government of all things. There are generally three parts to this: the forewarning, the caution, and the execution of all the evils which God sends on this world, which was scarcely postponed by him. The forewarning is set down in this chapter, the caution for preserving the Church is in the next chapter, and the execution is described in (Rev_8:9) In each part of the forewarning, there are three points: the distinct and express calling of John to prepare himself to take knowledge of the things that are to be showed to him in the opening of the seals, the sign, and the word expounding the sign. Though the express calling of John is used in only four of the signs, yet the same is also to be understood in the rest that follow. The author of the forewarnings is the Lamb as that word of the Father made the Mediator, opening the seals of the book. The instruments are the angels in most of the visions, who explain the sign and the words of it. Now this first verse contains an express calling of John to record the opening of the first seal.(:note) I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

geneva@Revelation:6:2 @ And (note:)The first sign, joined with a declaration, is that because of the sins and horrible rebellion of the world, God will invade the world: and first of all will suddenly, mightily, and gloriously, as if with arrows of pestilence from a distance, beat down the same as Judge, and triumph over it as conqueror.(:note) I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

geneva@Revelation:9:14 @ Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, (note:)As if he should have said, these till now have been bound by the power of God, that they could not freely run over all men as they lusted, but were held and restrained at that great river of Euphrates, that is, in their spiritual Babylon (or this is a paraphrase of the spiritual Babylon, by the limits of the visible Babylon long since overthrown) that they might not commit those horrible slaughters, which they long breathed after. Now go to it, let loose those four angels, that is, administers of the wrath of God, in that number that is convenient to the slaughtering of the four quarters of the world: stir them up and give them the bridle, that rushing out of that Babylon of theirs, which is the seat of the wicked ones, they may fly over all the world, therein to rage, and most licentiously to practise their tyranny, as God has ordained. This was done when Gregory the ninth by public authority established as Law, his own Decretals, by which he might freely lay traps for the life of simple men. For who is it that sees not that the laws of Decretal, most of them are snares to catch souls with? Since that time (O good God) how many great slaughters have there been? How many great massacres? All history is full of them: and this our age abounds with most horrible and monstrous examples of the these.(:note) Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.

geneva@Revelation:10:1 @ And (note:)Now John passes to the other prophetical history, which is of the Church of God, as I showed that this book should be distinguished (Rev_4:1). This story goes from here to (Rev_22:1). This whole chapter is a transition from the common history of the world to that which is particular of the Church. There are in this transition or passage, two preparatives as it were, to this Church story comprised in this whole chapter. One is the authority of Christ revealing his mysteries and calling his servant, to (Rev_10:7). The other is John, his calling proper to this place, and repeated from before to the end of this chapter. Authority is given to this revelation, by these things: first, by the appearing from heaven in this habit and countenance, strong, ready glorious surveying all things by his providence, and governing them by his omnipotence (Rev_10:1). Secondly, that he brought not by chance, but out of a book, this open revelation, set forth to the eye, to signify the same to the sea and land, as the Lord over all (Rev_10:2). Thirdly that he offered the same not whispering or muttering in a corner (as false prophets do) but crying out with a loud voice to those who sleep, and with a lionish and terrible noise roused the secure: the very thunders themselves giving testimony to it (Rev_10:3). Lastly, for that he confirmed all by another (Rev_10:5-7).(:note) I saw Christ Jesus, see (Rev_7:2) another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow [was] upon his head, and his face [was] as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

geneva@Revelation:11:1 @ And there (note:)The authority of the intended revelation being declared, together with the necessity of that calling which was particularly imposed on John after which follows the history of the estate of Christ his Church, both conflicting or warring, and overcoming in Christ. For the true Church of Christ is said to fight against that which is falsely so called, over which Antichrist rules, Christ Jesus overthrowing Antichrist by the spirit of his mouth: and Christ is said to overcome most gloriously until he shall slay Antichrist by the appearance of his coming, as the apostle teaches in (2Th_2:8). So this history has two parts: One of the state of the Church conflicting with temptations until Chapter 16. The other of the state of the same church obtaining victory, thence to Chapter 20. The first part has two sections most conveniently distributed into their times, of which the first contains a history of the Christian Church for 1260 years, what time the gospel of Christ was as it were taken up from among men into heaven: the second contains a history of the same Church to the victory perfected. These two sections are briefly, though distinctly propounded in this chapter, but both of them are discoursed after in due order. For we understand the state of the Church conflicting, out of Chapters 12 and 13, and of the same growing out of afflictions, out of Chapters 14 to 16. Neither did John unknowingly join together the history of these two times in this chapter, because here is spoken of prophecy, which all confess to be but one just and immutable in the Church, and which Christ commanded to be continual. The history of the former time reaches to (Rev_11:2-14), the latter is set down in the rest of this chapter (Rev_11:15-19). In the former are shown these things: the calling of the servants of God in (Rev_11:4) the conflicts which the faithful must undergo in their calling, for Christ and his Church, thence to (Rev_11:5-10) and their resurrection, and receiving up into heaven to (Rev_11:11-14). In the calling of the servants of God, two things are mentioned: the begetting and settling of the Church in two verses, and the education of it in two verses. The begetting of the Church is here commended to John by sign and by speech: the sign is a measuring rod, and the speech a commandment to measure the Temple of God, that is, to reduce the same to a new form: because the Gentiles are already entered into the Temple of Jerusalem, and shall shortly defile and overthrow it completely.(:note) was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and Either that of Jerusalem's, which was a figure of the Church of Christ, or that heavenly model in (Rev_11:19) but I like the first better, and the things following all agree to it. The sense therefore is, you see all things in God's house, almost from the passion of Christ, to be disordered: and not only the city of Jerusalem, but also the court of the Temple is trampled under foot by the nations, and by profane men whether Jews or strangers: and that only this Temple, that is, the body of the Temple, with the altar, and a small company of good men who truly worship God, do now remain, whom God sanctifies and confirms by his presence. Measure therefore this, even this true Church, or rather the true type of the true Church, omitting the rest, and so describe all things from me, that the true Church of Christ may be as it were a very little centre, and the Church of Antichrist as the circle of the centre, every way in length and breadth compassing about the same, that by way of prophecy you may so declare openly, that the state of the Temple of God, and the faithful who worship him, that is, of the Church, is much more upright than the Church of Antichrist. measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.

geneva@Revelation:11:8 @ And their dead bodies [shall lie] in the (note:)That is, openly at Rome: where at that time was a most great crowd of people, the year of Jubile being then first ordained by Boniface to the same end, in the year 1300, an example of which is read in chapter 1 «Extra, de poenitentys strkjv@066:011:008 And their corpses shall lie in the streetes of the great citie, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where our Lord also was crucified. amp; remissionibus.» So by one act he committed two wrongs against Christ, both abolishing his truth by restoring the type of the Jubile, and triumphing over his members by wicked superstition. O religious heart! Now that we should understand the things of Rome, John himself is the author, both after in the seventeenth chapter almost throughout, and also in the restriction now next following, when he says, it is that great city (as he calls it) (Rev_17:18) and is spiritually termed Sodom and Egypt: and that spiritually (for that must here again be repeated from before) Christ was there crucified. For the two first names signify spiritual wickednesses: the latter signifies the show and pretence of good, that is, of Christian and sound religion. Sodom signifies most licentious impiety and in the most confident glorying of that city, as it were in true religion, being yet full of falsehood and ungodliness. Now who is ignorant that these things do rather, and better fit Rome, than any other city? The commendations of the city of Rome for many years past, are publicly notorious, which are not for me to gather together. This only I will say, that he long since did very well see what Rome is, who upon leaving, used these verses: «Roma vale, vidi, Satis est vidisse: revertar, Quumleno, meretrix, scurra, cinadus ero.» «Now farewell Rome, I have seen thee, it was enough to see: I will return when as I mean, bawd, harlot knave to be»(:note) street of the great city, which After a more secret type of meaning and understanding. spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, Namely in his parts, as also he said to Saul in (Act_9:5) where also our Lord was crucified.

geneva@Revelation:11:10 @ And they that dwell upon the earth (note:)So much the more shall they by this occasion exercise the hilarity of their Jubile.(:note) shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets The gospel of Christ is the affliction of the world, and the ministry of it, the savour of death to death, to those that perish, (2Co_2:16). tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

geneva@Revelation:12:1 @ And (note:)Until now it has been the general prophecy, comprehended in two parts, as I showed in (Rev. strkjv@11:1-19). Now will be declared the first part of this prophecy, in this and the next chapter and the latter part in the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth chapters. To the first part, which is about the conflicting or militant Church belong two things. The beginning and the progress of the same in conflicts and Christian combats. Of which two the beginning of the Church is described in this chapter, and the progress of it in the chapter following. The beginning of the Christian Church we define as the first moment of the conception of Christ, until the time in which this church was weaned and taken away from the breast or milk of her mother: which is the time when the Church of the Jews with their city and temple was overthrown by the judgment of God. So we have in this chapter the story of 69 years and upwards. There are three parts to this chapter. The first, is the history of the conception and pregnancy in (Rev_12:1-4). The second, a history of the birth from (Rev_12:5-12). The third is about the woman who gave birth, to the end of the chapter. These several parts each have their conflicts. Therefore in the first part are two verses: and another of the lying in wait of the dragon against the child about to be born, in the next two verses. In the first point are these things, the description of the mother (Rev_12:1) and the pains of childbirth in (Rev_12:2) all shown to John from heaven.(:note) there appeared a great wonder in heaven; A type of the true holy Church which was at that time in the Jewish nation. This Church (as is the state of the Catholic church) did in itself shine with glory given by God, immutable and unchangeable, and possessed the kingdom of heaven as the heir of it. a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:

geneva@Revelation:12:2 @ And (note:)For this is the barren woman who had not given birth; (Isa_45:1; Gal_4:27). She cried out with good cause, and was tormented at that time, when in the judgment of all she seemed near to death, about to die because of her weakness and poverty.(:note) she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.

geneva@Revelation:12:3 @ And there appeared another wonder in heaven; (note:)That is the devil or Satan, see (Rev_12:9), mighty, angry and full of wrath.(:note) and behold a great red dragon, having By this to withstand those seven churches spoken of, that is, the catholic church, and that with kingly objects and tyrannical magnificence: signified by the crowns set on his heads, as if they belonged to him by the proper right, without controversy: as also he boasted to Christ; See (Mat_4:9; Rev_13:1). seven heads and ten More than the horns of the Lamb, or than the churches are: so well equipped does the tyrant brag himself to be, to do all manner of wickedness. horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.

geneva@Revelation:12:10 @ And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, (note:)The song of victory or triumph containing first, a proposition of the glory of God and of Christ shown in that victory: secondly, it contains a reason for the same proposition, taken from the effects, as the enemy is overcome in battle, in this verse, and the godly are made conquerors (and more than conquerors) (Rom_8:37). Thirdly a conclusion, in which is an exhortation to the angels, and to the saints: and to the word, a prophecy of great misery, and of destruction obtained by the devil against mankind, since he himself will soon be miserable (Rev_12:12).(:note) Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

geneva@Revelation:12:11 @ And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they (note:)He is said in the Hebrew tongue, to love his life, who values his life more than anything else: and on the other side, he is said not to love his life, who does not hesitate to risk it, if need requires it.(:note) loved not their lives unto the death.

geneva@Revelation:14:1 @ And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb (note:)The history of the Church of Christ being finished for more than a 1300 years at which time Boniface the eighth lived as has been said: there remains the rest of the history of the conflicting or militant church, from there to the time of the last victory in three chapters. For first of all, as the foundation of the whole history, is described the standing of the Lamb with his army and retinue in five verses, after his worthy acts which he has done and yet does in most mighty manner, while he overthrows Antichrist with the spirit of his mouth, in the rest of this chapter and in the two following. To the description of the Lamb, are propounded three things: his situation, place and attendance: for the rest are expounded in the former visions, especially in the fifth chapter.(:note) stood on the mount Sion, and with him Prepared to do his office see (Act_7:56), in the midst of the church, which mount Zion pictured before. an hundred forty [and] four thousand, having his Father's This retinue of the Lamb is described first by divine mark (as before in) (Rev_7:2) in this verse. Then by divine occupation, in that every one in his retinue most earnestly and sweetly (Rev_14:2) glorify the Lamb with a special song before God and his elect angels. Flesh and blood cannot hear this song, nor understand, (Rev_14:3). Lastly by their deeds done before, and their sanctification in that they were virgins, pure from spiritual and bodily fornication, that is, from impiety and unrighteousness. They followed the Lamb as a guide to all goodness, cleaved to him and are holy to him, as by grace redeemed by him. In truth and simplicity of Christ they have exercised all these things, sanctimony of life, the guidance of the Lamb, a thankful remembrance of redemption by him and finally (to conclude in a word) they are blameless before the Lord, (Rev_14:4-5). name written in their foreheads.

geneva@Revelation:14:20 @ And the winepress was trodden without the city, (note:)That is, overflowed very deep, and very far and wide: the speech is exaggeration to signify the greatness of the slaughter. These are those pleasant fruits truly, of the contempt of Christ, and desiring of Antichrist rather than him, which the miserable, mad and blind world reaps at this time.(:note) and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand [and] six hundred furlongs.

geneva@Revelation:15:1 @ And (note:)This is that other passage of the acts of Christ, as I noted before(:note) I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven Of which (Rev_8:9) in sending forth the plagues of the world: for even these plagues do for the most part agree with those. angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. {{See Rev_14:14}}. Now therefore is shown a singular work of the judgment of God belonging to the overthrow of Antichrist and his forces, of which divine work the preparation is described in this chapter: and the execution in the next. The preparation is first set down generally and in type in this verse: and is after particularly set forth in the rest of the chapter.

geneva@Revelation:17:1 @ And (note:)The state of the Church militant being declared, now follows the state of the church overcoming and getting victory, as I showed before in the beginning of the tenth chapter. This state is set forth in four chapters. As in the place before I noted, that in that history the order of time was not always exactly observed so the same is to be understood in this history, that it is distinguished according to the people of which it speaks, and that the stories of the people are observed in the time of it. For first is delivered the story of Babylon destroyed in this and the next chapter (for this Babylon out of all doubt, shall perish before the two beasts and the dragon). Secondly, is delivered the destruction of both the two beasts, chapter nineteen and lastly of the dragon, chapter eighteen. In the story of the spiritual Babylon, are distinctly set forth the state of it in this chapter, and the overthrow done from the first argument, consisting of the particular calling of the prophet (as often before) and a general proposition.(:note) there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto That is, that damnable harlot, by a figure of speech called «hyppalage». For John as yet had not seen her. Although another interpretation may be thought of, yet I like this better. thee the The sentence that is pronounce against this harlot. judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

geneva@Revelation:17:14 @ These shall make war with the (note:)With Christ and his Church, as the reason following declares, and here are mentioned the facts and events which followed for Christ's sake, and for the grace of God the Father towards those that are elected, called, and are his faithful ones in Christ.(:note) Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him [are] called, and chosen, and faithful.

geneva@Revelation:17:16 @ And the ten (note:)The ten kings, as (Rev_17:12). The accomplishment of this fact and event is daily increased in this our age by the singular providence and most mighty government of God. Therefore the facts are propounded in this verse, and the cause of them in the verses following.(:note) horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.

geneva@Revelation:17:18 @ And the woman which thou sawest is that (note:)That is, Rome that great city, or only city (as Justinian calls it) the king and head of which was then the emperor, but now the pope, since the condition of the beast was changed.(:note) great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.

geneva@Revelation:18:20 @ Rejoice over her, (note:)The other consequence on the ruin of Babylon, is the exultation or rejoicing of the godly in heaven and in earth as was noted in this verse.(:note) [thou] heaven, and [ye] holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

geneva@Revelation:19:1 @ And (note:)This chapter has in summary two parts, one transitory or of passage to the things that follow, to the tenth verse, (Rev_19:2-10), another historical of the victory of Christ over both the beasts, to the end of the chapter (Rev_19:11-21), which I said was the second history of this argument, (Rev_17:1). The transition has two places, one of praising God for the overthrow done to Babylon in (Rev_19:4): and another likewise of praise and prophecy, for the coming of Christ to his kingdom, and his most royal marriage with his Church, thence to the tenth verse (Rev_19:5-10). The former praise has three parts, distinguished after the ancient manner of those that sing: an invitation in (Rev_19:1-2), a response or answer in (Rev_19:3), and a close or joining together in harmony in (Rev_19:4), all which I thought good of purpose to distinguish in this place, lest any man should with Porphyrius, or other like dogs, object to John, or the heavenly Church, a childish and idle repetition of speech.(:note) after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Praise the Lord.The proposition of praise with exhortation in this verse, and the cause of it in (Rev_19:2). Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:

geneva@Revelation:20:1 @ And (note:)Now follows the third part of the prophetic history, which is of the victory by which Christ overcame the dragon, as I noted in (Rev_7:1). This part must necessarily be joined with the end of the twelfth chapter and be applied to the correct understanding of it. This chapter has two parts, one of the dragon overcome, to (Rev_20:2-10): the other of the resurrection and last judgment to (Rev_20:11-15). The story of the dragon is twofold: First of the first victory, after which he was bound by Christ, to the sixth verse (Rev_20:1-6). The second is of the last victory, by which he has thrown down into everlasting punishment, there to the fifteenth verse (Rev_20:7-15). This first history happened in the first time of the Christian Church, when the dragon thrown down from heaven by Christ, went about to molest the new birth of the Church in the earth, (Rev_12:17, Rev_18:1). For which cause I gave warning, that this story of the dragon must be joined to that passage.(:note) I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key That is, of hell, where God threw the angels who had sinned, and bound them in chains of darkness to be kept till damnation, (2Pe_2:4) of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

geneva@Revelation:20:2 @ And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him (note:)The first of which (continuing this history with the end of the second chapter) in the 36 years from the passion of Christ, when the Church of the Jews being overthrown, Satan attempted to invade the Christian church gathered from the Gentiles, and to destroy part of her seed, (Rev_12:17). The thousandth year falls precisely on the times of that wicked Hildebrand, who was called Gregory the seventh, a most damnable necromancer and sorcerer, whom Satan used as an instrument when he was loosed out of bonds, from then on to annoy the saints of God with most cruel persecutions, and the whole world with dissentions, and most bloody wars: as Benno the Cardinal reports at large. This is the first victory gained over the dragon in the earth.(:note) a thousand years,

geneva@Revelation:20:9 @ And they went up on the (note:)As if he said, in so much that the whole face of the earth, however great it is, was filled.(:note) breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and The wrath of God, consuming the adversaries, and overthrowing all their enterprises; (Heb_10:27). This is the second part mentioned {{See Rev_20:7}}, in the overthrow of Satan. fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.

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