He lived to complete it only as far as to the end of the acts, but after his death other likeminded authors prepared the remainder from henrys manuscripts. Numbers 35 commentary the cities of refuge, the laws about. Ashley the book of numbers the new international commentary on the old testament, 1993. How they were presented to god in lieu of the firstborn, numbers 8. For those seeking a more thorough evangelical commentary on numbers than the tyndale format will allow, ashleys work is a great place to turn. Numbers overview matthew henrys concise commentary on. It extends from the giving of the law at sinai, till their arrival in the plains. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume index by matthew henry christian classics ethereal library. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Matthew henrys closeness to the heart of god is so obvious from the way he distils the essence of spiritual truth from even the dullest of texts and brings it alive.
An account is given of their murmuring and unbelief, for which they were sentenced to wander in the wilderness nearly forty years. After the authors death, the work was finished romans through revelation by thirteen. Matthew henry concise commentary on the whole bible. Matthew henry s complete commentary on the whole bible. Study numbers using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Access the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. Matthew henrys wellknown sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, originally published in 1706, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Concerning the division and distribution of it to the tribes of israel v. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 11 and more. Highly recommended by most great preachers, it is a wonderful tool. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible main index books and chapters new testament matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2.
It is well that it is not material what the meaning of that title should be, for nothing is offered towards the explication of it, no, not by the jewish writers themselves, but what. We do not want the number of israelites to increase even more. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of gods divine revelation. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old. At this chapter begins the famous story of balak and balaam, their attempt to curse israel, and the baffling of that attempt. The way the story is told sounds odd and often harsh to readers today. Gods people are long afterwards told to remember what balak the king of moab consulted, and what balaam the son of beor answered him, that they might know the righteousness of the lord, mic. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible volume index by matthew henry.
In spite of the difficulties imposed by numbers on todays readers, the main point of the book is of immense importance for gods people in any age. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume index by matthew henry. Numbers chapter 25 matthew henry complete commentary on. Numbers overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible numbers. Twelve men sent to search the land of canaan, their instructions. Numbers 20 bible commentary matthew henry complete. This book was thus entitled because of the numbers of the children of. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. They were not divided into two books until the old testament was translated into greek. Numbers chapter 12 kjv king james version i think that ultimitly god is the judge over all, it is he who will deal with judgement, and i feel it wasnt anyones place to try an handle anything unless the lord have commanded them to do so, when we make judgements due to anything other then what is just, we ourselves are technically sinning, this isnt a verse, just my opinion, from previous. The punishment of this sin by the hand of the magistrate numbers 25. This book was thus entitled because of the numbers of the children of israel, so often mentioned in this book, and so well worthy to give a title to it, because it was the remarkable accomplishment of gods promise to abraham that his seed should be as the stars of heaven for multitude. At this chapter begins the history of the fortieth year which was the last year of the israelites wandering in the wilderness.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Numbers chapter 2 king james version of the holy bible. Matthew henrys bible commentary is arguably the best on the market and has been for several centuries. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for numbers matthew henry s bible commentary. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible volume index by matthew henry christian classics ethereal library. It extends from the giving of the law at sinai, till their arrival in the plains of jordan. Numbers overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible hi. But in solomons time we read of 120 priests sounding with trumpets, 2 chr.
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Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. Numbers 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The people come to zin, they murmur for water, moses directed to smite the rock, the infirmity of moses and aaron. The book of numbers tells a story that has two main characters god and israel. And, lastly, the age appointed for their ministration, numbers 8. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of. An account is given of their murmuring and unbelief, for which they were sentenced to. Numbers 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Matthew henry jfb commentary wesleys notes geneva study bible. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible by matthew. Matthew henrys wellknown sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, originally published in 1706, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts.
Gods pity and power engaged for their supply with water out of the rock, numbers 20. The thousands of israel, having been mustered in the former chapter, in this are marshalled, and a regular disposition is made of their camp, by a divine appointment. Numbers 35 commentary the cities of refuge, the laws. Gods commendation of the zeal of phinehas, numbers 25. The infirmity of moses and aaron upon this occasion, numbers 20. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Numbers 1 matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible.
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Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The pious zeal of phinehas in slaying zimri and cozbi, two impudent sinners, numbers 25. Verses 120 we have here a second muster of the tribe of levi. Matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. How all these orders were duly executed, numbers 8. David guziks commentary on the book of genesis, beginning with gods creation of the. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible numbers chapter 15 this chapter, which is mostly concerning sacrifice and offering, comes in between the story of two rebellions one ch. As that tribe was taken out of all israel to be gods peculiar, so the middleaged men of that tribe. After 40 years with the israelites in the desert, moses was 120 years old deuteronomy 34.
Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible numbers chapter 34 in this chapter god directs moses, and he is to direct israel, i. This book is called numbers from the several numberings of the people contained in it. Yet the bible does not make elaborate arguments for the existence of god. Now that the people were numbered, orders given for the dividing of the land, and a general of the forces nominated and commissioned, one would have expected that the next chapter should begin the history of the campaign. This text was prepared from the christian classics ethereal library located at. Numbers chapter 20 matthew henry complete commentary on. Matthew henrys complete commentary on the whole bible. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible numbers 1. Their discontent and murmuring in that distress, numbers 20.
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Henrys reputation rests upon his renowned commentary, an exposition of the old and new testaments 170810, known also as matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Numbers 1 matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Matthew henry concise commentary on the whole bible hardcover july 1, 1981. To show plainly the abhorrence of murder, and to provide the more effectually for the punishment of the murderer, the nearest relation of the deceased, under the title of avenger of blood, or the redeemer of blood, in notorious cases, might pursue, and execute vengeance.
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