The Persians dip their arrows in poison to kill more mortally. So Jesus Christ shoots His arrows of poison; and because they cannot endure the wrath of the Lamb all at once, they will be enduring it to eternity. So, therefore, here is terror to all those who do not kiss the Son....
(2) Rock.--Better here, cliff, keeping "rock" for the next clause. In the first figure the ideas of height and shelter, in the second of broad-based and enduring strength, are predominant. Fortress.--Properly, mountain castle. We have the joint figure of the lofty and precipitous cliff...
A leaf that does not wither signifies enduring vitality and resilience. In the harsh climate of the ancient Near East, a tree with unwithered leaves would be a remarkable sight, symbolizing a life that remains vibrant and steadfast despite external challenges. This can be seen as a promise ...
i. “It is hard to see this in the English text, because the Hebrew is almost untranslatable, but in the Hebrew text the wordonlyoraloneoccurs five times in the first eight verses (in verses 1, 2, 4, 5, 6), and once in verse 9.” (Boice) Kidner said of this Hebrew wordak, ...
enduring forever.The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.12 But who ca...
enduring forever.The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.12 But who ca...
is foundational to the precepts of spiritual war in the New Covenant under Jesus Christ. Allegiance, sacrifice, diligence and enduring love must mark the soul of believers. Complacency and ‘lukewarmness’ are the marks of AWOL Christians whom, as Jesus threatens in Revelation 3:16, will be ju...
enduring not only the pains of death, but the wrath of God for us; yet calling upon the Father with strong cries and tears; rescued from the grave; proceeding to reconcile, or to put under his feet all other enemies, till death, the last enemy, shall be destroyed. We should love the...
enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. 10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. The Apostle James discusses the law of liberty (James 2:12) which if we contrast it to the...
The prayer put up, without reconciliation Jesus our Redeemer, conflicting with enemies, compassed with sorrows and with floods of ungodly men, enduring not only the pains of death, but the wrath of God for us; yet calling upon the Father with strong cries and tears; rescued from the grave;...