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What is Jamieson Fausset&Brown's Commentary?
With its scholarly insights, Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary is to verse-by-verse exposition what the venerable Matthew Henry's Commentary is to devotional-style commentaries. It sheds light on the full meanings and implications of words, verses, and passages to supply you with an in-depth understanding of the entire Bible.
What is the best commentary on the Bible?
The Through the bible is the best commentary but it leaves out a lot of scripture while this one doesn't. I like being able to read scripture and then access the commentary with just a touch on my Kindle.
Is there a better one-volume commentary on the whole Bible?
If there's a better one-volume commentary on every book of the Bible--that concisely and eruditely examines Scripture in the light of conservative, Reformed biblical scholarship and also offers a readable, reliable guide to God's Word that is also affordable--I haven't found it yet! Yes, there are more up-to-date commentaries.
Who prepared the commentary for the declaration of Independence?
This one volume commentary was prepared by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown and published in 1871.
Who is James in the Bible?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary. James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. This is called by Eusebius ( [Ecclesiastical History, 2.23], about the year 330 A.D.) the first of the Catholic Epistles, that is, the Epistles intended for general circulation, ...
Who is the Lord's brother in the Bible?
Paul (Ga 2:9) arranges the names "James, Cephas, John," in the order in which their Epistles stand. James who wrote this Epistle (according to most ancient writers) is called (Ga 1:19), "the Lord's brother.". He was son of Alpheus or Cleopas (Lu 24:13-18) and Mary, sister of the Virgin Mary.
What does James 1:3 mean?
James 1:3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 3. the trying—the testing or proving of your faith, namely, by "divers temptations.".
Where in the Bible does it say "double minded"?
The word for "double-minded" is found here and in Jas 4:8, for the first time in Greek literature.
What does "perfect" mean in the Bible?
entire—that which has all its parts complete, wanting no integral part; 1Th 5:23, "your whole (literally, 'entire') spirit, soul, and body"; as "perfect" implies without a blemish in its parts .
Where is James in the Gospel of Acts?
He is not mentioned as one of the Lord's brethren in Ac 1:14; but as one of the "apostles" (Ga 1:19).
Who was the apostle of circumcision?
1. James— an apostle of the circumcision, with Peter and John, James in Jerusalem, Palestine, and Syria; Peter in Babylon and the East; John in Ephesus and Asia Minor. Peter addresses the dispersed Jews of Pontus, Galatia, and Cappadocia; James , the Israelites of the twelve tribes scattered abroad.
What is the first book of Moses called?
THE FIRST BOOK OF MOSES, CALLED GENESIS. Commentary by Robert Jamieson. Ge 1:1, 2. The Creation of Heaven and Earth. 1. In the beginning—a period of remote and unknown antiquity, hid in the depths of eternal ages; and so the phrase is used in Pr 8:22, 23. God—the name of the Supreme Being, signifying in Hebrew, "Strong," "Mighty.".
What did God see when he brought forth grass?
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
What does God say about animals in the water?
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. Ge 1:20-23. Fifth Day. The signs of animal life appeared in the waters and in the air.
What does Genesis 1:4 mean?
Genesis 1:4. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 4. divided the light from darkness—refers to the alternation or succession of the one to the other, produced by the daily revolution of the earth round its axis.
Who made the beast of the earth after his kind?
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
What does God say about herb seed?
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.