Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. The living lamps if i may so call them, the levites, who as ministers were burning and shining lights. And the lord spoke to moses, saying, send men to spy out the land of canaan, which i am giving to the children of israel. Numbers commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, 6 volumes. Chapter it is a memorable and very melancholy story which is related in this and the following chapter, of the turning back of israel from the borders of canaan, when they were just ready to set foot in it, and the sentencing of them to wander and perish in the wilderness for their unbelief and murmuring. Williamss extensive 1828 account of henry s life and writings. View numbers in the note window welve men sent to search the land of canaan, their instructions.
Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. The english title for this book is due to the fact that chapters 1 through 26 contain details of a great census of the people. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was a nonconformist minister and author, who was born in wales but spent much of his life in england. The report they brought back to the camp of israel, numbers.
Numbers is the fourth of the five old testament books ascribed to moses. Gene getz these are short video summaries about 10 minutes or so with applications. Instead of downloading matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible in its entirety, we have conveniently broken this monumental work into individual books. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. An exposition, with practical observations, of the fourth book of moses, called numbers chapter 1. Numbers , matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Israel was now to be formed into a commonwealth, or rather a kingdom. Another challenge to moses authority arises in numbers and 14.
The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. This study app gives you numerous resources to help you read and understand the bible. Aaron submits, and moses meekly intercedes for miriam, numbers 12. The burning lamps in the candlestick, which the priests were charged to tend v. Upon what occasions the trumpets were to be sounded. Now, for the right settlement of this holy state, next to the institution of good laws was necessary. Featuring the king james version kjv, you have access to matthew. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Study numbers using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Of all the different bible commentaries i have read over the years, i have always preferred the one written by matthew henry 16621714. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Numbers , coffman commentaries on the bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The accused innocent needs to say little if he knows the judge himself will be his advocate. Numbers commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Their job was to go see the land and what it had and they were going to go in and take it down. The occasion of this is, on the one hand, the desire of the people deuteronomy 1. The author arranged what jesus taught in five main sections. Study numbers using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Irving jensen an excellent commentary, comprehensive, interestingly written. From genesis to revelation, matthew henry successfully combines practical.
Hendrickson publishers, inc box una edition june 9, 2009 language. He cried unto the lord with a loud voice, because the cloud, the symbol of his presence, was removed and stood at some distance. The locality from which the sending proceeds is the wilderness of paran numbers 12. This allows you to save more free space on your nookother device and makes for faster searches and quicker navigation. Send thou men, that they may search the land of canaan, which i give unto the children of israel. See exodus for information on the dates and origins of this book. Matthew henry 16621714, beloved commentator on the scriptures, was a prolific writer and minister, most famous for his commentary on the whole bible.
This edition features modern, easytoread print and j. Numbers , matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a. Numbers 22 matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible. Numbers 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible unabridged.
Matthew henry commentary on the book of numbers 1706 numbers. David guziks commentary on numbers , where moses sent spies to scout out the promised land. This book was thus entitled because of the numbers of the children of. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible, 6 volumes 9781598564365. Numbers chapter 8 king james version of the holy bible. An abstract of much of this book we have in a few words in ps. Mar 27, 2011 matthew henry s bible commentary is arguably the best on the market and has been for several centuries.
The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. Matthew henrys complete commentary on the whole bible. Numbers chapter 31 verse by verse bible commentary. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible table of. Commentary on the book of numbers matthew henry s bible commentary. Published numbers chapter summary began as god instructed moses to send a man out of every tribe to the land of canaan to spy out the land. This chapter is concerning the lamps or lights of the sanctuary. Numbers chapter 36 kjv king james version 1 and the chief fathers of the families of the children of gilead, the son of machir, the son of manasseh, of the families of the sons of joseph, came near, and spake before moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of israel. Matthew henrys method for prayer learn to pray the bible. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for numbers matthew henry bible commentary. Numbers 10 commentary old testament matthew henry st. Numbers chapter 36 kjv king james version 1 and the chief fathers of the families of the children of gilead, the son of machir, the son of manasseh, of the families of the sons of joseph, came near, and spake before moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of israel 2 and they said, the lord commanded my lord to give the land for an inheritance by lot to the. The histories of the numbering and marshalling of the tribes num.
The sending of twelve spies before them into canaan, numbers. Business, education, law, service industries, medicine, governmentwherever you work, in whatever. He is best known for the sixvolume biblical commentary exposition of the old. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who. Such are the present comforts we have in communion with god, foretastes of the fulness of joy we expect in the heavenly canaan. Numbers chapter summary began as god instructed moses to send a man out of every tribe to the land of canaan to spy out the land. Romans through revelation by thirteen other nonconformist ministers, partly. 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. The cause is called, and the parties are summoned forthwith to attend at the door of the tabernacle, v. The titles of the five books of moses, which we use in our bibles, are all borrowed from the greek translation of the seventy, the most ancient version of the old testament that we know of. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. King jesus sends his friends out with his message 10.
Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of numbers. Henry maclagan then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scrip tures. The requested resource has been assigned a new permanent uri. Otherwise this book might as well have been called arithmoi, the greek title, as the first genesis, and the second exodus. Now, for the right settlement of this holy state, next to the institution of good laws was. See more ideas about book of numbers, bible, bible commentary.
The theology of work bible commentary is an indepth bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace christians to help you discover what the whole biblefrom genesis to revelationsays about work. Their executing their commission according to their instructions, and their return from the search, numbers. David guziks commentary on numbers, where moses sent spies to scout out the promised land. Matthew henry jfb commentary wesleys notes geneva study bible. His rich exposition and useful applications are perfect for devotional reading and sermon help.
These single incidents are linked on, however, in a truly hebrew style, to what precedes, viz. Henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading. Numbers 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of. Throughout his life as a minister, henry was a diligent student of the word, sometimes rising as early as 4 oclock in the morning and often spending 8 hours a day in his study in addition to. She is healed, but put to shame for seven days, numbers 12. Numbers overview matthew henrys complete commentary on.
The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. Theology of work bible commentary one volume edition. Miriam and aaron, his own brother and sister, affronted him, numbers 12. Numbers overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Numbers matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. When leadership leads to unpopularity numbers and 14. For 300 years, matthew henry s commentary has been a favorite of teachers, preachers, and laypeople. Numbers overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The more silent we are in our own cause the more is god engaged to plead it. Jamieson, fausset, brown unabridged commentary of numbers. Table of contentstable of contents matthew henry commentary on the whole bible 17061721.
Numbers 22, matthew henry s complete commentary on the bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an. Title the english title numbers comes from the greek lxx and latin vg. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. Numbers 12 commentary, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. But the title of this book only we turn into english. The fourth book of moses, called numbers chapter 1. Charles j ellicott commentary on the book of numbers for english readers. Numbers matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible. Numbers commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Miriam was smitten with a leprosy for it, numbers 12. Unabridged commentary with inline scripture for every book including genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy 596 by matthew henry, pinch village llc editor matthew henry. The people come to zin, they murmur for water, moses directed to smite the rock, the infirmity of moses and aaron. Numbers 22, matthew henry s complete commentary on the bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Numbers 22 matthew henrys complete commentary on the.
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