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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
# Jamieson, Fausset & Brown (1871) Three-author Scottish Presbyterian/Anglican whole-Bible commentary, first published in 1871 as A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments.
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This site quotes Jamieson, Fausset & Brown 6,005 times across 66 books, and lists 1 work.
- Lived 1802 to 1910.
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So the higher a man's religious character is, the more hurt is caused by a sinful folly in him. Bad savor is endurable in oil, but not in what professes to be, and is compounded by the perfumer ("apothecary") for, fragrance.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871
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"Flies" answer to "a little folly" (sin), appropriately, being small (1Co 5:6); also, "Beelzebub" means prince of flies.
Ecclesiastes 10:1 As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. BSB
The moral malady of man is twofold--at one time vain confidence; then, when that is disappointed, despair. So the Jews first laughed at God's threats, confident that they should speedily return; then, when cast down from that confidence, they sank in inconsolable despondency.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871
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expected end--literally, "end and expectation," that is, an end, and that such an end as you wish for.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. BSB
Leah tender-eyed--that is, soft blue eyes--thought a blemish. Rachel beautiful and well-favored--that is, comely and handsome in form. The latter was Jacob's choice.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871
Genesis 29:17 Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful. BSB
And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot--Aaron cuts a poor figure, making a shuffling excuse and betraying more dread of the anger of Moses than of the Lord (compare De 9:20).
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871
Exodus 32:22 “Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil. BSB
Shemuel--that is, Samuel. This is the exact representation of the Hebrew name.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871
1 Chronicles 6:33 These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: BSB
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# Jamieson, Fausset & Brown (1871) Three-author Scottish Presbyterian/Anglican whole-Bible commentary, first published in 1871 as A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments. Often called simply "JFB" or the "Commentary Critical and Explanatory." One of the most concise and citation-dense Public-Domain whole-Bible commentaries — which is why it lands at default_rank=400 in Doctrine A's featured-excerpt ordering: after the Calvin + Spurgeon + Henry heavyweight-voice tier, JFB reliably offers a second Evangelical voice on almost every canonical chapter.
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
1871
1,189 chapters / 66 books — complete Protestant canon, including: - Single-chapter books: Obadiah, Philemon, 2 John, 3 John, Jude (all handled via Introduction-anchor fallback in the extractor since CCEL's single-chapter JFB files don't use ChapterN anchors). - 3 legitimate short chapters (< 200 chars) that cross-reference parallel commentary: 2 Chronicles 18, Psalm 146, Matthew 24.
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An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
“In--or, "By" the transgression--he is brought into difficulty (Pr 12:13), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or rejoice.”
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
“(Compare Pr 22:2). deceitful man--literally, "man of vexations," an exactor. the Lord . . . their eyes--sustains their lives (1Sa 14:27; Ps 13:3); that is, both depend on Him, and He will do justice.”
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
“This is the title of this chapter (see Introduction). the prophecy--literally, "the burden" (compare Isa 13:1; Zec 9:1), used for any divine instruction; not necessarily a prediction, which was only a kind of prophecy (1Ch 15:27, "a song").”
Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.
“Add . . . words--implying that his sole reliance was on God's all-sufficient teaching. reprove thee--or, "convict thee"--and so the falsehood will appear.”
There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
“Four kinds of hateful persons--(1) graceless children, (2) hypocrites, (3) the proud, (4) cruel oppressors (compare on Pr 30:14; 52:2) --are now illustrated;”
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.
“The eye--for the person, with reference to the use of the organ to express mockery and contempt, and also as that by which punishment is received. the ravens . . . eagles . . . eat--either as dying unnaturally, or being left unburied, or both.”
There are three things too wonderful for me, four that I cannot understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the…
“Hypocrisy is illustrated by four examples of the concealment of all methods or traces of action, and a pertinent example of double dealing in actual vice is added, that is, the adulterous woman.”
Four things on earth are small, yet they are exceedingly wise: The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; the rock badgers…
“By the first (Pr 30:25-28), diligence and providence are commended; the success of these insignificant animals being due to their instinctive sagacity and activity, rather than strength. The other class (Pr 30:30, 31) provides similes for whatever is majestic or comely, uniting efficiency with gracefulness.”
What shall I say, O my son? What, O son of my womb? What, O son of my vows?
“What, my son?--that is, What shall I say? Repetitions denote earnestness. son of my womb--as our phrase, "my own son," a term of special affection. son of my vows--as one dedicated to God; so the word "Lemuel" may mean.”
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
“Favour--or, "Grace" of personal manner. beauty--of face, or form (compare Pr 11:22). True piety alone commands permanent respect and affection (1Pe 3:3).”