1 Samuel 3:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. ”

1 Samuel 3:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See the marginal references. The sin of the sons of Eli could not be purged by the appointed sacrifices of the Law. In blessed contrast with this declaration is the assurance of the New Testament...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for (i) ever. (i) Meaning that his posterity would never enjoy the...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

In Obedience to the Command of the Lord, Samuel Announces to Eli the Doom of his House. Parallel to the Deuteronomic section ( 1 Samuel 2:27 ). 1 Samuel 3:12 . Probably an addition by the Deut...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. Shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering - That is,...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. Therefore I have sworn - or, I do swear concerning...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Call of Samuel 1. Precious] RM, 'rare': see Isaiah 13:12 . There was no prophet then. Open ] rather, 'published, widely announced': cp. 2 Chronicles 31:5 .
1 Samuel 3:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Shall not be purged with sacrifice. — No earthly sacrifice, bloody or unbloody, should ever purge on earth the sin of the doomed high priestly house. A great theological truth is contained in these...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER V. SAMUEL'S VISION. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 . IT is evident that Samuel must have taken very kindly to the duties of the sanctuary. He was manifestly one of those who are sanctified from in- f...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Message through a Child 1 Samuel 3:10-21 It was a heavy burden that the young boy had to carry. To remind Eli of his sons' shameful sin; to reprove him for his neglect; to utter a judgment wh...
1 Samuel 3:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

At this point in the history came a change, startling, and full of meaning in Samuel's life. In the silence of the night a Voice called him by name. Thrice he answered by going to Eli. At last Eli re...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(11) В¶ And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of everyone that heareth it shall tingle. (12) In that day I will perform against Eli all things which...
1 Samuel 3:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli ,.... Either had done this before, which was signified to him by the man of God, or did swear now for the confirmation of his threatenings, and to as...
1 Samuel 3:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. Ver. 14. That the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be p...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I have sworn Or, I do swear; the past tense being commonly put for the present in the Hebrew tongue. Unto the house of Eli Or, concerning it. Shall not be purged That is, the punishment thr...
1 Samuel 3:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Again the contrast in the child Samuel to what goes before is emphasized: he ministered to the Lord before Eli. Eli witnessed his simple faithfulness to the Lord; but while he no doubt appreciated it...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Eli and His House Threatened. B. C. 1128. 11 And the L ORD said to Samuel, Behold, I...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I have sworn; which might be done before, though it be mentioned here only. Or, I do swear ; the past tense being commonly put for the present in the Hebrew tongue. Unto the house , or, concerni...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

YHWH's Word To Samuel Concerning The House Of Eli ( 1 Samuel 3:11-14 ). It is probable that Samuel had no notion of what the man of God had said to Eli. It was not the kind of thing that Eli would...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 1 Samuel 3:11 . “The ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.” A mark of dread and horror. (See 2 Kings 21:12 and Jeremiah 19:3 .) “As a sharp, discord...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 1-4 (with Judges 21:16-25 ) I. With all his virtues and natural advantages Eli had one great fault. He was a good man of the easy type; the kind of man who makes an admirable servant,...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 3:1 . No open vision; that is, no distinguished prophets in all the land; one of the great calamities which Amos denounced against Israel: 1 Samuel 8:12 . 1 Samuel 3:3 . Ere the lamp...
1 Samuel 3:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place. The character of Eli Eli and Samuel. 1. They are contrasted in point of years: for the one is a boy, the other a grey-h...
1 Samuel 3:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE CALL OF SAMUEL ( 1 Samuel 3:1-9 ). 1 Samuel 3:1 The word of the Lord was precious in those days . Or rather rare ; it came but seldom, and there was no proper or...
1 Samuel 3:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Prophecy Against Eli
1 Samuel 3:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 2:25 ; Ezekiel 24:13 ; Hebrews 10:26-31 ; Hebrews 10:4-10 ; Isaiah 22:14 ; Jeremiah 15:1 ; Jeremiah 7:16 ; Numbers 15:30 ; Numbers 15:31 ; Psalms 51:16
1 Samuel 3:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Prophet Samuel 1 Samuel 3:1-21 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The story of Samuel is one of the outstanding messages of the Bible. His father's name was Elkanah. His mother's name was Hannah. Elkanah...
1 Samuel 3:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Have sworn — Or, I do swear: the past tense being commonly put for the present in the Hebrew tongue. Unto — Or, concerning it. Purged — That is, the punishment threatened against Eli and his family...

1 Samuel 3:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 3:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 3:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 3:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 3:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Samuel 3:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 3:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 3:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Samuel 3:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes