And as concerning. But.
no more, &c. = being no longer (Greek. meketi. Comp. of me. App-105.) about to return.
to. unto. Greek. eis. App-104.
corruption. Greek. diaphthora. See note on Acts 2:27. Here corruption means the place of corruption, i.e. the grave, for He did not see corruption and therefore could not return to it.
on this wise. thus.
sure. assured. Greek. pistos. App-150.
mercies. holy things. Greek. hosios. See Acts 2:27. Same as "holy" in Acts 13:35. The sure mercies are the promises faithfully kept by the Almighty. Figure of speech Catachresis. See Isaiah 55:3.