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Commentary on the Whole Bible
From Genesis to Revelation, Matthew Henry combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire Bible. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of God's divine revelation. Perfect for all readers of the Bible who want a comprehensive commentary. This edition includes the entire text of Matthew Henry's original multi-volume commentary in morder, easy-to-read type and now includes a premium CD-ROM with the complete text in multiple searchable electronic formats.
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Matthew Henry
1,209 books127 followersMatthew Henry was an English non-conformist clergyman. Henry's well-known Exposition of the Old and New Testaments (1708–1710) is a commentary of a practical and devotional rather than of a critical kind, covering the whole of the Old Testament, and the Gospels and Acts in the New Testament.
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October 5, 2013
I read through this commentary over about a year and a quarter as I did a chronological reading of the Bible. I used the Olive Tree Bible Study app, which synched my daily readings with the commentary. This was a great way to read through the Bible. Henry's comments illuminate the text and place everything in the Old Testament in context of our understanding of Christ. I appreciated the insight into finding the savior in the OT. Henry's text makes for a great devotional, as it often challenges the reader to deepen their faith and Christian walk.
November 27, 2013
What can be said of Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible? Let's let the giants of the protestant faith speak for themselves. Of Henry's Commentary, Charles Haddon Spurgeon said: "Every minister ought to read it entirely and carefully through once at least." George Whitefield, the great Anglican preacher read through Matthew Henry's Commentary at least four times - the last time reading it through on his knees!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible is rich in exegetical wisdom. The commentary spurs the Christian reader to a deeper devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ, with every passage always pointing back to the cross - whether the passage in commenting on the Old or New Testament. I have been blessed beyond belief by the commentary, and am proud to say that I've read it cover to cover - something that every Christian should undertake at least once in their lifetime. Although Matthew Henry wrote an enormous six volumes of commentary, one can purchase the single-volume commentary, or the concise commentary on the whole Bible, which offers Matthew Henry at his best!
Brent McCulley (10/5/13)
Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible is rich in exegetical wisdom. The commentary spurs the Christian reader to a deeper devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ, with every passage always pointing back to the cross - whether the passage in commenting on the Old or New Testament. I have been blessed beyond belief by the commentary, and am proud to say that I've read it cover to cover - something that every Christian should undertake at least once in their lifetime. Although Matthew Henry wrote an enormous six volumes of commentary, one can purchase the single-volume commentary, or the concise commentary on the whole Bible, which offers Matthew Henry at his best!
Brent McCulley (10/5/13)
May 24, 2016
This was a dense book to read and is quite verbose. While reading it, however I could not help but notice how often it seemed that Henry seemed to be preaching and not simply expounding on the Bible. Also, there were parts where Henry doesn’t seem to have logical consistency in his own exposition, does not catch logical inconsistencies in the bible, or does not seem to take other parts of the bible into account when expounding, and I would like to use his commentary on the story of Adam & Eve, and of Noah from Genesis, and of verses from Deuteronomy as examples of why I think so.
When commenting on Eve being created after Adam, and from his rib, he comments that women owe a certain “subjection and reverence which wives owe to their own husbands.” And literally a few sentences later goes on to state that because she was created from his side and not his head, that she was neither meant to rule above him or be trampled by him, but rather to rule by his side. If the reader asks the question, given A, how does B necessarily follow? Henry seems to be taking the opportunity to push his own ideological view or simply making a point for which there isn’t any evidence for.
Next, when commenting on the story of Noah there is a part where the Bible first clearly states that, “Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations,” it goes on to say of everyone else on the earth that, “…all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.” Later in the story when it is mentioned in the Bible that Noah was drunk in the tent, Henry goes on to comment on which of his sons were right and which of Noah’s sons were wrong, and the necessity for sobriety but doesn’t see the inherent contradiction in, on the one hand Noah being said to be a perfect man in contrast to everyone being of corrupted flesh, and engaging on the corruption of the flesh and mind by virtue of his drunkardness. Also, if indeed He is an omnipotent God and He knows all that was and will be why would he need to regret anything about his creation? This also isn’t something which Henry takes into account when commenting on the story of the flood the flood where God is said to “regret” having caused the flood.
Thirdly, Later in Deuteronomy 18:18 it is said, “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.” Henry comments, “Whether a succession of prophets be included in this promise or not, we are sure that it is primarily intended as a promise of Christ.” But this doesn’t make sense. Because inasmuch as God is talking to Moses then we have to consider the verse in light of the Christian doctrine. And in the Christian theology…
1. Jesus is God incarnate, and Moses is not God.
2. Moses had a mother and a father; but Jesus only had a mother (miraculous birth)
3. Jesus was not accepted as a prophet by his people as a whole; but Moses was.
**John 1:11 He (Jesus) Came unto his own but they received him not.
4. Moses was a religious, social and political leader, and a king of his people; but Jesus was only a religious leader i.e. his kingdom was only a spiritual one.
**Gospel of John 18:36 Jesus says, “My kingdom is not of this world.”
5. Moses was given a new revelation and a new law; but Jesus only came to confirm what was revealed onto Moses.
**Gospel of Matthew 5:17-19 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
6. Jesus was a chaste bachelor his whole life and did not have children; Moses married and had children.
7. Jesus was crucified; but Moses was not (he died a natural death).
8. Jesus was resurrected after three days and has a heavenly abode, but Moses is buried here on earth.
9. Jesus went to Hell for 3 days, and Moses did not.
10. Jesus died for the sins of the world; but Moses did not.
Though Henry use John 7:16-17 (which reads, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me). Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own) to reason that this is proof that God put his words in his (Jesus’s) mouth, one could just as easily reason that this verse could apply to all of God’s prophets in that none of them teach on their own, and only speak what is revealed to them by God.
In conclusion, I really did enjoy reading this book and I learned a lot about Christianity, and when taking my review into consideration the reader should also keep in mind that I have not read any other expository works and for that reason cannot say if this is the best work out there. This is not an easy read and I definitely had to use external resources which greatly aid me in my journey and helped with understanding. I have made them available below in addition to links for free download versions of Matthew Henry’s commentaries .
***Resources***
Books:
1. Matthew Henry – Genesis to Deuteronomy: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
2. Matthew Henry – Joshua to Esther: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/i...
3. Matthew Henry – Job to Song of Solomon: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
4. Matthew Henry – Isaiah to Malachi: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/i...
5. Matthew Henry – Matthew to John: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
6. Matthew Henry – Acts to Revelation: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
Lectures:
1. Old Testament Studies I: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
2. Old Testament Studies II: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
3. Intro to the Old Testament: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
4. New Testament History and Literature: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
When commenting on Eve being created after Adam, and from his rib, he comments that women owe a certain “subjection and reverence which wives owe to their own husbands.” And literally a few sentences later goes on to state that because she was created from his side and not his head, that she was neither meant to rule above him or be trampled by him, but rather to rule by his side. If the reader asks the question, given A, how does B necessarily follow? Henry seems to be taking the opportunity to push his own ideological view or simply making a point for which there isn’t any evidence for.
Next, when commenting on the story of Noah there is a part where the Bible first clearly states that, “Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations,” it goes on to say of everyone else on the earth that, “…all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.” Later in the story when it is mentioned in the Bible that Noah was drunk in the tent, Henry goes on to comment on which of his sons were right and which of Noah’s sons were wrong, and the necessity for sobriety but doesn’t see the inherent contradiction in, on the one hand Noah being said to be a perfect man in contrast to everyone being of corrupted flesh, and engaging on the corruption of the flesh and mind by virtue of his drunkardness. Also, if indeed He is an omnipotent God and He knows all that was and will be why would he need to regret anything about his creation? This also isn’t something which Henry takes into account when commenting on the story of the flood the flood where God is said to “regret” having caused the flood.
Thirdly, Later in Deuteronomy 18:18 it is said, “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.” Henry comments, “Whether a succession of prophets be included in this promise or not, we are sure that it is primarily intended as a promise of Christ.” But this doesn’t make sense. Because inasmuch as God is talking to Moses then we have to consider the verse in light of the Christian doctrine. And in the Christian theology…
1. Jesus is God incarnate, and Moses is not God.
2. Moses had a mother and a father; but Jesus only had a mother (miraculous birth)
3. Jesus was not accepted as a prophet by his people as a whole; but Moses was.
**John 1:11 He (Jesus) Came unto his own but they received him not.
4. Moses was a religious, social and political leader, and a king of his people; but Jesus was only a religious leader i.e. his kingdom was only a spiritual one.
**Gospel of John 18:36 Jesus says, “My kingdom is not of this world.”
5. Moses was given a new revelation and a new law; but Jesus only came to confirm what was revealed onto Moses.
**Gospel of Matthew 5:17-19 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
6. Jesus was a chaste bachelor his whole life and did not have children; Moses married and had children.
7. Jesus was crucified; but Moses was not (he died a natural death).
8. Jesus was resurrected after three days and has a heavenly abode, but Moses is buried here on earth.
9. Jesus went to Hell for 3 days, and Moses did not.
10. Jesus died for the sins of the world; but Moses did not.
Though Henry use John 7:16-17 (which reads, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me). Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own) to reason that this is proof that God put his words in his (Jesus’s) mouth, one could just as easily reason that this verse could apply to all of God’s prophets in that none of them teach on their own, and only speak what is revealed to them by God.
In conclusion, I really did enjoy reading this book and I learned a lot about Christianity, and when taking my review into consideration the reader should also keep in mind that I have not read any other expository works and for that reason cannot say if this is the best work out there. This is not an easy read and I definitely had to use external resources which greatly aid me in my journey and helped with understanding. I have made them available below in addition to links for free download versions of Matthew Henry’s commentaries .
***Resources***
Books:
1. Matthew Henry – Genesis to Deuteronomy: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
2. Matthew Henry – Joshua to Esther: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/i...
3. Matthew Henry – Job to Song of Solomon: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
4. Matthew Henry – Isaiah to Malachi: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/i...
5. Matthew Henry – Matthew to John: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
6. Matthew Henry – Acts to Revelation: http://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/M...
Lectures:
1. Old Testament Studies I: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
2. Old Testament Studies II: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
3. Intro to the Old Testament: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
4. New Testament History and Literature: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
January 31, 2010
The concise commentary is what I use on a daily basis, and it's in nice bite size chapter portions. Wise man. Love this commentary.
December 28, 2020
First sentence: Here before us is the Holy Bible, or book, for this is what the word bible means. We call it the Book, for it is incomparably the best book that has ever been written: it is the book of books. We call it the Holy Book, because it was written by holy prophets, moved by the Holy Spirit. The great things of God’s Law and Gospel are here written for us, that they might be transmitted to distant lands and ages in a purer and more complete way than they could possibly be by word of mouth or tradition.
I am reading the Bible in 2020 using the daily M'Cheyne (Robert Murray M'Cheyne) plan. I thought it would add a layer of substance to in addition to the four chapters a day, to also read commentaries for those chapters. For that I am using Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. (Since the plan went through Psalms and the New Testament twice, I did not repeat reading those commentary chapters. Instead I chose to pick up J. Vernon McGee's Thru the Bible commentary to cover this year's second reading Psalms and New Testament.)
I would suggest for anyone that is intimidated by bible commentaries--especially one volume commentaries that cover Genesis through Revelation--to come up with a plan. I'd owned this one for several years. In fact, I'd started it several times--never truly making it past the first few books of the Bible. I know I read Genesis at least twice! By having the BIBLE PLAN I was using be my guide for tackling this CHUNKSTER commentary, I always knew just what to read and how much to read. I would read the Scripture chapters for the day and then pick up the commentary. The Scriptures were fresh on my mind. The commentary was easier to follow since I'd literally just read the Scripture.
I shared quotes each day as I read on Facebook. There are literally 1,573 highlights saved on my kindle book. (I didn't share *that* many on Facebook). There are way too many highlight to meaningfully go through and make a best of list for this post.
Just scanning some of the Genesis quotes, I'm amazed at how timeless this one is.
Our duty as Christians is always to keep heaven in our sight and the earth under our feet.
What God requires of us he himself works in us, or it is not done. He that commands faith, holiness, and love creates them in us by the power of his grace alongside his word.
The One who made the soul is alone able to make it new.
He that made us is alone able to make us happy.
It adds much to the comfort of any situation if we have clearly seen God going before us and putting us into it.
In our best state in this world we still need one another’s help.
Our first parents, who knew so much, did not know this—that they knew enough.
The way of sin is downhill; we cannot stop ourselves when we want to.
Sin brought sorrow into the world; if we had known no guilt, we would have known no grief.
We mock God in saying that we are sorry for our sin, and that it grieves us to the heart, if we then continue to indulge in it.
I am reading the Bible in 2020 using the daily M'Cheyne (Robert Murray M'Cheyne) plan. I thought it would add a layer of substance to in addition to the four chapters a day, to also read commentaries for those chapters. For that I am using Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. (Since the plan went through Psalms and the New Testament twice, I did not repeat reading those commentary chapters. Instead I chose to pick up J. Vernon McGee's Thru the Bible commentary to cover this year's second reading Psalms and New Testament.)
I would suggest for anyone that is intimidated by bible commentaries--especially one volume commentaries that cover Genesis through Revelation--to come up with a plan. I'd owned this one for several years. In fact, I'd started it several times--never truly making it past the first few books of the Bible. I know I read Genesis at least twice! By having the BIBLE PLAN I was using be my guide for tackling this CHUNKSTER commentary, I always knew just what to read and how much to read. I would read the Scripture chapters for the day and then pick up the commentary. The Scriptures were fresh on my mind. The commentary was easier to follow since I'd literally just read the Scripture.
I shared quotes each day as I read on Facebook. There are literally 1,573 highlights saved on my kindle book. (I didn't share *that* many on Facebook). There are way too many highlight to meaningfully go through and make a best of list for this post.
Just scanning some of the Genesis quotes, I'm amazed at how timeless this one is.
Our duty as Christians is always to keep heaven in our sight and the earth under our feet.
What God requires of us he himself works in us, or it is not done. He that commands faith, holiness, and love creates them in us by the power of his grace alongside his word.
The One who made the soul is alone able to make it new.
He that made us is alone able to make us happy.
It adds much to the comfort of any situation if we have clearly seen God going before us and putting us into it.
In our best state in this world we still need one another’s help.
Our first parents, who knew so much, did not know this—that they knew enough.
The way of sin is downhill; we cannot stop ourselves when we want to.
Sin brought sorrow into the world; if we had known no guilt, we would have known no grief.
We mock God in saying that we are sorry for our sin, and that it grieves us to the heart, if we then continue to indulge in it.
July 6, 2025
I use this daily with Bible study. It’s been a blessing to have one single book I can bring along with my Bible. It is written in a clear and direct manner
January 9, 2019
I'm relegating this volume to the Ain't Nobody Got Time for That shelf. My intention was to read this commentary as I read through the Bible. However, I'm finding Henry difficult to stomach. No, it was not the verbose nature of the old English used that turned me off; it was the racist and misogynistic nature of the text. From his exposition on Noah's cursing of Ham (and thus, Henry's erroneous assumption that all people of color were cursed, inferior, and doomed to servitude), to blaming Jacob's daughter, Dinah, for her own rape (yes, a 17th century account of rape shaming), the author did not expound on the scriptures as a means of devotion to God, but rather his own twisted doctrine. I felt more dread with the book than excitement in deep diving into Scripture study. I will continue my Bible reading and study, but I will not accompany it with this commentary. Since the author occasionally makes good points and the commentary is highly recommended, I'll keep the book in my library as a reference. However, I'm not going to continue to allow it to ruin my Bible Study.
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February 13, 2011I haven't read this in entirety, nor do I really want to put it as currently-reading, because it's a whole Bible study series, I doubt I'd ever either say I've 'read' it, but it'd be on currently-reading forever if I did that.
This series is often helpful in drawing your attention to God's glory & Christ throughout the Bible. I don't know if MH relied on just his English translation or Greek & Hebrew, some of his interpretations do seem to be found only in the KJV - while a good, faithful, modern translation might lead you to think something else. These & other places where I'd question his thoughts are minor though, for instance in Romans he draws on something to say that Christ must have been frail of frame b/c he was holy... well, that's silly first & second, Christ was a pre-modern carpenter for probably 10+ years before his ministry began, hardly one that lent itself to frailty. But as I said, this is pretty insignificant. Use him as a help, not as scripture itself.
This series is often helpful in drawing your attention to God's glory & Christ throughout the Bible. I don't know if MH relied on just his English translation or Greek & Hebrew, some of his interpretations do seem to be found only in the KJV - while a good, faithful, modern translation might lead you to think something else. These & other places where I'd question his thoughts are minor though, for instance in Romans he draws on something to say that Christ must have been frail of frame b/c he was holy... well, that's silly first & second, Christ was a pre-modern carpenter for probably 10+ years before his ministry began, hardly one that lent itself to frailty. But as I said, this is pretty insignificant. Use him as a help, not as scripture itself.
May 9, 2023
This works dives deeper into Gods word. It explains things to us. Good to study scripture with this set of books. I may never read them all, but I'm enriched when I do. Easy to understand.
November 27, 2022
As I read books in the Bible, I often read a chapter in here to learn a bit more.
June 25, 2014
This is a wonderful commentary. It is very old but the subject has not changed so it is as accurate today as when it was written. This is a source I go to often to stimulate a deeper consideration of a text. It is very rich and truly plumbs the depths of every passage in a near exhaustive manner. That being said it can be very dense and somewhat overwhelming to some readers. I see it as a means to stimulate thought about a passage rather than a strict interpretation. Henry speculates and expounds on a text and gives illustrations to excess at times rather than simply giving the meaning of what is stated in a passage. If you care to drink from the fire plug, this commentary will satisfy.
February 16, 2013
I love this! My family has owned the six volume set, originally my great-grandfather's, for years, but I never really got into it until I bought the study Bible a few years ago. I love his classic wisdom! I can also recommend the smartphone/tablet app. It's well worth the couple dollars, is searchable, and is complete.
January 18, 2016
This is probably one of the more well-known Reformed commentaries on the Bible written by the early 18th century English Presbyterian pastor Matthew Henry. It is much more devotional in nature than are the more modern critical and technical commentaries. The many scriptural references in this commentary make these volumes extremely helpful in understanding difficult passages.
April 21, 2017
Convenient to transport for group study
Very easy to navigate through the bible and commentary with ages old wisdom from Matthew henry. This has been an in depth source of information for many years. With the added convenience of having kindle access this is an unbeatable accessory for bible study.
Very easy to navigate through the bible and commentary with ages old wisdom from Matthew henry. This has been an in depth source of information for many years. With the added convenience of having kindle access this is an unbeatable accessory for bible study.
December 10, 2022
Matthew Henry is not encumbered by our cultural influences, only those of his time and I am unfamiliar with them. Thus his commentary is always refreshing. Joined with other commentaries and versions, he provides great insight. An amazing feat for the times he lived in; obviously inspired and touched by the Holy Spirit.
September 10, 2016
Very difficult to read if you just want a textual question answered, but amazing if you want a devotional treatment of Scripture. I recommend everyone at least read the commentary on Genesis as a devotional, it is an excellent way to learn how to approach the Scriptures.
July 4, 2023
John: July 2023
September 17, 2022
Absolutely mind blowing. It brings one to their needs
Everyone who believes they are Christian must read this
Hopefully if non Christians read it and they realise God and only God is in control
Everyone who believes they are Christian must read this
Hopefully if non Christians read it and they realise God and only God is in control
June 30, 2020
Very good book
May 23, 2021
I am using this Bible with my studies of Life Lessons of Matthew, By Max Lucado.
July 11, 2021
Your commentarys are very use full to grow spiritually
June 1, 2022
I will never be able to finish this book. As it relates to the Bible and I will be using it along with my Bible. I don't anticipate a time when I won't be able to study
January 5, 2020
I was doing fine with his commentary until I came upon this: So I'm pulling back a star or two...
""As to the contest about the body of Moses, it appears that Satan wished to make the place of his burial known to the Israelites, in order to tempt them to worship him, but he was prevented, and vented his rage in desperate blasphemy.""
And I wondered, how could he make such a assured statement. It sounds like a possibility, but he makes it sound like a fact. What source did he get this from? Is there something in scripture that supports it? It's a bit bold without revealing where this came from. If anyone can correct me and show me his source, please do
!****UPDATE:*****""Copied and pasted:
The Assumption of Moses. ( Jewish apocryphal pseudepigraphical)
We have to take their word for it because only small fragments of these pseudepigraphal writings
""And Samuel tried to bring his corpse down to the people so that they might make him a god, but Michael the archcaptain by the order of God came to take it and remove it, and Samuel resisted him, and they made war. The archcaptain therefore became angry and rebuked him, saying: The Lord rebuke you, devil. And thus the adversary was defeated and fled, and the archangel Michael removed the corpse of Moses to where he was ordered by Christ our God, [and no one saw the burial of Moses].""
Okay, if this source is consistent, and it is quoted in Jude, I stand corrected and add another star.
""As to the contest about the body of Moses, it appears that Satan wished to make the place of his burial known to the Israelites, in order to tempt them to worship him, but he was prevented, and vented his rage in desperate blasphemy.""
And I wondered, how could he make such a assured statement. It sounds like a possibility, but he makes it sound like a fact. What source did he get this from? Is there something in scripture that supports it? It's a bit bold without revealing where this came from. If anyone can correct me and show me his source, please do
!****UPDATE:*****""Copied and pasted:
The Assumption of Moses. ( Jewish apocryphal pseudepigraphical)
We have to take their word for it because only small fragments of these pseudepigraphal writings
""And Samuel tried to bring his corpse down to the people so that they might make him a god, but Michael the archcaptain by the order of God came to take it and remove it, and Samuel resisted him, and they made war. The archcaptain therefore became angry and rebuked him, saying: The Lord rebuke you, devil. And thus the adversary was defeated and fled, and the archangel Michael removed the corpse of Moses to where he was ordered by Christ our God, [and no one saw the burial of Moses].""
Okay, if this source is consistent, and it is quoted in Jude, I stand corrected and add another star.
April 27, 2025
Interesting but tedious. As I neared the end of Deuteronomy I began to completely lose focus and switched to audio. Henry is repetitive and due to the age in which this was written is more devotional than intellectual. Henry is repetitive and gave me very little insight into the scriptures. There might have been the occasional 'I never noticed that before', but I could have learned such things in any other commentary so, unfortunately, I consider this one a waste of time and money. If you want devotional reading, this might be your niche but it wasn't mine.
January 9, 2024
I learned about Matthew Henry because my old Pastor (now retired) quoted him very often. And now this is my favorite commentary on the Bible and one of my favorite resources for Bible studying. His writing is beautiful, almost poetic, and highly insightful. Full of sound doctrine and it’s clearly evident that he has a deep love of God, and of His Holy Word. He was definitely a Biblical Scholar. I highly recommend!!!
January 1, 2025
The best thing about a good audio bible and commentary is an easy to manage and follow index. Being able to jump to “out of order” scripture and commentaries is essential. I start and finish this every year. And for some reason starting with Genius on January 1st after finishing Revelations at the end of the year s a great way to start anew with hope and knowledge of God’s blessings.
December 31, 2019
Read in conjunction with my Thematic (2019) reading plan. Feels good!
A few problems with this book; mainly that of the depravity of man line of thinking which is especially prevalent in the commentary on Job (expectantly) but pulled out some interesting thoughts for me.
A few problems with this book; mainly that of the depravity of man line of thinking which is especially prevalent in the commentary on Job (expectantly) but pulled out some interesting thoughts for me.
September 12, 2020
I have not actually read this entire book, but it serves as a great reference when studying the bible. It brings so many additional ways to interpret and understand verses you may have read many, many times.
October 29, 2019
Sometime Dr. Henry’s Commentary can get a little wordy amp m my opinion but I can always expect to find gold nuggets in the process of digging.
May 24, 2021
Pure utter religious egotistic, ignorant crap.
Couldn't read past the preface.
Couldn't read past the preface.
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