Now these things happened unto them (ταυτα δε συνεβαινον εκεινοις). Imperfect tense because they happened from time to time.

For ensamples. Greek, Types. (tupoi). The same word which is used in 1 Corinthians 10:6. This verse is a rep…

Happened unto them for ensamples.—Better, happened to them typically; and it was written for our admonition. The verb “ha…

So that we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be you idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people…

Paul now applies these examples for the Corinthians. They have been written down to warn us, he says. His warning amounts to this: “Do not be smug …

Now all these things happened as types. He repeats again that all these things happened to the Israelites so that they might be types for …

Now all these things happened to them
All these punishments came upon them in various ways, not by chance, but by th…

Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence; therefore, they should be checked when they first arise. Let us fear the sins of Israel if we want to a…