Seven abominations – Compare the note on Proverbs 26:16. Here “seven” retains, perhaps, its significance as the symbol of completeness. Evil…

Seven abominations.— See above on Proverbs 26:16, and compare “seven spirits” (Matthew 12:45) and “seven devils” ([Ref…

When he speaks fair, believe him not Gives good words, flatters with his lips, pretends great kindness and favour, expres…

Always distrust when someone speaks smoothly unless you know them well. Satan, in his temptations, speaks smoothly, as he did to Eve; but it is mad…