An Exposition of the Old Testament, Volumes 1–6
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Written with the goal of practical application and the belief that sound doctrine influences daily life, Gill’s expositions will help every Christian make the Bible practical. In the same style as his expositions on the New Testament, Gill provides helpful commentary and interpretation of the books of the Old Testament. His careful attention to theology and practicality will help the reader to understand and apply the Scriptures.
Top Highlights
“This signifies the real being of God, his self-existence, and that he is the Being of beings; as also it denotes his eternity and immutability, and his constancy and faithfulness in fulfilling his promises, for it includes all time, past, present, and to come; and the sense is, not only I am what I am at present, but I am what I have been, and I am what I shall be, and shall be what I am.” (Volume 1, Page 329)
“a divine Person in such a form, even the son of God, who frequently appeared in this manner to the patriarchs” (Volume 2, Page 196)
“his office is not the foundation of his sonship, but his sonship is the foundation of his office” (Volume 3, Page 531)
“that wherever the last days are mentioned, the days of the Messiah are intended.” (Volume 5, Page 12)
“The Septuagint and Arabic versions place it in the 18th year of his reign;” (Volume 6, Page 289)
His doctrinal and practical writings will live, and be admired, and be a standing blessing to posterity, when their opposers are forgotten, or only remembered by the refutations he has given them. While true religion and sound learning have a single friend remaining [. . .], the works and name of Gill will be precious and revered.
For good, sound, massive, sober sense in commenting, who can excel Gill?
Taking its place among the truly famous theologies of this period, it deserves a niche in all representative collections of systems of theology. His mastery of ancient language and ancient writings, as well as of the Scriptures, is reflected not only in his theology but in his expositions.
—Professor John F. Walvoord, Dallas Theological Seminary