Commentaries

Matthew Henry Concise

Puritan pastoral commentary (1710). Warm, devotional, and strong on practical application. Covers every chapter. Lighter on original languages.

Wesley's Notes

Methodist verse notes (1754). Clear and concise; useful for a quick plain reading of the text. Not every verse has a note.

Poole's Annotations

Nonconformist verse annotations (1685). Concise and text-focused, with strong attention to the Hebrew and Greek text. Praised by Spurgeon for its balance of brevity and depth.

Jamieson, Fausset and Brown

Evangelical critical commentary (1871). Strong on exegesis, word study, and cross-references. Dense and technical; best for readers who want scholarly depth.

Gill's Exposition

Reformed Baptist exposition (1746). Exhaustive treatment of Hebrew, Greek, and Rabbinic sources. Covers every verse with great depth; entries can be long.