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Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke (1762 - 1832)

Read freely text sermons and articles by the speaker Adam Clarke in text and pdf format. Was a British Methodist theologian and Biblical scholar. He is chiefly remembered for writing a commentary on the Bible which took him 40 years to complete and which was a primary Methodist theological resource for two centuries. Contained in 6 volumes, consisting of nearly 1,000 pages each, it was considered the most comprehensive commentary on the Bible ever prepared by one man.

As a theologian, Clarke reinforced the teachings of Methodist founder John Wesley. He taught that the Bible provides a complete interpretation of God's nature and will. He considered Scripture itself a miracle of God's grace that "takes away the veil of darkness and ignorance." With such an understanding, Clarke was first and foremost a Biblical theologian, often uneasy with purely systematic approaches to theology.

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Adam Clarke Commentary Amos 9
      Introduction The first part of this chapter contains another vision, in which God is represented as declaring the final ruin of the kingdom of Israel, and the general dispersion of the people, Amos 9:1-10. The prophet then passes to the great blessedness ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Amos overview
      Introduction to the Book of the Prophet Amos Amos, the third of the minor prophets, was, it is said, of the little town of Tekoa, in the tribe of Judah, about four leagues southward of Jerusalem. There is no good proof, however, that he was a native of ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 1
      Introduction This chapter begins with giving a short account of Nebuchadnezzar‘s conquest of Judea, when Jehoiakim became tributary to him; and consequently the seventy years‘ captivity and vassalage began, Daniel 1:1, Daniel 1:2. On this expedition ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 10
      Introduction This and the two following chapters give an account of Daniel‘s last vision, wherein the succession of the Persian and Grecian monarchies is described, together with the wars that should take place between Syria and Egypt under the latter ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 11
      Introduction This chapter gives a more particular explanation of those events which were predicted in the eighth chapter. The prophet had foretold the partition of Alexander‘s kingdom into four parts. Two of these, in which were included Egypt and Syri ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 12
      Introduction The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter (to be literally understood) gives some intimation, Daniel 12:1-3. Daniel is then ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 2
      Introduction Nebuchadnezzar, in the second year of his reign, (or in the fourth, according to the Jewish account, which takes in the first two years in which he reigned conjointly with his father), had a dream which greatly troubled him; but of which not ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 3
      Introduction Nebuchadnezzar, having erected an image, whose height (including probably a very high pedestal) was sixty cubits, and the breadth six, ordered a numerous assembly, which he had convened, to fall down and worship it; threatening, at the same ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 4
      Introduction Nebuchadnezzar, after having subdued all the neighboring countries, and greatly enriched and adorned his own, became so intoxicated with his prosperity, as to draw down upon himself a very remarkable judgment, of which this chapter gives a p ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 5
      Introduction In the commencement of this chapter we are informed how Belshazzar, the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, when rioting in his palace, and profaning the severed vessels of the temple, Daniel 5:1-4, was suddenly terrified with the appearance of the ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 6
      Introduction Darius the Median, who succeeded Belshazzar in the kingdom of Babylon, having heard of Daniel‘s extraordinary wisdom and understanding, constitutes him the chief of the three presidents who were over the whole empire, and purposed also to ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 7
      Introduction The prophet having, in the preceding chapters of this book, related some remarkable events concerning himself and his brethren in the captivity, and given proof of his being enabled, by Divine assistance, to interpret the dreams of others, e ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 8
      Introduction This chapter contains Daniel‘s vision of the ram and he-goat, Daniel 8:1-14; referring, as explained by the angel, to the Persian and Grecian monarchies, Daniel 8:15-26. The little horn mentioned in the ninth verse, (or fierce king, as int ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel 9
      Introduction Daniel, understanding from the prophecies of Jeremiah that the seventy years‘ captivity was now terminating, pours out his soul in fervent prayer to God, and earnestly supplicates pardon and restoration for his captive people, Daniel 9:1-1 ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Daniel overview
      Introduction to the Book of the Prophet Daniel Daniel is said to have descended from the royal family of David; and he appears to have been carried into Babylon when very young, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim king of Judah, A.M. 3398, b.c. 602, or 606 ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 1
      Introduction Introduction to the book, Deuteronomy 1:1, Deuteronomy 1:2. Moses addresses the people in the fortieth year after the exodus from Egypt, Deuteronomy 1:3-5; and shows how God had spoken to them in Horeb, and the directions he gave them, Deute ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 10
      Introduction Moses is commanded to make a second set of tables, Deuteronomy 10:1, Deuteronomy 10:2. He makes an ark, prepares the two tables, God writes on them the ten commandments, and Moses lays them up in the ark, Deuteronomy 10:3-5. The Israelites j ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 11
      Introduction The people are exhorted to obedience from a consideration of God‘s goodness to their fathers in Egypt, Deuteronomy 11:1-4, and what he did in the wilderness, Deuteronomy 11:5, and the judgment on Dathan and Abiram, Deuteronomy 11:6, and fr ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 12
      Introduction All monuments of idolatry in the promised land to be destroyed, Deuteronomy 12:1-3; and God‘s service to be duly performed, Deuteronomy 12:4-7. The difference between the performance of that service in the wilderness and in the promised la ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 13
      Introduction Of false prophets and their lying signs, Deuteronomy 13:1-6. Of those who endeavor to entice and seduce people to idolatry, Deuteronomy 13:7-8. The punishment of such, Deuteronomy 13:9-11. Of cities perverted from the pure worship of God, De ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 14
      Introduction The Israelites are not to adopt superstitious customs in mourning, Deuteronomy 14:1, Deuteronomy 14:2. The different kinds of clean and unclean animals, vv. 3-20. Nothing to be eaten that dieth of itself, Deuteronomy 14:21. Concerning offeri ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 15
      Introduction The Sabbatical year of release, Deuteronomy 15:1. The manner in which this release shall take place, Deuteronomy 15:2-5. Of lending to the poor, and the disposition in which it should be done, Deuteronomy 15:6-11. Of the Hebrew servant who h ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 16
      Introduction The month of Abib to be observed, Deuteronomy 16:1. The feast of the passover and of unleavened bread, Deuteronomy 16:2-8. The feast of weeks, Deuteronomy 16:9-12. The feast of tabernacles, Deuteronomy 16:13-15. All the males to appear befor ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 17
      Introduction All sacrifices to be without blemish, Deuteronomy 17:1. Of persons consisted of idolatry and their punishment, Deuteronomy 17:2-7. Difficult matters in judgment to be laid before the priests and judges, and to be determined by them; and all ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 18
      Introduction The priests and Levites to have no inheritance, Deuteronomy 18:1, Deuteronomy 18:2. What is the priest‘s due, Deuteronomy 18:3-5. Of the Levites that come from any of the other cities, Deuteronomy 18:6-8. The Israelites must not copy the a ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 19
      Introduction Three cities of refuge to be appointed in the midst of the promised land; the land being divided into three parts, a city is to be placed in each, a proper way to which is to be prepared, Deuteronomy 19:1-3. In what cases of manslaughter the ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 2
      Introduction Moses continues to relate how they compassed Mount Seir, Deuteronomy 2:1. And the commands they received not to meddle with the descendants of Esau, Deuteronomy 2:2-8; nor to distress the Moabites, Deuteronomy 2:9. Of the Emims, Deuteronomy ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 20
      Introduction Directions concerning campaigns, Deuteronomy 20:1. The priest shall encourage the people with the assurance that God will accompany and fight for them, Deuteronomy 20:2-4. The officers shalt dismiss from the army all who had just built a new ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 21
      Introduction If a man be found slain in a field, and the cause of his death be unknown, the murder shall be expiated by the sacrifice of a heifer in an uncultivated valley, Deuteronomy 21:1-4. The rites to be used on the occasion, Deuteronomy 21:5-9. The ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 22
      Introduction Ordinances relative to strayed cattle and lost goods, Deuteronomy 22:1-3. Humanity to oppressed cattle, Deuteronomy 22:4. Men and women shall not wear each other‘s apparel, Deuteronomy 22:5. No bird shall be taken with her nest of eggs or ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 23
      Introduction Neither eunuchs, bastards, Ammonites, nor Moabites, shall be incorporated with the genuine Israelites, Deuteronomy 23:1-3. The reason why the Ammonites and Moabites were excluded, Deuteronomy 23:4-6. Edomites and Egyptians to be respected, D ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 24
      Introduction The case of a divorced wife, Deuteronomy 24:1-4. No man shall be obliged to undertake any public service for the first year of his marriage, Deuteronomy 24:5. The mill-stones shall not be taken as a pledge, Deuteronomy 24:6. The man-stealer ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 25
      Introduction Punishment by whipping not to exceed forty stripes, Deuteronomy 25:1-3. The ox that treads out the corn is not to be muzzled, Deuteronomy 25:4. The ordinance concerning marrying the wife of that brother who has died childless, Deuteronomy 25 ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 26
      Introduction First-fruits must be offered to God, Deuteronomy 26:1, Deuteronomy 26:2. The form of confession to be used on the occasion, Deuteronomy 26:3-11. The third year‘s tithe to be given to the Levites and the poor, Deuteronomy 26:12, and the for ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 27
      Introduction Moses commands the people to write the law upon stones, when they shall come to the promised land, Deuteronomy 27:1-3. And to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, Deuteronomy 27:4; and to build an altar of unhewn stones, and to offer on it bur ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 28
      Introduction The blessings which God pronounces on the obedient, Deuteronomy 28:1-6. Particular privileges which the faithful shall receive, Deuteronomy 28:7-13. The curses pronounced against the ungodly and idolatrous, Deuteronomy 28:14-19. A detailed a ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 29
      Introduction A recapitulation of God‘s gracious dealings with Israel, Deuteronomy 29:1-8. An exhortation to obedience, and to enter into covenant with their God, that they and their posterity may be established in the good land, Deuteronomy 29:9-15. Th ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 3
      Introduction The war with Og, king of Bashan, Deuteronomy 3:1, Deuteronomy 3:2. He is defeated, Deuteronomy 3:3. Sixty fortified cities with many unwalled towns taken, Deuteronomy 3:4, Deuteronomy 3:5. The utter destruction of the people, Deuteronomy 3:6 ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 30
      Introduction Gracious promises are given to the penitent, Deuteronomy 30:1-6. The Lord will circumcise their heart, and put all these curses on their enemies, if they hearken to his voice and keep his testimonies, Deuteronomy 30:7-10. The word is near to ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 31
      Introduction Moses, being one hundred and twenty years old and about to die, calls the people together, and exhorts them to courage and obedience, Deuteronomy 31:1-6. Delivers a charge to Joshua, Deuteronomy 31:7, Deuteronomy 31:8. Delivers the law which ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 32
      Introduction The prophetical and historical song of Moses, showing forth the nature of God‘s doctrine, Deuteronomy 32:1-3. The character of God, Deuteronomy 32:4. The corruption of the people, Deuteronomy 32:5, Deuteronomy 32:6. They are called to reme ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 33
      Introduction Moses delivers a prophetical blessing to the children of Israel, Deuteronomy 33:1. The introduction, Deuteronomy 33:2-5. Prophetic declarations concerning Reuben, Deuteronomy 33:6; concerning Judah, Deuteronomy 33:7; concerning Levi, Deutero ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 34
      Introduction Moses goes up Mount Nebo to the top of Pisgah, and God shews him the whole extent of the land which he promised to give to the descendants of Abraham, Deuteronomy 34:1-4. There Moses died, and was so privately buried by the Lord that his sep ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 4
      Introduction Exhortations to obedience, Deuteronomy 4:1. Nothing to be added to or taken from the testimonies of God, Deuteronomy 4:2. The people are exhorted to recollect how God had destroyed the ungodly among them, Deuteronomy 4:3; and preserved those ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 5
      Introduction God‘s covenant with the people in Horeb, Deuteronomy 5:1-4. Moses the mediator of it, Deuteronomy 5:5. A repetition of the ten commandments, vv. 6-21; which God wrote on two tables of stone, Deuteronomy 5:22. The people are filled with dre ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 6
      Introduction The great design of God in giving his laws is, that the people may fear and obey him, that they may continue in peace and prosperity, and be mightily increased, Deuteronomy 6:1-3. The great commandment of the law, Deuteronomy 6:4, Deuteronom ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 7
      Introduction With the seven nations that God shall cast out, Deuteronomy 7:1, they shall make no covenant, Deuteronomy 7:2, nor form any matrimonial alliances, Deuteronomy 7:3; lest they should be enticed into idolatry, Deuteronomy 7:4. All monuments of ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 8
      Introduction An exhortation to obedience from a consideration of God‘s past mercies, Deuteronomy 8:1, Deuteronomy 8:2. Man is not to live by bread only, but by every word of God, Deuteronomy 8:3. How God provided for them in the wilderness, Deuteronomy ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy 9
      Introduction The people are informed that they shall shortly pass over Jordan, and that God shall go over before them, to expel the ancient inhabitants, Deuteronomy 9:1-3. They are cautioned not to suppose that it is on account of their righteousness tha ... read more

Adam Clarke Commentary Deuteronomy overview
      Preface to the Book of Deuteronomy We have borrowed the name of this book, as in former cases, from the Vulgate Latin, Deuteronomium, as the Vulgate has done from the Greek version of the Septuagint, Δευτερονομιον , which is a compound ter ... read more

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