Among the many things Christ is compared to in the holy scripture, to set forth his transcendent excellency, beauty, usefulness, and perfections, this of a Fountain is none of the least, it being a most profitable metaphor.
Some of the modern Jews deny there is any mention made of Angels, in Psalm 104:4, affirming, that the subject the Psalmist treats of, are the Winds, with thunder and lightning, which God employs as his messengers and ministers, to do his will and pleasure. But that the Psalmist means the Angels, is evident from the design and scope of the words.
The gap in Genesis is one of those subjects over which many believers will split. Yet, it is the only explanation for several supposed contradictions.
Bible Dictionary Entry. Although the name Abdon is only used eight times in the Bible, it is used as the name of four men and one city.
Bible Dictionary Entry. The word, abate, came to English from French. Literally, abate means to beat down or batter. It can also mean to come down. It refers most often to the lessening of the strength of an action in some way or another.
