Author
Matthew Henry
1662–1714
Matthew Henry. Nonconformist minister at Chester. His six-volume Commentary on the Whole Bible combined Reformed exegesis with warm practical application. The most read English biblical commentary for 200 years.
Works in the Library 7
Family Hymns 1695
Matthew Henry compiles family hymns drawn from psalm translations, providing devotional poetry for household worship and spiritual edification.
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Commentary Vol 1 (Genesis to Deuteronomy) 1828
Matthew Henry's first volume provides comprehensive biblical commentary on Genesis through Deuteronomy with theological and practical applications.
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Commentary Vol 2 (Joshua to Esther) 1828
Matthew Henry's second volume offers detailed commentary on Joshua through Esther, explaining difficult passages and resolving scriptural contradictions.
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Commentary Vol 3 (Job to Song of Solomon) 1828
Matthew Henry's third volume covers Job through Song of Solomon, providing theological exposition and spiritual guidance for poetic biblical books.
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Commentary Vol 4 (Isaiah to Malachi) 1828
Matthew Henry's fourth volume comments on Isaiah through Malachi, explaining prophetic texts and their theological significance for Christian readers.
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Commentary Vol 5 (Matthew to John) 1828
Matthew Henry's fifth volume provides comprehensive commentary on Matthew through John, illuminating Gospel narratives and Christ's teachings.
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Commentary Vol 6 (Acts to Revelation) 1828
Matthew Henry's sixth volume completes his biblical commentary with Acts through Revelation, explaining apostolic history and eschatological prophecy.
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Passages Matthew Henry cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 7 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
Psalm 2:129×
Psalm 110:327×
Psalm 17:1425×
Genesis 3:1522×
Psalm 2:622×
Isaiah 42:121×
Revelation 3:921×
Acts 2:2320×
Genesis 49:1020×
Hebrews 5:720×
Hebrews 12:2220×
John 7:1720×
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