The Word Biblical Commentary offers top-notch biblical insights from today's leading scholars, all committed to viewing Scripture as divine revelation. This series dives deep into the text, analyzing its language, structure, and theology, providing balanced insights into its meanings within biblical theology. These commentaries are invaluable for theologians, instructors, students, ministers, and anyone keen on building a strong theological foundation.

Commentary Structure Overview

• Introduction: Discusses the entire book, covering context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology.
• Sections Include:
• Pericope Bibliography: Lists key works related to each section.
• Translation: Provides the author's translation of the biblical text, reflecting deep exegesis, and considers Hebrew and Greek nuances.
• Notes: Offers insights on textual variants, grammar, syntax, word meanings, and translation challenges.
• Form/Structure/Setting: Explores the origins, genre, sources, and traditions of the text, highlighting its structure and context.
• Comment: Provides a verse-by-verse interpretation, engaging with scholarly opinions.
• Explanation: Synthesizes discussions to reveal the text's meaning within its book, the Old or New Testament, the entire canon, and its broader theological relevance.
• General Bibliography: Found at the end of each volume, this comprehensive bibliography lists all sources referenced in the commentary.