John Gill
John Gill was an English Baptist pastor and biblical scholar who served as pastor of the Horsleydown meeting house in Southwark, London, for over 51 years. Self-taught in Greek, Latin, Hebrew, and Aramaic, Gill became one of the most learned men of his age.
About This Commentary
Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible is one of the most thorough verse-by-verse commentaries ever written. Published between 1746 and 1766, it covers every verse in both the Old and New Testaments with meticulous attention to the original Hebrew and Greek text. Gill draws extensively on rabbinic literature, the Church Fathers, and ancient Near Eastern sources to illuminate each passage.
Why Read It
Strengths of Gill's Exposition
- Unmatched depth of engagement with original Hebrew and Greek
- Extensive use of rabbinic and patristic sources
- Covers every verse in both testaments
- Strong doctrinal and theological analysis
Best for: Serious students who want deep linguistic and theological analysis of every verse.
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Sample Verses with Gill's Exposition
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