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Zondervan NIV Matthew Henry Commentary

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I haven't read this from cover to cover. I don't think that is the purpose of the book. I have used this as a reference for my bible readings. I find the info in this book to be extremely helpful. I have a commentary Bible which is helpful but this book goes a step further. I recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about what passages mean. Matthew Henry is the one to read.

I've always enjoyed Matthew Henry's commentary for its devotional quality. His phrasing of truth has often led me to pray and think about what the biblical text is saying to my heart personally. I first bought this modernized version in hardback in 2006. For me, it was a welcomed update to the original (and sometimes archaic) language of the Old English classic. The only problem being that the print is extremely small and tends to run down towards the binding - typical of a work of this magnitude.

Enter the Kindle version with its adjustable font size ... I feel like a kid in a candy store! These old tired eyes are grateful to have a customizable "over 40 edition" of this work. The Kindle version is everything I'd hoped it would be. Navigation from the TOC is bulky, to say the least, and should have been made more user friendly. But from the start of a book, you can easily jump from book to book across the entire commentary. And from a chapter, you can easily jump from chapter to chapter. So between these two tricks and the search feature, navigation is simple enough in the end.

I feel like I've discovered an old familiar friend all over again for the first time. I've always wanted to read this commentary cover to cover, but was previously prevented from doing so do to the micro font size. But now with the adjustable font and pleasing screen format, I begin my long desired endeavor with this very usable Kindle edition.

I received this book quickly and in very good condition. I am very happy with this purchase from Amazon.com.

Over all I can't really say much since the print is so small and my eyes aren't that i have to wait until I can get a page size magnifier. I ordered this book on my sisters recommendation.

Just because this commentary is considered a classic doesn't mean that it is particularly insightful. Matthew Henry lacks knowledge of biblical culture and often resorts to simplistic reiteration of scripture. In my years of ministry I have found Matthew Henry to be one of the least used commentaries.