The commentary window displays the explanation of a verse being recalled. The objective of the explanation is to explain the Bible text. Not the question "what can be said on the basis of this verse?" but the question "what does this verse say?" has been the starting point in writing the exegesis.

An effort has been made to make a sharp distinction between verse-by-verse exegesis and matters covered elsewhere, such as introductory issues, biblical theology and word studies. In some cases, reference is made to the Study Bible website (www.studiebijbel.nl).

Explanations often refer to other Bible verses, which are then displayed as hyperlinks. If you click on it, the Bible text for this verse is displayed. If you click on the corresponding link, the remaining windows will display the text of the verse. interlinear translation OT or interlinear translation NT, the Bible translations and the explanation of that verse.

Old Testament
In the case of the Old Testament, the commentary window shows the explanation of an entire chapter (with the verse numbers to which the explanation refers in parentheses). At the end of the explanation of a chapter or section of text, lines are often drawn to the New Testament or current events.

The explanations include a number of notes. These are displayed when you click on the footnote number.

New Testament
For the New Testament, the commentary window shows the explanation of the chosen verse in each case. Greek words mentioned in the commentary are linked to the word studies. When one clicks on these words, the word study window automatically loads the relevant word study.