Jude 1:16

“These are murmurers, etc.] That is, at others; secretly, inwardly, in a muttering way, grunting out their murmurs like swine; to which, for their filthiness and apostasy, false teachers may be filly compared: and their murmurs might be both against God and men; against God, against the being of God, denying, or at least wishing there was no God, and uneasy because there is one; against the perfections of God, particularly his sovereignty over all, his special goodness to some, his wisdom, justice, truth, and faithfulness; against his purposes and decrees, both with respect to things temporal, spiritual, and eternal; against the providence of God and his government of the world, and the…”

“murmurers--in secret: muttering murmurs against God's ordinances and ministers in Church and state. Compare Jde 1:8, "speak evil of dignities"; Jde 1:15, "hard speeches"; against the Lord. complainers--never satisfied with their lot (Num 11:1; compare the penalty, Deu 28:47-48). walking after their own lusts-- (Jde 1:18). The secret of their murmuring and complaining is the restless insatiability of their desires. great swelling words-- (Pe2 2:18). men's persons--their mere outward appearance and rank. because of advantage--for the sake of what they may gain from them. While they talk great swelling words, they are really mean and fawning towards those of wealth and rank.”

“These are murmurers - The word here used does not elsewhere occur, though the word “murmur” is frequent, Matthew 20:11; Luke 5:30; John 6:41, John 6:43, John 6:61; John 7:32; 1 Corinthians 10:10. Compare John 7:12; Acts 6:1; Philippians 2:14; 1 Peter 4:9. The sense is that of repining or complaining under the allotments of Providence, or finding fault with God’s plans, and purposes, and doings. Complainers - Literally, finding fault with one’s own lot (μεμψίμοιροι mempsimoiroi.) The word does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament; the thing often occurs in this world. Nothing is more common than for men to complain of their lot; to think that it is hard; to compare theirs with that of…”

“These are murmurers - Against men. Complainers - Literally, complainers of their fate, against God. Walking - With regard to themselves. After their own foolish and mischievous desires. Having men's persons in admiration for the sake of gain - Admiring and commending them only for what they can get. Jude 1:17”

“1:16 The Kenites were a southern desert tribe associated with Moses’ in-laws, who were also called Midianites (Exod 18:1; Num 10:29). Moses offered them a share in the covenant blessing (Num 10:29-32). At least one clan of Kenites accepted the offer and was adopted into Judah, though members of the clan later shifted allegiance to King Jabin of Hazor (Judg 4:11, 17).”

“murmurers: Num 14:36, Num 16:11; Deu 1:27; Psa 106:25; Isa 29:24; Luk 5:30, Luk 15:2, Luk 19:7; Joh 6:41, Joh 6:61; Co1 10:10; Phi 2:14 walking: Jde 1:18; Gal 5:16, Gal 5:24; Th1 4:5; Ti2 4:3; Jam 1:14, Jam 1:15; Pe1 1:14, Pe1 2:11; Pe1 4:2; Pe2 2:10, Pe2 3:3 their mouth: Jde 1:15; Job 17:4, Job 17:5; Psa 17:10, Psa 73:9-11; Pe2 2:18 having: Lev 19:15; Job 32:21, Job 34:19; Psa 15:4; Pro 28:21; Ti1 6:5; Jam 2:1-9; Pe2 2:1-3 Jude 1:17”