Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 38:19
The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.
19. the father truth ] Cf. Psa 22:30; Psa 48:13-14; Psa 71:18; Psa 78:3-4.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The living, the living – An emphatic or intensive form of expression, as in Isa 38:11, Isa 38:17. Nothing would express his idea but a repetition of the word, as if the heart was full of it.
The father to the children – One generation of the living to another. The father shall have so deep a sense of the goodness of God that he shall desire to make it known to his children, and to perpetuate the memory of it in the earth.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Isa 38:19
The living, the living, he shall praise Thee
The right life
The right life is a praise-giving life.
Such a life is–
I. THE MOST HONOURABLE.
II. THE MOST BENEFICIAL TO THE MAN HIMSELF.
III. THE MOST BENEFICIAL TO OTHERS. The father to the children shall make known Thy truth.
IV. THE CONSIDERATION OF THE SHORTNESS OF LIFE OUGHT TO INDUCE US TO SPEND OUR TIME IS PRAISING GOD. Hezekiah felt that the years given him to live on the earth would soon come to an end, hence the emphasis placed on the living, the living. (Homilist.)
The praise of the living
I. THE WORSHIPPER. The living.
II. THE OBJECT AND NATURE OF THE PRAISE RENDERED. The prolongation of life is a legitimate cause for Christian thanksgiving. It is only in our state as the living that we have an opportunity of uttering that which we may term practical and generative praise–a praise which induces others to join us in our work–a praise which begets praise, and tends to propagate itself, by Gods blessing, throughout the length and breadth of an ungrateful world. It is evident that Hezekiah referred to such praise as this; for he says, The father to the children shall make known Thy truth. (D. F.Jarman, B. A.)
The value and use of life
I. THE DUTY OF SERIOUSLY MEDITATING ON OUR BEING MERCIFULLY SPARED among the living. It is right and rational to rejoice in this prolongation of your life; but such rejoicing is useless, unless it be founded on a serious thought of the blessing received. To rejoice in being alive, for the sole selfish enjoyment which you hope to derive from life, is nothing better than the natural instinct of a mere animal.
II. THE IMPORTANCE OF SUCH A BLESSING. There is nothing in creation more amazing than what is called life; a miracle, indeed, perpetually witnessed, and therefore generally overlooked; but curious to be contemplated, and most difficult to be comprehended in its various attendant circumstances.
1. As a mere object of curiosity, a mere piece of machinery, the lowest living creature is above the utmost reach of human intelligence.
2. But how much more important is life when considered as a means of enjoyment.
3. How much higher still does life rise in its interest and importance when considered in connection with an understanding mind.
4. Yet all this is the least of the matter; and if the life of man were nothing more than what we see of it here, wonderful as it is, it would be only as an empty show, or as a fleeting meteor, bursting on the view and gazed at for a moment, but gone for ever, even before it could be understood.
5. But this very fleeting nature of life imparts an additional value to its possession, when viewed in its true light, namely, as connected with an eternal state.
6. How much more exalted still does our idea of life become, when it is connected with salvation!
III. THE WAY IN WHICH YOU SHOULD EXPRESS THIS THANKFULNESS AND USE THIS BLESSING. He shall praise Thee.
1. Nothing can possibly be more clearly right and reasonable than this, that we are bound to live to the praise of that gracious Being by whose power and providence we do live.
2. This, indeed, is the great, the express end for which you were brought into the number of the living; the only occupation also m which you will find any solid happiness m life, namely, to praise or glorify God; to make His will the rule of your life, to make His glory the aim of your life.
3. But these words do evidently express something more than merely the duty of living to the praise of God, and of praising Him the more fervently the longer that He spares us among the living. They seem particularly to proclaim the importance of life on this account alone, that it affords us an opportunity of showing forth the praises of God. So the devout believer feels a relish in life, altogether distinct from his natural instincts or personal enjoyments; namely, in the power which it puts into his hands of praising the gracious Author of his spiritual privileges and eternal hopes. Nor is it enough to say, that he might still better praise God m the heavenly courts. There are calls for this praise more urgent, and opportunities of this praise more direct, even in this mortal scene, than in the eternal state; occasions for bearing your testimony to Gods perfections, which are not required in heaven above; occasions for exercising your great Christian graces of faith and charity, which are not afforded, and which cannot be afforded in a state of perfect holiness and felicity. (J. Brewster.)
The Jew valued the present life
The Jew, in all his thought and religion, showed a keen sense of the value of the present life. The very deficiencies in his religious conceptions seem to arise from this cause. The presence of God in this world seemed to obscure the future from his eyes, just as in later ages the bright vision of the future has thrown the present into the shade. But as the Jewish spirit became saddened by experience the sense of the presence of God in the world became weaker. The Jew did not relax his hold on practical righteousness, but the faith of childhood began to lose its simplicity. His thoughts took a wider range, and began to be directed to the future. The revelation of Christ completed the change for which other influences had helped to prepare the way; and the new faith stood opposed to the old, as the spiritual to the carnal. (W. W. Jackson, M. A.)
The importance of the present life
But has the central conception of early Jewish religion disappeared, or has it only been matured and purified? Is not human life, as we have experience of it here, in the present, with all its cares, and joys, and sorrows, still the great concern of religion? Does it not still afford us the best means of drawing Dear to God, and realising His presence? Does not Christ Himself teach us that our first business is in this life, when He prays to the Father that He should not take the disciples out of the world, but that He should keep them from the evil? (W. W. Jackson, M. A.)
The Christian view of life
1. The feeling which the Jew had entertained on the subject of death differs as widely as possible from that entertained by St. Paul. The change of sentiment had been consummated by Christ, who had abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. The life of the Christian was thenceforth hid with Christ in God. The affections were thenceforth to be set on things above. The opposition between the things of the world and the things of God had been declared. But as soon as the Christian asked himself what was the means by which he could make this view his own, there could be only one reply. He must live after it. He must take the spirit of Christ into the world. But he could rise to the height of his duty here, only by keeping his eye fixed on the pattern in the heavens.
2. This conception of Christian life suggests reflections of two different kinds–
(1) If religion brings harmony and law into human life, then the life which aspires after the ideal of religion is the most complete.
(2) On the other hand, do we always fully accept the human revelation which the teaching of life itself offers to us? Do we recognise the divinity which resides in the pursuits and institutions of secular life? (W. W. Jackson, M. A.)
The peculiar mercy and business of life
I. THE MERCY OF LIFE. The living, the living, he shall praise Thee, &c.
II. WHEREIN THE PECULIAR MERCY OF IT CONSISTS.
1. Ask the carnal man where lies the mercy of life. And–
(1) If he is in prosperity, he reckons the mercy of life lies in that the living man may enjoy the pleasures of sense, mirth, and jollity, and may lay up wealth for him and his; all which stern death robs a man of. But there is not one word of this here.
(2) If he is in adversity, poverty, and sore sickness, he cannot see the mercy of life at all, but thinks they are well that are away, that are out of poverty and pain, and fie at ease in the dust. So crosses make him wish to be away, At best, he reckons it the mercy of life, that he is not where it may be he would be worse, namely, in hell. But there is not a word of all this either in the text.
2. Ask the renewed man in an ill frame of spirit, where lies the mercy of life. If he is in outward prosperity he will be ready to reckon it lies in the comforts of this life. If he is in adversity, the troubles of life are so great, that the mercy of it is small in his view; only heaven bulks in his eyes, and that as a place of rest from trouble. But there is nothing of this either in the text.
3. The decision is, the mercy of life lies in the business of life, to wit, being serviceable for God in the world. The living, the living, he shall praise Thee, &c. Which speaks a high esteem of God and His service, as men count it a favour to serve their prince; and an ardent love to Him, as men delight to serve the interests of those they dearly love. Now, the business of life for which it is desirable, is twofold.
(1) To praise or glorify God in the world.
(2) To propagate His name and praise: The father to the children shall make known Thy truth. It is the special business of life to endeavour that the name of God may bye and be glorified in the world when we are dead. Consider–
(a) What he has access to do for that end; namely, to praise God to the younger sort, that are likely to five after he is gone; especially to his own children.
(b) How he may do it, namely, by making Him known to them as an object worthy of their faith. Shall make known Thy truth. (T. Boston.)
Praising God
I. WHAT PRAISING GOD IS. It is the acknowledging and declaring the glorious excellencies of God, as He has manifested Himself in His word and works, and imports
1. Belief of the Being of God.
2. The knowledge of God.
(1) Of who He is Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God.
(2) Of what He is.
(3) Of what He has done.
3. The love of God. Love is the mother of praise.
4. The admiration of God, which is love and esteem raised to a high pitch.
5. Expressing that love and admiration to Him. This is twofold–
(1) Vocal.
(2) Real, by actions, though not accompanied with words.
II. WHAT ARE THE PECULIARITIES OF THE PRAISES OF THE LIVING.
1. They are the praises of the whole man, in soul and body too (1Co 6:20).
2. They are praises which may spread among the living (Col 3:16).
3. They are praises raised by the way to the heavenly kingdom.
4. They are praises of faith, not of sight.
5. They are praises to God amidst much dishonour done to Him. (T. Boston.)
Motives
1. God is the Author of thy life.
2. The Preserver of thy life.
3. The Giver of all thou hast, whereby thou mayest honour Him.
4. God puts opportunities in thine hand for honouring Him.
5. There are some who are deprived of those abilities or occasions ye have to honour God. The pagan world, &c.
6. Ye have forfeited by sin all your abilities, opportunities, and your very life. His patience has suffered us long, &c. Should not this engage us to live to His honour?
7. This was the design of the redemption purchased by Christ (Tit 2:14).
8. It is the design of the sanctification of the Spirit (1Pe 2:9).
9. It is a lost life that is not lived to the honour of God. (T. Boston.)
Thanksgiving and thanksliving
Thanksgiving is good, but thanksliving is better. (M. Henry.)
Ingratitude common
A lady who had heard a great many prayers offered for sick people, in a large city church, said to her husband, Do all the sick people who are prayed for in our church die? Why, no, he answered, of course not; but why do you ask? I supposed that they all died, she said, because I hardly ever heard of one who had got well enough to give thanks! (J. N. Norton.)
The father to the children
Propagating religion
What is it to propagate religion, Gods name and praise, to the rising generation? It implies–
1. The having religion ourselves.
2. The profession of religion.
3. A desire to continue and spread religion in the world.
4. Contributing our endeavours to bring others, and particularly the rising generation, to the knowledge and practice of religion. (T. Boston.)
The father to the children
1. Fathers of the State, to their political children (Isa 49:23).
2. Fathers in the Church, ministers, and other Church officers, to their ecclesiastical children.
3. Fathers of families, to their children, servants, &c.
4. Fathers in gifts or graces to those who are children in these respects in comparison of them (1Jn 2:12-13).
5. Fathers in years to those who are children in respect of age to them 1Ti 5:1-2). (T. Boston.)
The obligation to propagate religion
1. Divine authority (Deu 4:10; Deu 11:19).
2. Gratitude to God.
3. Justice to former generations, who have propagated religion to us.
4. Our own interest.
5. Charity to the rising generation. (T. Boston.)
Claims of children
Socrates once said, Could I climb to the highest place in Athens, I would lift my voice and proclaim, Fellow-citizens, why do ye turn and scrape every stone to gather wealth, and take so little care of your children, to whom one day you must relinquish it all? (Family Circle.)
Parental relationship a medium of Divine revelation
Revelations of Gods faithfulness are precious. They are the ground of human hope. Every life has some peculiar revelation of Gods truth in it. The parental relationship, with its tender solicitudes and loves, furnishes a means of transmission. This duty should be conscientiously performed–
I. THAT THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD MAY INCREASE FROM AGE TO AGE.
II. THAT THE GRATITUDE OF ONE GENERATION SHOULD GLORIFY GOD BY MINISTERING TO THE MORAL LIFE OF THE NEXT.
III. THAT THE GENERATION FOLLOWING MAY HAVE A SAVING KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, AND TRUST IN HIM. (W. O. Lilley.)
Fuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
Verse 19. Thy truth] el amittecha. A MS. omits el; and instead of el, an ancient MS. and one edition read eth. The same mistake as in Ps 2:7.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
He shall praise thee; they are especially obliged to it, and they only have this privilege.
The father to the children shall make known thy truth; they shall not only praise thee whilst they live, but take care to propagate and perpetuate thy praise and glory to all succeeding generations.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
19. living . . . livingemphaticrepetition, as in Isa 38:11;Isa 38:17; his heart is so fullof the main object of his prayer that, for want of adequate words, herepeats the same word.
father to the childrenonegeneration of the living to another. He probably, also, hintsat his own desire to live until he should have a child, the successorto his throne, to whom he might make known and so perpetuate thememory of God’s truth.
truthfaithfulnessto His promises; especially in Hezekiah’s case, His promise ofhearing prayer.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day,…. Every one of the living, or such who are both corporeally and spiritually alive; and therefore the word is repeated; none but such who are alive in a corporeal sense can praise the Lord in this world; and none but such who are spiritually alive can praise him aright, and such do under a true sense of the greatness of his mercies, and of their own unworthiness; and such a one was Hezekiah; for the words may be rendered, “as I am this day x”; that is, alive in both the above senses; and so did he praise God, in such a spiritual manner, even on the day he committed this to writing, and was now in the temple offering up this thanksgiving:
the father to the children shall make known thy truth: not meaning himself, for at this time he had no children; though, no doubt, when he had any, as he afterwards had, particularly Manasseh, he took care to acquaint him with the truth and faithfulness of God in the fulfilling of his promises to him; and which every religious parent would do, and so transmit the memory thereof to future ages.
x “quails ego sum hodie”, Syr.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
19. The living, the living, he shall confess thee. He does not include all men without exception; for many live, who yet extinguish the glory of God by their ingratitude, as far as lies in their power, and undoubtedly have nothing farther from their thoughts than that they were born to praise God. But he simply declares that men, so long as God supports them in this life, may justly be regarded as the lawful heralds of his glory, when he invites them, by his kindness, to the discharge of that office. And this contrast shews that the statement which he made a little before, that “in death or in the grave there is no remembrance of God,” is a general declaration, that they who would willingly be employed in praising God are deprived of this favor, when they are driven out of the world.
As I do this day. He solemnly declares that he will be one of the witnesses of the glory of God, and thus gives a manifest indication of gratitude towards God; for he declares that he will not be forgetful, but will continually give thanks to God, and will make known the favor which he has received; and that not only to the men of his own age, but also to posterity, that they too may celebrate those praises and adore the author of so great a favor.
The father shall make known to the sons thy truth. Hence we ought to learn a useful lesson, that children are given to men on the express condition, that every man, by instructing his children, shall endeavor, to the utmost of his power, to transmit the name of God to posterity; and, therefore, the fathers of families are chiefly enjoined to be careful in this respect, that they shall diligently mention the benefits which God has bestowed on them. By the word truth h e means that faithfulness which God exercises towards his people, and all the testimonies of his grace by which he proves that he is true.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
(19) The father to the children . . .The words are perfectly general, but they receive a special significance from the fact that Hezekiahs son and successor, Manasseh, who was only twelve years old at his fathers death (2Ki. 21:1), was not born till two or three years afterwards. At the time of his illness the king may still have been childless, and the thought that there was no son to take his place may have added bitterness to his grief. Thy truth, has here the sense of faithfulness rather than of the truth about God which is the object of belief.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
19. The living, the living Intensive of those who were conceived as alone able to render active praises to God. One generation of the living to another, was the order in which those of old held that praise to God could be continued. Does this give the clew to Hezekiah’s ground for great mental agitation during his sickness? (He had then no children, if Manasseh was his firstborn.) This granted, we see his anguish to have been because of his pious interest for the religious future of the kingdom.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
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PRAISING GOD FOR HIS MERCIES
Isa 38:19. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.
THIS is a part of a most pathetic record, written by Hezekiah after his recovery from a sickness which he had expected to terminate in death. The description which he gives of his feelings is certainly very different from what we should have expected from so good a man: but when we reflect on the particular situation in which he was placed, as a reformer of all his subjects; and the prospect that by his removal all his past efforts would be frustrated; we no longer wonder that he should express so great anxiety to live, and such a lively sense of his obligations to God, who, in answer to his prayers, and the prayers of the Prophet Isaiah, had promised to add fifteen years to his life. Indeed, under almost any circumstances, the living have reason to bless their God for the prolongation of their days: and the words which I have read will afford me a fit occasion to shew the return which this mercy at all times calls for at our hands. It is the duty of every living man to glorify his God,
I.
In a way of devout acknowledgment
Such a return is called for,
1.
From those who are yet unprepared for death
[Let them reflect a moment, where they would have now been, if they had been taken hence in their present state; let them consider how many have been removed, whilst they have been left; and what the feelings are of those who have been so taken into the presence of their Godand methinks they will need no exhortation from me to praise their God, they will find their souls penetrated with the devoutest gratitude, and will be saying, The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day. Tell me, ye who are here alive this day, have ye not reason to bless your God for the space which is yet given you for repentance; for the opportunities yet afforded you of access to God through Christ; for the continued influences of the Holy Spirit, who yet striveth with you to bring you to salvation ? Suppose one, who has been called to his great account, and doomed to the misery which his sins have merited, could be restored for a few days to the situation in which you stand; would he be insensible to the mercy vouchsafed unto him, or lukewarm in improving his renewed advantages? No, verily; so great a blessing would not be despised by him; but he would instantly become an example to all around him, saying, Bless ye our God, as I do this day! Do ye then regard the blessing of a protracted life, as ye would if so restored; and employ your every remaining hour in making that life a blessing indeed, even the means of securing everlasting blessedness and glory at the right hand of God.]
2.
From those also who are ready to meet their God
[It may be thought that these have the less reason to be thankful for life, because they are already prepared for death, which would be to them a door to everlasting happiness. But this was the state of Hezekiah, who could appeal to God, that he had walked before him in truth and with a perfect heart, and had done that which was good in his sight [Note: ver. 3.]: and yet it was this holy man who uttered the thanksgiving in our text. It must be remembered, that there are many great and glorious ends of life, which are instantly and for ever frustrated by death. The instant that we depart hence, there is no more opportunity of honouring God on earth, or of benefiting our fellow-creatures, or of advancing our own eternal interests: The grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee; they that go down to the pit, cannot hope for thy truth: these are things which the living only can engage in: and therefore the living are bound to estimate their high privileges aright, and to improve them with all diligence, as long as these advantages are continued to them. Doubtless, in the eternal world, the dead in Christ are happy. But is there a redeemed soul that does not desire to advance the honour of his God in this world? Is there one who does not long to promote the temporal and eternal welfare of his fellow-sinners? or is there one who does not wish to augment the talents committed to him, that in so doing he may find a greater measure of approbation from his God? I say, then, to every one here present, whatever be the measure of grace that you have attained, you are greatly indebted to God for the prolongation of your life; and it should be to you a subject of most ardent praise and thanksgiving.]
But this gratitude should be expressed also,
II.
In a way of affectionate commendation
It is well to speak of Gods mercies, whether they be general or special, public or personal; as it is said, One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts: they shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness [Note: Psa 145:4; Psa 145:7.]. But it should seem that Hozekiah was peculiarly anxious to transmit to succeeding generations the knowledge of the true God, and of all the wonders which he had wrought for his people Israel. And this is the desire which every living man should feel; and especially under the dispensation under which we live, wherein the truth of God, in all the wonders of redeeming love, is made known to the children of men.
We ought to transmit to others the truth that has been revealed to us
[This was the command repeatedly given to Israel of old [Note: Deu 4:8-9; Deu 6:6-7.] And the obligation to obey it was deeply felt by all the saints, who regarded Gods Law as a sacred deposit, committed to them for the benefit of their children, and their childrens children, even to the latest generations [Note: Psa 78:2-6.]. For this very end it was that the Passover [Note: Exo 12:25-27.] and other rites [Note: Exo 13:14-15.] were ordained, and that memorials also were established [Note: Jos 4:22-24.]; even that an inquiry might be excited, in every successive generation, into the things so exhibited to their view; and that the information contained in them might be transmitted and perpetuated to the end of time. The Lords Supper is intended to answer the same end; for, in the administration of it, we shew forth the Lords death till he come [Note: 1Co 11:26.].]
And the hope of effecting this ought to make life regarded by us as an invaluable blessing
[What father would not wish to make known Gods truth to his children; and account the prolongation of his life a rich mercy from the Lord, as giving further opportunities for the advancement of their eternal welfare? I may say, too, what pastor, who stands, as it were, in the relation of a father to his flock, would not adore his God for the strength whereby he is enabled to labour for their good? The Apostle Paul judged, so far as respected his own personal feelings, that it was desirable rather to depart, and to be with Christ: but yet, reflecting on the importance of his life to the welfare of the Church, he was willing to forego his own personal happiness, and to have a life of labour and of suffering prolonged to him, that he might still further advance the interests of Gods people [Note: Php 1:21-25.]. Thus should the hope of benefiting others endear life to us; and every effort be made, as long as life shall last, to transmit to others the light which we ourselves have received.]
And now, Brethren,
1.
Let me call you to the performance of this duty
[It is a duty equally pertaining to all, (so far as they have an ability to discharge it,) to render unto the Lord according to the benefits conferred upon them: yea, all should strive to be, in this respect, patterns and examples to those around them. To those in like circumstances with ourselves, we should be able to say, Let all of you praise God, as I do this day. But permit me to ask of the generality amongst us, What would be the state of things, if all were to take you for their pattern? Would God be glorified in any measure as he ought? or would his truth be diffused as it ought to be? Would not rather the mercies of God pass unacknowledged, and his revealed will be almost utterly forgotten? Do not think that a mere lukewarm engagement in Gods service will suffice. If, indeed, the blessing of life call for nothing better at your hands than this, I will be content that you shall render him nothing better: but if life be of such importance as I have represented, then I call on every living soul to say with David, Praise the Lord, O my soul: while I live will I praise the Lord; I will sing praises unto God while I have any being [Note: Psa 146:1-2.].]
2.
Let me urge it by that most appropriate consideration which occupied the mind of the grateful Hezekiah
[The grave cannot praise God, nor can death celebrate him [Note: ver. 18.]. This is the only time for serving and honouring God in this world. And how soon this opportunity may have passed away, who can tell? Another day, and all power to serve your God may have passed away for ever. I must then say to you, Work whilst it is day; for the night cometh wherein no man can work [Note: Joh 9:4.]. Should your soul be required of you before you have given yourselves up to God, how painful will be your reflections to all eternity! But did ever any man think that he had begun to honour God too soon; or had too diligently engaged in that blessed work? Is there one in heaven that regrets he began to serve his God so soon? or is there one in hell that curses not his folly for neglecting to improve the advantages that were afforded him? I call you, then, to prevent those sad reflections which a neglect of God will occasion in a dying hour; and to secure now the eternal approbation of your God, by dedicating yourselves altogether to his service.]
Fuente: Charles Simeon’s Horae Homileticae (Old and New Testaments)
Isa 38:19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.
Ver. 19. The living, the living, he shall praise thee. ] Those that live the life of nature, if withal they live the life of grace, and so are living living, and not “dead while they live”: for the wicked cannot praise God; they can say God a thank, and that is all. But as it is with the hand dial – the finger of the dial standeth at twelve, when the dial hath not moved one minute; so though their tongues are forward in praises, yet their hearts stand still. What they do this way is but “dead work.”
The father to the son shall make known.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
The living, the living. Figure of speech Epizeuxis, for emphasis, implying that only such are able to praise.
the father to the children. Note the reference to the Pentateuch (Deu 4:9; Deu 6:7).
children = sons.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
the living: Psa 146:2, Ecc 9:10, Joh 9:4
the father: Gen 18:19, Exo 12:26, Exo 12:27, Exo 13:14, Exo 13:15, Deu 4:9, Deu 6:7, Jos 4:21, Jos 4:22, Psa 78:3-6, Psa 145:4, Joe 1:3
Reciprocal: Exo 13:8 – General Deu 11:19 – General Jos 4:6 – when your Job 8:8 – inquire Job 15:18 – from their Psa 6:5 – For Psa 19:2 – Day unto Psa 27:13 – in the Psa 44:1 – have heard Psa 48:8 – As we Psa 67:3 – General Psa 78:5 – that they Psa 88:10 – Wilt thou Psa 115:17 – dead Psa 119:175 – Let my Zec 10:7 – yea Luk 17:15 – General Joh 17:15 – take Eph 6:4 – but Phi 1:22 – this
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
38:19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the {x} children shall make known thy truth.
(x) All posterity will acknowledge and the fathers according to their duty toward their children will instruct them in your graces and mercies toward me.
Fuente: Geneva Bible Notes
Rather it is the living who can praise the Lord and tell their children about His faithfulness to His promises to them.