Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:2
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
2. sing psalms ] Or, make melody. Cp. Psa 92:1, note.
talk ye ] R.V. marg., meditate: cp. Psa 104:34. The primary meaning of the word is probably to occupy oneself diligently with: hence either to meditate upon, or as context and parallelism require here and in Psa 140:5, to speak, discourse of, a meaning which the word regularly has in post-Biblical Heb.
his wondrous works ] R.V., as A.V. in Psa 105:5, his marvellous works. Cp. Psa 96:3, and see note on Psa 9:1.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Sing unto him – Sing before him; offer him praise.
Sing psalms unto him – The word here rendered sing psalms means properly to prune, and then, to cut off, as a discourse at regular periods; or, to utter in rhythmical numbers; and then it means to accompany such words with an instrument of music. The idea here is, that he is to be approached, not merely with singing, but with sentiments expressed in the form of regular composition – in musical numbers.
Talk ye – The word used here very commonly means to meditate, to muse (compare the notes at Psa 1:2), but would here seem to be employed in the sense of talking over, to wit, in singing. That is, In the psalms used let there be a narrative of what God has done. Let his works be the subject of the words used in the psalm.
Of all his wondrous works – Of what he has done that is suited to excite wonder and admiration. Compare Psa 77:12.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 2. Talk ye of all his wondrous works.] niphleothaiv, “of his miracles.” Who have so many of these to boast of as Christians! Christianity is a tissue of miracles; and every part of the work of grace on the soul is a miracle. Genuine Christian converts may talk of miracles from morning to night; and they should talk of them, and recommend to others their miracle-working God and Saviour.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him,…. Both vocally and instrumentally, with the voice and upon instruments of music, as were used in David’s time. Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, are to be sung now, even the song of Moses, and of the Lamb. The wondrous things God had done for his people were sufficient matter for a song; and these were to be put into one, to be transmitted to posterity: it was usual in ancient times to hand down the history of memorable events by a song.
Talk ye of all his wondrous works: all the works of the Lord are wonderful; what David elsewhere says of himself may be said of them, that they are wonderfully made, even the least and most inconsiderable of them; and especially his works of grace, when it is observed for whom they are performed, or on whom they are wrought; sinful creatures, enemies to God, and deserving of his wrath. These are to be talked of freely and frequently, in friendly conversation, in order to gain a further knowledge of them, and warm each others hearts with them, and to lead into adoring and admiring views of the love and grace of God in them; and all of them deserve notice, none should be omitted, all are worthy of consideration and contemplation; for so the words may be rendered, “mediate” z “on all his wondrous works” Here is a large field for meditation; and when the heart is in a proper frame for it, meditation on the works of God is sweet, pleasant, and profitable.
z “meditamini”, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(2) Sing psalms.Rather, play, sing unto Him, play unto Him; the usual choral direction.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
2. Sing With the voice.
Sing psalms The word denotes singing, with playing on an instrument as an accompaniment.
Talk ye Either publish, as in Isa 53:8, or meditate, as the word often means; for meditation is speaking to one’s self. Psa 119:48; Psa 119:78; Psa 143:5
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Psa 105:2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Ver. 2. Sing unto him, sing ] Both with mouth and with musical instruments.
Talk ye
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Sing unto: Psa 47:6, Psa 47:7, Psa 96:1, Psa 96:2, Psa 98:1, Psa 98:5, Jdg 5:3, Isa 12:5, Isa 12:6, Isa 42:10-12, Eph 5:19, Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4
talk ye: Psa 77:12, Psa 78:4-6, Psa 119:27, Exo 13:8, Exo 13:9, Exo 13:14, Deu 6:6-9, Luk 24:14-53
Reciprocal: Exo 18:8 – told Num 21:17 – sang Jos 4:21 – When your Jdg 5:10 – Speak Psa 9:11 – declare Psa 26:7 – tell Psa 44:1 – have heard Psa 66:2 – General Psa 95:2 – psalms Psa 107:22 – declare Psa 107:31 – his wonderful Psa 119:49 – Remember Psa 145:5 – will speak Col 4:6 – your Jam 5:13 – let him sing