Bible Commentary

If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget [her cunning]. 5. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem ] To have consented would have seemed an act of unfaithfulness to Zion. Some of the exiles did forget the “holy mountain” (Isa 65:11). For the imprecation as a solemn asseveration cp. Job 31:21-22. forget … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 137:5”

How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a strange land? 4 6. The exiles indignantly repudiate the idea of doing what would be treason to the memories of Zion. The protest is dramatically expressed in the words which they would have used at the time. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges How … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 137:4”

For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us [required of us] mirth, [saying], Sing us [one] of the songs of Zion. 3. For there &c.] The reason why their harps were silent. It might have been expected that they would soothe their sorrow with plaintive … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 137:3”

We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 2. Upon the willows in the midst thereof, We hung out harps. the willows ] Cp. Isa 44:4. The tree meant, however, was probably not the weeping willow, but the populus Euphratica. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges We hanged our harps … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 137:2”

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 1. the rivers of Babylon ] Not only the Euphrates and its tributaries, such as the Chebar (Eze 1:1; Eze 3:15), but the numerous canals with which the country was intersected. Babylonia was characteristically a land of streams, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 137:1”

O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 26. the God of heaven ] A late title, occurring here only in the Psalter. It is found in Ezr 1:2, &c.; Neh 1:4; Neh 2:4; 2Ch 36:23; Jon 1:9; Dan 2:18, &c. Cp. Rev 11:13; Rev 16:11. The P.B.V. adds “O … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:26”

Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 25. Cp. Psa 104:27 f.; Psa 145:15; Psa 147:9. All flesh includes all living things. Cp. Gen 6:13. The mention of the universal Providence of God follows somewhat abruptly on the celebration of His care for Israel, and it is possible that there has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:25”

And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 24. And hath redeemed &c.] R.V. and hath delivered us from our adversaries. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And hath redeemed us from our enemies – Has rescued or delivered us from all our foes; has given to us freedom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:24”

Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy [endureth] forever: 23. in our low estate ] The humiliation of the Exile. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 23 26. Jehovah the Deliverer of Israel and the Supporter of all things living. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Who remembered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:23”

[Even] a heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 22. Israel his servant ] Cp. Isa 41:8; &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Israel his servant; he speaks of all that people as of one man, because they were united together in one body, in the worship of one … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:22”