Bible Commentary

O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 1. O give thanks unto Jehovah for he is good: for his loving-kindness (endureth) for ever (Psa 136:1). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1. Cp. Psa 106:1, note; Psa 107:1; Psa 118:1. his mercy ] His lovingkindness, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:1”

Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD. 21. Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion ] This final adoration corresponds to the prayer with which Psalms 134 concludes. From Zion, which is His earthly dwelling-place, Jehovah’s blessing goes forth upon His people: from Zion where they meet to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:21”

Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD. Bless the Lord, O house of Levi,…. These were of the same tribe with the house of Aaron, but inferior ministers; they ministered to the priests, and had the charge of things in the tabernacle and temple; many of them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:20”

Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: 19, 20. The three-fold call of Psa 115:9-11; Psa 118:2-4 is here expanded by the addition of the house of Levi. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 19 21. All Israel is summoned to praise Jehovah. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:19”

They that make them are like unto them: [so is] every one that trusteth in them. 18. Like unto them shall their makers become, Even everyone that trusteth in them. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 18. are like unto themor,”shall be like,” &c. Idolaters become spirituallystupid and perish with their idols (Isa1:31). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:18”

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there [any] breath in their mouths. Verse 17. To this verse one of Kennicott’s MSS. adds the 6th and 7th verses of Psalm cxv. Ps 115:6-7 Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible They have ears, but they hear not,…. [See comments on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:17”

They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; Psa 135:16 The idols . . . are silver and gold. The gold-god Idolatry consists in giving to any object, whether animate or inanimate, the work of mans hands, or the work of the Divine hands, the love and worship which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:16”

The idols of the heathen [are] silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. 15 18. Taken with some alterations from Psa 115:4-8. The nonentity of the heathen gods is contrasted with the sovereignty of Jehovah. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The idols of the heathen are silver and gold … – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:15”

For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants. 14. Taken verbatim from Deu 32:36; cp. Psa 90:13. In virtue of His relation to Israel He will do them justice, and not finally abandon them. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For the Lord will judge his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:14”

Thy name, O LORD, [endureth] forever; [and] thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations. 13. Cp. Exo 3:15; Psa 30:4; Psa 102:12. Jehovah’s Name is called His memorial, as bringing to mind all that He is and does. Such as He has once revealed Himself to be He will continue for ever. Cp. Heb 13:8. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:13”