Bible Commentary

And gave their land [for] a heritage, a heritage unto Israel his people. 12. an heritage ] Cp. Deu 4:38. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And gave their land for an heritage … – See the notes at Psa 111:6. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible And gave their land [for] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:12”

Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan: 11. Sihon and Og, “the two kings of the Amorites,” are mentioned as the first and some of the most formidable enemies whom the Israelites met. See Num 21:21 ff., Num 21:33 ff.; Deu 2:30 ff; Deu 3:1 ff.; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:11”

Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings; 10. great nations ] Or, many nations. Cp. Deu 7:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Who smote great nations … – To wit, those specified in the following verse. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible 10-12. The conquest of Canaanwas by God’s power, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:10”

[Who] sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants. 9. Who sent tokens ] He sent signs. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Who sent tokens and wonders – Tokens: that is, signs or evidences of the divine power. Wonders: things suited to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:9”

Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. 8 12. Jehovah’s sovereignty exhibited in the deliverance of His people from Egypt and their establishment in the land of Canaan. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Who smote the firstborn of Egypt – As the last and the greatest of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:8”

He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. 7. Taken almost verbatim from Jer 10:13 (= Psa 51:16), where the words occur in a similar context, contrasting Jehovah with idols. from the ends of the earth ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:7”

Whatsoever the LORD pleased, [that] did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. 6. Whatsoever Jehovah pleased hath he done, In heaven, and in earth, in the seas and all deeps. The first line is identical with Psa 115:3 b: the second is based on Exo 20:4. The deeps … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:6”

For I know that the LORD [is] great, and [that] our Lord [is] above all gods. 5. For I know ] A further reason for praising Jehovah. I is emphatic. Though the nations are ignorant of it, Israel in whose name the Psalmist speaks, knows the supreme greatness of Jehovah. above all gods ] It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:5”

For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, [and] Israel for his peculiar treasure. 4. the Lord ] Heb. Jah. The verse is based upon Deu 7:6; cp. Exo 19:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself – The descendants of Jacob. He has selected them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:4”

Praise the LORD; for the LORD [is] good: sing praises unto his name; for [it is] pleasant. 3. for it is pleasant ] Either ‘His name is lovely,’ or ‘it is pleasant to sing praise.’ Cp. Psa 147:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:3”