Bible Commentary

Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God, 2. Ye that stand &c.] As in Psa 134:1, those who minister in the Temple and its precincts are summoned to praise. It is less natural to suppose that the first line refers to the priests and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:2”

Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise [him], O ye servants of the LORD. 1. Praise ye the Lord ] Heb. Hallelujah. The verse is identical with Psa 113:1, except that the clauses are transposed. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1 4. A call to Jehovah’s servants … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 135:1”

The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. 3. The response of the priests, Jehovah bless thee out of Zion, Even the maker of heaven and earth. The first line is taken from the priestly blessing in Num 6:24, with the addition of out of Zion (Psa 128:5). The singular thee … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 134:3”

Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. 2. Lift up your hands ] The gesture of prayer. Cp. Psa 28:2; 1Ti 2:8. in the sanctuary ] Rather to the sanctuary, towards the most holy place, as the earthly dwelling-place of Jehovah. The rendering of R.V. marg., in holiness, is less probable. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 134:2”

A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all [ye] servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. 1. all ye servants of the Lord ] Not Israelite worshippers in general, but, as the following clause shews, ministrants in the Temple. which by night stand in the house … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 134:1”

As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life forevermore. 3. Like dew of Hermon, which descendeth upon the mountains of Zion ] There is no justification for inserting the words and as the dew, as in A.V. “The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 133:3”

[It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 2. It is like the goodly oil upon the head descending upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard, Which descendeth upon the collar of his garments. Oil was a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 133:2”

A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1. Behold &c.] The Psalmist seems to have before his eyes some instance of the blessing and the beauty of brotherly concord which prompts his song. May it not have been the enthusiasm of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 133:1”

His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish. 18. will I clothe with shame ] The opposite of salvation, Psa 132:16. Cp. Psa 35:26; Job 8:22. upon himself ] Upon David in the person of his representative, who is called David in Eze 34:23-24. shall his crown flourish ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:18”

There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. 17. There ] In Jerusalem. will I make the horn of David to bud ] More exactly, will I make a horn sprout forth for David. The figure may mean simply, that Jehovah will restore the prosperity … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:17”