Bible Commentary

Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. 6. The abruptness of the transition is at first sight perplexing; but instead of giving a prosaic account of the transportation of the Ark to Zion, the Psalmist introduces the people of David’s time as speakers, proclaiming the eagerness … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:6”

Until I find out a place for the LORD, a habitation for the mighty [God] of Jacob. 5. a place ] Cp. 1Ch 15:1. a habitation &c.] A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob, where His presence might ‘dwell’ among His people (Exo 25:8-9). The word for dwelling place, or tabernacle, is in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:5”

I will not give sleep to mine eyes, [or] slumber to mine eyelids, 4. A proverbial expression. Cp. Pro 6:4. The addition in P.B.V. “I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eyelids to slumber, neither the temples of my head to take any rest ” comes through the Vulg. from the LXX, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:4”

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; 3. the tabernacle of my house my bed ] Lit. the tent of my house the couch of my bed. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 3 5. David’s oath not to rest till he had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:3”

How he swore unto the LORD, [and] vowed unto the mighty [God] of Jacob; 2. How he sware ] Or, Who sware: a poetical mode of expressing the earnestness of his resolution. There is no mention of any oath or vow in the historical narrative. The fact of the translation of the Ark to Zion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:2”

A Song of degrees. LORD, remember David, [and] all his afflictions: 1. Lord, remember David &c.] A possible rendering (cp. Psa 136:23); but better, Jehovah, remember for David all the trouble he underwent: lit. all his being afflicted; all the pains and trouble and anxiety he underwent in his lifetime for the cause of God, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 132:1”

Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and forever. 3. Hope, Israel, in Jehovah, From this time forth and for evermore. In this spirit of resignation and contentment let Israel patiently wait for the development of God’s purposes. Cp. Psa 130:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Let Israel hope in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 131:3”

Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul [is] even as a weaned child. 2. Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul: Like a weaned child on its mother’s breast, Like a weaned child is my soul upon me. He has calmed (lit. levelled, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 131:2”

A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. 1. A proud mind finds expression in haughty looks and ambitious schemes. Cp. Psa 18:27; Psa 101:5; Pro 16:5. neither &c.] Neither do I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 131:1”

And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. 8. HE is emphatic. He Who possesses this infinite love and wisdom and power will deliver Israel from all his iniquities and from the calamities which are the punishment of those iniquities. Cp. Psa 25:22. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And he shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 130:8”