Bible Commentary

A Song of degrees. Blessed [is] every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. 1. Blessed ] Happy, as in Psa 128:2. Cp. Psa 112:1; Psa 119:1-3. that walketh in his ways ] In whom religious principle bears the fruit of right conduct. Cp. Pro 8:32; b Pro 28:28. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 128:1”

Happy [is] the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. 5. his quiver ] The figure of the preceding verse is continued. they ] i.e. the fathers of such numerous families. but they shall speak &c.] Rather, when they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 127:5”

As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] children of the youth. 4. children of the youth ] The sons of youth; sons born while their parents are young and vigorous (Gen 49:3; contrast ‘the son of his old age,’ Gen 37:3), not only as being themselves more vigorous, but because … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 127:4”

Lo, children [are] a heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward. 3. Lo, sons axe an inheritance from Jehovah; The fruit of the womb is a reward. As He bestowed upon Israel the possession of Canaan (Exo 15:17; Deu 4:21), not as an hereditary right, but of His own … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 127:3”

[It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep. 2. Vain is it for you, O ye that rise up early and sit down late, Eating the bread of toil. Anxious toilers are addressed. ‘Uprising’ and ‘downsitting,’ as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 127:2”

A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. 1. The industry of the builder, the vigilance of the watchman, are in vain without Jehovah’s cooperation. A man may build a house and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 127:1”

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him]. 6. Though one goeth weeping on his way, when he carrieth forth the seed to sow, He shall surely come with shouts of joy, when he carrieth home his sheaves. The subject in both clauses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 126:6”

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 5. The efforts of the returned exiles to re-establish the nation had been carried on in the midst of hindrances and disappointments, anxieties and fears; but the Psalmist cannot doubt that they will in due time bear fruit. “So is it ever in God’s kingdom. Precisely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 126:5”

Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. 4. Turn again our captivity ] Or, Restore our fortunes. as the streams in the South] The Negeb, or ‘South’ country, literally ‘the dry region,’ was the arid waterless district to the south of Judah (Jdg 1:15), where in summer all the brooks … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 126:4”

The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad. 3. The community appropriates the words of the nations, and recalls the joy of that wonderful time: Jehovah did great things for us: we were glad. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The Lord hath done great things for us – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 126:3”