Bible Commentary

For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace [be] within thee. 8. For my brethren and companions’ sakes ] Not, for the sake of the nation in general, though doubtless the welfare of the nation was dependent on the welfare of the metropolis: but for the sake of those dwelling in Jerusalem, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:8”

Peace be within thy walls, [and] prosperity within thy palaces. 7. walls palaces ] The same words are found in Psa 48:13. Chl denotes the outer wall or rampart: armn includes all conspicuous buildings, such as forts and towers as well as palaces. There is an assonance between the words for ‘peace’ ( shlm) and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:7”

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. 6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem ] This is probably the right rendering; but the phrase might also be rendered Inquire for the welfare of J., greet or salute her, the customary salutation being “Is it well (lit. peace) with thee?” or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:6”

For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. 5. For there were set (lit. sat) thrones for judgement] For throne cp. Psa 9:4; Psa 9:7. The poet is still looking back to the times before the Exile. Jerusalem was the centre of the nation’s civil life as well as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:5”

Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. 4. Whither the tribes went up, (even) the tribes of Jah, (As) a testimony for Israel, To give thanks to the name of Jehovah. The perfect tense might denote “custom in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:4”

Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together: 3. The exclamation of the pilgrims. Jerusalem that art built up as a city which is compacted together, lit. joined together for itself. This is generally understood to refer to the restoration of the city: the walls have been rebuilt, the ruined houses repaired, the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:3”

Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. 2. Our feet shall stand ] The verb cannot be rendered thus. It may mean ‘have been and still are standing,’ hence R.V. are standing; or were standing, which is the most natural rendering. The somewhat unusual combination of the participle with the substantive verb may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:2”

A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. 1. The Psalmist recalls his joy when his neighbours summoned him to join in the pilgrimage to the sanctuary. I was glad ] The A.V. rightly follows the Ancient Versions in translating … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 122:1”

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore. 8. thy going out and thy coming in ] All thy undertakings and occupations. Cp. Deu 28:6; &c. Perhaps too a special allusion to the pilgrims’ journey to Jerusalem is intended. from this time forth, and [omit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 121:8”

The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 7. Cp. 1Th 5:23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 7, 8. shall preserve ] Render, with R.V., shall keep, to mark the connexion with the preceding verses. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The Lord shall preserve … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 121:7”