Bible Commentary

God [is] the LORD, which hath showed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, [even] unto the horns of the altar. 27. Jehovah is God, and hath given us light] He has proved Himself to be El, the God of might, as of old at the Exodus (Exo 15:2): He has once more banished the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:27”

Blessed [be] he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. 26. The priests in the Temple bless the entering procession. Blessed in the name of Jehovah be he that entereth! The accentuation rightly connects in the name of Jehovah with blessed. Cp. Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:26”

Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. 25. We beseech thee, Jehovah, save, we beseech thee! We beseech thee, Jehovah, prosper (us), we beseech thee! A prayer that Jehovah will continue and carry forward the work which He has begun. Cp. Jer 31:7. For the form of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:25”

This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 24. To Jehovah alone we owe this day of national rejoicing. Cp. Isa 25:9. “There was exceeding great gladness” is the description of the festival in Neh 8:17. in it ] Or, in Him. Cp. Psa 32:11. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:24”

This is the LORD’s doing; it [is] marvelous in our eyes. 23. This &c.] Lit. From Jehovah has this come to pass. The order of the words emphasises From Jehovah. Cp. Neh 6:16, “They perceived that it was from our God that this work was wrought.” marvellous ] Nothing less than a miracle, visibly attesting … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:23”

The stone [which] the builders refused is become the head [stone] of the corner. 22. The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner. A metaphor from building. The ‘corner-stone’ bonding the walls together was a most important part of the structure. A large and strong stone was needed for the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:22”

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. 21. I will give thanks unto thee, for thou hast answered me (R.V.). and art become my salvation ] Another allusion to Exo 15:2. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I will praise thee – Within thy courts. For … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:21”

This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. 20. This is the gate that belongs to Jehovah; The righteous may enter into it. The emphasis is on righteous. Those who would enter must be righteous like Him Who dwells there. Cp. Psa 15:1 ff.; Psa 24:3 ff.; Isa 26:2. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:20”

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, [and] I will praise the LORD: 19. The language is robbed of its proper force if it is regarded merely as a general expression of a desire to worship in the Temple, and not rather as a call to the priests within to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:19”

The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. The Lord hath chastened me sore – Hebrew, The Lord has chastened – has chastened me. See the notes at Psa 118:13. The psalmist had been greatly afflicted, and he now looked upon his affliction in the light of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:18”