Bible Commentary

The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me. 7. Jehovah is on my side as my helper] Cp. Psa 54:4. The expression is an idiomatic one. It denotes not merely among my helpers, as one among many, but ‘in the character or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:7”

The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 6. From Psa 56:9; Psa 56:11. Cited in Heb 13:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The Lord is on my side – Margin, as in Hebrew, for me. The Lord is with me. He is my … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:6”

I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, [and set me] in a large place. 5. Out of the straitness in which I was I called upon Jah: Jah answered me (and set me) in a wide place. Israel had been hemmed in and harassed by enemies (Neh 4:7 ff.): they prayed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:5”

Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy [endureth] forever. Let them now that fear the Lord say … – Compare Psa 115:11. All that worship God are interested in what God has done for me. It is a manifestation of the divine character which should cheer them. They are called, therefore, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:4”

Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy [endureth] forever. Let the house of Aaron now say … – Compare Psa 115:10. The ministers of religion. They are appointed to serve God; to lead in his worship; to defend his truth; to keep up faith in the truth of religion. They are, therefore, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:3”

Let Israel now say, that his mercy [endureth] forever. Let Israel now say … – The Hebrew people; the people of God. They have now, in my case, a new illustration of the mercy of God which ought to animate them, and to encourage their hearts. Compare Psa 115:9. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:2”

O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: because his mercy [endureth] forever. 1. As Psa 106:1 (see notes); Psa 107:1; Ezr 3:11. because his mercy &c.] For his lovingkindness &c. 2 ff. For the threefold division ‘Israel,’ ‘house of Aaron,’ ‘fearers of Jehovah,’ cp. Psa 115:9-13, and notes there. Israel ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:1”

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD [endureth] forever. Praise ye the LORD. 2. For mighty hath been his lovingkindness toward us] Mighty as Israel’s transgressions have been (Psa 65:3), God’s mercy has been mightier (Psa 103:11-12; cp. Rom 5:20; 1Ti 1:14). Lovingkindness and truth are fundamental attributes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 117:2”

O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 1. Praise Jehovah, all ye nations, Laud him all ye peoples. Two different words for praise are used. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges O praise the Lord, all ye nations – The idea is that God has a claim to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 117:1”

In the courts of the LORD’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD. 19. Praise ye the Lord ] Hallelujah, probably, with LXX, to be transferred to the beginning of Psalms 117. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges In the courts of the Lords house – See the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 116:19”