Bible Commentary

The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. 16. The closing words of Psa 115:15 are developed. The heaven is Jehovah’s heaven; He has made it for His own dwelling-place ( Psa 115:3; Psa 2:4); He is “the God of heaven” (Psa 136:26; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:16”

Ye [are] blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. 15. The prayer is still continued, Blessed be ye of Jehovah. The designation Maker of heaven and earth is characteristic of the later Psalms (Psa 121:2; Psa 124:8; Psa 134:3; Psa 146:6). It contrasts Jehovah the omnipotent Creator with the powerless idols of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:15”

The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. 14. The Lord shall increase you ] Jehovah increase you, add to your numbers (Deu 1:11), a specially appropriate prayer for the little community of the returned exiles. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 14 18. Prayers for blessing and resolves … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:14”

He will bless them that fear the LORD, [both] small and great. 13. both small and great ] One and all without distinction of rank or condition. Cp. Jer 6:13; Jer 16:6; Jer 31:34. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He will bless them that fear the Lord – Compare Psa 115:11. Both … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:13”

The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless [us]; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. 12. Jehovah who hath remembered us will bless (us)] By bringing them back from Babylon Jehovah proved that He had not forgotten His people (Isa 49:14-15; Psa 98:3; Psa 136:23), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:12”

Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield. Ye that fear the Lord … – All the people that reverence God; all his true worshippers. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 11. Ye that fear the Lord] All real penitents, and sincere believers, trust in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:11”

O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield. O house of Aaron … – Ministers of religion; descendants of Aaron. His family was consecrated to the various services of the sanctuary. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 10. O house of Aaron] All the different classes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:10”

O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield. 9. Israel ] The LXX and Syr. have house of Israel, as in Psa 135:19; hence the P.B.V. he is their help and their shield ] At first sight the transition to the third person seems awkward, and some of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:9”

They that make them are like unto them; [so is] every one that trusteth in them. 8. Like unto them shall their makers become, Even everyone that trusteth in them. Such gods drag down their worshippers to the same level of senseless stupidity: they must perish, for their protectors are powerless. Cp. 2Ki 17:15; Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:8”

They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. Speak, or mutter, or make a noise, as this word signifies, Isa 10:14. They are so far from speaking with their throat and other instruments of speech as men do, that they cannot make such … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 115:7”