The mountains skipped like rams, [and] the little hills like lambs. 4. A poetical description of the earthquake which accompanied the giving of the Law at Sinai (Exo 19:18; cp. Jdg 5:4; Psa 68:8). For the figure cp. Psa 29:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The mountains skipped like rams – As … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 114:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 114:3
The sea saw [it], and fled: Jordan was driven back. 3. The sea saw and fled; The Jordan turned backwards. In the parallel passages Psa 77:16; Hab 3:10, God is the object of the verb saw. But here the object is significantly left unexpressed. The whole spectacle of Israel’s triumphant Exodus is meant. The Red … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 114:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 114:2
Judah was his sanctuary, [and] Israel his dominion. 2. Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion (R.V.). The division of the lines is rhythmical not logical. Israel became Jehovah’s sanctuary and dominion. No contrast is intended between Judah and Israel, as though one was preeminent as the centre of religious life, the other as the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 114:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 114:1
When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language; 1. When Israel went forth out of Egypt ] LXX , In the exodus of Israel from Egypt; Vulg. In exitu Israel. a people of strange language ] The Egyptian language was unintelligible to Israelites (Gen 42:23). In the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 114:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:9
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, [and to be] a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. 9. He maketh the barren housewife to dwell As a joyful mother of sons. He gives her a secure and happy position in her home. The reference in Psa 113:6-7 to the Song of Hannah … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:8
That he may set [him] with princes, [even] with the princes of his people. 8. ‘To dwell’ or ‘sit with princes’ is a figure for elevation to the highest rank and dignity [72] . So Job 36:7, “[God] withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings upon the throne he setteth them for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:7
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; 7, 8. The first three lines are taken from the Song of Hannah, 1Sa 2:8, with only a slight variation of form in two words. “To sit in the dust” (Isa 47:1), or “on the dunghill” (Lam 4:5) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:6
Who humbleth [himself] to behold [the things that are] in heaven, and in the earth! Who humbleth himself … – So high that it is necessary he should stoop even to behold the things which seem most lofty to us; and who actually does stoop thus to regard the things which he has made in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:5
Who [is] like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, Who is like unto the Lord our God? – Who can be compared with Yahweh our God? See the notes at Isa 40:17-25. The meaning is, that no creature – no idol – can be compared with Yahweh. The remark here has special … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:4
The LORD [is] high above all nations, [and] his glory above the heavens. 4 6. The ground of praise, Jehovah’s exaltation and condescension. 4 a. Cp. Psa 99:2. 4 b . Cp. Psa 57:5; Psa 57:11; Psa 8:1. 5 a . Cp. Exo 15:11; Deu 3:24. 5 b , 6. The structure of these lines … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:4”