Bible Commentary

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name [is] to be praised. 3. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same ] Throughout the world from east to west (Psa 50:1). Cp. Mal 1:11; Zep 3:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:3”

Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore. Blessed be the name of the Lord – Blessed be the Lord; or; Let the name of the Lord be blessed. From this time forth and for evermore – Now and forever. He is worthy of praise now, and he ever will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:2”

Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. 1. For the structure of the verse with repetition of the verb cp. Psa 29:1. The same words recur in different order in Psa 135:1. O ye servants of the Lord ] True Israelites, who as individuals answer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 113:1”

The wicked shall see [it], and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. 10. The wicked looks on in impotent rage and is consumed with vexation. While “the desire of the righteous is granted” (Pro 10:24), his desire comes to nought. The end of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:10”

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth forever; his horn shall be exalted with honor. 9. He hath dispersed ] Of liberal, open-handed, distribution of wealth, in Pro 11:24. his righteousness &c.] As in Psa 112:3. “How little these words are contrary to the Christian consciousness is shewn by St … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:9”

His heart [is] established, he shall not be afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his enemies. 8. established ] Cp. Psa 111:8; Isa 26:3, where the word for trusting used in Psa 112:7 also occurs. until &c.] If he is attacked he is confident that in due time his cause, which is the cause … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:8”

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 7. Since he has a clear conscience and a quiet trust, he is not tortured by presentiments of evil, like the wicked man, Job 15:20 ff.; Pro 10:24. fixed ] i.e. steadfast, as Psa 57:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:7”

Surely he shall not be moved forever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 6. For (giving the reason for Well is it of Psa 112:5) he shall never be moved. He will enjoy firm and unshaken prosperity. Cp. Psa 15:5; Psa 55:22; Pro 10:30. the righteous &c.] Cp. Pro 10:7; Sir 44:1-15 . The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:6”

A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 5. A good man sheweth favour ] Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously. The A.V. is ungrammatical, and misses the connexion with the preceding verse. Cp. Psa 37:21; Psa 37:26. he will guide his affairs with discretion ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:5”

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 4. It is possible to understand this verse of Jehovah, He ariseth as a light in the darkness to the upright, being gracious, &c. But it seems clear from the general tenor of the Psalm that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:4”