Bible Commentary

But murmured in their tents, [and] hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD. 25. But murmured in their tents ] From Deu 1:27, a graphic picture of the Israelites sulking in their tents instead of boldly preparing for the march. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But murmured in their tents … … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:25”

Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: 24. They despised, or rejected (as Num 14:31), the pleasant land (Jer 3:19; Zec 7:14), the delightful and desirable land of Canaan; and disbelieved Jehovah’s promise to give it them (Deu 1:32). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 24 27. A fifth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:24”

Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy [them]. 23. Cp. Exo 32:10 ff.; Num 14:11 ff. But the language is taken from Deu 9:25-26, where the same two words for ‘destroy’ are used as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:23”

Wondrous works in the land of Ham, [and] terrible things by the Red sea. Verse 22. Wondrous works in the land of Ham] The plagues inflicted on the Egyptians. Egypt is called the Land of Ham or Cham, because it was peopled by Misraim the son of Cham. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:22”

They forgot God their savior, which had done great things in Egypt; 21, 22. These verses emphasise the ingratitude of the Israelites. The land of Ham as in Psa 105:23; Psa 105:27 from Psa 78:51. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They forgat God their Saviour … – The God who had saved, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:21”

Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass. 20. So they exchanged their glory For the likeness of an ox that eateth grass. Jehovah was the glory of Israel (Deu 4:6-8; Deu 10:21); and this spiritual invisible God they bartered for the likeness of an animal, such as they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:20”

They made a calf in Horeb, and worshiped the molten image. 19. in Horeb ] The name always given to Sinai in Deuteronomy (except Deu 33:2). The use of it seems to indicate that the narrative of Deu 9:8 ff. was in the Psalmist’s mind. Cp. notes on Psa 106:23 ; Psa 106:25 ; Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:19”

And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. 18. “A fire came out from Jehovah, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense” (Num 16:35). The rebels are called “these wicked men” in Num 16:26. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges In their company; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:18”

The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. 17. The Psalmist follows Deu 11:6 in naming Dathan and Abiram only. Korah’s family did not perish (Num 26:11). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges On these verses see Num 16:31-35. This refers to the time when they rebelled against … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:17”

They envied Moses also in the camp, [and] Aaron the saint of the LORD. 16. the saint of the Lord ] The holy one of Jehovah, specially set apart and consecrated to His service. The malcontents alleged that all the congregation were holy, and Moses answered that Jehovah would shew who were His, and who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:16”