Bible Commentary

And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. 15. They complained “Our soul is dried away” (Num 11:6), our vitality is exhausted; but the satisfaction of their self-willed lust brought sickness and death not life and vigour, and “the graves of lust” marked the scene of their sin and its punishment. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:15”

But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. 14. A glance at yet another occasion of murmuring and its punishment The phrase and they fell a lusting, is taken from Num 11:4; cp. Psa 78:29-30. They tempted God, i.e. tested Him, put Him to the proof, by questioning His will and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:14”

They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his counsel: 13. They soon forgat ] Lit., They made haste ( and) forgat. They had gone but three days journey from the Red Sea, when they murmured for water (Exo 15:22 ff.); only six weeks later they were murmuring for food (Exo 16:2 ff.); and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:13”

Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. 12. See Exo 14:31; Exo 15:1. The allusion to their momentary faith and gratitude emphasises the relapse which Psa 106:13 goes on to describe. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Then believed they his words – In immediate view of his interpositions in their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:12”

And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left. 11. See Exo 14:28. enemies ] R.V. adversaries. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And the waters covered their enemies … – Exo 14:27-28; Exo 15:5. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible And the waters covered their enemies,…. They … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:11”

And he saved them from the hand of him that hated [them], and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them – From Pharaoh. By making a path through the waters, they were enabled to escape; by the overthrow of the Egyptians in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:10”

He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. 9. He rebuked &c.] Cp. Psa 104:7; Isa 50:2; Nah 1:4. so he led them &c.] Apparently a reminiscence of Isa 63:13: cp. Isa 51:10. as through a wilderness ] I.e. on dry … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:9”

Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known. 8. Their conduct would have justified Jehovah in taking them at their word, and leaving them to return to Egypt, but for His name’s sake, in order to uphold His character as a God of mercy, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:8”

Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked [him] at the sea, [even] at the Red sea. 7. Our fathers in Egypt considered not thy marvellous works: They remembered not the abundance of thy lovingkindnesses, And were rebellious at the sea, even at the Red … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:7”

We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. 6. The main purpose of the Psalm is here stated; the confession of the constant sin of Israel throughout its history. The acknowledgement that the nation does not deserve the mercy for which it prays is the primary condition of forgiveness … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:6”