Bible Commentary

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. 5. That I may see with satisfaction the prosperity of thy chosen ones (Psa 105:6; Psa 105:43). thy nation ] The word gy, ‘nation,’ is not unfrequently applied to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:5”

Remember me, O LORD, with the favor [that thou bearest unto] thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; 4, 5. The personal prayer of these verses is not out of place. It need not be regarded as the devout ejaculation of some reader, written in the margin of his copy, from which it was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:4”

Blessed [are] they that keep judgment, [and] he that doeth righteousness at all times. 3. From the thought of the mercy and the might of Jehovah which are the ground of Israel’s hope, the Psalmist passes to the conditions of participation in the blessing for which he looks. Happy those who obey the Divine command, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:3”

Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? [who] can show forth all his praise? 2. No human voice can adequately celebrate Jehovah’s mighty acts ( Psa 106:8; Psa 20:6) or worthily proclaim His praises (Psa 18:3). For the thought cp. Psa 40:5; and note again the parallels in Isa 63:15 (“thy mighty acts,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:2”

Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 1. Praise ye the Lord ] Heb. Hallelujah. See on Psa 104:35. Here and elsewhere the initial Hallelujah is omitted in P.B.V., being regarded, as in LXX and Vulg., as a kind of title only. O … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 106:1”

That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. 45. The object of God’s favour to Israel was That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws, and obedience was the condition of their retaining these blessings. Cp. Psa 78:7; Deu 4:1; Deu 4:40; Deu 26:17-18; and the terms … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:45”

And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labor of the people; 44. And he gave them the lands of the nations, And they took possession of the labour of the peoples. See Deu 6:10-11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And gave them the lands of the heathen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:44”

And he brought forth his people with joy, [and] his chosen with gladness: 43. with gladness ] With jubilant singing, the rejoicing on the shores of the Red Sea, Exodus 15. But the language is a reminiscence of the prophecies of the Exodus from Babylon, Isa 35:10; Isa 51:11; Isa 55:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:43”

For he remembered his holy promise, [and] Abraham his servant. 42. The Psalmist returns to his theme, Psa 105:8. Faithfulness to His promise was God’s motive for redeeming Israel. his holy promise ] Lit., his holy word ( Psa 105:8): the sacred promise which cannot be broken. and Abraham his servant ] Or, with A. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:42”

He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places [like] a river. 41. the rock ] In Rephidim, Exo 17:1 ff. A different word (‘cliff’) is used in Num 20:8 ff. The language is borrowed from Psa 78:15-16; Psa 78:20: cp. Isa 41:18; Isa 48:21. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:41”