And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, [and] to Israel [for] an everlasting covenant: And confirmed the same unto Jacob – literally, caused it to stand; that is, he made it fast or secure. He renewed it, commanding the same things; making the same promises; and pledging himself for its fulfillment in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:9
Which [covenant] he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; 9, 10. For the covenant with Abraham see Gen 17:2 ff; Gen 15:18; and cp. the promises, Gen 12:7; Gen 13:14 ff. The oath sworn to Abraham (Gen 22:16) was confirmed to Isaac (Gen 26:3), and to Jacob at Bethel when he was on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:8
He hath remembered his covenant forever, the word [which] he commanded to a thousand generations. 8. He hath remembered ] Rather, He remembereth. The Heb. perfect here expresses a general truth guaranteed by past experience. Chron. has Remember ye; but the exhortation is out of place here. Jehovah’s covenant is further described as the word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:7
He [is] the LORD our God: his judgments [are] in all the earth. 7. He, Jehovah, is our God] He stands in a special and peculiar relation to Israel the people of His choice: but He is no mere national Deity: His judgements are in all the earth; He exercises an universal rule over all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:6
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen. 6. Grammatically, his servant may refer either to Abraham or to seed of Abraham. The parallelism is in favour of the latter construction, and the LXX and Jer. actually read his servants: but exact parallelism is not always maintained, and Psa 105:42 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:5
Remember his marvelous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 5. Remember ] Compare the frequent injunctions in Deuteronomy (Deu 7:18; Deu 8:2; &c.). But Israel’s history had been one long record of forgetfulness (Psa 78:11). his wonders ] A word often coupled with ‘signs’ ( Psa 105:27; Deu … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:4
Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. 4. Two synonymous words are rendered seek in this verse. Both originally referred to the outward act of visiting the sanctuary, but both come to express the inward purpose of the heart as well. So far as they can be distinguished the first denotes the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:3
Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 3. Glory ye in his holy name ] Cp. Isa 41:16; and see note on Psa 103:1. let the heart &c.] True devotion leads to deep inward joy which will find expression in thanksgiving. Cp. Neh 8:10; Act 2:46-47. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:2
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 2. sing psalms ] Or, make melody. Cp. Psa 92:1, note. talk ye ] R.V. marg., meditate: cp. Psa 104:34. The primary meaning of the word is probably to occupy oneself diligently with: hence either to meditate upon, or as context … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:1
O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 1. The LXX is probably right in placing Hallelujah at the beginning of this Psalm instead of at the end of Psalms 104. The two companion Psalms 103, 104 will then begin and end with Bless ye Jehovah; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 105:1”