Bible Commentary

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; [it] shall not cleave to me. 3. I will set no base thing before mine eyes (R.V.), as an aim to be accomplished, or an example to be imitated. Lit. matter of belial, i.e. worthlessness. Cp. Deu … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:3”

I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. 2. I will behave myself wisely &c.] This is a possible rendering: but the words may mean, I will give heed unto the way of integrity, deliberately and of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:2”

A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. 1. I will sing of mercy and judgment ] Lovingkindness and judgement are characteristics of the Divine rule (Psa 89:14), which are to be reflected in the true human ruler (Isa 16:5). They are the fundamental principles … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 101:1”

For the LORD [is] good; his mercy [is] everlasting; and his truth [endureth] to all generations. 5. For Jehovah is good; His lovingkindness (endureth) for ever; And his faithfulness unto generation after generation. Israel’s fresh experience of the untiring goodness and love and faithfulness of Jehovah is an argument which should win all the nations … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 100:5”

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, [and] into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, [and] bless his name. 4. thanksgiving ] The parallelism of praise in the next line is decidedly in favour of this rendering: still the parallel in Psa 96:8 justifies the alternative rendering of R.V. marg., a thank offering. be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 100:4”

Know ye that the LORD he [is] God: [it is] he [that] hath made us, and not we ourselves; [we are] his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 3. Know that Jehovah is God: He it is that made us, and we are his, His people and the sheep of his pasture. Learn from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 100:3”

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 2. Serve ] The homage of worship takes the place of the homage of submission (Psa 2:11); and now the nations can draw near with joy instead of fear. singing ] Cp. Psa 95:1; Psa 98:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 100:2”

A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 1. Shout unto Jehovah, all the earth, (as in Psa 98:4; Psa 66:1), greeting Him as King. See note on Psa 98:4. Render, as A.V. there and in Psa 66:1, all the earth, not all ye lands. In the worship of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 100:1”

Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God [is] holy. 9. A final call to worship the God of Israel in Zion, in His holy mountain (Psa 2:6; Isa 66:20), for holy is Jehovah our God. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Exalt the Lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 99:9”

Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions. 8. Jehovah our God, THOU hast answered them: A pardoning God hast thou proved thyself unto them, But an avenger of their doings withal. Before the captivity Jehovah had said (Jer 15:1), “Though Moses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 99:8”