O LORD, how great are thy works! [and] thy thoughts are very deep. 5. How great are thy doings, Jehovah! Exceeding deep are thy thoughts. The grandeur and profundity of Jehovah’s designs in the government of the world stir the Psalmist’s admiration. Cp. Psa 36:6; Psa 40:5; Psa 139:17-18; Isa 55:8-9; Rom 11:33-34. “Deep in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:4
For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. 4. hast made me glad through thy work ] The prayer of Psa 90:15-16 has been answered. God has wrought for Israel. I will triumph ] Or, as in Psa 90:14, I will shout for joy. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:3
Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. 3. With decachord and with psaltery, With meditative music on the harp. In Psa 33:2; Psa 144:9, ten-stringed is an epithet of psaltery, but here two instruments seem to be meant. Higgyn occurs in Psa 9:16 as a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:2
To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 2. Morning and evening are natural times for prayer (Psa 5:3; Psa 63:6; Psa 55:17, &c.); lovingkindness and faithfulness are the attributes which move God to make and keep His covenant with His people (Psa 89:1, note). The division of the verse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:1
A Psalm [or] Song for the sabbath day. [It is a] good [thing] to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 1. It is a good thing] As a tribute due to God; as a salutary and delightful occupation for man. to sing praises] To make melody … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 92:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:16
With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation. With long life will I satisfy him – The margin here, is length of days; that is, days lengthened out or multiplied. The meaning is, I will give him length of days as he desires, or until he is satisfied with life; implying … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him. 15, 16. Cp. Psa 50:15; Psa 50:23. honour him ] Or, glorify him. Cp. Jer 30:19. with long life ] Lit., with length of days (Deu 30:20; Pro 3:2; Pro 3:16); … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:14
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 14. he hath set his love upon me ] Love responds to love. The word means to cling to with love, and is used of God’s love for Israel in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:13
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet 13. Thou shalt triumphantly overcome all obstacles and dangers, whether of fierce and open violence, or of secret and insidious treachery. Cp. Luk 10:19; Rom 16:20. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Thou shalt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:12
They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 12. Upon their hands shall they bear thee] Cp. the metaphor in Exo 19:4. lest thou dash &c.] and stumble and fall. Cp. Pro 3:23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They shall bear thee up … … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 91:12”