Bible Commentary

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm. Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces – Margin, Egypt. See the notes at Psa 87:4. The reference is to the exodus of the Hebrew people, when he destroyed the power of Egypt. As one that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:10”

Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. 9, 10. In this and the following verses thou, thine are the emphatic words. the raging ] Or, proud swelling. Cp. Psa 46:3. The sea represents the most turbulent and formidable of the powers of nature. Cp. Psa 93:3 f.; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:9”

O LORD God of hosts, who [is] a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? 8. God of hosts ] A significant title in this connexion. See 1Ki 22:19; and note on Psa 46:7. Who is a mighty one like thee, O Jah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:8”

God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all [them that are] about him. God is greatly to be feared – There is that in him which is suited to fill the mind with solemn feelings, and this is a proper state of mind … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:7”

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? [who] among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? 6, 7. For who in the sky can be compared unto Jehovah? Who is like Jehovah among the sons of God, A God greatly to be dreaded in the council of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:6”

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. 5. The heavens, in contrast to the earth, include the whole celestial order of being. Cp. Psa 19:1; Psa 50:6. thy wonders ] The word in the Heb. is in the singular. It denotes not the wondrousness … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:5”

Thy seed will I establish forever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. Thy seed will I establish for ever – Thy children; thy posterity. The reference is to his successors on the throne. The promise was that there should not fail to be one on his throne; that is, that his dynasty … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:4”

I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, 3, 4. These verses contain the sum of the promise to David and his seed (2Sa 7:5 ff.) which is expanded in Psa 89:19 ff. It is in relation to this promise in particular that the poet intends to sing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:3”

For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. 2. For I have said ] ‘I have deliberately come to this conclusion.’ Thus emphatically the poet introduces the motive for his song. He is persuaded that one stone after another will continue to be laid … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:2”

Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. 1. God’s lovingkindnesses and faithfulness are an unfailing theme for grateful song. The past lovingkindnesses of God are unalterable facts; His faithfulness to His promises is beyond question: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 89:1”