Bible Commentary

Thy way, O God, [is] in the sanctuary: who [is so] great a God as [our] God? 13. in the sanctuary ] Better, in holiness. Cp. Exo 15:11. All the plan and method of God’s dealings in the world moves in the sphere of holiness, separate from all sin and imperfection, in accord with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:13”

I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. 12. I will meditate also upon all thy work, And muse on thy doings. (R.V.) For work cp. Hab 3:2. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I will meditate also of all thy work – That is, with a view … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:12”

I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. 11. I will make mention of the deeds of Jah; Yea, I will remember thy wonders of old. The A.V. remember follows the Qr; the R.V. make mention is the reading of the Kthbh. Cp. Isa 63:7. The name … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:11”

And I said, This [is] my infirmity: [but I will remember] the years of the right hand of the most High. 10. And I said introduces the argument by which the Psalmist thrusts aside the possibility of an affirmative answer to his questionings. But the rest of the verse is obscure, and has been very … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:10”

Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah. 9. Has He forgotten or deliberately abandoned those attributes which He once proclaimed as the essence of His Nature (Exo 34:6)? Cp. Hab 3:2, “In wrath wilt thou remember mercy.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Hath … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:9”

Is his mercy clean gone forever? doth [his] promise fail forevermore? 8. Is his lovingkindness at an end for ever? Hath his promise failed for all generations? Cp. Psa 85:5; Psa 105:8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Is his mercy clean gone for ever? – The word rendered clean gone means to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:8”

Will the Lord cast off forever? and will he be favorable no more? 7. “For age after age will the Lord cast off? And will he not once again shew favour?” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 7. The emphasis is on for ever; lit. for ages to come, which are compared with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:7”

I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search. 6. “Let me remember my song in the night: Let me muse in my heart;” And my spirit inquired, (saying), Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 6. In the first two lines … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:6”

I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. 5. I considered the days of old, The years of ages past, (saying), Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 5. “Not pathetic only but profound also and of the most solid substance was that reply made by an old Carthusian monk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:5”

Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak. 4. Thou heldest open the lids of mine eyes: I was perplexed, and could not speak. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 4. The word rendered waking in A.V., watching in R.V., probably means the guards or lids of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:4”