Bible Commentary

(For the redemption of their soul [is] precious, and it ceaseth forever: ) 8. Render: For too costly is the redemption of their life, And he must let it alone for ever. The sum to be paid by the man whose life was forfeit was to be assessed, probably in proportion to his culpability and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:8”

None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 7. The first answer to the question, ‘Wherefore should I fear’? These men make a god of their wealth. They trust in it and glory in it, as the godly man trusts in Jehovah and glories in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:7”

They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; They that trust in their wealth – The first reason why there was no cause of alarm is drawn Psa 49:6-10 from the powerlessness of wealth, as illustrated by the fact that it can do nothing to save life or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:6”

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, [when] the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? 5. in the days of evil ] Or, of the evil man: when evil or evil men seem to have the upper hand, uncontrolled by any divine law of righteousness. Cp. Psa 94:13. when the iniquity … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:5”

I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 4. The poet receives by revelation what he desires to teach. He will bend his ear to listen to the voice of God before he ventures himself to speak to men. Mshl, rendered parable, means (1) primarily a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:4”

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding. 3. My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart shall be (full of) understanding. The words for wisdom and understanding are both plural in the Heb., denoting manifold wisdom and profound insight. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:3”

Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 2. Both low and high ] So the A.V. rightly paraphrases the Heb. sons of mankind ( dm) and sons of men (’ sh): those whose personality is lost in the common multitude, and those who are individually distinguished; plebeians and patricians. Adm corresponds to , homo; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:2”

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all [ye] people; give ear, all [ye] inhabitants of the world: 1. all ye people ] Rather, all ye peoples, as in Psa 47:1. All peoples, all the inhabitants of the world, are summoned to listen, for the theme is one of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 49:1”

For this God [is] our God forever and ever: he will be our guide [even] unto death. 14. For this God &c.] For such is God [Jehovah] our God for ever and ever. Jehovah is a God who has proved Himself the defender of His city and people, and will continue to be the same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 48:14”

Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell [it] to the generation following. 13. bulwarks ] The outer wall or rampart. consider ] Or, as R.V. marg., traverse. The word occurs here only, and is of doubtful meaning. But the rendering consider suits the context better. In either case the object … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 48:13”