Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 2. Therefore will we not fear, though earth should change, And the mountains be moved into the heart of the seas. Cp. Horace’s description of the dauntlessness of the just man ( Odes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 46:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 46:1
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 1. The prayer of Isa 33:2, “Be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble,” has been answered. In the extremity of their distress, God … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 46:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:17
I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee forever and ever. 17. The poet’s song will perpetuate the memory of the king; and that not in Israel only, but among other peoples (Psa 72:17). therefore shall the people praise thee ] Therefore shall the peoples praise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:16
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. 16. Instead of thy fathers &c.] The wish does not, as is sometimes said, imply a long line of royal ancestors, and therefore exclude the reference of the Psalm to Solomon, but rather the reverse. If he cannot … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:15
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace. 15. shall they be brought ] Shall they be conducted, as in Psa 45:14. The procession which conducted the bride to her new home was an important part of the marriage ceremony, and was always accompanied with songs and music … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:14
She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. 14. In raiment of embroidery shall she be conducted to the king, in solemn and stately procession, accompanied by a train of attendants such as befits a king’s daughter. Cp. Est 2:9. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:13
The king’s daughter [is] all glorious within: her clothing [is] of wrought gold. 13. The King’s daughter within (the palace) is all glorious: Her clothing is inwrought with gold. (R.V.) The bride is described in all the splendour of her bridal attire. Within the palace, or in the inner part of the palace, may refer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:12
And the daughter of Tyre [shall be there] with a gift; [even] the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor. 12. The words shall be there are not in the Heb., and it has been proposed to render, And, O daughter of Tyre, with a gift shall the rich of the people intreat thy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he [is] thy Lord; and worship thou him. 11. So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty ] Omit greatly. worship thou him ] Better, do him homage: not necessarily in the literal sense of prostrating herself before him ( 1Sa 25:41 ; 1Ki 1:16; 1Ki … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:10
Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house; 10. Hearken, O daughter ] The Psalmist adopts the tone of an authoritative teacher and uses language resembling that of the Wise Man to his disciples in the opening chapter of Proverbs (Pro 1:8, and frequently). The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:10”