Kings’ daughters [were] among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. 9. Kings’ daughters are among thy honourable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir (R.V.). An Oriental monarch prided himself on the number and nobility of the wives in his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:8
All thy garments [smell] of myrrh, and aloes, [and] cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. 8. The bridegroom appears, arrayed for the marriage, his garments saturated with costly perfumes, brought from distant lands. Myrrh was a product of Arabia: aloes here denotes the perfumed wood of an Indian tree: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:7
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 7. Thou lovest &c.] Or, as R.V., Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. “I have loved justice and hated iniquity, and therefore I die in exile” were the last memorable words of Gregory … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:6
Thy throne, O God, [is] forever and ever: the scepter of thy kingdom [is] a right scepter. 6. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever ] (1) This appears to be the sense given by all the Ancient Versions, for though it has been argued that in the LX X is not the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:5
Thine arrows [are] sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; [whereby] the people fall under thee. 5. As the text stands it must be rendered; Thine arrows are sharp; Peoples fall under thee: (They are) in the heart of the king’s enemies. The poet depicts the battle with rapid vigorous strokes of his pen. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:4
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. 4. And in thy majesty ] The single word of the original is an exact repetition of the last word of Psa 45:3. Such repetitions are a common poetical figure; but the construction … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:3
Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O [most] mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. 3. Instead of praising the king’s strength and courage in the abstract, the Psalmist bids him use them in the cause of truth and right. O most mighty ] O mighty hero. with thy glory and thy majesty ] It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:2
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee forever. 2. Thou art fairer &c.] Personal beauty was always regarded as a qualification for a ruler, partly on account of its intrinsic attractiveness, partly as the index of a noble nature. Cp. 1Sa 9:2; 1Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:1
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue [is] the pen of a ready writer. 1. Introduction and dedication. My heart &c.] Better, My heart bubbleth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 45:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 44:26
Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake. 26. Arise ] R.V., Rise up. Cp. Psa 3:7; Num 10:35. for thy mercy’s sake ] R.V., for thy lovingkindness’ sake. Jehovah has revealed Himself to be “a God plenteous in lovingkindness and truth, who keeps lovingkindness for thousands” (Exo 34:7-8), and the Psalmist … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 44:26”