Bible Commentary

The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. 10. bringeth maketh ] Or, hath brought hath made, with particular reference to some recent event. But it agrees better with the argument of Psa 33:4-11 to regard the words as expressing a general truth, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:10”

For he spoke, and it was [done]; he commanded, and it stood fast. 9. For HE (emphatic) spake, and it was (cp. Gen 1:3; Gen 1:7, &c.); HE commanded and it stood; came into existence and stood there before Him ready to obey His commands; or simply, stood firm. Cp. Psa 148:5; Psa 119:90-91; Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:9”

Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. 8, 9. With what awe should man regard such an Almighty Creator! Cp. the argument of Amos, Amo 4:13; Amo 5:8; Amo 9:6. Emphasis is laid on the wonder of the method of creation, by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:8”

He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. 7. The separation of land and water (Gen 1:9-10). The present tense ( gathereth layeth up) expresses the continued action of maintenance as well as the original creation. The comparison as an heap probably refers to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:7”

By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. 6. The breath of his mouth is synonymous with the word of the Lord: together they represent and God said in Gen 1:3 ff. The parallelism and the addition of his mouth seem … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:6”

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. 5. Righteousness is the principle of justice; judgement the application of it in act. Cp. Psa 36:6; Psa 103:6; and for loveth cp. Psa 11:7. goodness ] Better, as R.V., lovingkindness. This line recurs in Psa 119:64. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:5”

For the word of the LORD [is] right; and all his works [are done] in truth. 4, 5. The moral attributes of Jehovah. Jehovah’s word is upright: the same word as in Psa 33:1; cp. Psa 19:8; Psa 25:8; Psa 92:15; Hos 14:9: and all his work is in faithfulness: cp. Deu 32:4; Psa 36:5; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:4”

Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 3. a new song ] Fresh mercies demand a fresh expression of gratitude. See Psa 40:3; and cp. Psa 96:1; Psa 98:1; Psa 149:1; Isa 42:10; Jdt 16:13 ; Rev 5:9. Psa 144:9 reproduces 2 b, and 3 a. with a loud noise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:3”

Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery [and] an instrument of ten strings. 2. Give thanks unto the Lord with harp: Sing praises unto him with the psaltery of ten strings (R.V.). The harp and psaltery were both stringed instruments, differing somewhat in form. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:2”

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: [for] praise is comely for the upright. 1. Rejoice ] Shout for joy: the same verb as in Psa 32:11 b, though in a different form. As in that verse, the righteous and the upright, the true Israelites, are addressed. Praise is their duty and their honour: in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 33:1”