Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. 11. Cp. Psa 5:8; Psa 25:12. In the course of life designed for him by God he will be safe. He prays that it may be like a path along a level open plain, free from pitfalls and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:10
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. 10. When my father &c.] Or, as R.V., For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but &c. A proverbial expression. (Comp. ‘ bereavement to my soul,’ Psa 35:12). Though he is friendless and forsaken as a deserted child, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:9
Hide not thy face [far] from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. 9. Hide not thy face from me (R.V.). A prayer grounded on the divine promise which he has obeyed. Cp. Psa 22:14. put not &c.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:8
[When thou saidst], Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. 8. The A.V. gives the general sense fairly. But the text as it stands must be rendered: Unto thee my heart hath said: ‘Seek ye my face’; ‘Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek.’ In prayer from his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:7
Hear, O LORD, [when] I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 7. Have mercy ] Be gracious. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 7 14. The tone of the Psalm changes abruptly to plaintive and anxious supplication. God seems to be on the point of hiding His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:6
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. 6. And now &c.] In the immediate future he anticipates not protection only but triumphant victory. Cp. Psa 3:3; Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:5
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. 5. For he shall conceal me in his pavilion in the day of trouble, He shall hide me in the hiding-place of his tent; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:4
One [thing] have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. 4. One thing have I desired ] R.V., One thing have I asked; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:3
Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this [will] I [be] confident. 3. The language may be figurative, but is more natural, if the writer was, like David, actually exposed to war’s alarms. Cp. Psa 3:6. in this ] In the truth of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:2
When the wicked, [even] mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 2. When evil-doers came near against me to eat my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell. This may refer to past experience, or it may be a confident anticipation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 27:2”