Bible Commentary

He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 5. the blessing ] R.V. rightly, a blessing. righteousness ] ‘Righteousness’ is blessing in another aspect. Jehovah manifests Himself to the godly man, as ‘the God of his salvation’ (Psa 25:5; Psa 27:9); and this ‘salvation’ is the witness … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 24:5”

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 4. He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart ] He who is innocent of violence and wrong-doing (Psa 18:20; Psa 18:24); nay, innocent even in thought and purpose as well as in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 24:4”

Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 3. Who shall ascend ] Often of going up to worship at the sanctuary. See 1Sa 1:3; 1Sa 1:22; Isa 2:3; Isa 37:14; Isa 38:22. stand ] Not merely appear or remain, but as in Psa 1:5, stand … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 24:3”

For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 2. For he &c.] HE is emphatic. It is HE and no other who laid the foundation of the world (Psa 104:5; Job 38:4). The land rising out of the water is supposed to rest upon it. Cp. Psa 136:6; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 24:2”

A Psalm of David. The earth [is] the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 1. The earth is the Lord’s ] Better, Unto Jehovah belongeth the earth. The natural order of the Heb. fixes the reader’s mind first on Him, Whose approach is the theme of the Psalm. For … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 24:1”

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 6. Surely ] Or, as R.V. marg., only. Nothing but goodness and mercy shall pursue me. What a contrast to the lot of the wicked man, pursued by the angel of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 23:6”

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 5. in the presence of mine enemies ] Or, adversaries, as in Psa 6:7. The mark of favour is public and unmistakable. thou anointest ] R.V., thou hast anointed. The reference is to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 23:5”

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 4. The figure of the shepherd is still continued. “The sheep districts [in Palestine] consist of wide open wolds or downs, reft here and there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 23:4”

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 3. He restoreth my soul ] Renews and sustains my life. Cp. Psa 19:7, note. Not as P.B.V. (after the LXX and Vulg.) he shall convert my soul. he leadeth me ] R.V., he guideth me: a word often … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 23:3”

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 2. The figure of the shepherd is expanded. He makes his flock lie down in the noontide heat (Son 1:7) in pastures of tender grass. For this picture of the shepherd’s care cp. Jer 33:12. He leadeth me ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 23:2”