Bible Commentary

The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes. 8. The statutes ] Rather, as R.V., the precepts, the various special injunctions in which man’s obligations are set forth. These make glad the heart with the joy of moral satisfaction. pure ] An epithet … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:8”

The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple. 7. The law of the Lord ] Instruction, teaching, doctrine, are the ideas connected with the word torah, rendered law. See on Psa 1:2. Like Jehovah’s work (Deu 32:4), and His way (Psa 18:30), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:7”

His going forth [is] from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 6. The beneficent influences of his light and heat are universally felt. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges His going forth – The psalmist now describes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:6”

Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 5. Thence he comes forth morning by morning like the bridegroom in all the splendour of his bridal attire, in all the freshness of youthful vigour and buoyant happiness (Isa 61:10; Isa 62:5): like the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:5”

Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, 4. This proclamation is universal. The phrase Their line is gone out &c., is to be explained by Jer 31:39; Zec 1:16. The measuring line marks the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:4”

[There is] no speech nor language, [where] their voice is not heard. 3. ( a) The rendering of A.V. means that the message of the heavens reaches all nations of every language alike, and is intelligible to them. But the Heb. words rendered speech and language will not bear this explanation. ( b) The rendering … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:3”

Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. 2. This proclamation is continuous and unceasing. “Dies diem docet.” Each day, each night, hands on the message to its successor in an unbroken tradition. Day and night are mentioned separately, for each has a special message entrusted to it: the day tells of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:2”

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. 1. “The glory of the Lord” denotes (1) that visible manifestation of His Presence by which He was wont to reveal Himself to Israel, the Shechinah as it was called in later times (Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 19:1”

Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed forevermore. 50. These closing words may be due to a later poet, who thus sums up the lessons of the Psalm. But they may well be David’s own. He drops the first person, and surveys his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:50”

Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. 49. The celebration of Jehovah’s faithfulness to His servant is not to be confined within the narrow limits of Israel. His praise is to be proclaimed among the nations, which, as they are brought under the dominion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:49”