Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.
The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid.
God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Gen 1:3; Psa 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs.
This mighty ruler and benefactor of heaven and earth is such especially to His chosen people, to whom alone (Deu 4:32-34) He has made known His will, while others have been left in darkness. Therefore unite in the great hallelujah.
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Psalms 147
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.
Psalms 147:2
(Compare Psa 107:3; Isa 11:12).
Psalms 147:3
Though applicable to the captive Israelites, this is a general and precious truth.
wounds — (Compare Margin).
Psalms 147:4
God's power in nature (Isa 40:26-28, and often) is presented as a pledge of His power to help His people.
telleth . . . stars — what no man can do (Gen 15:5).
Psalms 147:6
That power is put forth for the good of the meek and suffering pious, and confusion of the wicked (Psa 146:8-9).
Psalms 147:7
His providence supplies bountifully the wild animals in their mountain homes.
Sing . . . Lord — literally, "Answer the Lord," that is, in grateful praise to His goodness, thus declared in His acts.
Psalms 147:10
The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid.
Psalms 147:13
strengthened . . . gates — or, means of defense against invaders,
Psalms 147:14
maketh . . . borders — or, territories (Gen 23:17; Isa 54:12).
filleth thee, &c. — (Compare Margin).
Psalms 147:15
God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Gen 1:3; Psa 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs.
Psalms 147:17
morsels — used as to food (Gen 18:5), perhaps here denotes hail.
Psalms 147:19
This mighty ruler and benefactor of heaven and earth is such especially to His chosen people, to whom alone (Deu 4:32-34) He has made known His will, while others have been left in darkness. Therefore unite in the great hallelujah.
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