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 call on the earth, as opposed to heaven, includes seas or depths, whose inhabitants the dragon, as one of the largest (on leviathan, see on Psa 104:26), is selected to represent. The most destructive and ungovernable agents of inanimate nature are introduced.
exalteth the horn — established power (Psa 75:5-6).
praise of — or literally, "for"
his saints — that is, occasions for them to praise Him. They are further described as "His people," and "near unto Him," sustaining by covenanted care a peculiarly intimate relation.
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Psalms 148
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 148:2
hosts — (compare Psa 103:21).
Psalms 148:4
heavens of heavens — the very highest.
waters — clouds, resting above the visible heavens (compare Gen 1:7).
Psalms 148:5
praise the name — as representing His perfections.
he commanded — "He" is emphatic, ascribing creation to God alone.
Psalms 148:6
The perpetuity of the frame of nature is, of course, subject to Him who formed it.
a decree . . . pass — His ordinances respecting them shall not change (Jer 36:31), or perish (Job 34:20; Psa 37:36).
Psalms 148:7
The call on the earth, as opposed to heaven, includes seas or depths, whose inhabitants the dragon, as one of the largest (on leviathan, see on Psa 104:26), is selected to represent. The most destructive and ungovernable agents of inanimate nature are introduced.
Psalms 148:8
fulfilling his word — or, law, may be understood of each. Next the most distinguished productions of the vegetable world.
Psalms 148:9
fruitful trees — or, "trees of fruit," as opposed to forest trees. Wild and domestic, large and small animals are comprehended.
Psalms 148:11
Next all rational beings, from the highest in rank to little children.
princes — or, military leaders.
Psalms 148:13
Let them — all mentioned.
excellent — or, exalted (Isa 12:4).
his glory — majesty (Psa 45:3).
above the earth and heaven — Their united splendors fail to match His.
Psalms 148:14
exalteth the horn — established power (Psa 75:5-6).
praise of — or literally, "for"
his saints — that is, occasions for them to praise Him. They are further described as "His people," and "near unto Him," sustaining by covenanted care a peculiarly intimate relation.
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