Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121b

As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible new international version. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 119, by dr. Without these stories the differences in size of the several chapters would. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher.

The morning spectres shall not smite thee by day, during the government of the sun. The psalmist engages himself to praise god, psalms 146. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm.

Listen and read the king james audio bible online for free. Psalms 12 an introduction to the psalms summary these psalms together announce what it takes to be happy as a child of god 1. I will have an eye to the special presence of god in his church, and with his people, and from thence i will expect help. The psalm divides naturally into two verse groups12, 34, 56, 78. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. As for the structure of this psalm, it doesnt follow a lament or praise pattern. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by.

Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In the third and fourth chapters, the thesis proceeds to explore. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. I believe the psalmist simply means, they shall not be injured by heat nor cold. Biblical commentary bible study psalm 121 exegesis. David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as. To the mind of the jewish poet the everlasting hills of his native land were as shadows of the infinite. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Psalms overview thomas coke commentary on the holy bible. Section 1 definitions section 2 severability section 3 housing authorities. There can come no difficulty, no entanglement, from which he cannot deliver us.

In step with the psalms psalm 121 inductive discovery lesson 17 the picture david paints for the reader in psalm 121 is from the vantage point of standing in the jericho valley, some twelve hundred feet below sea level, gazing upward to the mountains surrounding jerusalem. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. Psalms 146 this and all the rest of the psalms that follow begin and end with hallelujah, a word which puts much of gods praise into a little compass. Old testament hebrewenglish holy name king james version with strongs numbers. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international version. The book of psalms is in the original intitled seper tehillim. We have now before us one of the choicest and most excellent parts of all the old testament. Read psalms 175 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Calvins commentary on the psalms, anew translation. The desire and hope of the just for the coming of the kingdom of god, and the peace of his church. The respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. The fifth chapter will focus on the meaning of liberation in the hymns. I call on the lord in my distress, and he answers me. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. The midrash on lamentations or eichah rabbah hebrew. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. The beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. The scope of this psalms is to show that god alone is the refuge of the distressed. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7.

Text from the authorized version is from swordsearcher and is the king james bible according to the cambridge university press setting, circa 1900, with words of christ indicated in red according to the scofield reference bible published by oxford. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure help we have in god, who keeps us. It is supposed that david penned this psalm in sauls reign, when there was a general decay of honesty and piety both in court and country, which he here complains of to god, and very feelingly, for he himself suffered by the treachery of his false friends and the insolence of his sworn enemies. The change in personal pronouns between verses 12 imy and verses 38 youyour may signal a dialogue between pilgrims or groups of pilgrims. Psalms chapter 12 king james version of the holy bible. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 175 and more. By these forms of expression the psalmist magnifies the advantages which result to us from our having god present with us.

In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Triumphs in confidence that god would judge the world and protect his people, ver. Psalms, chapter 121 king james version christian answers. Commentary on the book of psalms calvin university. The sun shall not smite thee by day thus expressed by the chaldee. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

They enthusiastically read the bible and praised god in the form of songs. You turn us back to dustour years come to an end like a sigh ps. This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work.

To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. Psalms 121 hebrew english translation massoretic text mt. Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2. Scholars see psalms 1 and 2 as a deliberate psalm pair, meant to introduce the entire psalter with important themes.

After personally celebrating yahwehs guardianship in verses 12, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 38. The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. The greek, call them psalms, which word signifies properly compositions set or sung to music.

On the psalms as a primary source for the old english exodus. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. The security which these mountainranges afforded to palestine, forming as they did so remarkable a barrier to the land on every side except towards the sea, suggested to the writer of the psalm an emblem of the divine protection. Psalms 175 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. David praises god for giving him victory over his enemies, ver. In his full commentary on the psalms, limburg transfers that title to psalm 119 and retitles psalm 121 on the road again continuing the view of reading psalm 121 as a pilgrimage or journey psalm. Walking this path would mean a potential encounter with the likes of. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. It certainly does not give the impression that godat any timelets his mind wander, unaware of what is happening in his childrens lives.

A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. This psalm focuses our attention on the difficulty and the brevity of life. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. Exodus narrative itself, specifically chapters eleven through fourteen. Psalm 121 encourages pilgrims braving dangerous roads to jerusalem. If you want to accept jesus as your personal lord and savior and enjoy the benefits of the bible fully, please pray this prayer, lord j. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. Once we recognize that the psalmist uses hills as an image of a problem to a pilgrim, we easily understand the rest of the psalm as an encouragement to those on a spiritual pilgrimage to the kingdom of god. Help spread the word, you can also download a king james bible to your own website. The book of psalms commonly referred to simply as psalms, the psalter or the psalms, is the first book of the ketuvim.

He declares the nature of gods guarding role in verse 34. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. Its structure is based on several contrasts between the godly and the wicked. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalm chapter 146 matthew henry complete commentary on.