Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121b

We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure help we have in god, who keeps us. Without these stories the differences in size of the several chapters would. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. 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. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2.

To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. I believe the psalmist simply means, they shall not be injured by heat nor cold. They enthusiastically read the bible and praised god in the form of songs. Exodus narrative itself, specifically chapters eleven through fourteen. 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. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Psalms, chapter 121 king james version christian answers. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 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. 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. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. After personally celebrating yahwehs guardianship in verses 12, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 38. Psalms 121 hebrew english translation massoretic text mt.

The book of psalms commonly referred to simply as psalms, the psalter or the psalms, is the first book of the ketuvim. The psalm divides naturally into two verse groups12, 34, 56, 78. On the psalms as a primary source for the old english exodus. Biblical commentary bible study psalm 121 exegesis. The respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. It certainly does not give the impression that godat any timelets his mind wander, unaware of what is happening in his childrens lives. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 175 and more. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by. You turn us back to dustour years come to an end like a sigh ps. The book of psalms is in the original intitled seper tehillim. The midrash on lamentations or eichah rabbah hebrew.

The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. The fifth chapter will focus on the meaning of liberation in the hymns. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. 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. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr.

He declares the nature of gods guarding role in verse 34. Old testament hebrewenglish holy name king james version with strongs numbers. The desire and hope of the just for the coming of the kingdom of god, and the peace of his church. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. In the third and fourth chapters, the thesis proceeds to explore. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. 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. Triumphs in confidence that god would judge the world and protect his people, ver.

The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. 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. Psalms 12 an introduction to the psalms summary these psalms together announce what it takes to be happy as a child of god 1. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. Psalms 175 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Scholars see psalms 1 and 2 as a deliberate psalm pair, meant to introduce the entire psalter with important themes.

Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible new international version. The psalmist engages himself to praise god, psalms 146. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms.

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 scope of this psalms is to show that god alone is the refuge of the distressed. Psalms chapter 12 king james version of the holy bible. 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.

To the mind of the jewish poet the everlasting hills of his native land were as shadows of the infinite. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Psalms 122 chapter 121 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. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. Psalms overview thomas coke commentary on the holy bible.

Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. We have now before us one of the choicest and most excellent parts of all the old testament. Its structure is based on several contrasts between the godly and the wicked. Section 1 definitions section 2 severability section 3 housing authorities. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. 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. Commentary on the book of psalms calvin university. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7. Psalm 121 encourages pilgrims braving dangerous roads to jerusalem. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. The greek, call them psalms, which word signifies properly compositions set or sung to music. Calvins commentary on the psalms, anew translation. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international version.

Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. David praises god for giving him victory over his enemies, ver. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 119, by dr. Help spread the word, you can also download a king james bible to your own website. Listen and read the king james audio bible online for free. 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. I call on the lord in my distress, and he answers me. This psalm focuses our attention on the difficulty and the brevity of life. The change in personal pronouns between verses 12 imy and verses 38 youyour may signal a dialogue between pilgrims or groups of pilgrims. As for the structure of this psalm, it doesnt follow a lament or praise pattern. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. The morning spectres shall not smite thee by day, during the government of the sun.

Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. 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. 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. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international.

The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong. Read psalms 175 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. By these forms of expression the psalmist magnifies the advantages which result to us from our having god present with us. Psalm chapter 146 matthew henry complete commentary on. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. There can come no difficulty, no entanglement, from which he cannot deliver us.