Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Josephus asserts that it was furnished with ten strings, and played with a plectrum; which, however, is not understood to imply that it never had any other number of strings, or was always played with the plectrum. The words of Psalm 149 have been used to incite and justify war against those deemed to be the enemies of God. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth General Epistles Of the kinnor the Scripture affords little further information than that it was composed of the sounding parts of good wood, and furnished with strings. Were there no historical evidence of the truth of Christianity, were there no well established miracles, still I should believe that the religion propagated by the fishermen of Galilee is divine. "He will beautify the meek," etc. First. d) Because the Lord is their keeper (Psa 4:5, 8). WebEllicott's Commentary for English Readers CXLIX. (Eph 6 17), which it is not enough to have in our armoury, we must have it in our hand General Epistles The Lord is gracious in his gifts, gracious in his love, gracious in his salvation. Verse 4. Web1. Are not these, my brethren, the graces and tempers and dispositions which characterize and adorn true Christians? Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. What else do those expressions in Scripture imply wherein it is asserted, that by this high duty of praise the high Jehovah is exalted (Psa 107:32); His sublime perfections are extolled and lifted up (Psa 68:4); His great Name is magnified (Luke 1:64); His infinite majesty is glorified (Psa 50:23). This is more than a general creation of men. Consider, 1. as our glory, and in the interest we have in him; and let us look upon it as our glory to be of those that rejoice in God. Verse 4. To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. Verse 7. The New Testament With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent (. Not that I may sleepI lie awake often and long! Israel as a nation had this to do, and did it, and then they rejoiced in the God who gave success to their arms. [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. We must be joyful in glory, that is, in him Isaiah 24:21-22 Isaiah 24:21-22 [21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Now in prosperity he gives thanks for the blessings he doth receive. of God should flow from a heart filled with delight and triumph in God's attributes, and our relation to him. connected; with the robe of Christ's righteousness, and the Consider, 1. These men vilify and asperse, but God will justify them, and wipe off their Poetical Books Johannine Writings With renewed zeal and fresh delight lift up your song unto Jehovah. Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his battles against the enemies of his kingdom. General Epistles AsThe Expositor's Bible Commentarypoints out, this statement in the closing frame of the book of Psalms ties back to the opening frame: "The phrase is equivalent to 'congregation of the righteous' (Psalms 1:5 Psalms 1:5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5 Psalms 149:1-5 [1] Praise you the LORD. The Gospels Those who honor the covenant established between Israel and God are thus called to sing. The call to sing a new song occurs as well in Psalms 96 and 98, and in each instance of its occurrence, seems to refer to some sort of new beginning or new insight into the relationship between God and the people. "Let them sing aloud upon their beds." << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. apply it to the time of the Maccabees, when the Jews sometimes gained great advantages against their oppressors. Comp. A meek and quiet spirit is called "an ornament," and certainly it is "the beauty of holiness." [3] Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp. Verse 2."Joyful in their King." Prophets Their praise is sincere, suitable, seasonable, and acceptable. Email / username or password was incorrect! This name putteth mere morality and formal profession out of countenance, as the sun doth a glow-worm. Abundance of joy to all the people of God, ver 1-5. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. WebPsalms 149:1-9 Praise the LORD. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible We praise our God after another fashion; we are not executioners of justice, but heralds of mercy. A congregation of saints is heaven upon earth: should not Jehovah, the Lord of saints, have all the praise that can come from such an assembly? he puts upon them. Compare the notes at Psalm 35:27. government there. WebAnd the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who made them, but to rejoice in him, as having created them in Christ Jesus unto good works, and formed them saints as Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. people those that had been among the pots become as the wings of a dove covered with silver, Ps 68 13), but especially with eternal salvation. The chosen people are exhorted to praise God, in view of past favors, and also future victories over enemies, of which they are impliedly assured. He takes pleasure in their poor attempts to please him, because they are attempts. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Pentateuch Verse 2.The duty, reasonableness, and benefit of holy joy. 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims. King James Version Psalm 148. [13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of him with whom we have to do. The Christian life a combination of adoration and conflict. The old man hath an old song, the new man a new song. Praise you the LORD. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. [22] And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. Minor Prophets And they have not cried to me with their heart, when they howled on their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me. They are not of a neutral tint: men both hear them and feel them. Never can we find a nobler subject for a song than the Lord, nor one more full of fresh matter for a new song, nor one which we are personally so much bound to sing as a new song "unto the Lord." Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. He loves them; he approves their conduct; he bestows his favors upon them. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The Whole Bible WebBarnes's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. WebSing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth conquering and to conquer. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point WebPsalm 149 Praise for Gods Goodness to Israel. WebBEST VALUE in digital Bible study. The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Verse 5."Upon their beds," where before in the loneliness of night they consumed themselves with grief for their shame. they taught Israel the high praises of the Lord, did withal put a two-edged sword in their hand; David did so too, for, This follows upon the former: if he made them, he is their King; he that gave being no doubt may give law; and this ought to be the matter of our joy and praise that we are under the conduct and protection of such a wise and powerful King. Pauline Epistles WebThis appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the Christians have no commission of vengeance; it is theirs to execute the command of mercy, and that alone. (On the employment of dancing by the Hebrews as a religious exercise, and in their most solemn acts of worship, The Gospels To his truth. Verse 4. Love itself is new and eternal; therefore is it ever new, because it never groweth old. Proud member General Epistles Hos 7:14. Besides, their way of fighting is of an extraordinary sort, for they sing to God but keep their swords in their hands. them. those that are not only not ashamed of it, but are enlarged in it. is the honour of all Christians, that their holy religion has been so victorious. beautify the meek with salvation. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. What a blessing to have our beds made into thrones, and our retirements turned into triumphs! Our joy is in our God and King: we choose no lower delight. of Scripture. General Epistles [14] Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. 2. executed, as by Joshua on the kings of Canaan, by Gideon on the princes of Midian, by Samuel on Agag. At this hour, under the gentler dispensation of grace, we wrestle not with flesh and blood; yet is our warfare none the less stern, and our victory none the less sure. The Old Testament 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. If we do not praise we shall grow sad in our conflict; and if we do not fight we shall become presumptuous in our song. Luke-Acts Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. WebCommentary on Psalm 149:1-5. We must by all proper ways show forth the praises of God: Sing to the Lord. Let his saints employ their waking hours upon their beds in songs of praise. Luke-Acts immortality and bliss, when they will shine as the sun in the And put your trust in the LORD. Jude chapter 1. Sing, for it is the fittest method for expressing reverent praise. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a d) Because praise offered upon a bed of sickness is a testimony to the power of religion. He is a King that rules by love, and therefore to be praised. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people Historical Books Those who from (2.) Prophets He "taketh pleasure in them," because in them he is himself honoured and glorified; because he sees in them the travail of his soul, the fruit of his suffering and mediation; because of the work which he has already begun in them; because they already exhibit some traces of his own image, some transcript of that mind which was in him, who was "meek and lowly in heart.". II. WebPsalm 149:4 R. Tuck The Peculiarity of religion is that it gives us pleasure in the thought of God, by removing the fear of him which is common to sinful men. Give us, oh, give us the man who sings at his work! When holy ones meet, they adore The Holy One. We should keep up the name of "saints," that the reality of the true religion be not lowered by avoiding this title; for in these times it is to be feared that the name is out of use, because holiness itself is out of fashion. Specially you, ye chosen people, whom he has made to be his saints. "His saints" emphatically; Divine providence foreseeing that in after ages some would usurp the title of saintship to whom it did not belong. We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkably -- viz., Christ, Moses, and Stephen -- and they were eminent for meekness. In every character our God is the source of joy to us: this verse issues a permit to our joy, yea it lays an injunction upon us to be glad in the Lord. Verse 2."Him that made him." in communion with them, and in the communications of his favour to them. [12] Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. Thirdly, the praises of God are of a high nature, appreciative, in respect of the high estimation the Lord himself hath of them, which appears two ways: (a) By the high price wherewith he purchases them; Psalm 149 is the fourth of the five Final Hallel psalms (Psalms 146-150) that form the closing doxology of the Hebrew Psalter. The verse may be read, "He shall beautify the meek with salvation," or "He shall beautify the afflicted with deliverance," or, "He shall beautify the meek with victory;" and each of these readings gives a new shade of meaning, well worthy of quiet consideration. Verse 4. The New Testament Oh how high must be that duty, that adds height to the high God, that magnifies the great God, and glorifies the God of glory, and makes him higher, greater, and more glorious than he was before! 5. "Let Israel rejoice in him that made him." to whose felicity no accession can be made, yet graciously condescends to take pleasure in his people, Ps 147 11. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. The "salvation" here could signify God saving His people from life-threatening circumstances in the here and now, yet the ultimate picture is certainly that of salvation in His coming Kingdom. Loving with perseverance. as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow beautifies now with more grace, with which salvation is Verse 2."Let Israel rejoice," etc. Benson Commentary Psalm 149:4. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. He will beautify the meek The humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word, and submit to it; that are patient under their afflictions, and show all meekness toward all men. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. He that is infinitely happy in the enjoyment of himself, and The calls given to God's Israel to praise. When God himself beautifies a man, he becomes beautiful indeed and beautiful for ever. Your partnership makes all we do possible. "Tremble and sin not." Psalm 149:1-3 are filled with images of singing, celebrating, and dancinga new song and praise in verse 1; glad and rejoice in verse 2; praise, dancing, making melody in verse 3. So in the forty-fifth Psalm, the church, the bride of Christ, is thus described: "The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Who would wish it to be otherwise? Major Prophets We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (. Under the illusion that it must be used as a prayer without any spiritual transmutation, Psa 149:1-9 has become the watchword of the most horrible errors. But, since now no such special commissions can Pauline Epistles Vengeance was an act to enforce or restore justice where the regular legal processes were not competent or had failed.3 And the Old Testament tells us repeatedly that vengeance is not the prerogative of the people, but belongs to God (see Deuteronomy 32:35-36; Jeremiah 46:10; and Psalms 94:1 and 99:8). As Christians today seek Gods justice in the world, words can be a powerful weapon in the hands of the faithful against those who cause or allow others to suffer injustice. Under that arrangement, she served as the earthly contingent of the armies [or hosts] of the King of heaven" (Zondervan NIV Study Bible,introductory note on Psalm 149). 2. All rights reserved. Pentateuch With this two-edged sword believers fight against their own corruptions, and, through the grace of God, subdue and mortify them; the sin that had dominion over them is crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is foiled and bruised under their feet. a) Because the sting of death is removed. Wisdom Literature WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. New mercies continually demand new songs of praise, upon earth and in heaven. [5] Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. afflictions and show all meekness towards all men. All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited James Mays reminds us that the vengeance called for in Psalm 149 is not the emotion of a hate reaction but in the sphere of legal custom. Verse 5.The saints of God know most of domestic joy and peace. saints in power, for this is the intention of their sanctification; they are devoted to the glory of God, and renewed by the grace of A title not to be restricted to the godly of the first times, but common to all that are saved in all after times also, as Eph 4:12. When called to fight, the meek are very hard to overcome; they are just as steady in conflict as they are steadfast in patience. strange that the meek should, notwithstanding that character, be thus severe, and upon kings and nobles too, here is one word that Thus the kings of the earth that shall be employed in the Even old psalms can be sung asnewbecause the congregation always has fresh reasons for expressing gratitude. The toph was employed by David in all the festivities of religion (2Sa 6:5). Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, altogether past calculation its powers of endurance. Though he give me all things that I need, yet if he be to me himself all things that I need, in him I have all things. the same time the high praises of God in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand, for they went forth to war We must praise God in public, in the. Praise to God from His people, who will receive salvation and share in executing judgment. of What opportunities must be taken for praising God, that they may be unto him for a name and a praise. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Of course, the Church in this age is not to take up arms and fight, because Christ's Kingdom for which we wait is not of this world (see John 18:36 John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.American King James Version). The meek. Poetical Books The Gospels If any ought to be glad it is the children of Zion; rejoicing is more fit for Israel than for any other people: it is their own folly and fault that they are not oftener brimming with joy in God, for the very thought of him is delight. Web4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. he is a king that rules by love, and therefore to be praised; for. Nay, let their joy proclaim their honourable estate. We must e) Because they have the glorious hope of resurrection. It would be a sad thing for any one to misuse this text: lest any warlike believer should be led to do so, we would remind him that the execution must not go beyond the sentence and warrant; and we have received no warrant of execution against our fellow men. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the [3] Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp. 3. The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. He "will beautify them with salvation;" a promise relating both to the present life and to the future one. greatly, O daughter of Zion! Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. The saints are God's children by the new birth. Verse 1. Wisdom Literature Each reading also suggests new cause for joyful adoration. The Whole Bible "To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron."
Conditional Job Offer In Selection Process,
5 Star Restaurants Lanzarote,
Sears Roebuck Catalog,
Articles P
Latest Posts
by psalm 149:4 commentary
Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Josephus asserts that it was furnished with ten strings, and played with a plectrum; which, however, is not understood to imply that it never had any other number of strings, or was always played with the plectrum. The words of Psalm 149 have been used to incite and justify war against those deemed to be the enemies of God. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth General Epistles Of the kinnor the Scripture affords little further information than that it was composed of the sounding parts of good wood, and furnished with strings. Were there no historical evidence of the truth of Christianity, were there no well established miracles, still I should believe that the religion propagated by the fishermen of Galilee is divine. "He will beautify the meek," etc. First. d) Because the Lord is their keeper (Psa 4:5, 8). WebEllicott's Commentary for English Readers CXLIX. (Eph 6 17), which it is not enough to have in our armoury, we must have it in our hand General Epistles The Lord is gracious in his gifts, gracious in his love, gracious in his salvation. Verse 4. Web1. Are not these, my brethren, the graces and tempers and dispositions which characterize and adorn true Christians? Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. What else do those expressions in Scripture imply wherein it is asserted, that by this high duty of praise the high Jehovah is exalted (Psa 107:32); His sublime perfections are extolled and lifted up (Psa 68:4); His great Name is magnified (Luke 1:64); His infinite majesty is glorified (Psa 50:23). This is more than a general creation of men. Consider, 1. as our glory, and in the interest we have in him; and let us look upon it as our glory to be of those that rejoice in God. Verse 4. To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. Verse 7. The New Testament With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent (. Not that I may sleepI lie awake often and long! Israel as a nation had this to do, and did it, and then they rejoiced in the God who gave success to their arms. [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. We must be joyful in glory, that is, in him Isaiah 24:21-22 Isaiah 24:21-22 [21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Now in prosperity he gives thanks for the blessings he doth receive. of God should flow from a heart filled with delight and triumph in God's attributes, and our relation to him. connected; with the robe of Christ's righteousness, and the Consider, 1. These men vilify and asperse, but God will justify them, and wipe off their Poetical Books Johannine Writings With renewed zeal and fresh delight lift up your song unto Jehovah. Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his battles against the enemies of his kingdom. General Epistles AsThe Expositor's Bible Commentarypoints out, this statement in the closing frame of the book of Psalms ties back to the opening frame: "The phrase is equivalent to 'congregation of the righteous' (Psalms 1:5 Psalms 1:5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5 Psalms 149:1-5 [1] Praise you the LORD. The Gospels Those who honor the covenant established between Israel and God are thus called to sing. The call to sing a new song occurs as well in Psalms 96 and 98, and in each instance of its occurrence, seems to refer to some sort of new beginning or new insight into the relationship between God and the people. "Let them sing aloud upon their beds." << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. apply it to the time of the Maccabees, when the Jews sometimes gained great advantages against their oppressors. Comp. A meek and quiet spirit is called "an ornament," and certainly it is "the beauty of holiness." [3] Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp. Verse 2."Joyful in their King." Prophets Their praise is sincere, suitable, seasonable, and acceptable. Email / username or password was incorrect! This name putteth mere morality and formal profession out of countenance, as the sun doth a glow-worm. Abundance of joy to all the people of God, ver 1-5. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. WebPsalms 149:1-9 Praise the LORD. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible We praise our God after another fashion; we are not executioners of justice, but heralds of mercy. A congregation of saints is heaven upon earth: should not Jehovah, the Lord of saints, have all the praise that can come from such an assembly? he puts upon them. Compare the notes at Psalm 35:27. government there. WebAnd the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who made them, but to rejoice in him, as having created them in Christ Jesus unto good works, and formed them saints as Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. people those that had been among the pots become as the wings of a dove covered with silver, Ps 68 13), but especially with eternal salvation. The chosen people are exhorted to praise God, in view of past favors, and also future victories over enemies, of which they are impliedly assured. He takes pleasure in their poor attempts to please him, because they are attempts. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Pentateuch Verse 2.The duty, reasonableness, and benefit of holy joy. 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims. King James Version Psalm 148. [13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of him with whom we have to do. The Christian life a combination of adoration and conflict. The old man hath an old song, the new man a new song. Praise you the LORD. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. [22] And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. Minor Prophets And they have not cried to me with their heart, when they howled on their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me. They are not of a neutral tint: men both hear them and feel them. Never can we find a nobler subject for a song than the Lord, nor one more full of fresh matter for a new song, nor one which we are personally so much bound to sing as a new song "unto the Lord." Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. He loves them; he approves their conduct; he bestows his favors upon them. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The Whole Bible WebBarnes's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. WebSing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth conquering and to conquer. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point WebPsalm 149 Praise for Gods Goodness to Israel. WebBEST VALUE in digital Bible study. The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Verse 5."Upon their beds," where before in the loneliness of night they consumed themselves with grief for their shame. they taught Israel the high praises of the Lord, did withal put a two-edged sword in their hand; David did so too, for, This follows upon the former: if he made them, he is their King; he that gave being no doubt may give law; and this ought to be the matter of our joy and praise that we are under the conduct and protection of such a wise and powerful King. Pauline Epistles WebThis appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the Christians have no commission of vengeance; it is theirs to execute the command of mercy, and that alone. (On the employment of dancing by the Hebrews as a religious exercise, and in their most solemn acts of worship, The Gospels To his truth. Verse 4. Love itself is new and eternal; therefore is it ever new, because it never groweth old. Proud member
General Epistles Hos 7:14. Besides, their way of fighting is of an extraordinary sort, for they sing to God but keep their swords in their hands. them. those that are not only not ashamed of it, but are enlarged in it. is the honour of all Christians, that their holy religion has been so victorious. beautify the meek with salvation. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. What a blessing to have our beds made into thrones, and our retirements turned into triumphs! Our joy is in our God and King: we choose no lower delight. of Scripture. General Epistles [14] Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. 2. executed, as by Joshua on the kings of Canaan, by Gideon on the princes of Midian, by Samuel on Agag. At this hour, under the gentler dispensation of grace, we wrestle not with flesh and blood; yet is our warfare none the less stern, and our victory none the less sure. The Old Testament 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. If we do not praise we shall grow sad in our conflict; and if we do not fight we shall become presumptuous in our song. Luke-Acts Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. WebCommentary on Psalm 149:1-5. We must by all proper ways show forth the praises of God: Sing to the Lord. Let his saints employ their waking hours upon their beds in songs of praise. Luke-Acts immortality and bliss, when they will shine as the sun in the And put your trust in the LORD. Jude chapter 1. Sing, for it is the fittest method for expressing reverent praise. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a d) Because praise offered upon a bed of sickness is a testimony to the power of religion. He is a King that rules by love, and therefore to be praised. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people Historical Books Those who from (2.) Prophets He "taketh pleasure in them," because in them he is himself honoured and glorified; because he sees in them the travail of his soul, the fruit of his suffering and mediation; because of the work which he has already begun in them; because they already exhibit some traces of his own image, some transcript of that mind which was in him, who was "meek and lowly in heart.". II. WebPsalm 149:4 R. Tuck The Peculiarity of religion is that it gives us pleasure in the thought of God, by removing the fear of him which is common to sinful men. Give us, oh, give us the man who sings at his work! When holy ones meet, they adore The Holy One. We should keep up the name of "saints," that the reality of the true religion be not lowered by avoiding this title; for in these times it is to be feared that the name is out of use, because holiness itself is out of fashion. Specially you, ye chosen people, whom he has made to be his saints. "His saints" emphatically; Divine providence foreseeing that in after ages some would usurp the title of saintship to whom it did not belong. We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkably -- viz., Christ, Moses, and Stephen -- and they were eminent for meekness. In every character our God is the source of joy to us: this verse issues a permit to our joy, yea it lays an injunction upon us to be glad in the Lord. Verse 2."Him that made him." in communion with them, and in the communications of his favour to them. [12] Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. Thirdly, the praises of God are of a high nature, appreciative, in respect of the high estimation the Lord himself hath of them, which appears two ways: (a) By the high price wherewith he purchases them; Psalm 149 is the fourth of the five Final Hallel psalms (Psalms 146-150) that form the closing doxology of the Hebrew Psalter. The verse may be read, "He shall beautify the meek with salvation," or "He shall beautify the afflicted with deliverance," or, "He shall beautify the meek with victory;" and each of these readings gives a new shade of meaning, well worthy of quiet consideration. Verse 4. The New Testament Oh how high must be that duty, that adds height to the high God, that magnifies the great God, and glorifies the God of glory, and makes him higher, greater, and more glorious than he was before! 5. "Let Israel rejoice in him that made him." to whose felicity no accession can be made, yet graciously condescends to take pleasure in his people, Ps 147 11. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. The "salvation" here could signify God saving His people from life-threatening circumstances in the here and now, yet the ultimate picture is certainly that of salvation in His coming Kingdom. Loving with perseverance. as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow beautifies now with more grace, with which salvation is Verse 2."Let Israel rejoice," etc. Benson Commentary Psalm 149:4. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. He will beautify the meek The humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word, and submit to it; that are patient under their afflictions, and show all meekness toward all men. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. He that is infinitely happy in the enjoyment of himself, and The calls given to God's Israel to praise. When God himself beautifies a man, he becomes beautiful indeed and beautiful for ever. Your partnership makes all we do possible. "Tremble and sin not." Psalm 149:1-3 are filled with images of singing, celebrating, and dancinga new song and praise in verse 1; glad and rejoice in verse 2; praise, dancing, making melody in verse 3. So in the forty-fifth Psalm, the church, the bride of Christ, is thus described: "The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Who would wish it to be otherwise? Major Prophets We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (. Under the illusion that it must be used as a prayer without any spiritual transmutation, Psa 149:1-9 has become the watchword of the most horrible errors. But, since now no such special commissions can Pauline Epistles Vengeance was an act to enforce or restore justice where the regular legal processes were not competent or had failed.3 And the Old Testament tells us repeatedly that vengeance is not the prerogative of the people, but belongs to God (see Deuteronomy 32:35-36; Jeremiah 46:10; and Psalms 94:1 and 99:8). As Christians today seek Gods justice in the world, words can be a powerful weapon in the hands of the faithful against those who cause or allow others to suffer injustice. Under that arrangement, she served as the earthly contingent of the armies [or hosts] of the King of heaven" (Zondervan NIV Study Bible,introductory note on Psalm 149). 2. All rights reserved. Pentateuch With this two-edged sword believers fight against their own corruptions, and, through the grace of God, subdue and mortify them; the sin that had dominion over them is crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is foiled and bruised under their feet. a) Because the sting of death is removed. Wisdom Literature WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. New mercies continually demand new songs of praise, upon earth and in heaven. [5] Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. afflictions and show all meekness towards all men. All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited James Mays reminds us that the vengeance called for in Psalm 149 is not the emotion of a hate reaction but in the sphere of legal custom. Verse 5.The saints of God know most of domestic joy and peace. saints in power, for this is the intention of their sanctification; they are devoted to the glory of God, and renewed by the grace of A title not to be restricted to the godly of the first times, but common to all that are saved in all after times also, as Eph 4:12. When called to fight, the meek are very hard to overcome; they are just as steady in conflict as they are steadfast in patience. strange that the meek should, notwithstanding that character, be thus severe, and upon kings and nobles too, here is one word that Thus the kings of the earth that shall be employed in the Even old psalms can be sung asnewbecause the congregation always has fresh reasons for expressing gratitude. The toph was employed by David in all the festivities of religion (2Sa 6:5). Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, altogether past calculation its powers of endurance. Though he give me all things that I need, yet if he be to me himself all things that I need, in him I have all things. the same time the high praises of God in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand, for they went forth to war We must praise God in public, in the. Praise to God from His people, who will receive salvation and share in executing judgment. of
What opportunities must be taken for praising God, that they may be unto him for a name and a praise. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Of course, the Church in this age is not to take up arms and fight, because Christ's Kingdom for which we wait is not of this world (see John 18:36 John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.American King James Version). The meek. Poetical Books The Gospels If any ought to be glad it is the children of Zion; rejoicing is more fit for Israel than for any other people: it is their own folly and fault that they are not oftener brimming with joy in God, for the very thought of him is delight. Web4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. he is a king that rules by love, and therefore to be praised; for. Nay, let their joy proclaim their honourable estate. We must e) Because they have the glorious hope of resurrection. It would be a sad thing for any one to misuse this text: lest any warlike believer should be led to do so, we would remind him that the execution must not go beyond the sentence and warrant; and we have received no warrant of execution against our fellow men. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the [3] Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp. 3. The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. He "will beautify them with salvation;" a promise relating both to the present life and to the future one. greatly, O daughter of Zion! Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. The saints are God's children by the new birth. Verse 1. Wisdom Literature Each reading also suggests new cause for joyful adoration. The Whole Bible "To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron."
Conditional Job Offer In Selection Process,
5 Star Restaurants Lanzarote,
Sears Roebuck Catalog,
Articles P
by hsf-adminHughes Fields and Stoby Celebrates 50 Years!!
Come Celebrate our Journey of 50 years of serving all people and from all walks of life through our pictures of our celebration extravaganza!...
by hsf-adminHistoric Ruling on Indigenous People’s Land Rights.
Van Mendelson Vs. Attorney General Guyana On Friday the 16th December 2022 the Chief Justice Madame Justice Roxanne George handed down an historic judgment...