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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 107:25

For he commandeth - Hebrew, “he says;” that is, He speaks the word, and it is done. The mere expression of his will raises up the storm, and throws the sea into commotion.And raiseth the stormy wind - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Maketh to stand.” The “stormy wind” is literally, the wind of the tempest.Which lifteth up the waves thereof - The waves of the ocean. The wind seems to take them up, and lift them on high. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 107:23-27

Psalms 107:23-27. They that go down to the sea in ships He says go down, because the sea is lower than the earth, as appears by the rivers which run down into it; that do business in great waters Whose occupation lies there as mariners, merchants, or fisher-men; or, who go to take ship as passengers. These see the works of the Lord His wonderful works, either, 1st, Of creation, such as fishes of various kinds and shapes, and some of a prodigious size; which are not seen by other men.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107-108 Specific thanksgivingsPsalms 107:0 seems to be particularly appropriate to the time of the Jews’ return to their homeland after their exile in Babylon. It is a song of thanksgiving to be sung by those who have been saved from some great affliction or danger (107:1-3). Four different cases are introduced by verses 4, 10, 17 and 23. Each of the cases describes the danger, notes the prayer, outlines the answer and concludes with a word of instruction and warning.The first... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107An unknown writer sought to motivate the Lord’s redeemed people to praise Him by reviewing some of His mighty acts. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:4-32

2. Specific instances of deliverance 107:4-32The writer cited four times when the Israelites cried out to God for deliverance and He saved them (Psalms 107:6; Psalms 107:13; Psalms 107:19; Psalms 107:28; cf. Judges 2:18; Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13). These situations were answers to the prayer Solomon prayed at the dedication of the temple (cf. 1 Kings 8:46-53). At the end of each section, the psalmist reminded the redeemed to thank God with the same refrain (Psalms 107:8; Psalms 107:15;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:23-32

Fourth, God delivered sailors when they cried out to Him in storms. He calmed the seas and brought them safely to their ports (cf. Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25). This, too, demands public praise from those who were rescued."The thank offering of the Psalms appears to be one pledged by the worshiper during or after some zero hour of his life. On the basis of Psalms 107 the rabbis spoke of four occasions when the thank offering was appropriate: safe return from a voyage (Psalms 107:23-32), safe... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 107:1-43

The Psalmist sings the lovingkindness of the Lord, giving examples from (a) Israel in the wilderness (Psalms 107:4-9), (b) people in captivity (Psalms 107:10-16), (c) people in sickness (Psalms 107:17-22), (d) vicissitudes of sea-going men (Psalms 107:23-32), (e) and a rescue from drought (33-42). The Ps. has a refrain at intervals (Psalms 107:8, Psalms 107:15, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:31).1. For his mercy endureth for ever] evidently a well-known refrain: cp. Psalms 136. Mercy] better,... read more

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