Psalm 149:3 NASB,NASB

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 149:3

In the Hebrew this verse is an Introversion : them praise His name. the dance. the drum and harp. them sing praises unto Him. name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . timbrel = drum. See note on Exodus 15:20 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 149:3

Psalms 149:3. Let them praise his name in the dance— In order to vindicate the Scriptures of the Old Testament from the charge of encouraging or even tolerating the dances which are practised in modern times, and which are in perfect contrariety to communion with God, and of course to the spirit of true religion, I think it necessary to make the following remarks on the sacred dances of the Hebrews. The different customs of different nations, always varying from each other, and even from... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:3

3. in the dance— ( :-). The dance is connected with other terms, expressive of the great joy of the occasion. The word may be rendered "lute," to which the other instruments are joined. sing praises—or, sing and play. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-3

1. A call to rejoice in the Lord 149:1-3The psalmist exhorted the Israelites to praise God enthusiastically and wholeheartedly. Their praise should be spontaneous and fresh, the connotations of a "new song" (cf. Psalms 33:3; Psalms 40:3; Psalms 96:1; Psalms 98:1; Psalms 144:9). They should also praise Him publicly, in company with the other godly (Heb. hasidim) in the nation, because He had done something new for them. He had restored them and given them hope of final eschatological victory... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149The unknown writer called on Israel to praise God, who saves the submissive and punishes the nations that oppose Him. Since this psalm shares the language and hope of the imprecatory psalms, many scholars consider it an eschatological hymn. [Note: E.g., Kidner, Psalms 73-150, p. 489; VanGemeren, p. 875; and L. Allen, pp. 319-20.] Like the previous psalm, this one also opens and closes with a call to worship: "Praise the LORD." read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

A song of praise to God who gives the victory, including vengeance on the enemies of Israel.4. Salvation] RM ’victory.’5. Upon their beds] even in the night-season. 9. The judgment] probably referring to the prophecies and Pss. concerning the destruction of the heathen: cp. Psalms 18:30-43; Psalms 83:10-13; Isaiah 45:14. This honour, etc.] better, ’This’ (the overthrow of their enemies) ’shall be an honour for all his saints.’ read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:3

(3) In the dance.—Rather, as margin, with the pipe. The use of the word machôl in what was evidently a list of all the orchestral instruments used in the Temple in the next psalm, would alone be almost decisive of the meaning. But one possible derivation is certainly in favour of this rendering, as also the translation in the Syriac version by the name of a flute still found in Syria. Its connection, too, with the timbrel or drum (comp. our pipe and tabor), just as a cognate, chalîl, is... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 149:1-9

God's Inheritance in Saints Psalms 149:4 The Lord takes pleasure an 1 finds delight in those that run to do His bidding. I. The Lord cares nothing for the strength of a horse or for the rapidity with which a man's legs can carry him from place to place; but He loves to see a meek and humble believer trusting Him. That delight begins with the repentance and with the true sorrow for sin, the sorrow according to God. There is a godly element in sorrow. II. God is the highest and the holiest of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149:1-9IN the preceding psalm Israel’s restoration was connected with the recognition by all creatures and especially by the kings of the earth and their people, of Jehovah’s glory. This psalm presents the converse thought, that the restored Israel becomes the executor of judgments on those who will not join in the praise which rings from Israel that it may be caught up by all. The two psalms are thus closely connected. The circumstances of the Restoration accord with the tone of both,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalm 144-150 The Hallelujah Chorus The five Psalms with which this marvellous book closeth are all Psalms of praise. The word “praise” is found in the Hebrew thirty-seven times. Each one of these Psalms begins and ends with a hallelujah; there are ten hallelujahs. First is a hallelujah which celebrates Himself, He who is the God of Jacob. Precious vision of Him who delights to call Himself “the God of Jacob,” the God who loves the sinner and has redeemed His people. Who is He? The Creator of... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 149:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 149:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:3

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 149:1-9

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

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