E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 103:19
prepared = established. read more
prepared = established. read more
UNIVERSAL ADORATION OF GOD IS COMMANDED"Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens;And his kingdom ruleth over all.Bless Jehovah, ye his angels,That are mighty in strength, that fulfill his word,Hearkening unto the voice of his word.Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts,Ye ministers of his that do his pleasure.Bless Jehovah, all ye his works,In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul."This portion of the psalm is an exhortation for the universal adoration and worship of God. None... read more
Psalms 103:19. The Lord hath prepared— Hath established. read more
19. God's firm and universal dominion is a pledge that He will keep His promises (Psalms 11:4; Psalms 47:8). read more
Psalms 103"The four psalms that close Book Four of the book of Psalms (90-106) emphasize praise to the Lord for several reasons: His benefits to His people (103), His care of His creation (104), His wonderful acts on behalf of Israel (105), His longsuffering with His people’s rebellion (106)." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 276.] This popular Davidic psalm of individual thanksgiving reviews God’s mercies and expresses confident hope in His covenant promises. It contains no requests.... read more
3. Praise for God’s sovereignty over all 103:19-22God reigns from heaven as King over all. His authority extends to every created thing."The central theme of the book of Psalms, which its prayers assume and its songs of praise affirm, is God’s kingship. . . ."The book’s theological message may be summarized as follows: As the Creator of all things, God exercises sovereign authority over the natural order, the nations, and Israel, His unique people. In His role as universal King God assures... read more
In this Ps. the hope of the previous one has been fulfilled, and sorrow has given place to thanksgiving. Its probable date is soon after the return from exile. The Psalmist utters his personal gratitude and praise (Psalms 103:1-5), and tells how God has shown to Israel in his own day the same power and grace which He showed in the days of Moses (Psalms 103:6-12). Special emphasis is laid on God’s fatherly pity for His people in their frailty, and on the eternity of His mercy as shown to... read more
(19) Prepared.—Rather, established. read more
Psalms 103:1-6 We have here a succession of scenes: (1) We are introduced to the law court, and we have a graphic picture of the condemned sinner brought before the bar of God and forced to plead guilty. The great act of Justification 'Who forgiveth all thine iniquities'. (2) We are taken to the hospital ward 'Who healeth all thy diseases'. Sin as a disease dealt with by the Great Physician. (3) The slave market 'Who redeemeth thy life from destruction'. (4) The throne room 'Who crowneth thee... read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22
Psalms 103:0 God’s great loveRealizing how easily people forget God, David reminds himself of the many blessings, physical and spiritual, that God has given him. Gratefully, he praises God for them all (1-2). Sin, sickness and the prospect of a hopeless death have been replaced by forgiveness, good health and a renewed enjoyment of life (3-5).The constant love of God for his people is seen in the history of Israel. He cares for the oppressed and shows mercy on sinners (6-8). If God acted only... read more