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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 19:2

Psalms 19:2. Day unto day Or rather, day after day, uttereth speech Hebrew, יביע אמר , jabiang omer, poureth forth the word or discourse, (namely, concerning God,) constantly, abundantly, and forcibly, as a fountain doth water, as the word signifies. It hath, as it were, a tongue to speak the praises of its Maker. Night unto night showeth knowledge A clear and certain knowledge, or discovery of God its author, and his infinite perfections. “The labour of these our instructers,” says... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:1-14

Psalms 19:0 Knowing GodThe wonders of the universe display God’s glory, power and wisdom. Although these things cannot speak, day after day they tell people that there is a God and teach them something of his nature (1-4a). The sun, with its splendour and brilliance, is a particularly notable witness to God’s glory (4b-6).If, however, people are to know God personally and live according to his will, they need a more detailed knowledge than the physical creation can provide. They need God’s... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 19:2

Day unto day = Day after day. uttereth = constantly poureth forth. Hebrew. naba', to tell forth, or prophesy. speech = speaking. See note on Psalms 18:30 . unto = after. knowledge = intelligence, information. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:1-14

Psalms 19David observed in this wisdom hymn that under the influence of the sun, the heavens make God’s handiwork in creation known to humanity. Likewise, people learn of God’s plan to bless humankind under the influence of God’s Law. In view of this dual revelation, in nature and in Scripture, David prayed that God would cleanse his life so he would be acceptable to God.In the polytheistic ancient Near East, this psalm was a strong polemic against the pagan sun gods whom their worshippers... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:2-4

Every day and every night, this revelation of the power and greatness of the Creator communicates, since human beings observe it daily. The presence of the heavenly host is a non-verbal testimony to God’s existence that reaches every part of the planet. Everyone, regardless of his or her language, can understand it (cf. Romans 1:18-20). [Note: See Harry Torcszyner, "The Riddle in the Bible," Hebrew Union College Annual 1 (1924):141-49.] This is "the paradox of wordless speech." [Note: Kidner,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:1-14

This Ps. falls into two well-marked divisions. Psalms 19:1-6 describe the glory of God (El) as seen in the heavenly bodies, especially the sun, and are thus parallel to Psalms 8. Psalms 19:7-14 deal with the excellence of the revelation of God (Jehovah) in the Law—the subject which is expanded in Psalms 119. It is possible that two independent Pss. are here combined, as in Psalms 108, or that the second half was written as an addition to the first by another hand. The first part may quite well... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19:2

(2) Uttereth.—Literally, ours out, or makes to well up, like a fountain, undoubtedly in reference to the light streaming forth.Sheweth.—Literally, breathes out; perhaps with reference to the cool evening breeze, so welcome in the East. (See Song of Solomon 2:17, Note.) Notice that it is not here the heavens that are telling (as in Psalms 19:1) the tale of God’s glory to man, or “to the listening earth,” as in Addison’s well- known hymn, but day tells its successor day, and night whispers to... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 19:1-14

The Honey of God's Word Psalms 19:0 In the superbly sublime nineteenth Psalm David pronounces God's word to be sweeter than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb. In the same passage he declares that 'it is pure, enlightening the eyes'. Again the Psalmist says 'the entrance of Thy word giveth light'. It is not the careless reading or the listless hearing of the book, but its entrance into the soul which produces this inward illumination. The spiritual eyesight must be opened in order that... read more

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