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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

Psalms 8:0 Divine glory and human dignityGod is so great in majesty and power that nothing in the universe can challenge his sovereign rule. The praises of children may appear to be weak and simple, but they are sufficient to silence God’s enemies. God uses what appears to be powerless to overcome all the hostile forces that his enemies can gather (1-2).This majestic power of God is seen also in the vastness of the universe that he created. How amazing, therefore, that God should give to feeble... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:1-9

Psalms 8In this psalm of creation praise (cf. Psalms 33, 104, 145) David marveled at the fact that God had committed the dominion of the earth to man, and he reflected on the dignity of man. Other commonly recognized psalms of praise are 19, 29, 33, 47, 65-66, 68, 93, 96-100, 104-106, 111, 113-114, 117, 134-136, and 145-150. Some students of this psalm have called it a nature psalm, and some see it as messianic. The poet commented on Genesis 1:26-28 by clarifying the importance and role of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:3-8

2. Man’s place in God’s creation 8:3-8In view of God’s greatness and man’s relative lowliness, it was marvelous to the psalmist that God would entrust His creation to humankind. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:6-8

God placed all living creatures under the control of Adam and Eve before the Fall, and when they fell He did not withdraw this privilege (cf. Genesis 9:1-3; Genesis 9:7). But because they sinned, man has never been able to fulfill the destiny for which God created him, namely, to be king of the earth. Man’s responsibility is to maintain order in creation, not to let it control him. Man may use any animals, domesticated or wild, for his purposes, including food (Genesis 9:3; 1 Timothy 4:3-5).... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 8:1-9

This Ps. is a poem of wondering praise, called forth by the thought of the supremacy and honour that God has given to man, who in himself holds such an insignificant place in the universe. The glory of the heavens and the variety of the works of nature combine to emphasise the marvel of this choice. The Ps. is based upon the story of creation (Genesis 1:26-28), and sets forth the ideal dignity of man. Psalms 8:6 is applied in 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 1:22 to the exaltation of Christ, in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 8:8

(8) And whatsoever passeth.—This is more poetical than to render “the fish of the sea who pass,” &c.Paths of the seas.—Comp. Homer’s ὑγρὰ κέλευθα. The repetition of the first thought of the poem, binding’ the contents together as in a wreath, is the one touch of art it displays. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 8:1-9

Considering Psalms 8:3 'When I consider' I become a new man, much larger, nobler, saintlier. What does consider mean? It is two words, it is two Latin words; it is con or cum , with, together sider what is there in the word sider ? Nothing. Take care! Sider comes a long way up the track of language; it was born sidus . That is what you say when you write your married name; under it you put née, born another name, your father's name, which you have relinquished in favour of another name.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

Psalms 8:1-9THE exclamation which begins and ends this psalm, enclosing it as a jewel in a setting, determines its theme as being neither the nightly heaven with all its stars, nor the dignity of man, but the name of the Lord as proclaimed by both. The Biblical contemplation of nature and man starts from and ends in God. The main thought of the psalm is the superiority of the revelation in man’s nature and place to that in the vault of heaven. The very smallness of man makes the revelation of... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 8:1-9

Psalms 8:0 The Son of Man: All Things Put Under His Feet 1. A little lower than the angels; crowned with glory (Psalms 8:1-5 ) 2. All things put under Him (Psalms 8:6-8 ) 3. How excellent is Thy Name over all the earth (Psalms 8:9 ) Psalms 8:1-5 . In this Psalm we behold Christ again, and here as Son of Man. Three times this Psalm is quoted in the New Testament; in Matthew 21:16 , 1 Corinthians 15:27 and Hebrews 2:6-9 . The latter passage shows clearly who the Son of Man is who was made... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

The length of our lessons in this book are determined rather arbitrarily by the length of the different psalms, or the special interest found in them. We have in mind weekly classes wishing to study the whole Bible in a connected way, and yet avoid tediousness in the process. The six psalms included in the last lesson might easily be read by the class in a week; and on the Lord’s Day, the teacher with the assistance of the questions, would have little difficulty in fastening the facts and their... read more

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:3-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:6-8

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 8:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 8:8

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 8:1-9

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 8:1-9

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

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