E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 113:9
children = sons. read more
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James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 113:1
PSALM 113PRAISING JEHOVAH FOR EXALTING THE HUMBLEThis is another of the "Hallelujah Psalms," this time with the words "Praise Ye Jehovah" (Hallelujah) occurring both at the beginning and the end of the Psalm.Psalms 113:1-9The Text of the Psalm"Praise ye Jehovah.Praise, Oh ye servants of Jehovah.Blessed be the name of JehovahFrom this time forth and forevermore.From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the sameJehovah's name is to be praised.Jehovah is high above all nations,And his... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 113:1
Psalms 113:0. An exhortation to praise God for his excellency, and for his mercy. THIS and the five following psalms, were by the Jews called הלל hallel, or hymns; they were made use of at the feasts of the new moons, and on other solemn occasions, especially on the paschal night, after they had eaten the lamb. The evangelist alludes to this custom, Matthew 26:30.; Mark 14:26. The intention of this psalm is, to excite men to praise God for his good providence, several instances of which are... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 113:3
Psalms 113:3. From the rising of the sun, &c.— i.e. from the one end of the heathen world to the other. See Malachi 1:11. "His mercies and goodness to mankind, especially that great evangelical mercy, the gift of Christ, shall be solemnly proclaimed and promulgated." read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 113:6
Psalms 113:6. Who humbleth himself to behold, &c.— Mudge renders the foregoing verse unitedly with this: Who is as the Lord our God, that sitteth so high, that looketh so low, in the heaven, and in the earth? In the heaven, says he, is referred to the former, and in the earth, to the latter clause; "Who is there that sitteth so high in the heaven, and looketh so low on the earth?" Since God's glory is above the heavens, Psa 113:4 it is a great condescension in him to behold and order the... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 113:8-9
Psalms 113:8-9. That he may set him with princes— There is a plain reference here to Hannah's case and prayer. See 1Sa 2:8 and 2 Samuel 7:8-9. He maketh the barren, &c. may be rendered, according to the original, He settleth the barren in a family; i.e. "causeth her who was barren to have a large family, by making her a joyful mother, &c." REFLECTIONS.—This psalm seems to refer to the times of the gospel, and to the great salvation accomplished by Jesus our Redeemer. 1. The Psalmist,... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:1
1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions. servants of the Lord—or, all the people of God. name of the Lord—perfections (Psalms 5:11; Psalms 111:9). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:3
3. From the rising, &c.—all the world. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:4
4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension; read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 113:8
with princes . . . with the princes. Figure of speech Anadiplosis ( App-6 ), for emphasis. read more