9. On this special case, compare 1 Samuel 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (1 Samuel 2:21- :). the barren woman . . . house—literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted. read more
1. Call to praise the Lord’s name 113:1-3The person of God represented by His name deserves praise from all His servants forever. The rising and setting of the sun describe the east and west, not just daylight hours. In other words, God is worthy of universal praise. read more
Psalms 113Psalms 113-118 constitute the "Egyptian Hallel." The designation "Egyptian Hallel" originated because of the emphasis on Egypt in Psalms 114. Hallel is the imperative singular form of the Hebrew word (lit. praise, cf. Hallelujah) and is a command to praise. The Jews sang the "Egyptian Hallel" (113-118) and the "Great Hallel" (120-136), two collections of psalms, at the three yearly feasts that all the males had to attend: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. Most of the "Great... read more
The first reason God’s servants should praise Him is that He is the glorious sovereign ruler of all the earth. read more
2. Causes to praise the Lord 113:4-9 read more
The second reason is that He condescends to pay attention to His creatures. One example of this is the way He occasionally exalts very poor or underprivileged people to positions of wealth and influence. He did this literally for Job, and He does it spiritually for every believer. Another example is how He sometimes makes barren women conceive and bear children. Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Hannah received this blessing, to name a few individuals. In view of God’s promises to make the Israelites... read more
This Ps. begins the group (113-118) known in the Jewish Church as the Hallel Psalms, or Hymns of Praise, from hillel, to praise. They are sung at the Passover Feast—Psalms 113, 114 before the second cup, and 115-118 after the fourth cup; formerly recited also at the other two feasts, at the New Moons, and on the eight days of the Feast of Dedication (Cheyne). Psalms 113 has been called the Magnificat of the Old Testament. Note the liturgical introduction and conclusion (’Hallelujah’ = ’Praise... read more
(1) Ye servants of the Lord—i.e., Israel. (See Psalms 69:36.) read more
(4) Comp. Psalms 8:1, &c read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:7
7, 8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 44:25). read more