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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 19:1-6

From the things that are seen every day by all the world the psalmist, in these verses, leads us to the consideration of the invisible things of God, whose being appears incontestably evident and whose glory shines transcendently bright in the visible heavens, the structure and beauty of them, and the order and influence of the heavenly bodies. This instance of the divine power serves not only to show the folly of atheists, who see there is a heaven and yet say, ?There is no God,? who see the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God ,.... By which we are to understand not the heavens literally taken, though these with the firmament are the handiworks of God, and do declare the glory of his perfections, especially his wisdom and power; these show that there is a God, and that he is a glorious one: but either Gospel churches, often signified by the kingdom of heaven, in the New Testament; the members of them being heaven-born souls, and the doctrines and ordinances ministered among... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:2

Day untoday uttereth speech ,.... This, with the following clause, and night untonight showeth knowledge , some understand of the constant and continued succession of day and night; which declares the glory of God, and shows him to be possessed of infinite knowledge and wisdom; and which brings a new accession of knowledge to men; others, of the continual declaration of the glory of God, and of the knowledge of him made by the heavens and the firmament, the ordinances of which always... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God - Literally, The heavens number out the glory of the strong God. A first view of the starry heavens strikes every beholder with astonishment at the power by which they were made, and by which they are supported. To find out the wisdom and skill displayed in their contrivance requires a measure of science: but when the vast magnitude of the celestial bodies is considered, we feel increasing astonishment at these works of the strong God. The firmament - ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:2

Day unto day uttereth speech - Each day is represented as teaching another relative to some new excellence discovered in these manifold works of God. The nights also, by the same figure, are represented as giving information to each other of the increase of knowledge already gained. "The labors of these our instructers know no intermission; but they continue incessantly to lecture us in the science of Divine wisdom. There is one glory of the sun, which shines forth by day; and there are... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1.The heavens declare the glory of God. (444) I have already said, that this psalm consists of two parts, in the first of which David celebrates the glory of God as manifested in his works; and, in the other, exalts and magnifies the knowledge of God which shines forth more clearly in his word. He only makes mention of the heavens; but, under this part of creation, which is the noblest, and the excellency of which is more conspicuous, he doubtless includes by synecdoche the whole fabric... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:2

Verse 2 2.Day unto day uttereth speech. Philosophers, who have more penetration into those matters than others, understand how the stars are arranged in such beautiful order, that notwithstanding their immense number there is no confusion; but to the ignorant and unlettered, the continual succession of days is a more undoubted proof of the providence of God. David, therefore, having spoken of the heavens, does not here descend from them to other parts of the world; but, from an effect more... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God; literally, the heavens are recounting the glory of God —of El , "the Mighty One"—the God of nature (see Romans 1:20 ). David is perhaps carrying out his declared intention ( Psalms 18:49 ) of praising God among the heathen," and therefore takes their standpoint—the ground of nature. And the firmament showeth his handywork . (On "the firmament," see Genesis 1:6 , Genesis 1:20 .) It is the entire atmosphere enveloping the earth, in which the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-6

The voice of God in his works. There is enough in this psalm for twenty discourses. But in this department of the 'Pulpit Commentary' it is not our province to dwell on specific texts, however attractive, but to indicate how by a homiletic exposition of the psalm as a whole , it may be brought home to us for everyday life in the continuous unfolding of the Scripture. At the same time, the two divisions of the psalm are so entirely distinct that they call for separate treatment, as they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-10

God's revelation of himself in nature and in his Word. In nature it is continuous. Day utters speech unto day, night unto night. It is speechless ; it has a language, but it is not articulate. It is universal. Gone out through all the world, and through all time. In his Word it his a converting power—power to make wise, to rejoice the heart and enlighten the eyes. It endures for ever; unlike the firmament, and is entirely true and righteous. I. A COMPARISON OF THESE ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 19:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:2

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-10

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