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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 66:8-12

In these verses the psalmist calls upon God's people in a special manner to praise him. Let all lands do it, but Israel's land particularly. Bless our God; bless him as ours, a God in covenant with us, and that takes care of us as his own. Let them make the voice of his praise to be heard (Ps. 66:8); for from whom should it be heard but from those who are his peculiar favourites and select attendants? Two things we have reason to bless God for:? I. Common protection (Ps. 66:9): He holdeth our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:8

O bless our God, ye people ,.... In all countries, that know the Lord and fear him; ascribe blessing, and honour and glory, to Christ our God, on account of his works, actions, perfections, kingdom and power; and because of the destruction of those who are rebels to his government; and make the voice of his praise to be heard ; far and near, in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs; by shoutings, and loud acclamations of joy; see Revelation 19:5 ; where Christ is called our God, and a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:8

O bless our God - Who have so much cause as you to sing praises to the Lord? Hear what he has done for you: read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:8

Verse 8 8Bless our God, O ye people! Although calling upon all, without exception, to praise God, he refers particularly to some Divine interposition in behalf of the Church. He would seem to hint that the Gentiles were destined, at a future period, to share the favor now exclusively enjoyed by God’s chosen people. In the meantime, he reminds them of the signal and memorable nature of the deliverance granted, by calling upon them to spread abroad the fame of it. Though he speaks of the Jewish... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

God in history. It has been said that "History is philosophy teaching by example;" but we are taught in the Psalms to take a higher view, and to recognize God in history. It is only as we do this that we can rejoice and give thanks. I. GOD 'S HAND SHOULD BE SEEN IN HISTORY . First there is the call (verses 1, 2). Then the reason is given (verse 3). We are brought face to face with God. We are confronted with the awful manifestations of his power. The world is not a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:5-12

An invitation to study God's marvellous works towards men. I. WE SHOULD STUDY THE PHYSICAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD . ( Psalms 66:6 .) He turns the sea into dry land still, and the dry land into sea. II. WE SHOULD STUDY HIS PROVIDENTIAL RULE IN THE HISTORY OF NATIONS . How he humbles and overthrows those who rebel against his will, and exalts and establishes the people who obey his laws. III. WE SHOULD STUDY GOD 'S WORK OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:8

O bless our God, ye people; literally, ye peoples —but the plural form here can scarcely point to the "nations," who have just been called, not 'ammim, but goim (see Psalms 66:7 ). And make the voice of his praise to be heard (comp. Psalms 33:3 ; cf. 5). The heartiness of the soul's devotion was made apparent by the loudness of the voice. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:8-15

Here we reach the heart of the psalm. The people are called upon to praise God for a recent deliverance from a long period of severe affliction and oppression at the hand of enemies ( Psalms 66:8-12 ), and to join in the sacrifices which are about to be offered to God in payment of the vows made during the time of trouble ( Psalms 66:13-15 ). As the writer ascribes to himself both the making of the vows and the offering of the sacrifices, he must have been the leader of the nation at the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:8

O bless our God, ye people - That is, particularly the people of the nation; the Hebrew people. The call here to praise or bless God is on account of some special benefit which had been conferred on them, and which is referred to more particularly in the following verses. It was his gracious interposition in the time of danger, by which they were delivered from their foes, Psalms 66:11-12.And make the voice of his praise to be heard - Let it be sounded out afar, that it may be heard abroad. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 66:8-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 66:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:5-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:8-15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:8

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