Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 of title

Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Neubauer, after a minute examination of jewish thought on the subject, writes. But actually, peter in acts chapter 4 and verse 25 reveals that it was in fact david who wrote this psalm. English translations of the book of psalms, as well as commentaries on it, are abundant. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. It moves naturally from the need for help verses 12, to the promise of gods protection verses 38. For scholarly observations and insights, one fine entry point is the psalms section of the jewish study bible, whose editors, adele berlin and marc zvi brettler, set each psalm. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning. Studying the psalms 2 book 3 called the leviticus book of 17 psalms 73 through 89 its general theme concerns the sanctuary and its purpose concerning god and man.

Psalms commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Many readers of psalm 121 have connected it with lifes journey or at least with. The psalm itself doesnt explicitly tell us whether its speaking of david or one of his descendants. No help comes from anywhere else but from the eternal hills. This title is further explored and even exploited by invoking the. The psalmist with the eye of faith could see it coming, so he watched its approach. Psalms overview thomas coke commentary on the holy bible.

As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Psalms the book of worship the hymn book of the temple title. Let us lift up our eyes, therefore, hopefully expecting help from the hills. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus. Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. The book of psalms is a book of songs that is sometimes called israels national hymnbook. This psalm is the first of those fifteen which are here put together under the title of songs of degrees.

The title of psalm 121 reads a song of ascents niv. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2. The entire text is available in hebrew and english free of charge on sefaria. The beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

It is well that it is not material what the meaning of that title should be, for nothing is offered towards the explication of it, no, not. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. Verse 1b, should probably be retranslated as a question, which is quite permissible. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr.

Psalms 121 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Psalms commentary james burton coffman commentaries. You can learn more from a book if you stop and ask it questions than if you. It is a book of prayers containing the writers innermost questions and. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. Exposition explanatory notes and quaint sayings hints to the village preacher works upon this psalm title, etc. Joseph a alexander psalms commentary 1864 spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. Oliphants, 1972, page 638 comments, the hebrew teruah festal shout is the noise of shouting, or the noise created by the musical instruments. It reminds us where our help comes from and infuses us with confidence.

The english title comes for the septuagint, which entitled the book psalmoi, meaning sacred songs sung to musical accompaniment. The psalm is the second in a collection of 15 psalms with essentially the same title. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalms 122 chapter 121 some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. David rejoices in the deliverances god wrought for him.

Psalm 121 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The reader of psalms does not have to move through the book from beginning to end as with other books of the bible, for the psalms are not successive chapters of a story, but individual songs and poems. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 120. Thine early days of youth, when thou art going out into life. Psalms 121 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The book begins with the sanctuary as related to man, revealing the basis of fellowship with god, leviticus 17 with psalms 7383. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his. Acrostic psalms are those in which each verse begins with a consecutive letter of the hebrew alphabet chapters 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle.

This psalms commentary from the niv application commentary series will help. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. London, 1877, there are expositions of psalms 121, 124, 127, and. The ones that do contain this information refer to the following writers. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The hebrew word translated right tsedeq is a legal term and means defense or vindication against the charges brought by ones. In the thirteenth chapter of the first book of chronicles, it is related, that david brought up the ark from kirjathjearim to the house of obededom. If you want to accept jesus as your personal lord and savior and enjoy the benefits of the bible fully, please pray this prayer, lord j. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. Psalms 121 background information with maps and images. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues.

Text of psalm 121 according to the 1928 psalter psalms chapter 121 text in hebrew and english. They are also useful for teaching and confirming that jesus is the christ or messiah. David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as. The title is derived from the greek translation, psalmoi.

The title in the greek suggests the idea of an instrumental accompaniment. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. Psalms of ascents or pilgrim psalms chapters 120 4, were sung by pilgrims journeying up to jerusalem for the three annual feasts of passover, pentecost, and tabernacles. This psalm fits well against the backdrop of a pilgrimage for it is concerned with the uncertainties one faces on such a journey. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. In his full commentary on the psalms, limburg transfers that title to psalm 119 and retitles psalm 121 on the road again continuing the view of reading psalm 121 as a pilgrimage or journey psalm. From all these different expositions of the titles. A psalm is a hymn of praise intended to be sung to musical accompaniment. The hebrew title of this book is tehilim praises or hymns, for a leading feature in its contents is praise, though the word occurs in the title of only one psalm the hundred fortyfifth. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure help we have in god, who keeps us.

In other words, this book will help you achieve both halves of the interpretive. While there is still debate in scholarly circles over whether this indicates who wrote the psalm or for whom it was written, jesus and the apostles seem to have quoted the psalms as though their titles indicated authorship mark 12. Jul 18, 20 if the psalm has a title, you will probably have to add one to the verse for the correct verse number for example, ps 67. If one word could be chosen to describe the book, certainly praises would qualify, for there is no psalm that does not contain an element of praise. Read psalms 175 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes. The contents of the superscriptions vary but fall into a few broad categories. If the psalm has a title, you will probably have to add one to the verse for the correct verse number for example, ps 67. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 175 and more. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star.

In his full commentary on the psalms, limburg transfers that title to psalm 119 and. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. David composed at least 73 psalms, mostly in the first two books of the psalter i. The psalm is the second in a collection of 15 psalms with es sentially the same title. It is a book of praises, but some of the psalms are written out of deep despair and questioning.

The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. For example, david seems to have written psalms 2 and 33 even though his name does not occur in the superscriptions cf. Thus the psalms are useful for singing praises to god. The respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34.

We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Delitzsch spoke the conviction of scholars in general. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. The authenticity of the psalm titles gordon college. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. This is a wonderful psalm describing gods protection of and presence with his faithful followers cf. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in. The title of the book in hebrew is tehillim, which means praises. Psalm 90, but this one is individualized singular you.

Psalm 121 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. He will not allow your foot to slip or to be moved. The biblical book of psalms is a collection of 150 of these hymns. War, wrote, my favorite chapter is the travellers psalm, psalm 121. Anderson psalms, volume 2 of 2, new century bible commentary, london. Discussion on the book of psalms chapter 121 from the king james bible online. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25. This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents.

The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Historically, this title has created a plethora of interpretations and approaches to this collection of psalms, but recent scholarship has come to a general. This psalm begins with expressions of devotion, which may be applied to christ. Now as that was one psalm divided into many parts, so these were many psalms, which, being short, were sometimes sung all together, and made, as it were, one psalm. The title in hebrew means praisesor book of praises. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Every chapter is devoted to praise and thanksgiving from the author to yahweh.

My help comes from the lord, who made heaven and earth. The hebrew title for the book is tehilim, meaning praises. The title of the book of psalms in the hebrew is sepher tehillim, meaning book of praises, and indeed it is a fitting title. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7.

Psalms 175 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Psalms 120 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them. My help comes from the lord i will lift up my eyes to the hills around jerusalem, to sacred mount zion and mount moriahfrom whence shall my help come. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. That they are all short psalms, all but one very short three of them have but three verses apiece, and that they are placed next to ps. In this way ought we to apply this title of god to the case in hand. Thirtles book, the titles of the psalms, published in 1904 and considered by some to be the standard work on the subject is no longer of much help in dealing with the real issues. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james version. Psalms overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by the thomas coke, one of the founders of the methodist church in the united states. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121.