Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 cseakr

This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. 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. 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. The change in personal pronouns between verses 12 imy and verses 38 youyour may signal a dialogue between pilgrims or groups of pilgrims. No help from the hills or download in r tf format psalm 122. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come. Every chapter is devoted to praise and thanksgiving from the author to yahweh. My help comes from the lord ititingin ko ang aking mga mata sa mga bundok. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. Another category of psalms includes laments or supplications, poems in which the author requests relief from his physical suffering and his enemies. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The bible contains several different types of literature.

This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. The book of psalms was known as the hymn book of israel. This psalm fits well against the backdrop of a pilgrimage for it is concerned with the uncertainties one faces on such a journey. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was. Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings.

Psalms 121 background information with maps and images. The earliest evidence of the fivefold division of the book of psalms comes from the qumran scrolls, which scribes copied early in the first century a. 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. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. Thus the psalms are useful for singing praises to god. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Jan 27, 2012 psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. I will have an eye to the special presence of god in his church, and with his people, and from thence i will expect help.

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. The entire text is available in hebrew and english free of charge on sefaria. This psalm is the first of those fifteen which are here put together under the title of songs of degrees. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. Here we see david leading israel in giving thanks to god for past help and expressing confidence in his continuing help. Read psalms 175 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Psalm 121 encourages pilgrims braving dangerous roads to jerusalem. Exactly, and thats why youll find psalm basics for catholics to be a helpful guide for better. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james version. Psalm 121 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121.

Most of the psalms were originally believed to be written by david, the hebrew king who lived around 970 b. This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the hebrew. Practically all of the psalms in this group are brief, but they are exquisitely beautiful, as dummelow phrased it. The speaker declares that god is not confined to a place or a time, that every step is guarded ps 121. This book clearly provides hope and confidence in the lord as the maker of all things, the ultimate ruler of everything including the universe. Psalms 121, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

Many hymns have been written based off of scriptures in psalms and the book is widely used during worship services. After personally celebrating yahwehs guardianship in verses 12, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 38. 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. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Behold, he that keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Ang saklolo sa akin ay nanggagaling sa panginoon, na gumawa ng langit at lupa. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of psalms is one of the most popular books in the bible because it covers so many different topics on christian living. The ministering priest answers him, he will not suffer thy foot to be moved.

Discussion on texts for the second sunday in lent march 16, 2014. Exposition explanatory notes and quaint sayings hints to the village preacher works upon this psalm title, etc. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There are 150 poems in this book, which was written by david. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible new international version.

I have known this psalm from childhood and it continues to be powerful everyday even as i age. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. The scope of this psalms is to show that god alone is the refuge of the distressed. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Joseph a alexander psalms commentary 1864 spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions.

This psalm is one of those which have been called composite. My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth. The psalmist with the eye of faith could see it coming, so he watched its approach. In latin, this psalm is known as beatus vir or beatus vir, qui non abiit the psalm is a regular part of jewish, catholic, anglican, and protestant liturgies. Psalm 124 thanking god for the help only he can bring. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7. Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains and recognize whence personal help comes. The person who worships god speaks the two first verses, i will lift up mine eyesmy help 121. If the face of such a harsh reality as this, god is placed in the position of being the protecting parent of his young as their fortress, shield, and. Thee lord shall preserve them from all evil, the word of the lord, as the targum. Let us lift up our eyes, therefore, hopefully expecting help from the hills.

Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. They are also useful for teaching and confirming that jesus is the christ or messiah. Psalm 121 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. In other words, this book will help you achieve both halves of the interpretive task. The psalm divides naturally into two verse groups12, 34, 56, 78. Not from the evil of affliction, though from that as a penal evil. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87.

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. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. Similarly, when the speaker says in psalm 121, i lift my eyes to the hills, the poem conveys the expectation and longing of the jewish worshipper as he approaches the temple in jerusalem 121. Tehillim psalms chapter 20 tanakh online torah bible. Others call it the travellers psalm for there is nothing in it of military dangers and think david penned it when he was going abroad, and designed it pro vehiculofor the carriage, for a good mans convoy and companion in a journey or voyage. Psalms 120 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. 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. 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. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning.

Tehillim psalms chapter 121 tanakh online torah bible. Verse 1b, should probably be retranslated as a question, which is quite permissible. Psalm 121 kjv i will lift up mine eyes unto the bible gateway. The book of psalms is, in fact, the only book of the bible usually read at almost every mass. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 91 appears to be a psalm in the setting of warfare with threats of an imminent battle that is about to, has or is currently taking place between solders that may be facing impossible odds. Biblical scholars of recent centuries, however, have come to agree that the. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. 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.

The psalm divides naturally into two verse groups12, 3. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 175 and more. I shall raise my eyes to the mountains, from where will my help come. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. Hebrew wisdom literature was part of a larger corpus of material with egyptian, mesopotamian, and canaanitephoenician influences1 2. Psalm 1 is the first psalm of the book of psalms, beginning in the english king james version. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. It records, as has been said, the triumph of a warriors faith. Oct 20, 20 the respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. Text of psalm 121 according to the 1928 psalter psalms chapter 121 text in hebrew and english. 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. Psalms 90106 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 90.

The speaker declares that god is not confined to a place or a time ps 121. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. Thomas benton, in annotations on the book of job and the psalms, 1732. English translations of the book of psalms, as well as commentaries on it, are abundant. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star.

The title of the book of psalms in the hebrew is sepher tehillim, meaning book of praises, and indeed it is a fitting title. 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. No help comes from anywhere else but from the eternal hills. My help comes from the l ord, who made heaven and earth. 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. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Study psalm 121 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. 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 by the jewish writers themselves, but what is conjectural. Chapter 121 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. The singer of this psalm looked to the hills, likely the distant hills of. Gladys adjeipoku on psalms 121 this psalm has been my support in times of need when i am fasting, asking god for deliverance, guidance and protection from fears and work of the enemy. Psalm 121 a blessing given to someone embarking on a dangerous journey whether a soldier going on a campaign or a pilgrim returning home from the temple. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom.