Psalms 111:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. ”

Psalms 111:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

He hath showed his people - The Jewish people. He has made this known to them. The reference here is not to his “announcing” it, or stating it, but to his acts of interposition in their behalf in...
Psalms 111:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Pss. CXI. and CXII. These are sister Pss. as is shown by their structure. Each contains nine verses. Each verse has two lines, each line beginning with a letter of the alphabet in due succession. W...
Psalms 111:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

heritage . inheritance. heathen . nations.
Psalms 111:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The power of his works - They have seen that these things did not arrive in the common course of n...
Psalms 111:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. He hath showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of th...
Psalms 111:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 111, 112 are closely connected both in form and substance, and are apparently the work of one author. They are alphabetical (see Intro.). A liturgical introduction is prefixed to both, viz. 'P...
Psalms 111:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 111:1-10 ANOTHER series of psalms headed with Hallelujah begins here and includes the two following psalms. The prefix apparently indicates liturgical use. The present psalm is closely alli...
Psalms 111:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Works of the Lord Psalms 111:1-10 A fresh series of psalms begins here, of which the dominant note is Hallelujah . This and the next are similar in construction, each being alphabetical; t...
Psalms 111:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This psalm is closely connected with the one which follows it. In this the subject is the greatness and graciousness of Jehovah. In the Hebrew there are ten verses, the first eight having two lines i...
Psalms 111:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

There is somewhat very striking in the frequent memorandums the Lord makes in his word of his covenant, as if to show his faithfulness. Such was the command to Moses, Deuteronomy 7:9 ; Exodus 3:15...
Psalms 111:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He hath showed his people the power of his works ,.... Or his works of power, his mighty works, in which his great power was shown; as to the people of Israel in Egypt, at the Red sea, in the wilder...
Psalms 111:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. Ver. 6. He hath showed his people, &c. ] To them it is given to see, but not to others who...
Psalms 111:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He hath given meat All necessary provisions for their being and well-being; unto them that fear him To the Israelites, the only people in the world that feared and worshipped the true God accordi...
Psalms 111:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Happiness of the Righteous. 6 He hath showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage...
Psalms 111:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He hath showed, not only by words, but by his actions. The power of his works; his mighty power in his works, and especially in that which here follows. The heritage of the heathen; the land of...
Psalms 111:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION 1. Authorship unknown, probably late. 2. One of the ten alphabetical Psalms, the clauses beginning with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in succession. This is no more artificial than...
Psalms 111:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 111:1 . Praise ye the LORD. Or, «Hallelujah,» «Praise be unto Jehovah.» «Praise ye the Lord.» I invite all Christians to give good heed to this injunction; whether others praise him, or no...
Psalms 111:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This is another acrostic psalm, but differing from others by the brevity of its metre. It has no title in the Hebrew, but is a psalm of thanksgiving and praise. Psalms 111:1 . In the assembly. סו...
Psalms 111:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart. The highest work of mankind--praising God I. A noble resolution for this highest work. 1. Thoroughness. “With my whole heart....
Psalms 111:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION ANOTHER "Hallelujah psalm," and at the same time an "alphabetic psalm." It has been called a "twin psalm" with the one which follows ( Psalms 112:1-19 .), and beyond all doubt close...
Psalms 111:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Psalm of Praise to Jehovah.
Psalms 111:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 4:32-38 ; Joshua 10:13 ; Joshua 10:14 ; Joshua 3:14-17 ; Joshua 6:20 ; Psalms 105:44 ; Psalms 2:8 ; Psalms 44:2 ; Psalms 78:55 ; Psalms 80:8 ; Psalms 78:12-7

Psalms 111:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 111:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 111:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 111:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 111:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 111:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 111:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 111:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 111:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 111:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 111:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 111:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 111:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 111:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 111:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge