Psalms 112:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. ”

Psalms 112:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

His seed shall be mighty upon earth - His children; his posterity. That is, they shall be prospered; honored; distinguished among people: distinguished for their virtues, for their influence, for...
Psalms 112:2 - 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 112:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 His seed shall be powerful For the purpose of confirming the statement which he advanced respecting the happiness of the man that fears Jehovah and takes delight in his commandments, the p...
Psalms 112:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. His seed shall be mighty - זרעו zaro, his posterity. So the word should always be understood in this connection.
Psalms 112:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. His seed shall be mighty upon earth - literally, 'a warrior upon earth:' upon that very earth whereon wick...
Psalms 112:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Mighty . — In the sense of wealthy, as in Ruth 2:1 .
Psalms 112:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 112:1-10 "BE ye perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect," might be inscribed on this picture of a godly man, which, in structure and substance, reflects the contemplation of God's char...
Psalms 112:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Prosperity in Serving the Lord Psalms 112:1-10 Here are the two conditions of the blessed life: first, to fear the Lord; second, to delight greatly in His commandments. And then the blessed res...
Psalms 112:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This song follows immediately upon the last as to meaning. While that has set forth the praises of Jehovah as great and gracious, this declares the blessedness of the man who lives in true relation w...
Psalms 112:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

If the Reader wishes, as well he may, to know who are the seed of this blessed man, let him consult Galatians 3:29 . And if he wishes to know also what blessings they are entitled to, let him furthe...
Psalms 112:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

His seed shall be mighty upon earth ,.... The Targum is, "mighty in the law;'' as Apollos is said to be "mighty in the Scriptures", Acts 18:24 . This must be understood of such of them as fear th...
Psalms 112:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Ver. 2. And his seed shall be mighty upon earth ] As Abraham's was, and, besides, the reward of his humility...
Psalms 112:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

His seed shall be mighty upon the earth The divine blessing shall rest upon his posterity; and they shall fare the better, and be more powerful and prosperous, for the sincere piety and virtue of t...
Psalms 112:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Character of the Righteous. 1 Praise ye the L ORD . Blessed is the man that feareth the L ORD , that delighte...
Psalms 112:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The generation, i.e. the posterity, as this word is oft used, as Leviticus 23:43 Numbers 9:10 , &c., called his seed in the former branch.
Psalms 112:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION 1. An alphabetical and hallelujah Psalms 2 . Author unknown; ascribed by Vulg. to Haggai and Zachariah after the exile. 3. A hymn on the excellence and reward of piety. 4. The conclu...
Psalms 112:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This, like the preseding, is an alphabetical psalm. From the Latin title, it would seem to have been a favourite ode with the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. Psalms 112:1 . Delighteth greatly. The...
Psalms 112:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. Genuine piety I. Its characteristics. A truly good man-- 1. Feareth the Lord. 2. Delights greatly in...
Psalms 112:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION IN this "complementary psalm" the writer sets forth the blessedness of the true worshipper of God. He is blessed in his seed ( Psalms 112:2 ), in his possessions ( Psalms 112:3 ) in...
Psalms 112:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Psalm of the Happiness of the Believers.
Psalms 112:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 2:39 ; Genesis 17:7 ; Genesis 22:17 ; Genesis 22:18 ; Jeremiah 32:39 ; Proverbs 20:7 ; Psalms 102:28 ; Psalms 25:13 ; Psalms 37:26
Psalms 112:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Generation — The posterity.

Psalms 112:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 112:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 112:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 112:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 112:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 112:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 112:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 112:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 112:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 112:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 112:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 112:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 112:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 112:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 112:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes