Psalms 138:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. ”

Psalms 138:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In the day when I cried - Referring to some former period of his life when he was in trouble. Thou answeredst me - In the very day when I called, thou gavest me the answer: that is, immediate...
Psalms 138:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, [and] (c) strengthenedst me [with] strength in my soul. (c) You have strengthened me against my outward and inward enemies.
Psalms 138:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXXXVIII. Psalms 138:1-3 . The Psalmist praises Yahweh, in spite of the false gods and their worshippers, for His grace and fidelity to himself in trouble. Psalms 138:2 c. Omit thy word (s...
Psalms 138:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

strengthenedst . encouraged, or emboldened. my soul . myself (emphatic). Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.
Psalms 138:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. In the day when I cried to thee, etc. Frequently God prevents our prayers, and surprises us, as it were, sleeping: but commonly he stirs us up to prayer by the influence of his Spirit, an...
Psalms 138:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 730 ANSWERS TO PRAYER Psalms 138:3 . In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. THE blessed word of God abounds with promises, with...
Psalms 138:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. With strength in my soul - Thou hast endued my soul with many graces, blessings, and heavenly qualities...
Psalms 138:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. The pro...
Psalms 138:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Although the title ascribes this Ps. to David, it is generally considered to belong to the post-exilic period, of whose earnest piety it is one of the best examples. According to some scholars the sp...
Psalms 138:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Strengthenedst me with strength. — Or, encouragest me strongly. (See Note to Song of Solomon 6:5 , where the same Hebrew form occurs.) In my soul. — Or, at my desire.
Psalms 138:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 138:1-8 This is the first of a group of eight psalms attributed to David in the superscriptions. It precedes the closing hallelujah psalms, and thus stands where a "find" of Davidic psalms...
Psalms 138:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Most High Regards the Lowly Psalms 138:1-8 This is the first of a cycle of Davidic psalms, based on 2 Samuel 7:1-29 . God's promised favors are the theme of devout thanksgiving. No idols c...
Psalms 138:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The final personal note of this song is reached in the words, “Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me.” It opens with consecration to the sacred duty of praise. This consecration has a threefo...
Psalms 138:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Is this the person of Jesus, of whom the prophet speaks? Jesus, we know, in the days of his flesh, offered up strong cries and tears, and was heard, in that he feared, Hebrews 5:7 ; Psalms 89:26 ....
Psalms 138:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me ,.... When in distress through Saul's persecution, he cried to the Lord, and he immediately answered him, and delivered him out of his troubles; and such i...
Psalms 138:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, [and] strengthenedst me [with] strength in my soul. Ver. 3. In the day when I cried, &c. ] This he worthily celebrateth as a singular favour, a badg...
Psalms 138:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me Didst give me to understand that my prayer was accepted, and should have a gracious return in due time; and strengthenedst me, in my soul This clause li...
Psalms 138:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Grateful Praise. A psalm of David. 1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise un...
Psalms 138:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The last clause limits and explains the former, how God answered him so speedily, not by giving him the thing which he desired in that very instant, but by giving him inward support and patience to w...
Psalms 138:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “This,” says Barnes, “is the first of a series of eight Psalms (Psalms 38-145) placed together in this part of the book, and ascribed to David. They appear to be of the nature of a sup...
Psalms 138:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

A Psalm of David. Psalms 138:1 . I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. Before the heathen gods, however highly exalted I will sing thy praises so...
Psalms 138:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The LXX have prefixed the name of Haggai and Zechariah to this psalm; but all the Versions follow the Hebrew in ascribing it to David, to whom it undoubtedly belongs. It was probably one of the favou...
Psalms 138:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

I will praise Thee with my whole heart. Moral features of a good man’s life I. The grand resolve of a good man--to serve God (verses 1, 2). 1. Entirely. “I will praise Thee with my whole hea...
Psalms 138:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION A CLUSTER of Davidical psalms here follows. It is not easy to trace any single line of thought connecting them all, or to explain how they come to be so entirely separated from the...
Psalms 138:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 5:10 ; 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 ; Colossians 1:11 ; Ephesians 3:16 ; Ephesians 6:10 ; Isaiah 12:2 ; Isaiah 40:29-31 ; Isaiah 41:10 ; Isaiah 65:24 ; Philippians 4:13 ; Psalms 18:6 ; P...

Psalms 138:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 138:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 138:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 138:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 138:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 138:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 138:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 138:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 138:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 138:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 138:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 138:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 138:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 138:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 138:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge