Psalms 147:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. ”

Psalms 147:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates - He has made thee safe and secure - as if he had given additional strength to the fastenings of the gates of the city. Cities were surrounded by wa...
Psalms 147:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For he hath (i) strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. (i) He not only furnishes his Church with all that is necessary but preserves also the same, and makes i...
Psalms 147:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXLVII. The LXX, perhaps rightly, divides the Ps. into two, Psalms 147:1-11 and Psalms 147:12-20 . Psalms 147:1-11 . An invitation to praise Yahweh for His almighty power and His kindness t...
Psalms 147:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

children . sons.
Psalms 147:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 748 TEMPORAL MERCIES A GROUND OF PRAISE [Note: Thanksgiving Sermon for Peace, written January 18, 1816. It is not to be supposed that the same circumstances will ever occur again; and th...
Psalms 147:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. He hath strengthened the bars of thy gates - He has enabled thee to complete the walls of Jerusalem. From the...
Psalms 147:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates. The walls of Jerusalem had just been built, and the gates s...
Psalms 147:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

A song of praise in which the Psalmist recounts God's mercies (1) in restoring Jerusalem, (2) in helping those cast down, (3) in caring for the animal world, and (4) in the changing seasons.
Psalms 147:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For he hath strengthened. — An allusion to the new fortifications of the restored city is probable, though the expression is plainly figurative of security and peace. With the second clause comp....
Psalms 147:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 147:1-20 THE threefold calls to praise Jehovah ( Psalms 147:1 , Psalms 147:7 , Psalms 147:12 ) divide this psalm into three parts, the two former of which are closely connected, inasmuch...
Psalms 147:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Peace and Prosperity Psalms 147:12-20 From Psalms 147:12 on there is a more personal address to Jerusalem and Zion. The thee and thou justify the application of the psalm to the spiritual...
Psalms 147:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this psalm, beginning with a call which declares the pleasantness and comeliness of praise (v. Psa 147:1), the singer first celebrates the Divine activity in restoring His people (vv. Psa 147:2-6)...
Psalms 147:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

New and increasing claims are upon Zion, for renewed instances of divine favor. And, Reader! this is your case, and mine. Every day, nay every moment, Jesus visits his people, Isaiah 27:3 . And how...
Psalms 147:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates ,.... Of Jerusalem, of Zion the church of God. Gates are for the letting in of persons into the city of our God; which are Christ, faith in him, and a...
Psalms 147:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. Ver. 13. For he hath strengthened the bars, &c. ] So that the gates of hell shall not prevail against...
Psalms 147:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates Thy strength consists not in thy walls, and gates, and bars, but in his protection. They had walls and gates, and kept their gates barred in time of d...
Psalms 147:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jerusalem and Zion Called to Praise to God; God's Favour to Israel. 12 Praise the L ORD , O Jerusalem; praise thy God,...
Psalms 147:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Thy strength consists not in thy walls, and gates, and bars, but in his protection.
Psalms 147:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “Like the last Psalm, and like those which follow it, this is evidently an anthem intended for the service of the Second Temple. It celebrates God’s almighty and gracious rule over His...
Psalms 147:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

This is one of the Hallelujah Psalms; it begins and ends with «Praise ye the LORD.» May our hearts be in tune, that we may praise the Lord while we read these words of praise! Psalms 147:1 . Prais...
Psalms 147:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This psalm, like the preseding, is without title in the Hebrew or Chaldee; but is ascribed by the Versions to Haggai and Zechariah. REFLECTIONS. The people are here exhorted to praise God for al...
Psalms 147:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

He hath strengthened the bars of thy gates. Piety exulting in Divine goodness I. In the general prosperity of society. He recognizes the good hand of God-- 1. In the rebuilding of the city (...
Psalms 147:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This psalm is generally assigned to the time of the dedication of the city wall ( Nehemiah 12:27-16 ), when the gate-towers had been set up, and the gates and bars put in their places...
Psalms 147:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hallelujah to the God of Zion. A Hallelujah Psalm, setting forth God's providential care toward all creatures, but especially toward His people, His holy congregation.
Psalms 147:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Daniel 9:25 ; Isaiah 44:3-5 ; Jeremiah 30:19 ; Jeremiah 30:20 ; Lamentations 2:8 ; Lamentations 2:9 ; Lamentations 4:12 ; Luke 19:42-44 ; Nehemiah 12:30 ; Nehemiah 3:1-16 ; Nehemiah 6:1 ;...
Psalms 147:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Thy gates — Thy strength consists not in thy walls, and gates, and bars, but in his protection.

Psalms 147:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 147:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 147:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 147:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 147:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 147:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 147:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 147:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 147:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 147:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 147:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 147:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 147:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 147:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 147:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 147:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 147:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes