“ He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. ”
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth - That is, with reference to the productions of the earth; to the changes which occur; to the seasons; to snow, frost, ice, cold, heat, wind; and he is...
He sendeth forth his (k) commandment [upon] earth: his word runneth very (l) swiftly. (k) His secret working in all creatures is as a command to keep them in order and to give them moving and force....
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...
commandment . sayings, or utterances. Hebrew. 'imrah. See App-73. Compare Psalms 33:9 ; Psalms 107:20 .
15. While he sends forth, etc. He again touches upon some instances of the operation of God, everywhere to be seen in the system of nature. And as the changes which take place in the air, a...
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. He sendeth forth has commandment - His substantial word. It is here personified, מימרא meymra, Chaldee; and appears to be...
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. He sendeth forth his commandment (upon) earth: his word runneth very swiftly. God's Word is a servant which He send...
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 33 is still in the poet’s thought, and Psalms 147:6-7 especially; but some extraordinary season of frost seems to have kindled his inspiration, so that he not only elaborates but improves...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth ,.... Which Kimchi interprets of rain, which causes the wheat to grow; since afterwards mention is made of snow, and of hoar frost and ice. Aben Ezra unde...
He sendeth forth his commandment [upon] earth: his word runneth very swiftly. Ver. 15. He sendeth forth his commandment, &c. ] He speaketh the word, and it is done immediately; he can make a n...
He sendeth forth his commandment , &c. Which is sufficient, without any instruments, to execute whatsoever pleaseth him, either in the works of nature or of providence. For, as the world was fir...
Jerusalem and Zion Called to Praise to God; God's Favour to Israel. 12 Praise the L ORD , O Jerusalem; praise thy God,...
His commandment; which is sufficient without any instruments to execute whatsoever pleaseth him, either in works of nature or of providence. His word runneth very swiftly; the thing is done without...
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...
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...
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...
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 (...
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...
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.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 ; Job 34:29 ; Job 37:12 ; Jonah 1:4 ; Matthew 8:13 ; Matthew 8:8 ; Matthew 8:9 ; Psalms 107:20 ; Psalms 107:25 ; Psalms 33:9 ; Psalms 68:11
Commandment — Which is sufficient without any instruments to execute whatsoever pleaseth him. Swiftly — The thing is done without delay.