Psalms 23:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He maketh me to lie down in greena pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ”

Psalms 23:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures - Margin, “Pastures of tender grass.” The Hebrew word rendered “pastures” means usually “dwellings,” or “habitations.” It is applied here properly to “p...
Psalms 23:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXIII. Yahweh as Shepherd ( Psalms 23:1-4 ) and Host ( Psalms 23:5 f .). Psalms 23:2 b. waters of rest as in mg. Psalms 23:3 . Read, right paths: the metaphor is still maintained....
Psalms 23:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

maketh me . causeth me (implying continuance). lie down. We need making so as to feed, and not trample the pastures down. green pastures . choice pastures. Hebrew "pastures of tender grass"....
Psalms 23:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. He maketh me to lie down in pastures of grass. With respect to the words, it is in the Hebrew, pastures, or fields of grass, for grassy and rich grounds. Some, instead of translat...
Psalms 23:2 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 528 DAVID’S CONFIDENCE IN GOD Psalms 23:1-6 . The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoret...
Psalms 23:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures - בנאות דשא binoth deshe, not green pastures, but cottages of turf or sod...
Psalms 23:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, &c.— Rabbi Solomon tells us, (most likely upon the credit of ancient tradition,) that, when David went into the forest of Hareth, it became fruitful...
Psalms 23:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. In green pastures. The Hebrew х nª'owt ( H4999 )] for "pastures" implies their desirableness [from 'aawa...
Psalms 23:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is a Ps. of simple and unclouded confidence in God, who is described first as a shepherd ( Psalms 23:1-4 ) and next as an host ( Psalms 23:5-6 ). The beautiful imagery of the first part would be...
Psalms 23:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The verbs in these verses are not to be understood as futures, but as presents, describing the customary condition of the poet. “The psalmist describes himself as one of Jehovah’s flock, safe under H...
Psalms 23:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 23:1-6 THE world could spare many a large book better than this sunny little psalm. It has dried many tears and supplied the mould into which many hearts have poured their peaceful faith. T...
Psalms 23:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Song of the Good Shepherd Psalms 23:1-6 A sabbatic rest breathes through this psalm, the children's favorite; while the oldest and holiest confess that it touches an experience which still...
Psalms 23:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the Messianic application this psalm properly follows that in which the work of the Christ as Saviour is portrayed. It is to those whom He has won through His passion that He becomes known as the...
Psalms 23:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

These are sweet verses. Jesus leads, and feeds, and waters. And this he doth night and day, lest any hurt. Feeding, takes in the whole employment of a Shepherd: Jesus hath knowledge of the persons of...
Psalms 23:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 22 Proper Psalm for Good Friday ( Morning ). Psalms 22, 23 = Day 4 ( Evening ).
Psalms 23:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ,.... Or "pastures of tender grass" t; this is one part of the shepherd's work, and which is performed by Christ, Ezekiel 34:14 ; by these "green pastures...
Psalms 23:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Ver. 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ] In folds of budding grass, where he feedeth me daily and d...
Psalms 23:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He maketh me to lie down Not only to feed, but to rest, and enjoy tranquillity, peace, and safety; in green pastures Where there are both delight and plenty. “The loveliest image afforded by the...
Psalms 23:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Divine Shepherd. A psalm of David. 1 The L ORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down...
Psalms 23:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

To lie down; to rest and repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries. See Song of Solomon 1:7 Isaiah 13:20 Ezekiel 34:15 . In green pastures; where there is both deligh...
Psalms 23:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘He makes me to lie down in pastures of luscious grass, He leads me beside the waters of rest.' The oriental shepherd goes ahead of his sheep, seeking out good pasturage for them. And once he finds...
Psalms 23:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “The king who had been the shepherd-boy, and had been taken from the quiet sheepcotes to rule over Israel, sings this little psalm of Him who is the true Shepherd and King of men. We do...
Psalms 23:2 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 23:1-3 The whole sentiment and scenery of this poem seems to prove, by accumulative evidence, that it was written at the time when the forty-second Psalm was written: when David had taken r...
Psalms 23:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

We shall view Christ in the office of a shepherd and the first passage we read sets before us faith proving Christ in that office accepting him, trusting him, following him. Psalms 23:1-2 . The LO...
Psalms 23:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Verse. 2. The still waters. The refreshing or abundant waters; the waters of Shiloh, which flow softly. Psalms 23:3 . He restoreth my soul. Symmachus reads ανεκτησατο με, he refreshes me, or...
Psalms 23:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

The Lord is my Shepherd. Exegesis of the Psalm This Psalm, so personal and tender in its tone, may be called a lyric; and its reference to shepherd life makes it a pastoral; and being such, it...
Psalms 23:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS little psalm is an idyll of great beauty, describing the peace and calm delight which dwell with one whose trust is wholly in God. David's authorship, asserted in the title, is...
Psalms 23:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jehovah the Good Shepherd. A psalm of David, a hymn written by David by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, an expression not only of David's personal faith and trust, but of the confidence which a...
Psalms 23:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezekiel 34:13 ; Ezekiel 34:14 ; Isaiah 30:23 ; Isaiah 49:10 ; Isaiah 49:9 ; Isaiah 8:6 ; Job 34:29 ; Psalms 46:4 ; Revelation 21:6 ; Revelation 22:1 ; Revelation 22:17 ; Revelation 7:17
Psalms 23:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Shepherd Psalm Psalms 23:1-6 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is the purpose of today's study to throw us more completely into the arms of the Living God. Our chapter, Psalms 23:1-6 , we have read b...
Psalms 23:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Lie down — To repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries. Green — Where there is both delight and plenty of provisions.

Psalms 23:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 23:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 23:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 23:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 23:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 23:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 23:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 23:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 23:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 23:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 23:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Psalms 23:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes