Psalms 33:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. ”

Psalms 33:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Praise the Lord with harp - For a description of the “harp,” see the notes at Isaiah 5:12 . Sing unto him with the psaltery - For the meaning of this word, also, see the notes at Isaiah 5:1...
Psalms 33:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery [and] an (b) instrument of ten strings. (b) To sing on instruments, was a part of the ceremonial service of the temple, which does not belo...
Psalms 33:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXIII. A Song of Praise. This Ps. has no title in MT. It may have been added at a later time to an older collection, probably Psalms 33:3-22 . The LXX prefix, By David, when he changed his face b...
Psalms 33:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. Praise Jehovah upon the harp. It is evident that the Psalmist here expresses the vehement and ardent affection which the faithful ought to have in praising God, when he enjoins musical in...
Psalms 33:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Praise the Lord with harp - כנור kinnor; probably something like our harp: but Calmet thinks it the anci...
Psalms 33:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The psaltery, &c.— The psaltery of ten strings.
Psalms 33:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Praise ... harp. The voice is felt inadequate to do justice to the glory of God: the aid of instru...
Psalms 33:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an anonymous Ps. of national deliverance, called forth by some historical occasion which it is now impossible to fix with any certainty. From its central conception of God as the ruler of all...
Psalms 33:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Harp. — Heb., khinnôr (LXX. and Vulg., “cithara”), most probably a trigon or three-cornered harp, such as may be seen sculptured in Egyptian bas-reliefs. The number of strings probably varied, as...
Psalms 33:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 33:1-22 This is the last of the four psalms in Book 1 which have no title, the others being Psalms 1:1-6 ; Psalms 2:1-12 , which are introductory, and 10 which is closely connected with 9...
Psalms 33:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“The Word of Jehovah” Psalms 33:1-12 This psalm is eminently calculated to incite praise. Let us note the subjects which are touched upon, in the hope that presently one may strike a spark at w...
Psalms 33:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is a triumphant song of praise, opening with a call to vocal and instrumental music. "Rejoice," "praise," "give thanks," "sing praises," "sing," "play"-thus all modes of expression are appealed...
Psalms 33:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I have no doubt but that musical instruments were made use of in the temple service. But still I cannot but think, that somewhat of a higher and more spiritual nature is intended from the frequent ac...
Psalms 33:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 32 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning ). Psalms 32-34 = Day 6 ( Evening ).
Psalms 33:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Praise the Lord with harp ,.... An instrument David was well skilled in the use of, the inventor of which was Jubal, Genesis 4:21 ; sing unto, him with the psaltery ; the name of this instrument...
Psalms 33:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery [and] an instrument of ten strings. Ver. 2. Praise the Lord with harp ] Or cittern, Jubal's invention, Genesis 4:21 , much used by David...
Psalms 33:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Praise the Lord with the harp , &c. He mentions these instruments, because they were used in the public worship of God in the tabernacle. Sing unto him a new song Either, 1st, A song newly com...
Psalms 33:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

An Exhortation to Praise God. 1 Rejoice in the L ORD , O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Prai...
Psalms 33:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He mentions these instruments, because they were used in the public worship and praises of God in the tabernacle.
Psalms 33:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1). The Introductory Call to Praise (1-3). This is a call to make a loud noise so that all may know that they are praising YHWH and giving Him thanks, using every means at their command. Psalms...
Psalms 33:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “This psalm is a fit companion, but by no means the second half, of the preceding one, being distinct from it both in matter and form. It indicates a more tranquil frame of mind, such a...
Psalms 33:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 33:1 . Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. False gods were worshipped with dolorous sounds, accompanied by cutting with knives and with lancets; but...
Psalms 33:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:2 . The psaltery, a little harp of sweet sound, and very generally used in unison with the voice. Psalms 33:6 . By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, as in Genesis 1 . By t...
Psalms 33:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous. The spirit of rejoicing: life adjusted to the will of God “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.” It is the vital condition of all spiritual rejoicing that w...
Psalms 33:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS psalm has no title in the Hebrew, and in some manuscripts it is joined on to the preceding psalm, and forms one with it. But the difference of subject-matter and of tone render...
Psalms 33:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Praise to the Ruler of the World as the Protector of His People. This entire psalm is a call to lively and joyful praise of God for His wonderful and glorious attributes and works, as displayed in...
Psalms 33:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 15:16 ; 1 Chronicles 15:28 ; 1 Chronicles 25:3 ; 1 Chronicles 25:6 ; 2 Samuel 6:5 ; Exodus 15:20 ; Psalms 81:2 ; Psalms 81:3 ; Psalms 9:1 ; Revelation 14:2 ; Revelation 5:8
Psalms 33:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Triune God Psalms 33:1-22 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is important for us to get a scriptural vision of the triune God. In the Book of Genesis we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven a...
Psalms 33:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Harp, &c. — These instruments were used in the publick worship of God in the tabernacle.

Psalms 33:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 33:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 33:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 33:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 33:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 33:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 33:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Psalms 33:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes