“ For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. ”
For he spake, and it was done - The word “done,” introduced here by our translators, enfeebles the sentence. It would be made more expressive and sublime as it is in the original: “He spake, and...
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...
spake. Referring to the one act. was done . it became. Refers to the permanent fact. commanded. Refers to the one act. stood fast. Refers to the abiding fact.
For he spake, and it was done ; he commanded, and it stood fast.
And it stood fast— The word ויעמד vaiiangamod in the Hebrew should be rendered, and it stood up; i.e. at God's command: or, more suitably to the subject spoken of, it arose into being. The ve...
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. He spake ... done - ( Genesis 1:6-7 , Genesis 1:9 , Genesis 1:11 , Genesis 1:14-15 , Genesis 1:24 , Genesis 1:29 ,39 , "An...
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 33:1-22 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...
“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...
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...
From the kingdom of God in the works of nature, the Psalmist here turns to the contemplation of his government in the kingdom of his providence. What a sweet thought is suggested here to God's redeem...
Psalms 32 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning ). Psalms 32-34 = Day 6 ( Evening ).
For he spake, and it was [done] ,.... Or "it was" a, it came into being by a word speaking, almighty power going along with it; see Genesis 1:3 ; he commanded, and it stood fast ; every created t...
For he spake, and it was [done]; he commanded, and it stood fast. Ver. 9. For he spake, and it was done ] So true is that saying, Dei dicere est facere. For God to say is to do. And a great sham...
Let the earth fear the Lord All the people of the earth, as the next clause expounds this; not only Jews, but also Gentiles, who equally enjoy the benefit of this great and glorious work of God. F...
An Exhortation to Praise God. 1 Rejoice in the L ORD , O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Prai...
It was done; the work here mentioned, Psalms 33:6,7 . Stood fast; or, stood forth , as a servant at his master's command; or, was or did exist .
2). Grounds For Praising YHWH (4-12). a). Because of His moral activity (4-5). Psalms 33:4-5 ‘For the word of YHWH is right, And all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness...
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 33:1 . 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 . 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...
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...
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...
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...
Colossians 1:16 ; Colossians 1:17 ; Genesis 1:3 ; Hebrews 1:3 ; Hebrews 11:3 ; Psalms 1:1 ; Psalms 148:5 ; Psalms 148:6 ; Psalms 33:6 ; Psalms 93:5 ; Revelation 4:11
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...