Psalms 78:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: ”

Psalms 78:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For he established a testimony in Jacob - He ordained or appointed that which would be for a “witness” for him; that which would bear testimony to his character and perfections; that which would...
Psalms 78:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For he established a (d) testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: (d) By the testimony and law, he means...
Psalms 78:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

LXXVIII. The Lesson of Israel's History. The northern tribes have been perverse from the first. Their wickedness has culminated in the schismatical religion of the Samaritans. God, on the contrary,...
Psalms 78:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

commanded our fathers. Compare Exodus 10:2 ; Exodus 12:26 ; Exodus 12:27 ; Exodus 13:8-10 ; Exodus 13:14 ; Exodus 13:15 . Deuteronomy 4:9 ; Deuteronomy 6:7 ; Deuteronomy 6:20 , &c.
Psalms 78:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

5. He established a testimony in Jacob. (312) As the reception or approbation of any doctrine by men would not be a sufficient reason for yielding a firm assent to its truth, the prophet pr...
Psalms 78:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
Psalms 78:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: -God's appointment for Israel in the...
Psalms 78:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This long historical Ps. may be compared with Psalms 105, 106, and with Deuteronomy 32 . It traces the course of God's relations with His people from the exodus down to the time of David, and dwells...
Psalms 78:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For he... — Better, taking the relative of time (comp. Deuteronomy 11:6 ; Psalms 139:15 ), For he established ( it as ) a testimony in Jacob and ( as ) a law appointed ( it ) in Israel whe...
Psalms 78:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 78:1-72 THIS psalm is closely related to Psalms 105:1-45 ; Psalms 106:1-48 ; Psalms 107:1-43 . Like them, it treats the history of Israel, and especially the Exodus and wilderness wander...
Psalms 78:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Learning from the Fathers Psalms 78:1-12 This psalm is said to have arisen, from a strong controversy between Judah and Ephraim as to the location of God's sanctuary, and its final transfer wit...
Psalms 78:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The supreme quantity of this psalm is that throughout all its measures, over against the repeated failure of His people God's persistent patience is set forth in bold relief. The purpose of the psalm...
Psalms 78:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I venture to believe, contrary to the opinion of most commentators, that the testimony in Jacob, and the law in Israel here spoken of, had a reference to a much higher subject than the law on mount S...
Psalms 78:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For he established a testimony in Jacob ,.... So the law is called, being a testification of the divine will, Exodus 25:16 and the Scriptures, the writings of the Old Testament, which testify of C...
Psalms 78:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: Ver. 5. For he established a testimony...
Psalms 78:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Showing the praises of the Lord His glorious and praiseworthy actions, as the following words explain it. For he established a testimony in Jacob That is, his law, as it is called in the next cla...
Psalms 78:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Importance of Religious Instruction. Maschil of Asaph. 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears t...
Psalms 78:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He established: this is justly put in the first place, as the chief of all the following mercies, and the foundation both of their temporal and of their eternal felicity. A testimony, i.e. his l...
Psalms 78:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION Superscription,—“Maschil of Asaph ,” i.e. , an instruction of Asaph, a didactic song by Asaph. The Psalm was probably written by the celebrated Asaph in the time of David. Occasion...
Psalms 78:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Title. Maschil of Asaph. Rabbi Kimchi says, that this title, which signifies to give instruction, designates also the species of music or melody to which the words were set, as is now the practice...
Psalms 78:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

For He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel. .. that they should make them known to their children. The parents’ prerogative: how is it used Dr. Adam Clarke reminds u...
Psalms 78:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This, the first of the "historical psalms," though assigned by the rationalistic school (De Wette, Ewald, Koster, Hitzig) to a period subsequent to the Captivity, is generally allowed...
Psalms 78:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Review of Israel's History as a Source of Consolation. Maschil of Asaph, a didactic poem, intended to instruct the children of Israel in the wonderful ways of the Lord and to warn them against a...
Psalms 78:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 5:9-12 ; Deuteronomy 11:19 ; Deuteronomy 4:45 ; Deuteronomy 6:7 ; Ephesians 6:4 ; Exodus 25:16 ; Exodus 25:21 ; Exodus 40:20 ; Exodus 40:3 ; Genesis 18:19 ; Isaiah 38:19 ; Isaiah 8...
Psalms 78:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Established — This is justly put in first place, as the chief of all his mercies. A testimony — His law, called a testimony, because it is a witness between God and men, declaring the duties which...

Psalms 78:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 78:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 78:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 78:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 78:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 78:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 78:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 78:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 78:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 78:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 78:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 78:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 78:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 78:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 78:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 78:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes