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Psalms 113:1 open_in_new
The third of these three Hallelujah Psalms (111, 113). The Psalms of this group are called the Hallel Psalms (113, 118). Psalms 113 and 114 were sung before the Paschal meal (but after the second of the four cups of wine); 115, 118 after it. The last probably sung by the Lord Jesus (Matthew 26:30). Praise ye THE LORD. Hebrew Hallelu-Jah.
THE LORD. Hebrew Jah. App-4.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
name. See note on Psalms 20:1.
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Psalms 113:2 open_in_new
Blessed. Figure of speech Benedictio, not Beatitude App-6.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
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Psalms 113:5 open_in_new
Who is like... ? This is ever the outburst of the saints' praise. See note on Exodus 15:11.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
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Psalms 113:6 open_in_new
heaven. the heavens.
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Psalms 113:7 open_in_new
the poor. an impoverished one.
the needy. a needy one. Compare 1 Samuel 2:8.
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Psalms 113:8 open_in_new
with princes... with the princes. Figure of speech Anadiplosis (App-6), for emphasis.
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Psalms 113:9 open_in_new
children. sons.