Psalms 149 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

The fourth of the concluding five Hallelujah Psalms, answering to NUMBERS. Compare verses: Psalms 149:5-9 with Numbers 24:17-24.

Praise ye THE LORD. Hebrew Hallelu-JAH. App-4.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

congregation. assembly (in its military aspect).

saints. favoured ones, or beloved, Psalms 149:5.

Israel. Compare the Structure.

children. sons.

Zion. See App-68.

In the Hebrew this verse is an Introversion: them praise His name. the dance. the drum and harp. them sing praises unto Him.

name. See note on Psalms 20:1.

timbrel. drum. See note on Exodus 15:20.

taketh pleasure. Compare Isaiah 54:7; Isaiah 54:8.

in glory. "with [ascriptions of] glory".

beds. couches.

high praises. extollings.

GOD. Hebrew El. App-4.

heathen. nations.

people. peoples.

the judgment written. See Deuteronomy 32:40-43. Compare Isaiah 45:14.Ezekiel 25:14; Ezekiel 3. and Ezekiel 39; Zechariah 14. The special reference is to Numbers 24:17-24.