PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 147:1. Here the praise is focused on gratitude for some great work of “building up Jerusalem” (or rebuilding it after the exile), and for the Creator who sustains his creation. The psalm alternates between universality (God rules over all) and particularity (he has set his... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 147:7 The next section moves from God’s universal provision (RAIN, so that all animals have FOOD) to his special care for his faithful. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 147:10 The image is most likely that of a war horse (see Psalms 20:7). Likewise, THE LEGS OF A MAN are swift for battle (see Psalms 18:33). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 147:12 Jerusalem, representing all of God’s people, should PRAISE THE LORD. He alone provides security and prosperity (vv. Psalms 147:13) for Jerusalem’s people. The Lord governs all the processes of nature and so is able to supply PEACE (that is, well being) to his people. He h... [ Continue Reading ]