Psalms 104:18

The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. THE HIGH HILLS (ARE) A REFUSE FOR THE WILD GOATS, (AND) THE ROCKS FOR THE CONIES. This verse is the transition clause to the second half of the psalm. "The high hills" stand in contrast to "the hills" in general (), and is parallel to "the rocks." On "the conies," cf. . It is mentioned also in , and . The Hebrew [shaapan, from a root 'to hide:' so the South Arabic name of it, thofun] answers, according to Walter Drake (Smith's, 'Dictionary of the Bible'), to the Hyrax Syriacus, a gregarious animal of the pachydermatous kind-gray or brown on the back, and white...

10-18 When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Creator's kindness. the earth, varying in different lands. Nor let us forget spiritual blessings; the fruitfulness of the church through grace, the bread of everlasting life, the cup of salvation, and the oil of gladness. Does God provide for the inferior creatures, and will he not be a refuge to his people?...

Verse Psalms 104:18. _THE HIGH HILLS_ ARE _A REFUGE_] The barren tops of the highest hills, and the craggy abrupt precipices of the most stupendous rocks, are not without their uses: they afford protection, refuge, and food, for creatures whose dispositions and habits are suited to such places; and thus no part of the creation is useless. The creatures who are their inhabitants are necessary _links_ in the great _chain_ of animated beings, and show the wisdom and providence of God. For a description of the _coney_, see Leviticus 11:5. The יעל _yael_, translated here the _wild goat_, is no doubt a creature of the _stag_ or _deer_ kind; the _ibex, chamois, antelope_, c....

THE HIGH HILLS ARE A REFUGE FOR THE WILD GOATS - Still keeping up the description of animated nature - the carrying out of the work of creation. The idea is, that nature is full of life. Even the most inaccessible places - the rocks - the high hills - have their inhabitants. Where man cannot climb or dwell, there are abodes of animals which God has made to dwell there, and which find there a refuge - a shelter - a home. On the word used here, and rendered “wild goats,” see the notes at Job 39:1. The word occurs elsewhere only in 1 Samuel 24:2. AND THE ROCKS FOR THE CONIES - The word here “employed” - שׁפן _shâphân_ - denotes a quadruped that chews the cud, in the manner of a hare...

EXPOSITION "THE psalmist, in a time of severe trouble, arising from the power of the heathen, seeks consolation in reflecting on the greatness of God in nature," So Hengstenberg, correctly. The main topic of the psalm (Psalms 104:2) is thus the greatness of God as seen in his works. A direct ascription of praise precedes (Psalms 104:1) and follows (Psalms 104:33-19) the description of God's wonders in nature. PSALMS 104:1 BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL (see the comment on P

THE HIGH HILLS ARE A REFUGE FOR THE WILD GOATS,.... Who have their name in Hebrew d from their climbing and ascending them. What we commonly call "a wild goose chase" should be expressed "a wild goat's chase"; for not geese, but goats, are chased; and when they are, they flee to the hills for refuge. Hence they are sometimes called the wild goats of the rocks, Job 39:1, and sometimes the rocks are called from them the rocks of wild goats, 1 Samuel 24:2. The Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Arabic versions, render it "for the harts", or deer; and so Apollinarius: but the word is not used of them. AND THE ROCKS FOR THE CONIES; who being a feeble folk, make their houses in them, to protect them from creatures of superior power and strength,...

I trust that we have already felt something of holy enjoyment while our hearts and voices have been praising the Lord our God. Perhaps this Psalm may help to keep us in a praising state of mind. First of all, David sang of the majesty of God in his works; then it seems as if the spirit of praise within him became like a strong-winged angel, and, mounting into the sky, he began to soar aloft over the varied landscapes of the world until the sun went down; and even then, he continued scudding along through the darkness till the sun arose again, and found him still praising his God. We will note, as we read the Psalm, this strange, mysterious flight of the spirit of praise. Psalms 104:1. _Bless the LORD, O my soul._ There is the key-note. Strike it, my brethren, each one of you!...

Psalms 104 Creation's Praise _ 1. The Creator (Psalms 104:1)_ 2. The foundations of the earth (Psalms 104:5) 3. His works manifesting His kindness (Psalms 104:10) 4. How manifold are Thy works (Psalms 104:24) 5. Rejoicing in His works: Hallelujah! (Psalms 104:31) He is now praised as the Creator by creation. He is seen in His creator-glory. When the kingdom is established that glory will then be manifes

CIV. THE GLORY OF THE CREATOR. Psalms 104:1. Yahweh's power in the heavens. He is clothed in the light which God made first (Genesis 1:3) before the heavenly bodies. He lays the foundation of His dwelling in the waters above the firmament (Genesis 1:7 *). Thence He issues from time to time in person riding on the clouds (Isaiah 19:1), or else sends His message by wind or flame. Psalms 104:5. Separation of land and sea. Psalms 104:10. God's c

CONIES. Hebrew. _shaphan._ Not rabbits, which can burrow; but about their size, having smooth feet; therefore dwelling among the rocks, and not in the ground....