Psalms 106:48

Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: -Conclusion. The fact of God's having already begun to show mercy to the Jewish captives in Babylon () is the ground on which the prayer is resumed from Psalms 106:4, in . That refer to the captivity, and not to earlier times, is clear, because the Psalmist would otherwise be merely repeating the first clause of ; whereas it is after he has said they were finally "brought low for their iniquity." Also distinctly speaks...

48._Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel _The prophet here regulates the prayers and desires of the people in such a way, as that, amid their grievous oppression, the dejected captives may not cease to render thanks to God; and this is a matter which must be carefully attended to, because, when borne down by adversity, there is scarcely one among a hundred, who, with composure of spirit, draws near to God; but, on the contrary, he betrays the pride of his heart by the careless and insipid manner in which he prays, or in pouring out complaints about his afflicted condition. But the only way in which we can expect God to lend a favorable ear to the voice of our supplications is, in the spirit of meekness to submit to his corrections, and patiently to bear the cross which he is pleased to lay upon us. It is with great propriety then, that the prophet exhorts the afflicted captives to bless...

34-48 The conduct of the Israelites in Canaan, and God's dealings with them, show that the way of sin is down-hill; omissions make way for commissions: when they neglected to destroy the heathen, they learned their works. One sin led to many more, and brought the judgments of God on them. Their sin was, in part, their own punishment. Sinners often see themselves ruined by those who led them into evil. Satan, who is a tempter, will be a tormentor. At length, God showed pity to his people for his covenant's sake. The unchangeableness of God's merciful nature and love to his people, makes him change the course of justice into mercy; and no other change is meant by God's repentance. Our case is awful when the outward church is considered. When nations professing Christianity, are so guilty as we are, no wonder if the Lord brings them low for their sins. Unless there is general and deep repe...

Verse Psalms 106:48. _BLESSED_ BE _THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL_] Here both _gratitude_ and _confidence_ are expressed; _gratitude_ for what God had already wrought, and _confidence_ that he would finish the great work of their restoration. _FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING_] מן האולם ועד האולם _min haolam_ _vead haolam_, "from the hidden term to the hidden term," from the beginning of time to the end of time, from eternity and on to eternity. [Anglo-Saxon], Anglo-Saxon. _Fra worlde and into worlde_, _old Psalter_; which it paraphrases thus: Fra with outen beginning, withouten endyng. _AND LET ALL THE PEOPLE SAY, AMEN._] Let the people join in the prayer and in the thanksgiving, that God may hear and answer. Anglo-Saxon: [A.S.] "And, quoth all folk, be it, be it." Hallel

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING - Forever. As he has been adored in the past - even from the beginning of the creation - so let him be adored and praised in all periods to come - forever and forever. See the notes at Psalms 41:13. AND LET ALL THE PEOPLE SAY, AMEN - In Psalms 41:13, this is, “Amen and amen.” The idea is, Let all the people join in this; let them all express and declare their assent to this: let them all say, “Be it so.” The word “Amen” is a word expressing assent - meaning verily, truly, certainly. PRAISE YE THE LORD - Hebrew, “Hallelu-jah.” See Psalms 104:35

EXPOSITION This is the first of the strictly "Hallelujah psalms"—_i.e._ of the psalms beginning with the phrase "hallelujah"—which are Psalms 106:1, Psalms 111:1, Psalms 112:1, Psalms 113:1, Psalms 135:1, Psalms 146:1, Psalms 147:1, Psalms 148:1,...

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL,.... God is to be blessed as the Father of mercies; as the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; and as the covenant God and Father of his people in him, of the true Israel of God: which is done by celebrating his blessedness in himself; by ascribing to him all blessedness enjoyed, as the author of it; and by giving him honour, glory, and blessing for it. FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING; here and hereafter, in time and to all eternity; from this world to that which is to come, as the Targum; and which Arama observes are the days of the Messiah. AND LET ALL THE PEOPLE SAY, AMEN; so be it; to giving thanks to God, to praising his name, and ascribing blessing to him. PRAISE YE THE LORD; or "hallelujah"; so these two words, "Amen, hallelujah", are joined together in Revelation 19:4. The psalm en

Psalms 106:1. _Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever._ In this Psalm we have the history of God's people turned to practical account. I have heard of some very unwise persons, who have said, «I do not care about the histories of Scripture. I do not profit by them.» Tell me, dear friends, what other Bible had David but the history the first five books? And what more wonderful teaching can there be than is contained in this Psalm, which is the essence of the history, «Praise ye the Lord» or Hallelujah to Jah? Hallelujah is praise to God. Psalms 106:2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise? Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. Remember me,

Psalms 105 AND 106 The Memories of the Past The last two Psalms of this fourth section review the entire history of Israel up to the time of the judges. It is the story of God's faithfulness and mercy, and the story of their shameful failure and apostasy. He is ever mindful of His covenant, and that covenant is mentioned first, as the foundation of all. Then how He watched over them. The story of Joseph is mentioned, followed by the rehearsal of the deliverance out of Egypt. Psalms 106:1 is couched in words of confession, showing their failure all the way, sinning, forgetting, lusting, unbelieving and disobedient. Only infinite mercy and grace could save such a people. Prophetically these Psalms express the repentance and national confession of Israel, when the Lord has saved them. Then with a new

CVI. ISRAEL'S SIN. Psalms 106:1. Introduction. Praise to Yahweh for His power and greatness. The writer's desire to share in Israel's joy. PSALMS 106:3. HE THAT DOETH: read they that do. Psalms 106:5. read throughout we for I. PSALMS 106:6. Israel's constant relapse into sin. PSALMS 106:7_ c._ Read, They were rebellious against the Most High at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:10)....