Psalms 116:13

I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I WILL TAKE THE CUP OF SALVATION, AND CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD - Hebrew, 'the cup of salvations;' the manifold and full salvation vouchsafed to me. I will accept the cup or portion (cf. Psalms 16:5; Psalms 23:5) assigned to me by the Lord, which is one of abundant salvation (cf. in a bad sense the same figure, Psalms 11:6; Psalms 75:8). Not as Mendelssohn, 'the cup full of wine used at sacrifices of thanksgiving' (cf. Luke 22:17;...

13._The cup of salvation _He refers to a custom which was prevalent under the Law. For when they rendered solemn thanks to God, a feast was also appointed, at which, in token of their gladness, there was an holy libation. This being a symbol of their deliverance from Egyptian thraldom, is for that reason here called the _cup of salvation _(382) The term to _call upon, _signifies to celebrate the name of God; and this he expresses more plainly, subsequently, by saying that he would _pay his vows in the assembly of the faithful, _the sanctuary alone being the place where sacrifices could be offered. The amount is, that the faithful need not be greatly perplexed about the way of performing their duties, God not demanding from them a return which he knows they are unable to give, but being satisfied with a bare and simple acknowledgment. The proper return is to own our obligation to him for...

10-19 When troubled, we do best to hold our peace, for we are apt to speak unadvisedly. Yet there may be true faith where there are workings of unbelief; but then faith will prevail; and being humbled for our distrust of God's word, we shall experience his faithfulness to it. What can the pardoned sinner, or what can those who have been delivered from trouble or distress, render to the Lord for his benefits? We cannot in any way profit him. Our best is unworthy of his acceptance; yet we ought to devote ourselves and all we have to his service. I will take the cup of salvation; I will offer the drink-offerings appointed by the law, in token of thankfulness to God, and rejoice in God's goodness to me. I will receive the cup of affliction; that cup, that bitter cup, which is sanctified to the saints, so that to them it is a cup of salvation; it is a means of spiritual health. The cup of co...

Verse Psalms 116:13. _I WILL TAKE THE CUP OF SALVATION_] Literally, _The cup_ _of salvation_, or _deliverance, will I lift up_. Alluding to the action in taking the _cup of blessing_ among the Jews, which, when the person or master of the family _lifted up_, he said these words, "Blessed be the Lord, the Maker of the world, who has created the fruit of the vine!" But it may probably allude to the libation-offering, Numbers 28:7; for the _three_ last verses seem to intimate that the psalmist was now at the temple, offering the meat-offering, drink-offering, and sacrifices to the Lord. _Cup_ is often used by the Hebrews to denote _plenty_ or _abundance_. So, _the cup of trembling_, an abundance of _misery_; the cup of salvation

I WILL TAKE THE CUP OF SALVATION - Compare the notes at Psalms 11:6. The “cup of salvation” means the cup by which his sense of the greatness of the salvation might be expressed - the cup of thanksgiving. Compare the notes at 1 Corinthians 10:16. The reference seems to be to a custom in festivals of drinking a cup of wine as a special expression of thanks or of obligation. The act would be more solemn, and the truth more deeply impressed on the mind, when accompanied by some religious rite - some ceremonial, as in the Lord’s Supper, expressly designed to call the mercy of God to remembrance. AND CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD - Engage in a solemn act of devotion; make it a matter of special ceremony or observance to call th

EXPOSITION A PSALM of thanksgiving on deliverance from an imminent peril, placed in the mouth of an individual, but possibly intended for liturgical use on some occasion of a national deliverance. Hengstenberg regards it as composed for use at a festival service shortly after the return from the Captivity. Others adhere to the old Hebrew tradition, which ascribed it to Hezekiah, and considered it to have been written on the occasion of his deliverance from death, as narrated in Isaiah 38:1. Many resemblances are traced between the phraseology of the psalm and expressions attributed to Hezekiah in Isaiah 37:1; Isaiah 38:1....

I WILL TAKE THE CUP OF SALVATION,.... Or "salvations" n; not the eucharistic cup, or the cup in the Lord's supper, which the apostle calls "the cup of blessing", 1 Corinthians 10:16; though some so think, and that the psalmist represents the saints under the Gospel dispensation; nor the cup of afflictions or martyrdom for the sake of Christ; being willing, under a sense of mercies received, to bear or suffer anything for his sake he should call him to; as knowing it would be a token to him of salvation, and work for his good: but rather an offering of praise for temporal salvation, and for spiritual and eternal salvation; in allusion to a master of a family, who at the close of a feast or meal, used to take up a cup in his hands, and give thanks; see Matthew 26:27; and call u

I knew a godly woman who, when she was very sick, would always say, «Read me the 116 th Psalm.» It is deservedly a great favourite with many experienced Christians. May the Holy Spirit apply it to our hearts as we read it! Psalms 116:1. _I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications._ It is a great condescension on God's part to listen to us. You know what a comfort it is to find a sympathetic listener, who will let you tell out your griefs. It is not wise to tell them to everybody; but there are some who have an ear into which it is both pleasant and profitable to pour the story of our woe. Because God had listened to the voice of his servant's supplications, therefore David said, «I love the Lord.» Nothing will make us love God better than the assurance that he hears our prayers. We could not love a deaf God; so, when Jehovah does atten

Psalms 116 The Praise of Israel for Deliverance from Death _ 1. The Deliverance-Experience (Psalms 116:1)_ 2. Thanksgiving (Psalms 116:10) Redeemed Israel expresseth in this Psalm her love to Jehovah for His gracious deliverances, for answered prayer and for His salvation. They were, during the great tribulation, as a faithful remnant; surrounded by the sorrows of death, the pains of Sheol were upon them. Death stared them in the face. Then they cried to the Lord, and, as of old, He heard them and sent deliverance. He dealt bountifully with them, delivered them from death, the eyes from tears, the feet from falling. And now they serve Him, taking the cup of salvation and performing their vo

CXVI. A SONG OF COMFORT IN AFFLICTION. There is nothing to justify the division into two Pss. (_a_) Psalms 116:1, (_b_) Psalms 116:10 (LXX); the same theme in its double aspect is continued throughout. PSALMS 116:2_ b._ Read, and I will call on the name of Yahweh. Psalms 116:3. _Cf._ Psalms 18:4 f. Psalms 116:6. simple: in a good sense: contrast...