Psalms 23:2

_HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES: HE LEADETH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS._ In green pastures. The Hebrew х_ Nª'OWT_ (H4999)] for "pastures" implies their desirableness [from 'aawah, to desire]. This, in the application to the believer, marks the first stage in his spiritual history-namely, when first he comes heavy laden to Christ, and finds rest to his soul (Matthew 11:28). In Psalms 23:5 follows the actual feeding, or feasting of the Lord's people. THE STILL WATERS - Hebrew, 'the waters quietnesses;' not violent torrents, which would terrify the sheep with their roar, and sweep them away with the current, but gently flowing; or else, waters where manifold rest is enjoyed. Two means of refreshment are specified-the ...

2._He maketh me to lie down in pastures of grass. _With respect to the words, it is in the Hebrew, _pastures, _or_fields of grass, _for _grassy and rich grounds. _Some, instead of translating the word נאות,_neoth, _which we have rendered _pastures, _render it _shepherds’ cots _or _lodges. _If this translation is considered preferable, the meaning of the Psalmist will be, that sheep-cots were prepared in rich pasture grounds, under which he might be protected from the heat of the sun. If even in cold countries the immoderate heat which sometimes occurs is troublesome to a flock of sheep, how could they bear the heat of the summer in Judea, a warm region, without sheepfolds? The verb רבף, _rabats, to lie down, _or _repose, _seems to have a reference to the same thing. David has used the phrase, _the quiet waters, _to express ge

Verse Psalms 23:2. _HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES_] בנאות דשא _binoth deshe_, not _green pastures_, but _cottages of turf_ or _sods,_ such as the shepherds had in open champaign countries; places in which themselves could repose safely; and _pens_ thus constructed where the flock might be safe all the night. They were enclosures, and enclosures where they had _grass_ or provender to eat. _BESIDE THE STILL WATERS._] _Deep waters_, that the strongest heat could not exhale; not by a _rippling current_, which argues a _shallow_ stream. Or perhaps he may here refer to the waters of _Siloam_, or _Shiloah, that go softly_, Isaiah 8:6, compared with the _strong current_ of the _Euphrates_. Thou hast brought us fr

HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES - Margin, “Pastures of tender grass.” The Hebrew word rendered “pastures” means usually “dwellings,” or “habitations.” It is applied here properly to “pastures,” as places where flocks and herds lie down for repose. The word rendered in the margin “tender grass” - דשׁא _deshe'_ - refers to the first shoots of vegetation from the earth - young herbage - tender grass - as clothing the meadows, and as delicate food for cattle, Job 6:5. It differs from ripe grass ready for mowing, which is expressed by a different word - חציר _châtsı̂yr_. The idea is that of calmness and repose, as suggested by the image of flocks “lying down on the grass.” But this is not the only idea. It is that of flocks that lie down on the grass “fully fed” or “satisfied,” their wants being comp

EXPOSITION THIS little psalm is an idyll of great beauty, describing the peace and calm delight which dwell with one whose trust is wholly in God. David's authorship, asserted in the title, is highly probable; but we cannot fix the poem to any special period in his lifetime; we can only say that he is beyond the days of boyhood, having already enemies (Psalms 23:5), and that he has known what it is to be in danger of death (Psalms 23:4). But, when he writes, he is experiencing a time of rest and refreshment (Psalms 23:1), nay, of prosperity and abundance (Psalms 23:5). His thoughts are happy thoughts—he lacks nothi

HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES,.... Or "pastures of tender grass" t; this is one part of the shepherd's work, and which is performed by Christ, Ezekiel 34:14; by these "green pastures" may be meant the covenant of grace, its blessings and promises, where there is delicious feeding; likewise the fulness of grace in Christ, from whence grace for grace is received; also the flesh and blood, righteousness and sacrifice, of Christ, which faith is led unto and lives upon, and is refreshed and invigorated by; to which may be added the doctrines of the Gospel, with which Christ's under-shepherds feed his lambs and sheep, there being in them milk for babes and meat for strong men; and likewise the ordinances of the Gospel, the goodness and fatness of the Lord's house, the feast of fat things, and breasts of consolation: here Christ's sheep are made to "lie down", denoting their satiet...

We shall view Christ in the office of a shepherd and the first passage we read sets before us faith proving Christ in that office accepting him, trusting him, following him. Psalms 23:1. _The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters._ Can you say that for yourself, dear friend? There is the sweetness of it. The words in themselves are noble, but it is the experimental acquaintance with their meaning which is the real honey of life. If thou canst use these words, and lay the emphasis upon the personal pronoun, thou art one of the happiest out of heaven. Psalms 23:3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his namesake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the

Psalms 23 Christ, the Great Shepherd _ 1. Assurance (Psalms 23:1)_ 2. Comfort (Psalms 23:4) Psalms 1:1; Psalms 2:1; Psalms 3:1. Well has it been said “without Psalms 22:1, there could be no Twenty-third Psalm.” While the former Psalm reveals Christ as the good Shepherd, who gives His life for the sheep, this Psalm makes Him known as the great Shepherd of the sheep, whom the Go

XXIII. YAHWEH AS SHEPHERD (PSALMS 23:1) AND HOST (PSALMS 23:5_ F_.). Psalms 23:2_ b._ waters of rest as in _mg._ Psalms 23:3. Read, right paths: the metaphor is still maintained. Psalms 23:4_ a_. Read _mg._ Psalms 23:4_ b_. The staff supports, the rod protects....

MAKETH ME. causeth me (implying continuance). LIE DOWN. We need _making_ so as to feed, and not trample the pastures down. GREEN PASTURES. choice pastures. Hebrew "pastures of tender grass". LEADETH ME. causeth me to rest. Hebrew. _nahal,_ to lead flocks. STILL WATERS. Hebrew "waters of rests", JEHOVAH-SHALOM. App-4....