Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:4
4. heavens of heavens—the very highest. waters—clouds, resting above the visible heavens (compare :-). read more
4. heavens of heavens—the very highest. waters—clouds, resting above the visible heavens (compare :-). read more
5. praise the name—as representing His perfections. he commanded—"He" is emphatic, ascribing creation to God alone. read more
6. The perpetuity of the frame of nature is, of course, subject to Him who formed it. a decree . . . pass—His ordinances respecting them shall not change ( :-), or perish (Job 34:20; Psalms 37:36). read more
7-10. The call on the earth, as opposed to heaven, includes seas or depths, whose inhabitants the dragon, as one of the largest (on leviathan, see on Psalms 148:10), is selected to represent. The most destructive and ungovernable agents of inanimate nature are introduced. read more
8. fulfilling his word—or, law, may be understood of each. Next the most distinguished productions of the vegetable world. read more
9. fruitful trees—or, "trees of fruit," as opposed to forest trees. Wild and domestic, large and small animals are comprehended. read more
7-10. The call on the earth, as opposed to heaven, includes seas or depths, whose inhabitants the dragon, as one of the largest (on leviathan, see on Psalms 148:10), is selected to represent. The most destructive and ungovernable agents of inanimate nature are introduced. read more
11, 12. Next all rational beings, from the highest in rank to little children. princes—or, military leaders. read more
13. Let them—all mentioned. excellent—or, exalted (Isaiah 12:4). his glory—majesty (Isaiah 12:4- :). above the earth and heaven—Their united splendors fail to match His. read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:2
2. hosts—(compare :-). read more