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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:5

5. praise the name—as representing His perfections. he commanded—"He" is emphatic, ascribing creation to God alone. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:6

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:7

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:8

8. fulfilling his word—or, law, may be understood of each. Next the most distinguished productions of the vegetable world. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:9

9. fruitful trees—or, "trees of fruit," as opposed to forest trees. Wild and domestic, large and small animals are comprehended. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:10

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:11

11, 12. Next all rational beings, from the highest in rank to little children. princes—or, military leaders. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:13

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

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