99:6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, {d} and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.(d) Under these three he comprehends the whole people of Israel, with whom God made his promise. read more
99:8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of {e} their inventions.(e) The more liberally God deals with his people, the more he punishes them who abuse his benefits. read more
The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more
CONTENTS The Prophet in this Psalm, as in several of the preceding, is still engaged in sounding forth the high praises of the kingdom of God in Christ. In the latter part, the Psalmist refers to several of the Old Testament Prophets, as examples in the Church, of praising the Lord. Psalms 99:1 God's sovereignty and reign is first spoken of in the opening of this Psalm, as a cause for holy fear to all the earth. And this perfection of Jehovah is held forth as the reason for universal homage and... read more
Still looking to Zion, the Psalmist in this verse praiseth the Lord's greatness, sovereignty, and grace. Reader! in how eminent a manner hath Jehovah manifested his greatness, goodness, and glory, in the person and work of his dear Son! read more
I do not presume to speak decidedly upon this, or any other part of the divine word. As one indeed treading holy ground, I would put off the shoes from my feet. But I would humbly ask, is not this call upon the church twice repeated with only a little variation, in conformity to the plan of adoration observed above? Did not Isaiah; did not the beloved John behold somewhat of these glorious acts of adoration and praise? See Isaiah 6:1-3 , and Revelation 4:2 , to the end. Reader! what can more... read more
If I mistake not, the introduction of these eminent servants of God in this place, in order to show the Church how they approached to worship the Lord, and were heard and answered, is with a view to encourage all the Lord's heritage to approach, and in the same way; for it was at the mercy-seat, meaning Christ. In him they were heard; and for his sake they were accepted. Exodus 16:10-11 ; Numbers 12:5 . read more
Perhaps this is particularly added concerning those eminently gracious men, to show us, that notwithstanding the sanctity of their character, they were men of like passions with ourselves. Therefore the sole cause of their acceptance was in Christ. Oh! what a blessed thought of encouragement to every true believer of the Church now! How ought it to beget in saints a solemn reverence for God's holiness! How ought it to excite humble joy and confidence, that we have Jesus, our Holy One, to... read more
The Psalm beautifully concludes with repeating a third time the strongest of all arguments for praising Jehovah; the holiness of his nature: and what hath so highly exalted that glory to our view, and love, and praise, as the holiness of Christ Jesus? Hebrews 7:26 . Psalms 99:0 REFLECTIONS AFTER reminding both the Reader and myself of all the blessed causes which this delightful Psalm contains, to join with the sacred writer in ascribing "glory to him that sifted, upon the throne, and to the... read more
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Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 99:5
99:5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his {c} footstool; [for] he [is] holy.(c) That is, before his temple or ark, where he promised to hear when they worshipped him, as now he promises his spiritual presence, wherever his Church is assembled. read more