Psalm 104:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 104:4

Nature forces are Divine ministries. The precise rendering of this verse is discussed in the Exposition. Now we treat it as a poetical suggestion, which fits into the general plan of the psalm. It is a hymn of admirations of the eternal King. The first part of the psalm sees the glory of the King through the splendour of his court or palace surroundings. The second part of the psalm sees the glory of the King in the provisions, the order, the arrangements, the happiness, of his kingdom. At... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 104:4

Who maketh his angels spirits - The meaning here literally would be, “Who makes the winds his messengers,” or “his angels;” that is, who employs them to execute his purpose; who sends them out as messengers or angels to do his will.His ministers a flaming fire - That is, Fire is employed by him - in lightnings - to accomplish his purpose as his ministers or his servants. They are entirely under his command. They are sent by him to do his will; to carry out his designs. This is intended to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 104:4

Psalms 104:4. Who maketh his angels spirits That is, of a spiritual or incorporeal nature, that they might be more fit for their employments; or who maketh them winds, as the word רוחות , ruchoth, commonly signifies; that is, who maketh them like the winds, powerful, active, and nimble in executing his pleasure. His ministers a flaming fire So called for their irresistible force, agility, and fervency in the execution of his commands. But this verse is otherwise rendered by Jewish,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:1-35

Psalms 104:0 God’s earthThe theme of this song of praise is the wisdom and power of God as seen in nature. The song begins by considering the splendour of the heavens. The light of the sun, the expanse of sky reaching down to meet the earth on the horizon, the movement of clouds blown by the wind, the flashes of lightning - all these things speak of the magnificence of God who dwells in and rules over the universe (1-4).Land and sea also display the greatness of God. He determined where they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 104:4

Who, &c. Quoted in Hebrews 1:7 . spirits. Angels are spirits (Hebrew. ruach. App-9 ), and are called so in Hebrews 1:7 , Heb 1:14 ; 1 Peter 3:19 (compare 1 Peter 3:22 ). ministers = servants. Compare Psalms 103:21 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 104:4

4. This is quoted by Paul ( :-) to denote the subordinate position of angels; that is, they are only messengers as other and material agencies. spirits—literally, "winds." flaming fire— ( :-) being here so called. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 104:1-4

The writer pictured God creating the heavens. Splendor and majesty clothe God in the sense that they manifest Him as clothing makes a statement about the person who wears it. Light is good because it brings life and blessing. When God created light He communicated part of His nature to His creation (Genesis 1:3-5). God created the sky as a tent above man’s head."As a camper readily pitches his tent somewhere, so God without exertion prepared the earth for habitation." [Note: VanGemeren, p.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 104:1-23

2. Praise for the creation 104:1b-23 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 104:1-35

Psalms 104This psalm of descriptive praise is quite similar to Psalms 103. Both begin and end with similar calls to bless God. However, God’s dealing with people is the subject of praise in Psalms 103, whereas His creation and sustenance of the world are the theme of Psalms 104."The structure of the psalm is modelled [sic] fairly closely on that of Genesis 1, taking the stages of creation as starting-points for praise. But as each theme is developed it tends to anticipate the later scenes of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:1-35

This is a Ps. of Nature, celebrating God’s glory as seen in His works both inanimate and animate. It is an expansion of the closing vv. of Psalms 103, and like that Ps. begins and ends with the phrase, ’Bless the Lord, O my soul!’ The two Pss. are probably the work of the same author. Psalms 104 follows to some extent the order of the creation-poem in Genesis 1, and may be compared also with Job 38-41. Psalms 104:5-9, Psalms 104:19 speak of the creation of the world, but the greater part of the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 104:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 104:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 104:4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:1-35

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 104:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 104:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 104:1-4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 104:1-23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 104:1-35

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:1-35

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