Psalm 147:13 NIV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 147:13

13. strengthened . . . gates—or, means of defense against invaders, read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 147:1-20

Psalms 147God’s greatness and His grace, as in Psalms 146, are also the theme of this psalm. However, in this one, an unnamed psalmist viewed God as Sustainer more than as Creator. He provides what His creatures need."When Nehemiah and his people finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, restoring the gates, and resettling the people, they called a great assembly for celebration and dedication, and it is likely that this psalm was written for that occasion (Psalms 147:2; Psalms 147:12-14;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 147:12-14

Psalms 147:12 introduces a third round of praise (cf. Psalms 147:1; Psalms 147:7). The psalmist called on the Israelites to praise God because He had brought security, stability, peace, and prosperity to Jerusalem again. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 147:12-20

3. God’s instrument of blessing 147:12-20 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:1-20

A song of praise in which the Psalmist recounts God’s mercies (1) in restoring Jerusalem, (2) in helping those cast down, (3) in caring for the animal world, and (4) in the changing seasons.2. Build up] i.e. rebuild, after the captivity.7. Sing praise] better, ’make melody.’10. Against self-reliance. 11. Hope in his mercy] better, ’wait for His lovingkindness.’17. Morsels] crumbs (of bread). Frost and snow at Jerusalem are comparatively rare. A change soon follows: cp. Psalms 147:18.19, 20. The... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 147:13

(13) For he hath strengthened.—An allusion to the new fortifications of the restored city is probable, though the expression is plainly figurative of security and peace.With the second clause comp. Isaiah 60:17-18. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 147:1-20

Praise and Life Psalms 147:1 ; Psalms 148:12 I. The Universal Hallelujah. One has amplified and localized and modernized the application of this Psalm because it is, perhaps, in its call to Nature to find a voice and praise the Lord, more nearly akin to our own modern thought, more like the high Christian teaching of our own poet Wordsworth than any other in the Hebrew Psalter. II. A Pagan Hymn of Praise. We should err if we thought that the idea of praise to the Most High God was either... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:1-20

Psalms 147:1-20THE threefold calls to praise Jehovah (Psalms 147:1, Psalms 147:7, Psalms 147:12) divide this psalm into three parts, the two former of which are closely connected, inasmuch as the first part is mainly occupied with celebrating God’s mercy to the restored Israel, and the second takes a wider outlook, embracing His beneficence to all living things. Both these points of view are repeated in the same order in the third part (Psalms 147:12-20), which the LXX makes a separate psalm.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 147:1-20

Psalm 144-150 The Hallelujah Chorus The five Psalms with which this marvellous book closeth are all Psalms of praise. The word “praise” is found in the Hebrew thirty-seven times. Each one of these Psalms begins and ends with a hallelujah; there are ten hallelujahs. First is a hallelujah which celebrates Himself, He who is the God of Jacob. Precious vision of Him who delights to call Himself “the God of Jacob,” the God who loves the sinner and has redeemed His people. Who is He? The Creator of... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 147:13

147:13 For he hath {i} strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.(i) He not only furnishes his Church with all that is necessary but preserves also the same, and makes it strong against all outward force. read more