15-18. God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Genesis 1:3; Psalms 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs. read more
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
3. God’s instrument of blessing 147:12-20 read more
Psalms 147:15-18 describe the powerful effect God’s commands have on creation (cf. Psalms 147:4; Psalms 147:8-9). God also sent His Word to Israel (Psalms 147:19-20; cf. Psalms 147:2-3; Psalms 147:6; Psalms 147:11). This was a unique blessing since it involved a revelation of His gracious will. God’s people should praise Him in view of all these things."It has been well pointed out that, purely as the means of getting things done, statutes and ordinances, or even appeals and encouragements, are... read more
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
(15) Psalms 33:0 is still in the poet’s thought, and Psalms 147:6-7 especially; but some extraordinary season of frost seems to have kindled his inspiration, so that he not only elaborates but improves on his model. The word of God is personified as a messenger who runs swiftly forth to do his bidding, at first in binding the earth and sheaves up with frost, and then (Psalms 147:18) in suddenly thawing and releasing them. read more
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
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
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
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 147:15
commandment = sayings, or utterances. Hebrew. 'imrah. See App-73 . Compare Psalms 33:9 ; Psalms 107:20 . read more