Psalm 150:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 150:4

timbrel = drum. See note on Exodus 15:20 . organs = pipe, or reed (singular, never pl). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 150:4

4. organs—or pipe, a wind instrument, and the others were used in worship. read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 150:1-6

Psalms 150The inspired poet called on every person to praise Yahweh for His powerful deeds and supreme greatness (10 times out of the 13 uses of "praise" in this psalm). This psalm serves as a final doxology, bringing the collection of psalms to a solemn and joyful conclusion."The conclusion of the Psalter is this extravagant summons to praise, which seeks to mobilize all creation with a spontaneous and unreserved act of adoration, praise, gratitude, and awe. There are no ’bases’ given; no... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 150:3-5

3. The celebration 150:3-5These verses cite a few examples of the accompaniments to Israel’s verbal worship that were appropriate in her culture. They included wind, stringed, and percussion instruments, as well as joyful dancing. [Note: See VanGemeren, pp. 879-80, for an excursus on musical instruments used in Israel’s worship in the Old Testament.] This would have been a noisy celebration. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 150:1-6

This is ’the grand Finale of the spiritual concert,’ and worthily closes not only this little Hallelujah group, but the whole Psalter.1. Firmament of his power] the spreading roof of the sky which His power has made.3. Trumpet] i.e. Shopher, a kind of horn.Psaltery] i.e. Nebhel, a species of harp, or guitar, or lyre, with a bulging resonance box at one end. Harp] i.e. Kinnor, the most ancient form of harp; a lyre. 4. Timbrel] i.e. Toph, a circlet of wood covered with skin and ornamented with... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 150:4

(4) Timbrel and dance.—See Psalms 149:3.Stringed instruments.—Minnîm. Literally, parts, so threads, so here, as in LXX. and Vulg., “with” or “on strings.” (See Note, Psalms 45:9.)Organs.—Heb., ‘ugab, which has been variously identified with the syrinx, or Pan’s pipes, of the Greeks, with the “bagpipe,” and even with a rude instrument embodying the principle of the modern organ. (See Bible Educator, 2:70, 183, 229.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 150:1-6

Music As a Factor in Culture Psalms 150:1 Music is a gift of God. Like all the sciences it is a radiation of Divine truth. I. The Divinity of music further appears in the fact that the greatest musicians have been good men; and to develop the mighty impulses which they have felt in their souls, the great musicians have chosen lofty Divine themes. It is a mission of music to soften and remove the asperities of men. It helps to unify the race and make men homogeneous in spite of controversy and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 150:1-6

Psalms 150:1-6THIS noble close of the Psalter rings out one clear note of praise, as the end of all the many moods and experiences recorded in its wonderful sighs and songs. Tears, groans, wailings for sin, meditations on the dark depths of Providence, fainting faith and foiled aspirations, all lead up to this. The psalm is more than an artistic close of the Psalter: it is a prophecy of the last result of the devout life, and, in its unclouded sunniness, as well as in its universality, it... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 150:1-6

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

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 150:1-6

Psalms 135:0 Praises God for choosing Jacob (Psalms 135:1-4 ), extols His power in the natural world (Psalms 135:5-7 ), and in the deliverance of His people from Egypt (Psalms 135:8-9 ) and bringing them into the promised land (Psalms 135:10-12 ). All this is in contrast to the vanity of idols (Psalms 135:13-18 ). Psalms 136:0 Is of the same character as the preceding, but is notable for the chorus attached to each verse a chorus with which we have become familiar in other psalms (Psalms 106:1... read more