Psalm 8:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:6

Thou madest him to have dominion - Thou didst cause him to have, or didst give him this dominion. It does not mean that God made or created him for that end, but that he had conceded to him that dominion, thus conferring on him exalted honor. The allusion is to Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:28.Over the works of thy hands - His works upon the earth, for the dominion extends no further.Thou hast put all things under his feet - Hast placed all things in subjection to him. Compare Psalms 47:3; Psalms... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 8:6-8

Psalms 8:6-8. Thou madest him to have dominion over the work of thy hands Didst constitute him lord of the inferior creatures, and invest him with a sovereign dominion over them. The charter whereby man was to hold this royalty bore date with his creation, Genesis 1:28; and though it was forfeited by his fall, it was, in a great degree, renewed after the flood; since which time man has had all things, in such a sense, under his feet, that he can not only serve himself of the labour,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

Psalms 8:0 Divine glory and human dignityGod is so great in majesty and power that nothing in the universe can challenge his sovereign rule. The praises of children may appear to be weak and simple, but they are sufficient to silence God’s enemies. God uses what appears to be powerless to overcome all the hostile forces that his enemies can gather (1-2).This majestic power of God is seen also in the vastness of the universe that he created. How amazing, therefore, that God should give to feeble... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 8:6

him: i.e. the "first man", Adam (Genesis 1:26 ). dominion, &c. This he lost in the Fall. works. Some codices, with three early printed editions and Syriac, read "work" (singular) hands. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6 . hast = didst. See Genesis 1:26 . all things. Six are enumerated in Psalms 8:7 and Psalms 8:8 . (The number of man. See App-10 .) To the chief Musician. See App-64 . upon Muth-labben = relating to the death of the champion (Goliath). Compare 1 Samuel 17:4 , 1... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 8:6

Psalms 8:6. Thou madest him to have dominion— As these words, and those which follow, are not here spoken of man, till after it is said that God had abased and humbled him; and man having not been established king and ruler of the world, after having degraded himself by his sin, but, on the contrary, having then lost all the right which before this he had over the other creatures; the advancement here spoken of can have no relation to him. Besides, under these general terms, the works of his... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:1-9

Psalms 8In this psalm of creation praise (cf. Psalms 33, 104, 145) David marveled at the fact that God had committed the dominion of the earth to man, and he reflected on the dignity of man. Other commonly recognized psalms of praise are 19, 29, 33, 47, 65-66, 68, 93, 96-100, 104-106, 111, 113-114, 117, 134-136, and 145-150. Some students of this psalm have called it a nature psalm, and some see it as messianic. The poet commented on Genesis 1:26-28 by clarifying the importance and role of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:3-8

2. Man’s place in God’s creation 8:3-8In view of God’s greatness and man’s relative lowliness, it was marvelous to the psalmist that God would entrust His creation to humankind. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:6-8

God placed all living creatures under the control of Adam and Eve before the Fall, and when they fell He did not withdraw this privilege (cf. Genesis 9:1-3; Genesis 9:7). But because they sinned, man has never been able to fulfill the destiny for which God created him, namely, to be king of the earth. Man’s responsibility is to maintain order in creation, not to let it control him. Man may use any animals, domesticated or wild, for his purposes, including food (Genesis 9:3; 1 Timothy 4:3-5).... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 8:1-9

This Ps. is a poem of wondering praise, called forth by the thought of the supremacy and honour that God has given to man, who in himself holds such an insignificant place in the universe. The glory of the heavens and the variety of the works of nature combine to emphasise the marvel of this choice. The Ps. is based upon the story of creation (Genesis 1:26-28), and sets forth the ideal dignity of man. Psalms 8:6 is applied in 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 1:22 to the exaltation of Christ, in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 8:6

(6) The poet continues, in a rapturous strain, to complete the cycle of animated nature, and to describe man’s kingship over all other created beings. For St. Paul’s expansion of the thought, and elevation of it into yet a higher sphere, see 1 Corinthians 15:27. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 8:6-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 8:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 8:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 8:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:3-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:6-8

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 8:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 8:6

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