Salmos 113:1 RVA

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 113:1-9

Psalms 113-114 When hope seems gonePsalms 113:0 to 118 form a collection called the Hallel. Israelites sang the Hallel at various annual festivals, the most important of which was the Passover. They sang Psalms 113:0 and 114 before eating the meal, and Psalms 115:0 to 118 after (cf. Matthew 26:30).From east to west, now and for ever, God is worthy to be worshipped by those who serve him (113:1-4). Although he is enthroned in the highest place, he is concerned about his creatures on earth (5-6).... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 113:1

The third of these three Hallelujah Psalms (111, 113). The Psalms of this group are called the Hallel Psalms (113, 118). Psalms 113:0 and 114 were sung before the Paschal meal (but after the second of the four cups of wine); 115, 118 after it. The last probably sung by the Lord Jesus (Matthew 26:30 ). Praise ye THE LORD. Hebrew Hallelu-Jah. THE LORD. Hebrew Jah. App-4 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 113:1

PSALM 113PRAISING JEHOVAH FOR EXALTING THE HUMBLEThis is another of the "Hallelujah Psalms," this time with the words "Praise Ye Jehovah" (Hallelujah) occurring both at the beginning and the end of the Psalm.Psalms 113:1-9The Text of the Psalm"Praise ye Jehovah.Praise, Oh ye servants of Jehovah.Blessed be the name of JehovahFrom this time forth and forevermore.From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the sameJehovah's name is to be praised.Jehovah is high above all nations,And his... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 113:1

Psalms 113:0. An exhortation to praise God for his excellency, and for his mercy. THIS and the five following psalms, were by the Jews called הלל hallel, or hymns; they were made use of at the feasts of the new moons, and on other solemn occasions, especially on the paschal night, after they had eaten the lamb. The evangelist alludes to this custom, Matthew 26:30.; Mark 14:26. The intention of this psalm is, to excite men to praise God for his good providence, several instances of which are... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:1

1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions. servants of the Lord—or, all the people of God. name of the Lord—perfections (Psalms 5:11; Psalms 111:9). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 113:1-3

1. Call to praise the Lord’s name 113:1-3The person of God represented by His name deserves praise from all His servants forever. The rising and setting of the sun describe the east and west, not just daylight hours. In other words, God is worthy of universal praise. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 113:1-9

Psalms 113Psalms 113-118 constitute the "Egyptian Hallel." The designation "Egyptian Hallel" originated because of the emphasis on Egypt in Psalms 114. Hallel is the imperative singular form of the Hebrew word (lit. praise, cf. Hallelujah) and is a command to praise. The Jews sang the "Egyptian Hallel" (113-118) and the "Great Hallel" (120-136), two collections of psalms, at the three yearly feasts that all the males had to attend: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. Most of the "Great... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 113:1-9

This Ps. begins the group (113-118) known in the Jewish Church as the Hallel Psalms, or Hymns of Praise, from hillel, to praise. They are sung at the Passover Feast—Psalms 113, 114 before the second cup, and 115-118 after the fourth cup; formerly recited also at the other two feasts, at the New Moons, and on the eight days of the Feast of Dedication (Cheyne). Psalms 113 has been called the Magnificat of the Old Testament. Note the liturgical introduction and conclusion (’Hallelujah’ = ’Praise... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 113:1

(1) Ye servants of the Lord—i.e., Israel. (See Psalms 69:36.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 113:1-9

Psalms 113:1-9THIS pure burst of praise is the first of the psalms composing the Hallel, which was sung at the three great feasts (Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles), as well as at the festival of Dedication and at the new moons. "In the domestic celebration of the Passover night ‘the Hallel’ is divided into two parts; the one half, Psalms 113:1-9 and Psalms 114:1-8, being sung before the repast, before the emptying of the second festal cup, and the other half, Psalms 115:1-18;... read more