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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 8:1

PSALM 8O LORD; OUR LORD; HOW EXCELLENT IS THY NAME!(FOR THE CHIEF MUSICIAN; SET TO THE GITTITH. A PSALM OF DAVID)."Set to the Gittith." Only three Psalms have this instruction in the superscription, namely, this one, Psalms 81 and Psalms 82.[1] Dummelow gave the meaning as, "perhaps an instrument or a tune, of Gath."[2] At best, however, such scholarly opinions are merely educated guesses. There is much uncertainty with regard to all of these superscriptions."A Psalm of David." There is nothing... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 8:1

Psalms 8:0. God's glory is magnified by his works, and by his love to man. To the chief musician upon Gittith. A Psalm of David. Title. Gittith.— lamnatseach al haggittith הגתית על למנצח The word גתית gittith, signifies wine-presses; Ληνων, the LXX. As to what is meant by these wine-presses, says Houbigant, we are utterly ignorant. Some interpreters, however, think that a musical instrument brought from Gath is implied; for the Chaldee renders it, "On the harp which David brought from Gath."... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 8:2

Psalms 8:2. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings, &c.— The first and most natural signification of these words is an allusion to the case of David himself; who, in comparison of Goliath, was but a mere child; and God's enabling him to gain a complete victory over this gigantic champion, was not only a proper punishment for his defiance of the armies of the living God, but likewise sufficient to make the whole army of the Philistines adore the omnipotence of the God of Israel in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:1

1. thy name—perfections (Psalms 5:11; Psalms 7:17). who hast set—literally, "which set Thou Thy glory," &c., or "which glory of Thine set Thou," &c., that is, make it more conspicuous as if earth were too small a theater for its display. A similar exposition suits the usual rendering. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:2

2. So manifest are God's perfections, that by very weak instruments He conclusively sets forth His praise. Infants are not only wonderful illustrations of God's power and skill, in their physical constitution, instincts, and early developed intelligence, but also in their spontaneous admiration of God's works, by which they put to shame— still—or, silence men who rail and cavil against God. A special illustration of the passage is afforded in Matthew 21:16, when our Saviour stilled the... read more

Thomas Constable

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

This psalm begins and ends with the same expression of wonder (inclusio) as David reflected on the splendor and magnificence of God as Creator. He addressed God as LORD (Yahweh, the covenant keeping God of Israel) our Lord (Adonai, the sovereign over all His creation including His people). In the second line (Gr. stich; Lat. colon) David meant God’s revealed character ("name," cf. Psalms 7:17) is high above all creation; He is much greater than anything He has made. The third line expresses a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:1-2

1. Introductory reflection on God’s majesty 8:1-2 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 8:2

In addition to the earth and the heavens, even the weakest human beings bring praise to their Creator. David’s point was that even small children acknowledge and honor God, whereas older, more sophisticated adults often deny Him (cf. Matthew 21:16). God has chosen to use the weak things of this world to correct the strong (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:27). Reportedly the young child of an atheist couple once asked his parents, "Do you think God knows we don’t believe in Him?" 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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 8:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 8:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 8:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:2

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:1-2

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:2

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

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