Psalm 103:21 NASB,NIV

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:20-22

Psalms 103:20-22 These verses contain or imply an answer the unvarying answer of Holy Scripture to the question which is ever recurring, which perplexed wise and anxious heathen men, and still puts itself at one time or another to each of us the question, I mean, What is the object of man? for what end do we, the human race or the individuals who make it up, find ourselves here on earth? Various are the answers which men have given and give. To please himself, to find happiness, to search... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

Psalms 103:1-22 , a favorite psalm of thanksgiving time. I trust that it wasn't so long ago that you have already forgotten how thankful you were.Bless the LORD, O my soul ( Psalms 103:1 ):Now this is a command of David, or a command of David, the psalmist to himself. David often was talking to his inward man, talking to his soul. And here he is commanding himself, commanding his soul to bless the Lord, "Bless the Lord, my soul." In one psalm, David, in talking to his soul, said, "Why are you... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 103:1-22

This is a psalm of David, written after some recent deliverance from sickness, or other affliction. The composition is the unfolding of the heart in gratitude to God, for personal and for national mercies. He calls not only on men, but also on angels to join the choir. The title, “a psalm of David,” is supported by all the Versions. Psalms 103:3 . Who forgiveth who healeth all thy diseases. Sins and afflictions are synonymous terms in Hebrew piety, and of frequent occurrence. Isaiah 38:17.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 103:1-22

Psalms 103:1-22Bless the Lord, O my soul.A song of praiseLike stately pillars supporting a solemn temple, three noble psalms, placed side by side, exalt the glory of Jehovah: 103 glorifies the God of grace; 104 the God of nature; 105 the God of history. Each springs from a strong pedestal of adoration, and is crowned with a rich capital of praise.I. This is a psalm of humanity. It is a true psalm of life; the experience of a throbbing human heart; born of the Holy Ghost, in travail of soul,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 103:19-22

Psalms 103:19-22The Lord hath prepared His throne in the heavens. Genuine pietyI. It recognizes God as the supreme governor of the universe (verse 19).1. His government is absolute. His authority is not delegated, it is absolute.2. His government is universal. “It is in the heavens,” over all. As the heavens encompass the earth, His government embraces the universe, over all matter and over all mind, over all loyal citizens and all rebels, all heavens and all hells.II. It is enthusiastically... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 103:20-22

Psalms 103:20-22Bless the Lord, ye His angels.On ministering spiritsI. The lowest occupation of tutelary beings upon the earth consists in the preservation or deliverance of the servants of God from situations of danger. To be conscious, that whithersoever we may bend our steps;--in the midst of the throng, or in the solitary path,--these celestial protectors are at all times beside us,--to encompass as with a shield, and to cover as with a canopy,--must doubtless be an animating and soothing... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 103:21

Psa 103:21 Bless ye the LORD, all [ye] his hosts; [ye] ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Ver. 21. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts ] That is, all his creatures, which are fitly called God’s hosts, first, for their number; secondly, for their order; thirdly, for their obedience. Ye ministers of his ] Whether in State or Church. Kings are God’s ministers, Romans 13:4 ; Romans 13:6 . So are angels, Hebrews 1:14 , like as ministers are angels, Revelation 2:1 ; they have exchanged names,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 103:21

all ye his hosts: Psalms 33:6, Genesis 32:2, Joshua 5:14, 1 Kings 22:19, 2 Chronicles 18:18, Luke 2:13 ministers: Psalms 68:17, Psalms 104:4, Nehemiah 9:6, Daniel 7:9, Daniel 7:10, Matthew 13:41, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 24:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 1:6, Hebrews 1:7, Hebrews 1:14, Revelation 22:8, Revelation 22:9 Reciprocal: 1 Kings 18:15 - of hosts liveth Job 4:18 - he put Job 25:3 - there Psalms 84:1 - O Lord Psalms 113:1 - O Psalms 134:1 - bless ye Psalms 148:2 -... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 103:21

Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.His hosts — A title often given to the angels, in regard of their vast numbers, mighty power, unanimous concurrence, and exquisite order.Ministers — This Hebrew word is commonly used of the highest and most honourable sort of servants, read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:21

21. Hosts Not the heavenly bodies, (as in Deuteronomy 4:19; Deuteronomy 17:3; Psalms 33:6,) but the collective whole of all orders of celestial beings, as 1 Kings 22:19 and Psalms 148:2. Compare Daniel 7:10. Ye ministers Same as “hosts” in previous clause. Angels are called ministers, in Hebrews 1:14; Psalms 104:4; Daniel 7:10 read more

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:20-22

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 103:1-22

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 103:1-22

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 103:19-22

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 103:20-22

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 103:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 103:21

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 103:21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:21

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