诗篇 8:3-6 CUVS

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:4

4. man—literally, "frail man," an allusion to his essential infirmity. son of man—only varies the form of speech. visitest—in favor ( :-). This favor is now more fully illustrated. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:5

5-8. God has placed man next in dignity to angels, and but a little lower, and has crowned him with the empire of the world. glory and honour—are the attributes of royal dignity (Psalms 21:5; Psalms 45:3). The position assigned man is that described (Psalms 45:3- :) as belonging to Adam, in his original condition, the terms employed in detailing the subjects of man's dominion corresponding with those there used. In a modified sense, in his present fallen state, man is still invested with some... 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 8:3-4

In view of the insignificance of mankind compared with the rest of creation, especially the heavenly bodies, David marveled that God would even think about human beings (cf. Psalms 144:3-4; Job 7:17; Job 25:4-6)."The Creator has established two spheres of rule: heaven and earth. He has established the celestial bodies in the firmament and has given them the rule over day and night (Genesis 1:17-18), whereas he appointed man to govern the earth (Genesis 1:28)." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 112.] The... 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 8:5

The NIV and AV versions have interpreted the Hebrew word elohim as meaning "heavenly beings" or "angels." However, this word usually refers to God Himself, and we should probably understand it in this sense here, too. [Note: Donald R. Glenn, "Psalms 8 and Hebrews 2 : A Case Study in Biblical Hermeneutics and Biblical Theology," in Walvoord: A Tribute, pp. 41-42.] God made man a little lower than Himself, in His own image that no other created beings bear. David did not say that God made man a... 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 8:3

(3) When I consider.—Literally, see, scan.Ordained.—Or, as in margin, founded—i.e., created, formed; but the English word aptly introduces the idea of order in the kosmos. Comp.:—“Know the cause why music was ordained?—SHAKESPEARE.In our humid climate we can hardly imagine the brilliance of an Eastern night. “There,” writes one of a night in Palestine, “it seems so, bearing down upon our heads with power are the steadfast splendours of that midnight sky;” but, on the other hand, the fuller... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 8:4

(4) Man . . . son of man . . .—The first, possibly, with suggestion of frailty; the second to his life derived from human ancestry. The answer to this question must always touch the two poles, of human frailty on the one hand, and the glory of human destiny on the other. “O the grandeur and the littleness, the excellence and the corruption, the majesty and the meanness, of man.”—Pascal.The insignificance of man compared to the stars is a common theme of poetry; but how different the feeling of... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 8:5

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:3-4

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 8:5

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 8:3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 8:4

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