Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 150:3-5
Psalms 150:3-5. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet, &c. “It is impossible for us to distinguish,” says Dr. Horne, “and describe the several sorts of musical instruments here mentioned, as the Hebrews themselves acknowledge their ignorance in this particular. Thus much is clear, that the people of God were enjoined to use all the various kinds of them in the performance of their divine services.” “And why,” adds he, “should they not be so used under the gospel? We read of sacred... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 150:2
Psalms 150:2. Praise him for his mighty acts Hebrew, בגבורתיו , for his mightinesses; for all the instances of his might shown in the dispensations of his providence and grace; the power he hath exerted in creating, upholding, and governing the world, and in redeeming and saving the human race. Praise him according to his excellent greatness Or, as Dr. Hammond renders כרב גדלו , according to the multitude of his magnificence Not that our praises can bear any proportion to God’s... read more