E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 113:2
Blessed. Figure of speech Benedictio, not Beatitude App-6 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . read more
Psalm 113
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 113:5
Who is like . . . ? This is ever the outburst of the saints' praise. See note on Exodus 15:11 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 113:7
the poor = an impoverished one. the needy = a needy one. Compare 1 Samuel 2:8 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 113:8
with princes . . . with the princes. Figure of speech Anadiplosis ( App-6 ), for emphasis. 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
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 113:3
Psalms 113:3. From the rising of the sun, &c.— i.e. from the one end of the heathen world to the other. See Malachi 1:11. "His mercies and goodness to mankind, especially that great evangelical mercy, the gift of Christ, shall be solemnly proclaimed and promulgated." read more
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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