Psalm 150

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 150:5

(5) Cymbals.—Heb., tseltselîm (2 Samuel 6:5), a word evidently formed to express the sound of the instrument. Two kinds are evidently indicated in this verse, the “loud” cymbals (literally, cymbals of hearing), and “high-sounding” (literally, of tumult). As the Arabs use at present a larger and smaller instrument (see Bible Educator, 2, 211, 311), it is possible that the same distinction is made here, but which would be the larger instrument it is impossible from the Hebrew to determine. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 150:6

(6) Everything that hath breath.—LXX. “every breath;” Vulg., “every spirit;” literally, all breath. We naturally wish to give these words their largest intent, and to hear the psalter close with an invocation to “the earth with her thousand voices” to praise God. But the psalm so distinctly and positively brings us into the Temple, and places us among the covenant people engaged at their devotions, that we are compelled to see here a hymn specially suited to close the collection of hymns of the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 150:1-6

Music As a Factor in Culture Psalms 150:1 Music is a gift of God. Like all the sciences it is a radiation of Divine truth. I. The Divinity of music further appears in the fact that the greatest musicians have been good men; and to develop the mighty impulses which they have felt in their souls, the great musicians have chosen lofty Divine themes. It is a mission of music to soften and remove the asperities of men. It helps to unify the race and make men homogeneous in spite of controversy and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 150:1-6

Psalms 150:1-6THIS noble close of the Psalter rings out one clear note of praise, as the end of all the many moods and experiences recorded in its wonderful sighs and songs. Tears, groans, wailings for sin, meditations on the dark depths of Providence, fainting faith and foiled aspirations, all lead up to this. The psalm is more than an artistic close of the Psalter: it is a prophecy of the last result of the devout life, and, in its unclouded sunniness, as well as in its universality, it... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 150:1-6

Psalm 144-150 The Hallelujah Chorus The five Psalms with which this marvellous book closeth are all Psalms of praise. The word “praise” is found in the Hebrew thirty-seven times. Each one of these Psalms begins and ends with a hallelujah; there are ten hallelujahs. First is a hallelujah which celebrates Himself, He who is the God of Jacob. Precious vision of Him who delights to call Himself “the God of Jacob,” the God who loves the sinner and has redeemed His people. Who is He? The Creator of... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 150:1

150:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his {a} sanctuary: praise him in the {b} firmament of his power.(a) That is, in the heaven.(b) For his wonderful power appears in the firmament, which in Hebrew is called a stretching out, or spreading abroad, in which the mighty work of God shines. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 150:3

150:3 Praise him with the sound of the {c} trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.(c) Exhorting the people only to rejoice in praising God, he makes mention of those instruments which by God’s commandment were appointed in the old law.(Ed.) read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 150:6

150:6 Let every thing that hath {d} breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.(d) He shows that all the order of nature is bound to this duty, and much more God’s children, who ought never to cease to praise him, till they are gathered into that kingdom, which he has prepared for his, where they will sing everlasting praise. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 150:1-6

Psalms 135:0 Praises God for choosing Jacob (Psalms 135:1-4 ), extols His power in the natural world (Psalms 135:5-7 ), and in the deliverance of His people from Egypt (Psalms 135:8-9 ) and bringing them into the promised land (Psalms 135:10-12 ). All this is in contrast to the vanity of idols (Psalms 135:13-18 ). Psalms 136:0 Is of the same character as the preceding, but is notable for the chorus attached to each verse a chorus with which we have become familiar in other psalms (Psalms 106:1... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 150:1-6

The Grand Doxology Psalms 146-150 How could the Book of Psalms end but in this way? Psalms cannot end in prose. Whether the arrangement is mechanical or inspired, it is the best possible. There is a fitness of things, and that fitness is realised in this peroration. It is as if a great broad river had suddenly become a resounding cascade; these five psalms are the final cataract. The Psalmist will have everything pressed into the choir. He will not have a small band. He ranges creation... read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 150:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 150:6

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 150:1-6

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 150:1-6

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 150:1-6

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 150:1

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 150:3

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 150:6

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 150:1-6

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 150:1-6

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