诗篇 126:4 CUNPSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 126:4-6

These verses look forward to the mercies that were yet wanted. Those that had come out of captivity were still in distress, even in their own land (Neh. 1:3), and many yet remained in Babylon; and therefore they rejoiced with trembling, and bore upon their hearts the grievances that were yet to be redressed. We have here, 1. A prayer for the perfecting of their deliverance (Ps. 126:4): ?Turn again our captivity. Let those that have returned to their own land be eased of the burdens which they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:4

Turn again our captivity, O Lord ,.... This prayer for the return of the captivity shows that it was not as yet: though some think that this is a petition of those that were returned from captivity, for those of their brethren that stayed behind; who, enjoying the sweets of their liberty, pray for their brethren to come and share with them, that so the mercy and blessing might be completed. This may very well be considered as a petition; either for the coming of the Redeemer, and redemption... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 126:4

Turn again our captivity - This is either a recital of the prayer they had used before their deliverance; or it is a prayer for those who still remained in the provinces beyond the Euphrates. The Jewish captives did not all return at once; they came back at different times, and under different leaders, Ezra, Nehemiah, Zerubbabel, etc. As the streams in the south - Probably the Nile is meant. It is now pretty well known that the Nile has its origin in the kingdom of Damot; and runs from... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 126:4

Verse 4 4.O Jehovah! bring back our captivity. The second part of the Psalm, as I have said, contains a prayer that God would gather together the residue of the captives. The Holy Spirit endited this form of prayer for the Jews who were already come home to their own country, that they might not forget their poor brethren who were still in exile. All the Jews, no doubt, had a door opened to them, and perfect liberty granted them, to come out of the land of their captivity, but the number of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-4

Spiritual bondage. In the Divine deliverance from spiritual captivity, of which the return from Babylon may be regarded as a type, we have a crowning kindness from his gracious hand. It is said that there is no sensation so exquisitely delightful as that we experience when there is a sudden cessation of acute pain. Similarly, we may say that there is no spiritual joy which is quite equal to that of finding ourselves freed from an intolerable evil. Perhaps there is no moment of such... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Like them that dream. I. THE DREAM . It was a delightful one. 1. There are many of quite another kind— dreams full of trouble, terror, and distress. Many such are recorded in Scripture ( Genesis 40:1-23 .; Daniel 2:1-49 .; Job 7:14 ; Matthew 27:19 ). 2. But this was full of joy and rapture . So unexpected, so wonderful, was Israel's redemption from exile. They could hardly realize how blessed they were. For it was a reality, not a dream. More often the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

The history of a soul. That which was written of and for the returned exiles of Judah lends itself so accurately and beautifully to describe the history of a redeemed soul, that it seems as if that larger and higher history were meant as well as that of Judah. The same words tell of both. I. THE SOUL WAS ONCE A CAPTIVE . Not alone the people of Zion, but every redeemed soul. It was captive once: 1. To the Law of God . That Law which was holy, just, and good, the Law... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Alternations and contrasts in the experiences of life. "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream." I. SOME CHANGES SEEM MORE LIKE DREAMS THAN REALITIES . Seem too good or too bad to be true. 1. When they come suddenly . It takes time to adjust ourselves to them as facts and not fictions. And to realize the consequences they bring with them. 2. When they bring or promise more than we ever expected . We sing and laugh... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:4

Turn again our captivity, O Lord . The work is not half done—not half the nation has returned. We, who occupy the land, are but "a remnant" ( Ezra 9:8 ; Nehemiah 1:3 ). Bring back, we pray thee, the rest of the captives. As the streams in the south . As thou bringest back, after the autumn rains, ample streams to the dry water-courses of the Negeb, or south country. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 126:4-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 126:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 126:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:4

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