Psalm 115:13-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:12-18

God's practical kindness, past and future. Much as is said in Psalms 115:12 , more is implied. Written in full, it would read thus: "The Lord has been mindful of us: he has blessed us; he will still be mindful of us, and will still bless us." We have— I. GOD 'S GREAT KINDNESS IN THE PAST . 1. His thoughtfulness of us. He has had us in his mind, has "remembered us in our low estate," has been concerned for our true welfare, has rejoiced in our well-being, has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:13

He will bless them that fear the Lord (comp. Psalms 115:12 ). Both small and great ; literally, the small with the great ; i . e . all, without any exception. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:14

The Lord shall increase you more and more . This was the original blessing bestowed on Abraham ( Genesis 13:16 ; Genesis 17:4-6 ), and continually reiterated ( Genesis 18:18 ; Genesis 22:17 ; Genesis 28:14 , etc.). It is much dwelt upon by Isaiah ( Isaiah 49:8-12 , Isaiah 49:18-23 ; Isaiah 54:1-3 ; Isaiah 60:3-12 , etc.). The main fulfillment of the promise was through the conversion of the Gentiles, who, when converted, became the true "Israel of God." But, even apart from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:14-16

Again the leader raises his voice and announces special—no longer general—blessings: (2) inheritance of the earth ( Psalms 115:16 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:15

Ye are the blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth ; i . e . of the true Lord and God, the Creator of all things, visible and invisible. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 115:13

He will bless them that fear the Lord - Compare Psalms 115:11.Both small and great - Margin, as in Hebrew, with. The little with the great; children and grown persons; the poor and the rich; the ignorant and the learned; those of humble rank, and those of most exalted birth and condition. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 115:14

The Lord shall increase you more and more - He will increase your numbers and your power. We may suppose that the people were greatly diminished by the captivity, and that on their return to their country their number was comparatively small. This promise of a great increase was in accordance with the cherished wishes of the Hebrew people, and with the repeated promises which God had made to their fathers. Compare Genesis 15:5; Genesis 22:17; Genesis 32:12.You and your children - The blessing... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 115:15

Ye are blessed of the Lord - Blessed in your present comforts and mercies; blessed in his promises in regard to the time to come; blessed in the prospects which are before you.Which made heaven and earth - The true God; the great Creator of all things. It was not the blessing of a creature - man or angel - it was the blessing of the living God. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 115:12-13

Psalms 115:12-13. The Lord hath been mindful of us In our former straits and calamities, and therefore we trust he will still bless us, for he is still the same; his power and goodness are the same, and his promises inviolable; so that we have reason to hope he that hath delivered, and doth deliver, will yet deliver. He will bless the house of Israel That is, he will bless the commonwealth; will bless his people in their civil and secular interests; he will bless the house of Aaron The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 115:14-15

Psalms 115:14-15. The Lord shall increase you more and more In number, power, and in all temporal and spiritual blessings, notwithstanding the efforts of your many enemies to diminish, weaken, and distress you. Hebrew, יס Š עליכם , the Lord shall add to you, namely, further and greater blessings. Here the psalmist turns himself to them, and assures them of the favour of him who created, and who upholds and governs all things. You and your children The blessing bestowed on you shall... read more

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