Psalm 118:23-24 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 118:19-29

We have here an illustrious prophecy of the humiliation and exaltation of our Lord Jesus, his sufferings, and the glory that should follow. Peter thus applies it directly to the chief priests and scribes, and none of them could charge him with misapplying it, Acts 4:11. Now observe here, I. The preface with which this precious prophecy is introduced, Ps. 118:19-21. 1. The psalmist desires admission into the sanctuary of God, there to celebrate the glory of him that cometh in the name of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:23

This is the Lord's doing ,.... This stone is from the Lord, Genesis 49:24 ; it is of his choosing, appointing, and laying: the rejection of it by the builders is through his permission and will; they did no other things than what his hand and counsel determined should be done, Acts 2:23 ; and the exaltation of it, or the making it the head of the corner, was of him; he highly exalted him at his right hand, above every name, creature, and thing; it is marvellous in our eyes ; the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:24

This is the day which the Lord hath made ,.... Famous and remarkable for the above events. Meaning either the day of Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, in order to be delivered up to the Jews, and suffer and die in the place of his people; to which the following words agree: or the day of his resurrection F7 So Suidas in voce αυτη ; which he observes fell on March 25. from the dead; when God gave him glory, and was matter of joy to those for whose justification he rose; or the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:24

This is the day which the Lord hath made - As the Lord hath called me to triumph, this is the day which he hath appointed for that purpose. This is a gracious opportunity; I will improve it to his glory. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:23

Verse 23 This, says he, is the doing of Jehovah “Go and quarrel with God, all ye that strenuously endeavor to eject me from my throne, to which I have not been elevated accidentally, or by human policy, but by the manifest power of God.” This he confirms by all being constrained to wonder at what had occurred as a thing incredible. Now, when God doeth marvellously, and in a manner that surpasses our comprehension, his power cannot fail to be so much the more apparent unto us. Should any prefer... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:24

Verse 24 24.This is the day which Jehovah made He now speaks of that as a happy and pleasant day, on which he was at last established king over Israel, and the anointing of him by Samuel ratified by this event. Doubtless, all days were created alike by God, nevertheless David, by way of eminence, calls that the day of God which, after a long period of darkness, had dawned for the weal of the Church, because it was signalized by a notable event, deserving of being remembered by succeeding... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

The first eighteen verses are the song of the procession as it winds its way slowly up the hill to the great gate of the temple, sung alternately, as it would seem, by the two halves of the procession. Psalms 118:19 is the utterance of the leader, in the name of the whole hand, on their arrival before the gates. Psalms 118:20 is the reply made to them by those inside. The procession, as it enters, sings Psalms 118:21-24 antiphonally as before, all joining in Psalms 118:25 . Those... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:22-29

The great reversal. To whomsoever these words ( Psalms 118:22 , Psalms 118:23 ) primarily referred, we have the highest authority for applying them to our Lord himself. In his case we have— I. THE GREAT REVERSAL . ( Psalms 118:22 , Psalms 118:23 .) No reversal of fortune in human affairs can be comparable to his experience. Consider: 1. His course on earth—the circumstances of his birth, of his youth, and of his manhood; his claims disowned, his truth rejected,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:23

This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes . This fresh elevation of Israel to importance—especially to such great importance—can only be attributed to the work of Divine providence. It is "the Lord's doing"—literally, "from the Lord"—and is one of the most marvelous events of history. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:24

This is the day which the Lord hath made . The thanksgiving day is one which has been fore-ordained of God, and brought into existence by him for a special purpose. We will therefore carry out God's purpose, and rejoice and be glad in it. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 118:19-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:22-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:24

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