Psalm 147:15

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 147:12-20

Jerusalem, and Zion, the holy city, the holy hill, are here called upon to praise God, Ps. 147:12. For where should praise be offered up to God but where his altar is? Where may we expect that glory should be given to him but in the beauty of holiness? Let the inhabitants of Jerusalem praise the Lord in their own houses; let the priests and Levites, who attend in Zion, the city of their solemnities, in a special manner praise the Lord. They have more cause to do it than others, and they lie... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:15

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth ,.... Which Kimchi interprets of rain, which causes the wheat to grow; since afterwards mention is made of snow, and of hoar frost and ice. Aben Ezra understands it of the decree of God, which he executes on earth. The Targum, of the "Memra", or Word of the Lord; the essential Word, the Messiah; whom the Lord sent on earth to perform the great work of redemption and salvation; and who came speedily, and tarried not when the fulness of time was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:15

He sendeth forth has commandment - His substantial word. It is here personified, מימרא meymra , Chaldee; and appears to be a very active agent running every where, and performing the purposes of his will. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:15

Verse 15 15.While he sends forth, etc. He again touches upon some instances of the operation of God, everywhere to be seen in the system of nature. And as the changes which take place in the air, and upon the earth, and which should be considered evidences of his power, may perhaps be regarded by the world as the effect of chance, the Psalmist, before proceeding to speak of the snow, hoar frost, and ice, expressly declares, that earth is governed by his power and control. The sending forth of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:12-20

National well-being. Piety and patriotism, that go so well together and were so intimately bound together in the mind of the Jews, are here very closely associated. We, too, are convinced that the future of our country will be determined by its faithfulness or unfaithfulness to the Lord whom it professes to serve. There are four features of national well-being here. I. SECURITY . ( Psalms 147:13 .) "He hath strengthened the bars of thy gates." Jerusalem was surrounded by its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:15

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth . Heavy crops, good harvests, abundant food, result from God's providential ordering of his world, to which he gives commands that are obeyed instantly, since his word runneth very swiftly . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 147:15

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth - That is, with reference to the productions of the earth; to the changes which occur; to the seasons; to snow, frost, ice, cold, heat, wind; and he is universally and immediately obeyed. Nature everywhere yields a ready acquiescence to his will.His word runneth very swiftly - As if it hastened to obey him. There is no delay. Compare the notes at Psalms 33:9 : “He spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.” Snow, and frost, and ice, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 147:15

Psalms 147:15. He sendeth forth his commandment, &c. Which is sufficient, without any instruments, to execute whatsoever pleaseth him, either in the works of nature or of providence. For, as the world was first made, so it is still upheld and governed by the almighty word of God’s power. His word runneth very swiftly The thing is done with out delay or difficulty, for nothing can oppose or retard the execution of his counsel. As the lightning, which passeth through the air in an... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:1-20

Psalms 147-150 Praise the LordGod’s people should praise him constantly for his merciful and loving care: his care over them in particular (147:1-2), his care over those who sorrow (3), his care over all his creation (4), and his special care for the downtrodden (5-6). God delights to provide for the physical needs of his creatures (7-9). But of all his creatures, those he delights in most are those who humbly trust in his steadfast love (10-11). That is why he delights in Israel above other... read more

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