Psalm 148:1-6,Psalm 148:1-6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 148:1-6

We, in this dark and depressed world, know but little of the world of light and exaltation, and, conversing within narrow confines, can scarcely admit any tolerable conceptions of the vast regions above. But this we know, I. That there is above us a world of blessed angels by whom God is praised, an innumerable company of them. Thousand thousands minister unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stand before him; and it is his glory that he has such attendants, but much more his glory... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:1

Praise ye the Lord ,.... Or, hallelujah: which, in some versions, and with some interpreters, is the title of the psalm; expressive of the subject matter of it, the praise of the Lord; and is an exhortation of all creatures to it; praise ye the Lord from the heavens ; that is, those that are of the heavens; let their praises of the Lord, of his perfections, works, and benefits, resound from thence; the angels of heaven particularly, who have their habitation and residence there, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:2

Praise ye him, all his angels ,.... The Targum adds, who minister before him: the ministering spirits, the angels of Jehovah, even of Christ, who are his creatures, and at his command; and whom he sends forth to minister to others, Hebrews 1:7 . And great numbers there are of them, thousands and tens of thousands, yea, an innumerable company; and all of them are under obligation to praise the Lord for their creation: for invisible spirits, as well as visible bodies, even the celestial... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:3

Praise ye him, sun and moon ,.... The sun praises the Lord, the Creator of it, by doing the work constantly it is appointed to do; to rule by day, and give light and heat to the earth, and the inhabitants of it; and so is the cause of man's praising the Lord for the benefits they receive from it; for its enlightening, warming, and refreshing rays; and for the precious fruits brought forth by it and so the moon likewise doing its office, ruling by night, and reflecting the light of the sun... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:4

Praise him, ye heaven of heavens ,.... All the heavens, the airy and starry heavens; and the third heaven, the residence of God, angels and saints: these are made by the Lord, and declare the glory of his power, wisdom, and goodness, and show forth his handiwork, Psalm 19:1 . A voice was heard from heaven, praising Jehovah the Son, when on earth in our nature; a cloud of the lower heavens received him when he went from hence, and in the clouds thereof he will come again: the highest... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:5

Let them praise the name of the Lord ,.... Set forth the glory of the nature and perfections of God, and celebrate the praise of them; even all celestial creatures, the angels, the hosts of heaven, the sun, moon, and stars; the heavens, and the haven of heavens, and the waters above them; and that for the following reasons; for he commanded, and they were created ; they are all his creatures, and therefore should praise him: he is the "Father of spirits", of angelic spirits, as well as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:6

He hath also stablished them for ever and ever ,.... The angels are made immortal, and shall never die; and they are confirmed in their state of happiness by Christ, and shall always continue in it; the hosts of heaven being created by him, consist in him, and will remain as long as the world does; hence the duration and never-failing state of other things, even of good men and their felicity, are expressed by them; see Psalm 72:5 ; he hath made a decree which shall not pass ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:1

Praise ye the Lord from the heavens - The Chaldee translates, "Praise the Lord, ye holy creatures from the heavens. Praise him, ye armies of supreme angels. Praise him, all ye angels who minister before him." השמים מן min hashshamayim signifies whatever belongs to the heavens, all their inhabitants; as הארץ מן min haarets , Psalm 148:7 , signifies all that belongs to the earth, all its inhabitants and productions. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:3

Praise ye him, sun and moon - The meaning of this address and all others to inanimate nature, is this: Every work of God's hand partakes so much of his perfections, that it requires only to be studied and known, in order to show forth the manifold wisdom power, and goodness of the Creator. Stars of light - The brightest and most luminous stars: probably the planets may be especially intended. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:4

Heavens of heavens - Heavens exceeding heavens. Systems of systems extending as far beyond the solar system, as it does beyond the lowest deeps. The endless systematic concatenation of worlds. Ye waters that be above the heavens - This refers to Genesis 1:7 ; (note), where see the notes. Clouds, vapours, air, exhalations, rain, Snow, and meteors of every kind. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 148:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:4

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