Hosts. Stars, (Calmet) or rather angels. (St. Chrysostom) (Matthew xxvi. 52.) --- The three children made the same invitation to them, rejoicing in this holy communion. [Daniel iii.] (Berthier) read more
1-6 We, in this dark and sinful world, know little of the heavenly world of light. But we know that there is above us a world of blessed angels. They are always praising God, therefore the psalmist shows his desire that God may be praised in the best manner; also we show that we have communion with spirits above, who are still praising him. The heavens, with all contained in them, declare the glory of God. They call on us, that both by word and deed, we glorify with them the Creator and... read more
Hallelujah by All Creatures to the God of Salvation. A song of praise, even more extensive in its scope than the preceding, all heavenly creatures being called upon to join with the beings on earth to give all honor and glory to Jehovah, especially for exalting His people. v. 1. Praise ye the Lord, the hallelujah being addressed at once to the highest sphere of creation. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens, all the inhabitants of the heavens being called upon to send forth their voices in... read more
Psalms 148:01 Praise ye the Lord.Praise ye the Lord from the heavens:Praise him in the heights.2 Praise ye him, all his angels:Praise ye him, all his hosts.3 Praise ye him, sun and moon.Praise him, all ye stars of light.4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens,And ye waters that be above the heavens.5 Let them praise the name of the Lord:For he commanded, and they were created.6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever:He hath made a decree which shall not... read more
Creation’s Song of Praise Psalms 148:1-14 The “Benedicite” in the Book of Common Prayer is based on this psalm. The sacred minstrel is not content that he or his people should have a monopoly of praise. He calls to nature, with her myriad voices, to take up the strain. It is interesting to turn these words from the imperative to the indicative mood, for already the heights and depths around us are vocal. The sun leads the chorus, and the moon plays upon her silver harp. The stars “quire to... read more
This is the psalm of the whole creation. It has two movements indicated by the words “From the havens” (v. Psa 148:1 ), and “From the Earth” (v. Psa 148:7 ). In the first the scale is a descending one. “In the heights” to “His angels,” “Sun and moon.” Of all of them it is true that He created and established them. In the second the scale is an ascending one, from the deeps and the dragons, through the elements and Nature, to the sentient life, and onward through kings and princes and all human... read more
CXLVIII. An Invitation to Bless Yahweh.— It is addressed, Psalms 148:1-Joshua : to the heavens and all that therein is, Psalms 148:7-2 Kings : to the earth: Psalms 148:13 f. gives the reason for which above all Yahweh is to be praised, viz. for bringing Israel so near to Himself. Psalms 148:4 . ye heavens of heavens: to be taken literally as the heavens above the visible sky ( cf. 2 Corinthians 12:2). Psalms 148:6 . Read mg. Psalms 148:14 . Translate with an alteration in the pointing, He... read more
He inviteth the angels here, and the senseless creatures afterward, to praise God; not as if the former needed, or the latter were capable of, his exhortation, but only by a poetical rapture; the design whereof is, that men by this means might be more provoked to this duty. The angels are called hosts, here and 1 Kings 22:19, for their vast numbers, exquisite order, and perfect subjection to their General, the Lord of hosts. read more
INTRODUCTION“In this splendid anthem the Psalmist calls upon the whole creation, in its two great divisions (according to the Hebrew conception) of heaven and earth, to praise Jehovah. Things with and things without life, beings rational and irrational, are summoned to join the mighty chorus. The Psalm is an expression of the loftiest devotion, and embraces at the same time the most comprehensive view of the relation of the creature to the Creator. Whether it is exclusively the utterance of a... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 148:2-6
He next looks to the heavenly host, angels, and the brighter order of celestial beings, who minister unceasingly to Jehovah. John in a vision, beheld the hierarchies thus engaged, and heard their songs, which the Holy Ghost was pleased to commission him to deliver to the church, Revelation 4:0 and Revelation 5:0 throughout. read more