Psalm 148:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 148:7-14

Considering that this earth, and the atmosphere that surrounds it, are the very sediment of the universe, it concerns us to enquire after those considerations that may be of use to reconcile us to our place in it; and I know none more likely than this (next to the visit which the Son of God once made to it), that even in this world, dark and as bad as it is, God is praised: Praise you the Lord from the earth, Ps. 148:7. As the rays of the sun, which are darted directly from heaven, reflect... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 148:7

Praise the Lord from the earth ,.... Let his praise resound from all creatures on earth, and reach him in the highest heavens; this phrase comprehends all terrestrial beings afterwards particularly mentioned; all in the terraqueous globe, all that arise from it, are upon it, or within it; ye dragons, and all deeps ; either land dragons, or rather sea dragons, the water or sea being the proper place of them, Psalm 44:19 ; these, as cruel, as poisonous, and pernicious as they are, are... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:7

Praise the Lord from the earth - As in the first address, he calls upon the heavens and all that belong to them; so here, in this second part, he calls upon the earth, and all that belong to it. Ye dragons - תנינים tanninim , whales, porpoises, sharks, and sea-monsters of all kinds. And all deeps - Whatsoever is contained in the sea, whirlpools, eddies, ground tides, with the astonishing flux and reflux of the ocean. Every thing, in its place and nature, shows forth the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 148:7

Verse 7 7.Praise Jehovah, etc. He now comes to the lower parts of the world; although deviating at the same time from the exact order, he mixes up such things as are produced in the air — lightning’s, snow, ice, and storms. These should rather have been placed among the former class, but he has respect to the common apprehension of men. The scope of the whole is, that wherever we turn our eyes we meet with evidences of the power of God. He speaks first of the whales; for, as he mentions the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:1-14

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:1-14

The tribute of creation. The psalmist writes in a very jubilant strain; his mood is that of exultation. The sunshine of prosperity is on his path, and consequently the spirit of sacred joy is in his heart, and words of praise upon his lips. He calls upon the whole universe to pay its tribute of praise to Jehovah. This includes— I. THE HEAVENLY INTELLIGENCES . ( Psalms 148:2 .) It is in full accord with all that we read in both the Old and the New Testament that we think of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:7

Praise the Lord from the earth . The counterpart of the clause in Psalms 148:1 , "Praise ye the Lord from the heavens." Earth must join with heaven in the praise of God. Ye dragons ; or, "ye sea-monsters" (comp. Psalms 74:13 , where the same word is used). Hengstenberg translates by "whales;" but all the greater sea-animals are probably included. And all deeps . The extreme "ocean depths" are meant—"lower deeps," in certain parts of what was commonly known as "the great deep" ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:7-8

The praise-voices of nature-forces. How poet-souls recognize the voices of nature may be illustrated by Milton's lines- "His praise, ye winds, that from four quarters blow, Breathe soft or loud; and wave your tops, ye pines, With every plant, in sign of worship wave!" What is peculiar to the psalmist is his recognizing signs of will in nature. He conceives of "stormy wind fulfilling his Word," voluntarily fulfilling it, and so an image of himself. It is a blending of poetic and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 148:7-14

The Creator and his creatures. "The psalmist calls upon the whole creation, in its two great divisions of heaven and earth, to praise God. Things with and things without life, things rational and irrational, are summoned to join the mighty chorus. The psalm is an expression of the loftiest devotion, and embraces the most comprehensive view of the relation of the creature to the Creator." I. IRRATIONAL CREATURES OF THE SEA , LAND , AND AIR ARE BIDDEN INTO THE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 148:7

Praise the Lord from the earth - From among those who dwell on the earth. In respect to terrestrial objects, let these also unite in the praise of God.Ye dragons - On the meaning of this word, see Psalms 91:13, note; Isaiah 13:22, note. The word may mean a great fish, a whale, a sea monster, or a serpent. It would seem to refer here to whales and sea monsters. See the notes at Revelation 12:3.And all deeps - All that are in the depths of the sea. Not merely the “dragons” or sea monsters, but... read more

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