Psalms 65:4. The man whom thou choosest— He felicitates the happy lot of the priests who had near and constant access to God; and he adds, We shall be satisfied, &c. i.e. "Though we cannot all enjoy that privilege; yet we are all permitted to taste and partake of the sacrifices of thanksgiving, which are offered to thee in thy house for the benefits that we have received from thee." See Psalms 36:8. read more
4. dwell in thy courts; . . . [and] satisfied with the goodness . . . temple—denote communion with God (Psalms 15:1; Psalms 23:6; compare Psalms 23:6- :). This is a blessing for all God's people, as denoted by the change of number. read more
1. God’s forgiveness 65:1-4 read more
Psalms 65This communal song of thanksgiving celebrates God blessing His people with a bountiful land (cf. Psalms 66-68). Other communal or community psalms of thanksgiving are 66, 107, 118, 124, and 129. The element that distinguishes a communal psalm of thanksgiving from an individual psalm of thanksgiving is "the use of plural pronouns or some other clear indicator that the congregation of Israel, rather than the individual, has gone through the crisis." [Note: Bullock, p. 163.] David... read more
A great national sin seems to have been the psalmist’s concern, and he was grateful for the Lord’s forgiveness (cf. Romans 5:1). Those whom God forgives can approach Him and experience His blessing-even in His earthly habitation (cf. Romans 5:2; 2 Corinthians 9:8). The Hebrew word hekal (temple) is a synonym for tabernacle. It means a magnificent house and does not describe Solomon’s temple necessarily (cf. Psalms 5:7). read more
The allusions to the Temple worship show that this Ps. belongs to a later age than David’s. As to its occasion we can gather that a national religious festival at Jerusalem was in view (Psalms 65:1-4), that a striking national deliverance had produced a wide-spread impression of God’s power (Psalms 65:5-8), and that a favourable season gave promise of an abundant harvest (Psalms 65:9-13). The presentation of the firstfruits at the Passover (Leviticus 23:10-14) would suit the first and last... read more
(4) Blessed.—The ellipse of the relative is common enough (see Psalms 34:8, &c), but here the antecedent is wanting as well. Perhaps we ought to read, He whom thou choosest and bringest near shall dwell, &cCourts.—From a root meaning to wall round; especially applied to the open space within the outer fence of the Tabernacle, or to the different courts of the Temple (Exodus 27:9; 1 Kings 6:36; 1 Kings 7:12).We shall be satisfied.—Better, Let us be refreshed.Thy holy temple.—Literally,... read more
The Mystery of Prayer Psalms 65:2 Instructive as we feel our prayers to be, when we try to think quietly what they mean, what they involve, we are often haunted by misgivings and difficulties. I. Problems of Prayer. Prayer in the sense of communion between the Divine and the human Spirit we can understand, but prayer in the sense of definite petitions can I seriously hope that God will change the vast complicated order of things in answer to a momentary request from a single one of His... read more
Psalms 65:1-13THIS and the two following psalms form a little group, with one great thought dominant in each, namely, that God’s manifestations of grace and providence to Israel are witnesses to the world. They all reach out to "the ends of the earth" in yearning and confidence that God’s name will be adored there, and they all regard His dealings with His people as His appeals to mankind, which will not always be vain. Psalms 65:1-13 begins with that privilege of approach to God with which... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 65:4
Blessed = Happy. Figure of speech Beatitudo. App-63 . Thou choosest. Only those whom He calls can truly worship. See Leviticus 1:1 , Leviticus 1:2 . courts. Not the temple courts, but David's tabernacle on Zion. holy. See note on Exodus 3:5 . temple. Hebrew. heykal = palace. read more