Psalm 65:8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 65:6-13

That we may be the more affected with the wonderful condescensions of the God of grace, it is of use to observe his power and sovereignty as the God of nature, the riches and bounty of his providential kingdom. I. He establishes the earth and it abides, Ps. 119:90. By his own strength he setteth fast the mountains (Ps. 65:6), did set them fast at first and still keeps them firm, though they are sometimes shaken by earthquakes. --Feriuntque summos. Fulmina montes. The lightning blasts and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:8

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens ,.... The tokens of his wrath and displeasure at wicked men, seen in the punishments inflicted on them, which cause them to fear and tremble. Some interpret them of the sun, moon, and stars, which are set for "signs", as the word F13 מאותתיך "a signis tuis", Pagninus, Montanus, &c.; used signifies; and which declare the glory of God to the uttermost parts of the earth, and strike men with awe and reverence of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

Are afraid at thy tokens - Thunder and lightning, storms and tempests, eclipses and meteors, tornadoes and earthquakes, are proofs to all who dwell even in the remotest parts of the earth, that there is a Supreme Being who is wonderful and terrible in his acts. By these things an eternal power and Godhead become manifest even to the most barbarous. From this verse to the end of the Psalm there is a series of the finest poetic imagery in the world. The outgoings of the morning, etc. - The... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

Verse 8 8They also that dwell, etc. By the signs referred to, we must evidently understand those signal and memorable works of the Lord which bear the impress of his glorious hand. It is true, that the minutest and meanest objects, whether in the heavens or upon the earth, reflect to some extent the glory of God; but the name mentioned emphatically applies to miracles, as affording a better display of the divine majesty. So striking would be the proofs of God’s favor to his Church, that, as the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:1-13

Harvest thanksgiving. The three great Jewish feasts had reference to the harvest. The Passover was kept early in the year, when the barley harvest was begun, and a sheaf of the firstfruits was offered as a thank offering (Le 23:10). Fifty days later came Pentecost, when the wheat was ripe; and then two loaves of the new corn were presented (Le 23:17). Last of all was the Feast of Tabernacles, when the fruits of the earth had been gathered in, and the people gave thanks and rejoiced before... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:1-13

Reasons for praising God. "Can hardly doubt that this psalm was composed on the occasion of an abundant harvest, and was intended to be sung as a hymn of thanksgiving by the whole congregation gathered before God in Zion." God is praised under three aspects. I. AS THE GOD OF THE CHURCH . ( Psalms 65:1-5 .) "Whom thou choosest, and causest to approach." 1 . He is the Hearer of all true prayer. ( Psalms 65:2 .) "Unto thee doth all flesh come" in dependence and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:6-8

God having been praised for his moral qualities, is now further eulogized in respect of his doings in nature. The mountains set forth his majesty and permanence ( Psalms 65:6 ); the seas and waves, his power to control and subdue ( Psalms 65:7 ); the outgoings of the morning and evening—sunrise and sunset—his gracious loving kindness ( Psalms 65:8 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:8

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid of thy tokens; i.e. they see thy tokens—indications of thy mighty power—and are filled with awe. Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening (or, the portals of morn and eve —the gateways through which the sun comes forth each morning and retires each evening) to rejoice; i.e. to gladden mankind, to spread joy and gladness over the earth. The splendour of sunrise and sunset are in the poet's mind. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 65:8

They also that dwell in the utter-most parts - That is, Those who dwell in the remotest regions; far from civilized lands; far from those places where people are instructed as to the causes of the events which occur, and as to the being and character of the great God who performs these wonders. The idea is, that even they see enough of the evidences of the divine presence and power to fill their minds with awe. In other words, there are in all lands evidences of the Divine existence and might.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 65:8

Psalms 65:8. They also that dwell in the uttermost parts Namely, of the earth; are afraid at thy tokens Hebrew, מאותתיךְ , meothotheicha, at thy signs, at the great and terrible judgments which thou inflictest upon wicked men, and particularly on the enemies of thy people. Or rather, at such occurrences as extraordinary thunders, lightnings, and meteors in the air, comets in the heavens, or volcanic eruptions and earthquakes on the earth; all which are the works of God, whatever... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 65:6-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:6-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 65:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 65:8

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