Psalm 84:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 84:11

Psalms 84:11. The Lord God is a sun To enlighten, quicken, direct, and comfort all his people; whereas they that live without God in the world walk in darkness and know not whither they go, as is said John 12:35; and shield To defend them from all their enemies, and from those dreadful and destructive miseries which attend all other men. The Lord will give grace His favour and friendship, which are better than life. Psalms 63:3. And all the blessed fruits of it, especially the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

Psalms 84:0 Joy in God’s houseOn account of the difficulties and dangers people faced in travelling from remote areas to Jerusalem, some Israelites could visit the temple only once or twice each year. The present psalm reflects the joy and satisfaction of one such traveller as he comes to the temple to worship (1-2). Even the birds who make their nests in the temple courtyard have meaning for this man. As they find rest in their nests, so he finds rest in God’s house (3-4).The traveller is so... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:11

is a sun. Figure of speech Metaphor. The only occurrence, in the Psalms, of this metaphor. It is used of Messiah, Malachi 4:2 grace and glory. Not the former without the latter (Romans 8:29 , Romans 8:30 ). The former is the flower, the latter the fruit. No good thing, &c. Figure of speech Tapeinosis = every good thing, beyond all mention, will He give. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 84:11

Psalms 84:11. The Lord God is a sun and shield— A guard and shield. Houbigant and Bishop Hare. Others read, a fortress and a shield. REFLECTIONS.—1st, We have here, 1. The Psalmist admiring the beauty of God's ordinances. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! Externally the tabernacle appeared without beauty, but within all was glorious; there dwelt the Shechinah; there the incense smoked upon the golden altar, and the ministers of God performed the sacred service. More amiable... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 84:11

11, 12. As a sun God enlightens (Psalms 27:1); as a shield He protects. grace—God's favor, its fruit— glory—the honor He bestows. uprightly— (Psalms 15:2; Psalms 18:23). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 84:1-12

Psalms 84This psalm, like Psalms 42, 43, expresses the writer’s desire for the Lord’s sanctuary. It is one of the pilgrim or ascent psalms that the Israelites sang as they traveled to the sanctuary to worship God (cf. Psalms 120-134). In it, the unknown writer declared the blessed condition of those who go to the temple to pray to Yahweh. The sons of Korah were those who arranged and or sang this psalm in Israel’s public worship. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 84:8-12

3. Praying on the way 84:8-12 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 84:10-12

He valued standing and serving in the temple because there he could experience intimacy with God. He could occupy himself with Yahweh and His worship intensively. That is all people usually did in the temple. Consequently, wickedness was less prevalent there than anywhere else. God’s beneficent influence is sun-like, providing light and warmth on those below. He also protects those close to Him. He gives unmerited favor and divine enablement (grace) as well as honor (glory). He sends only good... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:1-12

This Ps. sets forth the attractiveness of the Temple and its worship (Psalms 84:1-4), and the happiness of the pilgrims who gather to it from different parts of the land (Psalms 84:5-7). After a prayer for God’s favour (Psalms 84:8-9), it speaks of the privilege of the humblest office in the Temple (Psalms 84:10), and closes by describing the graciousness of God (Psalms 84:11), and the blessedness of trusting Him (Psalms 84:12). The Ps. belongs to a period when the Temple was standing, and when... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 84:1-12

Psalms 84:0 Foxe, in his Book of Martyrs, under the year 1554, in the reign of Queen Mary, gives an account of the youthful martyr. It is taken from his brother's narration. 'He suffered with great constancy, and recited the 84th Psalm as he was a-dying. Then there was a gentleman who said, "I pray God have mercy upon his soul". The people said, "Amen, Amen". Immediately fire was made. Then William cast his Psalter right into his brother's hand, who said, "William, think on the holy passion of... read more

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