Psalm 103:19 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 103:19-22

Here is, I. The doctrine of universal providence laid down, Ps. 103:19. He has secured the happiness of his peculiar people by promise and covenant, but the order of mankind, and the world in general, he secures by common providence. The Lord has a throne of his own, a throne of glory, a throne of government. He that made all rules all, and both by a word of power: He has prepared his throne, has fixed and established it that it cannot be shaken; he has afore-ordained all the measures of his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:19

The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens ,.... The heaven is his throne; here he sits enthroned in all the glory of his majesty, with all his attendants upon him, and courtiers about him. The Lord Christ is now in heaven; and where he will continue to the restitution of all things, and from whence his people expect him at the last day. Here he is on the same throne with his divine Father; which throne he has "prepared" or "established" F4 חכין "stabilivit", Junius &... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:19

The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - There he is Sovereign, but his dominion extends equally over all the earth; for his kingdom - regal government, influence, and sway, ruleth over all. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:19

Verse 19 19.Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens David having recounted the benefits by which God lays each of us in particular, and also the whole Church, under obligation to him, now extols in general his infinite glory. The amount is, that whenever God is mentioned, men should learn to ascend in their contemplations above the whole world, because his majesty transcends the heavens; and they should farther learn not to measure his power by that of man, since it has under its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

The psalm divides itself into four portions: the first ( Psalms 103:1-5 ) an outburst of praise for blessings granted by God to each man severally; the second ( Psalms 103:6-14 ) an enumeration of his loving kindnesses towards his Church as a whole; the third ( Psalms 103:15-18 ) a representation of man's weakness and dependence on God; and the fourth ( Psalms 103:19-22 ) a glance at God's unchanging glory, and a call upon all his creation to bless and worship him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:19

The Lord hath prepared (or, established ) his throne in the heavens. In conclusion, the incomparable majesty of God is set before us, in contrast with the feebleness of man, and he is put forward as the one and only fit Object of worship, alike to the spiritual ( Psalms 103:20 , Psalms 103:21 ) and the material creation ( Psalms 103:22 ), as well as to the psalmist himself ( Psalms 103:22 ). Seated on his everlasting throne, he challenges the adoration of the whole universe. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:19

The kingdom of God. The psalm does not go about to prove—Scripture never does—the existence of God, nor the fact that he exercises dominion over us; it takes both for granted, and proceeds to speak of the nature and obligations of the Divine rule. That rule is here asserted. Note— I. ITS CHARACTERISTICS . 1 . Its basis and foundation. These are immutably right. His is not the mere right of might, but a far higher thing, the might of right. Not δυνάμις alone, but ἐξουσί ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:19-22

The range of God's rule and claim. We have here - I. THE WIDE RANGE OF GOD 'S RULE . ( Psalms 103:19 .) If his throne were "prepared" anywhere on earth, while within sight of a few, it would be out of sight of and, in that sense, far away from many cities and provinces; but being "prepared in the heavens," it is (in thought and feeling) in view of all, and is thus near to all, and "his kingdom ruleth over all." "The Lord looketh from heaven, he beholdeth all the sons of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 103:19

The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - He has “fixed” his throne there. This is the ground of the security that his blessing will be imparted to those who fear him, and to their children’s children, or that it will be transmitted to coming generations. God is a Sovereign. His throne is fixed and firm. His dominion is not vacillating and changing. His reign is not, like the reign of earthly monarchs, dependent on the capriciousness of a changeable will, or on passion; nor is it... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 103:19

Psalms 103:19. The Lord hath prepared, &c. Having celebrated God’s mercy to his people, he now praises him for his excellent majesty and universal dominion; his throne in the heavens Which expression denotes the eminence, glory, power, stability, and unchangeableness of God’s kingdom; and his kingdom ruleth over all Over all creatures, both in heaven and earth. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 103:19-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:19-22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 103:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 103:19

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