Psalm 118:25-27 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 118:19-29

We have here an illustrious prophecy of the humiliation and exaltation of our Lord Jesus, his sufferings, and the glory that should follow. Peter thus applies it directly to the chief priests and scribes, and none of them could charge him with misapplying it, Acts 4:11. Now observe here, I. The preface with which this precious prophecy is introduced, Ps. 118:19-21. 1. The psalmist desires admission into the sanctuary of God, there to celebrate the glory of him that cometh in the name of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:25

Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord ,.... Or, "we beseech thee"; for they are the words of the people, wishing all health and happiness to their king; and it is as if they had said, "vivat rex", that is, "let the king live", or, "God save the King": and no doubt these words were used by the people, when all the tribes united and made David king over all Israel, and when he became the head of the corner; which was attended with the shouts and acclamations of the people, expressing themselves... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:26

Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord ,.... These words were used by the multitude that followed Christ, as he went into Jerusalem, in order to eat his last passover, and suffer and die for his people, and are applied to him; as also by his disciples, who expressed them thus, "Blessed be the King that cometh", &c.; Luke 19:38 ; the King Messiah, who came from heaven to earth, from his Father into this world, to save the chief of sinners; who now came to Jerusalem on that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:27

God is the Lord, which hath showed us light ,.... These are the words of the people, acknowledging divine favours; particularly that the Lord had caused his face to shine upon them, as the priest wished for, Numbers 6:25 . The Lord might be said to show them light, by sending the Messiah to them, who came a light into the world; by making a Gospel day, for which they expressed their gladness, Psalm 118:24 ; by causing the light of his glorious Gospel to shine into their hearts; by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:25

Save now, I beseech thee - These words were sung by the Jews on the feast of tabernacles, when carrying green branches in their hands; and from the נא הושיעה hoshiah nna , we have the word hosanna. This was sung by the Jewish children when Christ made his public entry into Jerusalem. See Matthew 21:9 ; (note), and see the note there, in which the word and the circumstance are both explained. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:26

We have blessed you - The answer of the Levities to the king. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:27

God is the Lord - Rather יהוה אל El Yehovah , the strong God Jehovah. Which hath showed us light - לנו ויאר vaiyaer lanu , "And he will illuminate us." Perhaps at this time a Divine splendor shone upon the whole procession; a proof of God's approbation. Bind the sacrifice with cords - The Chaldee paraphrases this verse thus: "Samuel the prophet said, Bind the little one with chains for a solemn sacrifice, until ye have sacrificed him and sprinkled his blood on the horns of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:25

Verse 25 25I beseech thee, O Jehovah! save me As the term נא , na, in Hebrew is frequently used as an adverb of time, not a few render it, in this place, now: Save, I beseech thee, now. It is also often used in the form of asking, and this is the meaning I attach to it, and which accords very well with this passage; for I am persuaded that the Holy Spirit, in repeating the same phrase, designed, by the mouth of the prophet, to stir up and stimulate the faithful to great earnestness and ardor in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:27

Verse 27 27.Jehovah is God Here the prophet establishes what he said formerly, that God, out of compassion to his Church, dissipated the darkness, and introduced the light of his grace, when David mounted the throne, for that was the harbinger of the redemption which was anticipated to be effected in due time by Christ. He also asserts that God was the author of that deliverance, so wonderful and unlooked for, and he declares that, by the result, he plainly showed himself to be truly God. These... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

The first eighteen verses are the song of the procession as it winds its way slowly up the hill to the great gate of the temple, sung alternately, as it would seem, by the two halves of the procession. Psalms 118:19 is the utterance of the leader, in the name of the whole hand, on their arrival before the gates. Psalms 118:20 is the reply made to them by those inside. The procession, as it enters, sings Psalms 118:21-24 antiphonally as before, all joining in Psalms 118:25 . Those... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 118:19-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

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