Psalm 118:25-29 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:28

Thou art my God, and I will praise thee ,.... These are the words of David, asserting his interest in God as his covenant God; and which is the great blessing of the covenant, and the greatest happiness of men, and will always continue; and for which there is abundant reason for praise: it is an instance of distinguishing grace, all evidence or everlasting love, and the foundation of all comfort and happiness here and hereafter; thou art my God, one will exalt thee ; in my heart, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:29

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good ,.... And thus the psalm ends as it began; there having been given many instances of the divine goodness, in hearing and delivering the psalmist when in distress; saving him from his enemies, when compassed about with them; sparing his life, when in great danger; and especially in making the stone rejected by the builders the head of the corner; for his mercy endureth for ever ; the above instances are proofs of it; and still it continues,... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:29

O give thanks unto the Lord - This is the general doxology or chorus. All join in thanksgiving, and they end as they began: "His mercy endureth for ever." It began at the creation of man; it will continue till the earth is burnt up. 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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:29

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:29

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