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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 72:18-20

Such an illustrious prophecy as is in the foregoing verses of the Messiah and his kingdom may fitly be concluded, as it is here, with hearty prayers and praises. I. The psalmist is here enlarged in thanksgivings for the prophecy and promise, Ps. 72:18, 19. So sure is every word of God, and with so much satisfaction may we rely upon it, that we have reason enough to give thanks for what he has said, though it be not yet done. We must own that for all the great things he has done for the world,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 72:18

Blessed be the Lord God ,.... The Messiah, who is truly and properly God, Jehovah, Lord of all, and the Lord our righteousness; to whom such a doxology or ascription of glory and blessing properly belongs, since all good things are from him, and by him; the God of Israel ; that brought Israel out of Egypt; went before them in the wilderness; redeemed and saved them, and bore and carried them all the days of old; and in whom all the true Israel of God are justified, and shall be saved... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 72:19

And blessed be his glorious name for ever ,.... Every name of Christ is glorious in itself, and precious to his people; "like ointment poured forth", as his name Messiah, to which the allusion is in Song of Solomon 1:3 ; his name Immanuel, God with us, Isaiah 7:14 ; Jehovah our righteousness, Jeremiah 23:6 ; Jesus a Saviour; as well as what belongs to his royal dignity, King of kings, and Lord of lords; a name above every name that is named in this world, or that to come; and let... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:18

Blessed be the Lord God - David foresaw all Solomon's grandeur; his justice equity, and the happiness of the subjects under his government; and his soul has, in consequence, sensations of pleasure and gratitude to God, which even his own wondrous pen cannot describe. But it is worthy of remark, that God did not reveal to him the apostasy of this beloved son. He did not foresee that this once holy, happy, wise, and prosperous man would be the means of debasing the Divine worship, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:19

Let the whole earth be filled with his glory - Let the Gospel - the light, the Spirit, and power of Christ, fill the world. Amen - So let it be. And Amen - So it shall be. Hallelujah! read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:18

Verse 18 18.Blessed be Jehovah God! the God of Israel. (147) David, after having prayed for prosperity to his successors, breaks forth in praising God, because he was assured by the divine oracle that his prayers would not be in vain. Had he not with the eyes of faith beheld those things which we have seen above, his rejoicing would have been less free and lively. When he says that God alone doeth wonderful things, this, no doubt, is spoken in reference to the subject of which he is presently... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 72:1-20

The glory of Christ's kingdom. It is written that Satan took our Lord "up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them" ( Matthew 4:8 ); but they had no charm, for him. In this psalm we are, so to speak, taken up by the Spirit, and shown the kingdom of Messiah; and as its glory opens to our sight our hearts are thrilled with admiration and delight. With renewed ardour we cry, "Thy kingdom come." Consider some things testified here as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 72:18-19

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel (compare the other doxologies, which begin similarly ( Psalms 41:13 ; Psalms 89:52 ; Psalms 106:42 ). Who only doeth wondrous things (comp. Psalms 86:8 , Psalms 86:10 ; and Job 5:9 ). And blessed be his glorious Name forever (comp. Psalms 29:2 ; Psalms 34:3 ; Psalms 46:2 ; Psalms 69:30 ; Psalms 113:2 , etc.). And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. The whole earth can no otherwise be filled with the glory of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 72:18

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel - The God who rules over Israel; the God who is worshipped by the Hebrew people, and who is recognized as their God. They adore him as the true God; and he “is” their God, their Protector, their Friend.Who only doeth wondrous things - Things that can properly be regarded as “wonders;” things suited to excite admiration by their vastness and power. Compare Exodus 15:11. read more

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