Psaumes 149:1-2 BDS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

We have here, I. The calls given to God's Israel to praise. All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited to praise him; but here his saints in a particular manner are required to bless him. Observe then, 1. Who are called upon to praise God. Israel in general, the body of the church (Ps. 149:2), the children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; those that have the word and ordinances of God near to them, that are not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1

Praise ye the Lord ,.... Or "hallelujah"; the title of the psalm, according to many; sing unto the Lord a new song ; for a new mercy received, a new victory obtained, or a new salvation wrought; more particularly the new song of redeeming grace through Jesus Christ, the song of the Lamb, in distinction from the old song of Moses and the children of Israel at the Red sea, on account of their deliverance, which was typical of salvation by Christ, the oldest, being the first song we read... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:2

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him ,.... Or, "in his Makers" F9 בעשיו "in factoribus suis", Gejerus, Michaelis; so Ainsworth. , Father, Son, and Spirit; as in Job 35:10 ; see also Ecclesiastes 12:1 ; for all three Persons had a concern in the creation of man at first, "let us make man", &c.; Genesis 1:26 ; and have in the formation of every individual man; of the Israelites as men, and of them as a body politic and ecclesiastic, being raised up, constituted, and formed... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1

Sing unto the Lord a new song - That is, as we have often had occasion to remark, an excellent song, the best we can possibly pronounce. So the word חדש chadash is often understood; and so the word novus, "new," was often used among the Latin writers: - Pollio amat nostram, quamvis sit rustica, musam. Pollio et ipse facit read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:2

In him that made him - Let them remember in their exultations to give all glory to the Lord; for he is the Author of their being and their blessings. And let them know that he is their King also; that they should submit to his authority, and be guided and regulated in their hearts and conduct by his laws. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1

Verse 1 1.Sing to Jehovah a new song. This exordium proves what I have just said, that the exhortation now given is addressed only to God’s people; for the singular goodness which is particularly extended to them affords more ample matter of praise. The probable conjecture is, that the Psalm was composed at the time when the people were begun to rejoice, or after they had returned to their native country from the Babylonish captivity. We will see from the context that a promise is given of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:2

Verse 2 2.Let Israel rejoice in his Maker. He insists upon the same point, that the Lord’s people should rest firmly persuaded that their family had not been chosen out in vain from the rest of the world, but that God would be mindful of his covenant, and not allow the mercies which he had extended to them to fail or become extinct. Although they had been temporarily deprived of the inheritance of the land of Canaan, which was the pledge of their adoption, the Psalmist calls God their Maker,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1

Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song. A "new song" on account of a new deliverance (comp. Psalms 33:3 ). The deliverance may have been one of those under Nehemiah ( Nehemiah 4:7-23 ; Nehemiah 6:2-16 ). And his praise in the congregation of saints . The psalm would seem to have been composed for a special thanksgiving service. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1

The ever-repeated call for a new song. "A new song (as in Psalms 33:3 ; Psalms 96:1 ; Psalms 144:9 ) is the old song of praise, made new by newness of heart and newness of air." "New as expressive of all the new hopes and joys of a new era; a new spring of the nation; a new youth of the Church, bursting forth into a new life." I. A NEW SONG IS WANTED BECAUSE THERE ARE ALWAYS NEW OCCASIONS . A song was sung by Israel, under the lead of Moses and Miriam, when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

The voice of praise. "Breathes the spirit of intense joy and eager hope in the period which succeeded the return from Babylon. The poet saw in their return so signal a proof of the Divine favor, that he regarded it as a pledge of a glorious future yet in store for the nation. But language like that of Psalms 149:6-9 is no warrant for the exhibition of a similar spirit in the Christian Church." I. A NEW ERA IN THE LIFE OF THE NATION OR INDIVIDUAL FURNISHES NEW ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 149:1-5

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