Psalms 103:20 - Exposition

Bless the Lord, ye his angels (comp. Psalms 148:2 ). That excel in strength. The angels that "excel in strength"—literally, are mighty in strength— may best be understood as those called in the New Testament "archangels" ( 1 Thessalonians 4:16 ; Jud 1 Thessalonians 1:9 ), the highest of the glorious beings that stand around the throne of God ( Revelation 8:2 , Revelation 8:6 ; Revelation 10:1 ) and execute his behests. These are they that, in an especial sense, do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.