Psalm 113:3-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:3

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same (comp. Malachi 1:3 ; i . e . all over the world, from the furthest east to the furthest west. The Lord's Name is to be praised ; or, "praised be the Name of the Lord" (Kay). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:3

Universal praise. "From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord's Name is to be praised." These figures may be taken as representing two notes of universality. 1. From morning to evening, covering all time. 2. From east to west, covering all space. Note that the two conditions of human thought are "time" and "space." All space is filled with reasons for praise. All time should be filled with the spirit of praise. I. TIME FILLED WITH PRAISE . It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:4

The Lord is high above all nations . As being "the great King over all the earth" ( Psalms 47:2 ). And his glory above the heavens . "The heaven, and heaven of heavens, cannot contain him" ( 2 Chronicles 6:18 ). It is a "humbling of himself" to "behold the things that are in heaven and earth" (see Psalms 113:6 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:5

Who is like unto the Lord our God ? (comp. Psalms 89:6 ; Isaiah 40:18 , Isaiah 40:25 ). The highest created being does not approach within anything but an immeasurable distance of God. Who dwelleth on high ; or, "who sitteth enthroned on high." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:5

Likenesses to God. "Who is like unto the Lord our God?" The precise point here may be thus expressed: "Who as he combines majesty with condescension?" Both heaven and earth, glorious and wonderful though they are, are alike immeasurably below the majesty of God. The psalmist evidently has the idolatry in mind which seeks for suggestions of God's figure either in heaven or in earth. No fitting ones can be found. They are all made things; and the maker is always grander than the things he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:5-8

The Divine nature and character. "Who is like unto the Lord our God," etc.? The views we form of God's nature and character are of the highest importance. I. GOD 'S INCOMPARABLE MAJESTY . (See the fortieth chapter of Isaiah.) But his moral greater than his physical greatness. II. GOD 'S CONDESCENSION . "Humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth." Displays a deep and everlasting interest in the works of his hands. 1. Great men stoop to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:3

From the rising of the sun ... - From the farthest east to the farthest west - the sun in its rising and setting being the remotest object that we see in the horizon.The Lord’s name is to be praised - This does not mean that it “will” be - though that is true; but that it “ought” to be - that it is worthy of universal praise. All people in the east and in the west - everywhere - “should” praise and adore that name. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:4

The Lord is high above all nations - Hebrew, Exalted above all nations is Yahweh. That is, he rules over all nations; he directs their affairs; he is their sovereign king. As a matter of fact, and from the necessity of the case, he is on a throne which is elevated above all the kings and kingdoms of the world. He is the Sovereign not only of one nation, but of all; and it is meet that this should be acknowledged by them all.And his glory above the heavens - That which renders him glorious. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:5

Who is like unto the Lord our God? - Who can be compared with Yahweh our God? See the notes at Isaiah 40:17-25. The meaning is, that no creature - no idol - can be compared with Yahweh. The remark here has special reference to his attributes as immediately specified - his humbling himself to behold the things in heaven and in earth; his raising up the poor, etc. It is true “in general,” in regard to God, that no creature can be compared with him; it is true, in regard to each one of his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 113:1-3

Psalms 113:1-3. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord Ye Levites, who are peculiarly devoted to this solemn work, and sometimes termed God’s servants, in a special sense, and all you faithful souls. Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time, &c. Let not the work of praising God die with us, but let those that come after us praise him; yea, let him be praised through all the generations of time, and let us and all his saints praise him in eternity. From the rising of the sun, ... read more

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