Psalm 33:1-9 ASV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:3

Verse 3 3.Sing unto him a new song. As the Psalmist afterwards treats of the mighty works of God, and particularly concerning the preservation of the Church, it is not wonderful that he exhorts the righteous to sing a new, that is, a rare and choice song. The more closely and diligently that believers consider the works of God, the more will they exert themselves in his praises. It is no common song, therefore, which he exhorts them to sing, but a song corresponding to the magnificence of the... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:4

Verse 4 4.For the word of Jehovah is right. As I have just remarked, the Psalmist first sets forth God’s general providence by which he governs the whole world; and he tells us that he so exerts his power in the whole course of his operations, that the most perfect equity and faithfulness shine forth everywhere. Some will have the terms word and work to be synonymous; but I think there is a distinction, and that word means the same thing as counsel or ordinance, while work signifies the effect... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:5

Verse 5 5.He loveth righteousness and judgment. This is a confirmation of the preceding verse, and intimates to us that God of his own nature loves righteousness and equity. It therefore follows, that froward affections cannot hurry him, after the manner of men, to evil devices. At first sight, indeed, this appears but a common commendation of God, and of small importance, because all confess that he observes the most perfect rule of righteousness in all his works. Why then, may some one say,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:6

Verse 6 6.By the word of Jehovah. That he may stir us up to think more closely of God’s works, he brings before us the creation of the world itself; for until God be acknowledged as the Creator and Framer of the world, who will believe that he attends to the affairs of men, and that the state of the world is controlled by his wisdom and power? But the creation of the world leads us by direct consequence to the providence of God. Not that all men reason so justly, or are endued with so sound a... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:7

Verse 7 7.He gathered together the waters of the sea as into a heap. (676) Here the Psalmist does not speak of all that might have been said of every part of the world, but under one department he comprehends all the rest. He celebrates, however, a signal and remarkable miracle which we see in looking on the surface of the earth; namely, that God gathers together the element of water, fluid and unstable as it is, into a solid heap, and holds it so at his pleasure. Natural philosophers confess,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:8

Verse 8 8.Let all the earth fear Jehovah. The Psalmist concludes that there is just reason why the whole world should reverently submit itself to the government of God, who gave it being, and who also preserves it. To fear Jehovah, and to stand in awe of him, just means to do honor to, and to reverence his mighty power. It is a mark of great insensibility not to bow at God’s presence, from whom we have our being, and upon whom our condition depends. The prophet alludes to both these things,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous (see the first clause of Psalms 32:11 , of which this is almost a repetition; and comp. also Psalms 68:3 ; Psalms 97:12 ). For praise is comely for the upright. The Prayer-book Version gives the meaning, less literally, but in more idiomatic English, "For it becometh well the just to be thankful." read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-3

(First sermon.) Spiritual worship. "Rejoice," etc. Worship is worthless if it be not spiritual. "God is a Spirit," etc. ( John 4:24 ). But worship simply spiritual, with no outward expression, no material symbol, would not suffice man's nature. Man is not spirit only; he is also flesh. His eye, ear, voice, nerves, brain, are as much God's work as his spirit. The worship he owes to God is that of his whole nature—body, soul, and spirit. Spiritual life cannot live on public worship only.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-3

(second sermon.) Methods of worship. The forms of temple-worship to which this psalm refers were unsuited to the Christian Church, because the gospel leaves no room for a central holy place on earth. The heavenly sanctuary is open to faith, and the whole world has become like the court of God's temple ( Hebrews 9:8 , Hebrews 9:24 ; John 4:21 , John 4:23 ). But as our reasons for praising God are not less, but infinitely more, than the Old Testament saints knew, so Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-11

A call to praise God. The psalm is anonymous, and was composed apparently to celebrate some deliverance of the nation from heathen oppression, resulting from God's interposition and without war. Psalms 33:1-3 are a summons to praise God, the song to be accompanied with instrumental music. God is to be praised— I. AS THE GOD OF REVELATION . ( Psalms 33:4 , Psalms 33:5 .) 1 . His Word is upright, always fulfilling itself. 2 . All his conduct is faithful and... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-11

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