psalm-149:2-6

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:6

6. high praises—or, "deeds." They shall go forth as religious warriors, as once religious laborers (Nehemiah 4:17). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-3

1. A call to rejoice in the Lord 149:1-3The psalmist exhorted the Israelites to praise God enthusiastically and wholeheartedly. Their praise should be spontaneous and fresh, the connotations of a "new song" (cf. Psalms 33:3; Psalms 40:3; Psalms 96:1; Psalms 98:1; Psalms 144:9). They should also praise Him publicly, in company with the other godly (Heb. hasidim) in the nation, because He had done something new for them. He had restored them and given them hope of final eschatological victory... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149The unknown writer called on Israel to praise God, who saves the submissive and punishes the nations that oppose Him. Since this psalm shares the language and hope of the imprecatory psalms, many scholars consider it an eschatological hymn. [Note: E.g., Kidner, Psalms 73-150, p. 489; VanGemeren, p. 875; and L. Allen, pp. 319-20.] Like the previous psalm, this one also opens and closes with a call to worship: "Praise the LORD." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:4-5

2. A reason to rejoice in the Lord 149:4-5The reason for rejoicing and praising is God’s care for His people, seen in His providing salvation for them. No specific deliverance is in view here. It is salvation in any and every form and occasion that the psalmist wanted to emphasize. Salvation is a theme for exaltation under any circumstance, even when one reclines on his or her bed. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:6-9

3. A way to rejoice in the Lord 149:6-9The Lord’s will for Israel was that she overcome and defeat God’s enemies on the earth. This would establish righteousness in the world and exalt the God of Israel as the sovereign Lord (cf. Deuteronomy 32:1-6; Deuteronomy 32:23; Joshua 1:1-8). Israel praised and glorified God, not just in word but also in deed, by carrying out His will for her (cf. Nehemiah 4:9; Nehemiah 4:16-23). These verses may grate on the sensibilities of Christians who have a... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

A song of praise to God who gives the victory, including vengeance on the enemies of Israel.4. Salvation] RM ’victory.’5. Upon their beds] even in the night-season. 9. The judgment] probably referring to the prophecies and Pss. concerning the destruction of the heathen: cp. Psalms 18:30-43; Psalms 83:10-13; Isaiah 45:14. This honour, etc.] better, ’This’ (the overthrow of their enemies) ’shall be an honour for all his saints.’ read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:3

(3) In the dance.—Rather, as margin, with the pipe. The use of the word machôl in what was evidently a list of all the orchestral instruments used in the Temple in the next psalm, would alone be almost decisive of the meaning. But one possible derivation is certainly in favour of this rendering, as also the translation in the Syriac version by the name of a flute still found in Syria. Its connection, too, with the timbrel or drum (comp. our pipe and tabor), just as a cognate, chalîl, is... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:4

(4) He will beautify the meek . . .—Rather, He adorns the oppressed with salvation. Not only is the victory which achieves the deliverance of the afflicted people a relief to them, but the honour won in the sight of the world is like a beautiful robe, a figure no doubt suggested by the actual triumphal dresses of the victors, or the spoils in which they appeared after the battle. (Comp. Isaiah 55:5; Isaiah 60:7; Isaiah 61:3; Judges 5:30.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:5

(5) The two clauses are directly parallel:“Let the chasîdîm raise a cry in glory:Let them sing aloud upon their couches.”Either the rejoicing is carried far into the night, and when retired to rest the happy people burst ‘out anew into singing; or (see Hosea 7:14), the couches may rather be the divans where feasts were held. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:6

(6) High praises.—Literally, exaltations of celebration, i.e., hymns of praise.Mouth.—Rather, throat. read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:4-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:6-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:6

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