Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 queenstown

Shade to keep thee from the burning heat of the sun. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure help we have in god, who keeps us. World wide study bible psalms 121 christian classics. A pilgrimage reading of psalm 121 167 dialogue within the pilgrims inner self, or an antiphonal song between pilgrims, or between a pilgrim and someone giving blessing,19 there is clearly a shift from the first person to the third person at verse 3. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible new international version. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise.

Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them. Dec 18, 2015 the adjoining of psalm 121 with psalm 122 highlights this connection. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. There were both lions and bears that lived in israel 1 samuel 17. The right hand is always a biblical symbol of ones power and strength. My help comes from the lord, who made heaven and earth. The scope of this psalms is to show that god alone is the refuge of the distressed.

In his full commentary on the psalms, limburg transfers that title to psalm 119 and retitles psalm 121 on the road again continuing the view of reading psalm 121 as a pilgrimage or journey psalm. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. Thus in our psalm, the idea of my help, expressed in ps 121. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. Psalm 121 commentary by nancy declaissewalford working. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Indeed, he who watches over israel never slumbers or sleeps. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011.

This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm.

Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Psalms 122 chapter 121 some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. My help comes from the lord i look up to the mountains does my help come from there. Going to jerusalem is a good thing because the house of yhwh and the throne of david are there. I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come.

Bible commentary psalm 121 psalm 123, 124, 125 psalm 128, 129, visit bibletrack. The psalmist with the eye of faith could see it coming, so he watched its approach. Psalm 121 the lord our protector a song of ascents. There is an ascent in the psalm itself which rises to the greatest elevation of restful confidence. The speaker declares that god is not confined to a place or a time, that every step is guarded ps 121. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. My help comes from the l ord, who made heaven and earth. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121.

Psalms 121, new living translation nlt the bible app. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Psalm 121 hcsb psalm 121 the lord our protector a bible. Text of psalm 121 according to the 1928 psalter psalms chapter 121 text in hebrew and english. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Psalm 121 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Therefore, the peace sought by the speaker of psalm 120 and the hope sought in the protection of yhwh of psalm 121 find their answer in the journey toward jerusalem of psalm 122. Hills to sion and moriah, which are called the holy mountains. Let us lift up our eyes, therefore, hopefully expecting help from the hills. Psalm 121 is one of fifteen songs of ascents psalms 1204 that were sung at three annual festival processions as the israelite pilgrims ascended to jerusalem to worship god.

David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as. As the poet went on his journey, he would hear many stories about the roads to jerusalem. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121 to get the maximum benefit from this study, please open your bible and read psalm 121 first. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Book 4 psalms 90 106 psalms 90106 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 90. It speaks of gods help, protection, and vigilant watchcare. He that keepeth thee will not slumber, the same idea being with slight modification reembodied in ps 121. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey.

Indeed, the protector of israel does not slumber or sleep. No help comes from anywhere else but from the eternal hills. Psalm 121 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. It begins with an acknowledgment of god as creator and ends with a declaration of personal trust in his providential care. The beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Buy book tehillim is recited by jewish people collectively and individually, as the desire occurs to offer praise and thanksgiving to gd. If you want to accept jesus as your personal lord and savior and enjoy the benefits of the bible fully, please pray this prayer, lord j. In various analyses, this observation is a con stant. A prayer and 5 truths from psalm 121 debbie mcdaniel christian blog and commentary on crosswalk. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. No help from the hills or download in r tf format psalm 122. Oct 20, 20 the respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. Some scholars suggest that pilgrims sang this psalm en route to jerusalem and its temple.

The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the. My help comes from the lord,who made heaven and earth. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international.