Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Psalms chapter 121 kjv king james version this psalm has been my support in times of need when i am fasting, asking god for deliverance, guidance and protection from fears and work of the enemy. Gods guidance in our work psalm 25 book 2 psalms 4272 gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46 anxiety when unscrupulous people succeed psalms 49, 50, 52, 62 book 3 psalms 7389 the workplace consequences of personal failings psalm 73 the economic consequences of national wrongdoings psalm 81, 85. The international bible lesson uniform series for october 17, 2010, is from psalm 46. Someone can find such coincidences with nearly any book. Psalm 46 commentary the psalm that sustains us preach it. We may apply it to spiritual enemies, and the encouragement we have that, through christ, we. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeetstheroad teaching, or. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 46 and. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star.
God is our refuge and strength,always ready to help in times of trouble. Pdf insight into the communitys faith in psalm 46 and. In latin, it is known as deus noster refugium et virtus. For more on the key hebrew term refuge, see the commentary on psalm 91. Psalms resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. Psalm 1,psalm 23,psalm 46,psalm 121,psalm 9 niv book i. The desert and the promised land psalm 46 reminds us that we are in both the desert and in the promised land. Every human emotion is covered in these hymns of aspiration to god. Psalms 46 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. God a strong refuge god is our refuge and strength. And i trust it will be a blessing to you as we go through it. The psalms volume in robert alters series of annotated translations of the hebrew bible combines familiarity with. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents.
These short commentaries are based on level a easyenglish about 1200 word vocabulary by gordon churchyard. To the chief musician for the sons of korah, a song upon alamoth. In short, this psalm is a strong affirmation of trusting god in the most troublesome situations. This psalms commentary from the niv application commentary series will help you learn how the message of the psalms can speak as powerfully today as when they were first written. Oct 28, 2012 in short, psalm 46 and the other songs of zion are ultimately proclamation of gods universal reign. I will have an eye to the special presence of god in his church, and with his people, and from thence i will expect help. Sidlow baxters book explore the book, we quote the following.
Psalms 46 commentary maclarens expositions of holy scripture. Faith in god, trust in god, the book of psalms, psalm 46, metaphors. Read psalms 46 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The image of earth shaking and sea roaring is an image of creation itself in rebellion against gods creative order. This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in god, and his power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in god, and his power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do. Studying the psalms has been really enjoyable for me, because theres always something new. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way.
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. The psalmist who wrote these words knew the happiness of their meaning, for the life into which god does not enter cannot be, in the deepest sense, happy. Psalms 47 chapter 46 this psalm encourages us to hope and trust in god, and his power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do. Book i psalms 141 blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. We sing this psalm to the praise of god, because god is with us, and powerfully and miraculously preserves and defends his church and his word, against all fanatical spirits, against the gates of hell, against the implacable hatred of the devil, and against all the assaults of the world, the flesh and sin. In short, psalm 46 and the other songs of zion are ultimately proclamation of gods universal reign. The psalms are our bread of heaven in the wilderness of our exodus. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 45 in a slightly different numbering system. Since there are such a large number of resources on this page 10,000 links you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 psalms paul apple 750 pages, thomas constable, david guzik, bob utley. We may apply it to spiritual enemies, and the encouragement we have that, through christ, we shall be conquerors over them. Trifles may be left to commoner songsters, but the most skilful musician in israel must be charged with the due performance of this song, with the most harmonious voices and choicest music.
God is our refuge and strengthhe dwells in his city, does marvelous things, and says, be still and know that i am god. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with.
God is our refuge and strength, an everpresent help in trouble. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. As such it has brought comfort, encouragement, and blessing to gods people throughout the ages. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Joseph a alexander psalms commentary 1864 spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. The inscription of the syriac version is, one of the songs of ascent out of babylon. But the other more usually accepted reference to the destruction of sennacherib s army is more probable. In other words, this book will help you achieve both halves of the interpretive task. Psalms 46 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. In the word biblical commentary, peter craigie sees a connection between this psalm and the contrast between chaos and order in the creation story in genesis. Psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 107. Commentary on psalm 121 psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate gods providential care and is the second psalm in the songs of ascent 429, which begin with psalm 120.
Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the. By davids time it seems they served in the musical aspect of the temple worship 2 chronicles 20. Nahum sarnas songs of the heart republished as on the book of psalms offers a fine introduction to the book of psalms and analyses of selected chapters. That someone found two words within a certain chapter of a book and tried to associate meaning to it. We should, however, not take this theme as only dealing with impersonal elements. In the book of revelation tremendous events are foretold, and they will come. If you travelled from home to jerusalem, you would go through dangerous places. Internet archive bookreader commentary on psalms internet archive bookreader commentary on psalms. This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the hebrew. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall.
It implies that the psalms were originally composed to be. These sons of korah were levites, from the family of kohath. In antiochene exegesis, especially in the commentaries on the psalms by. Psalms 46 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Psalms 46, new international version niv the bible app. The book of psalms introduction bible commentaries. The title here is that which is assigned in the american standard version superscription, where it is also stated that the psalm is for the chief musician, a psalm of the sons of korah, a song set to alamoth, that latter word probably referring to the particular tune to be used for this psalm. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all the fifteen psalms of degrees. Psalms 46 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Book 1 psalms 1 41 psalms 141 in one file or download in rtf format psalm 1. Aben ezra thinks it was composed on account of israel, when in a siege and distress. It certainly does not give the impression that godat any timelets his mind wander, unaware of what is happening in his childrens lives. Once we recognize that the psalmist uses hills as an image of a problem to a pilgrim, we easily understand the rest of the psalm as an encouragement to those on a spiritual pilgrimage to the kingdom of god.
The book of psalms is a record of petitions or laments, thanksgiving, and praise to god by his people. God is our refuge and strength here the psalmist begins with a general expression or sentiment, before he comes to speak of the more particular deliverance. Have you ever thought that god allows sorrows to come into our lives, and in that end, those sorrows have a purpose. Oct 29, 2017 in the first stanza, the hymn juxtaposes the steady and secure image of god as refuge with the image of the earth and seas in uproar. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. Psalms 46 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Commentary on psalm 121 psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate gods providential care and is the second psalm in the songs of ascent 429, which begin with psalm. Christian understanding of faith, however, explains that in faith, the. The greek word is psalmos, from the hebrew word zmr meaning to pluck. When he said abide in me and i in you thats every day 24 7 jesus said the branches have to abide in the vine 24 7 or there will be no fruit.
Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Psalms 46 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. At the heart of that debate is the question of whether the bible and the resources it points us toa personal relationship with god, forgiveness of sins, the promise of eternal life, our riches in christ, the fellowship of the church, etc. As you probably know, one of the most heated debates in christian circles right now concerns the role of psychology in the christian life. Lets open our bibles to psalm 46 to discover the psalm 46 meaning. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 46 and more. The story of psalm 121 is in the note on psalm 120. This conclusion is reinforced by the placement of psalm 46. David guzik commentary on psalm 46 describes how gods presence is among his people, giving them protection, confidence, and power. The book of psalms opens with a beatitude, like the sermon on the mount, which our lord. Psalms chapter 46 kjv king james version in christ jesus every day is the sabbath,god wants every day holy. By davids time it seems they served in the musical aspect of.
Psalms 46 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Commentary on the book of psalms by matthew henry old. Psalm 46 is the 46th psalm of the book of psalms, known in english by its beginning, god is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble in the king james version. Psalms 46, new living translation nlt the bible app. Before you read the notes on psalm 121, consider performing a simple inductive study on this great psalm, so that you might experience the joy of personal discovery of its rich treasures. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3. Psalm 46 is the 46th psalm of the book of psalms, known in english by its beginning, god is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble in the king. To the chief musician for the sons of korah, a song upon alamoth king james version. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. A song of the descendants of korah, to be sung by soprano voices. One is jehoshaphats deliverance from the combined forces of the bordering nations.
World wide study bible psalms 46 christian classics. He begins by premising that god is sufficiently able to protect his own people, and that he gives them sufficient ground to expect it. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 46, by dr. Structure the book of psalms is arranged in five books. Psalm 46 commentary by eric mathis working preacher. He who could sing other psalms so well was fitly entrusted with this noble ode. Psalms 46 god is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Book 2 psalms 4272 bible commentary theology of work.
As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. With the exception of the nasb, giving a much more precise translation. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. The last and highest degree of this song is attained in psalms 121. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning.