Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 farrow

Thou mayest slumber, for thou art frail, but he is a watchman to whose eyes sleep never comes. Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them. 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. As for the structure of this psalm, it doesnt follow a lament or praise pattern. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121.

This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure help we have in god, who keeps us. 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. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7. Going to jerusalem is a good thing because the house of yhwh and the throne of david are there. Rosss work on the book of psalms in the expositors bible commentary, vol 5 serves as an appetizer for this current work. The right hand is always a biblical symbol of ones power and strength.

To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. A prayer and 5 truths from psalm 121 debbie mcdaniel christian blog and commentary on. Oct 20, 20 the respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. 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. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he will enable you to stand firm. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. 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. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit.

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. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. 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. Psalm 121 commentary by nancy declaissewalford working. Discussion on texts for the second sunday in lent march 16, 2014. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is written by one of the most influential men of the modern. Ross a commentary on the psalms, volume 1 141 is a great addition to any pastor, teacher, or students library of commentaries on the psalter. World wide study bible psalms 121 christian classics. Psalm 121, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Ross shows an easy familiarity with the text of the psalms. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr.

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. Psalms 121 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system.

Psalm 121 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. The scope of this psalms is to show that god alone is the refuge of the distressed. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. 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.

Text of psalm 121 according to the 1928 psalter psalms chapter 121 text in hebrew and english. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. 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. Dec 18, 2015 the adjoining of psalm 121 with psalm 122 highlights this connection. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. My help comes from the l ord, who made heaven and earth. Exposition explanatory notes and quaint sayings hints to the village preacher works upon this psalm title, etc. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. It begins with an acknowledgment of god as creator and ends with a declaration of personal trust in his providential care. This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be of the nature of an answer to the anxious question in psalm 121.

The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. 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. 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. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. Jan 27, 2012 psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2.