Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Psalm chapter 120 matthew henry complete commentary on. Thomas benton, in annotations on the book of job and the psalms, 1732. His gracious power will overshadow us at every step we take. Individual psalms, as well as selected verses from psalms, are featured in the verses of song pesukei dzimra that. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. Text of psalm 121 according to the 1928 psalter psalms chapter 121 text in hebrew and english. Rabbi jack abramowitz is torah content editor at the orthodox union.
He will be our keeper, our shade upon our right hand psalms 121. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Psalm 121 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. The book of psalms is chapter 11 taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible.
My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. It is well that it is not material what the meaning of that title should be, for nothing is offered towards the explication of it, no, not by the jewish writers themselves, but what is conjectural. Tehillim psalms chapter 121 tanakh online torah bible. 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. 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. 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 book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james. Tehillim psalms chapter 2 tanakh online torah bible. The 150 psalms that constitute this important component of the writings ketuvim section of the jewish bible reflect a wide range of experience and expression. Psalm 121 i will lift up my eyes to the mountains a.
Many readers of psalm 121 have connected it with lifes journey or at least with lifes. 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. Historically, this title has created a plethora of interpretations and approaches to this collection of psalms, but recent scholarship has come to a general. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. The title of psalm 121 reads a song of ascents niv. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. Psalm 121, the second of the maalot poems, is recited on various occasions. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. Individual psalms, as well as selected verses from psalms, are featured in the verses of song pesukei dzimra that precede the daily morning service. View psalms 121 in the note window david assures himself of help from god, ver.
He is the author of six books, including the tzniyus book and the taryag companion. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7. Another category of psalms includes laments or supplications, poems in which the author requests relief from his physical suffering and his enemies. This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25. The ministering priest answers him, he will not suffer thy foot to be moved. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. For this reason, it is common for jewish families to post psalm 121 in the. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains.
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. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. After personally celebrating yahwehs guardianship in verses 12, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 38. 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. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalms as the ultimate selfhelp tool my jewish learning. Hills to sion and moriah, which are called the holy mountains. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit. For centuries, jews and others have turned to the biblical book of psalms for solace, guidance, catharsis, renewal, and much more. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app.
Oct 20, 20 the respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. Historically, this title has created a plethora of interpretations and approaches to this collection of psalms, but recent scholarship has come to. This genre conveys the word of god in a different medium than narrative. Shade to keep thee from the burning heat of the sun. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Moon with that cold and moisture which come into the air by it. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2.
In other words, this book will help you achieve both halves of the interpretive task. The psalm is a regular part of jewish, catholic, anglican, and protestant liturgies. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. Psalms 120 this psalm is the first of those fifteen which are here put together under the title of songs of degrees. The respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. Similarly, when the speaker says in psalm 121, i lift my eyes to the hills, the poem conveys the expectation and longing of the jewish worshipper as he approaches the temple in jerusalem 121. Psalms 1118 make up the hallel, which is recited on various holidays. Psalms 121, new american bible, revised edition nabre. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system.
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. 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. He h leads me in i paths of righteousness 2 for his j names sake 4 even though i k walk through the valley of l the shadow of death, 3 i will m fear no evil, for n you are with me. Hills to sion and moriah, which are called the holy mountains 5. Shade to keep thee from the burning heat of the sun 6. The bible integrates poetry throughout its 24 books, reminding the reader of.
We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Psalm 121 commentary by nancy declaissewalford working. Sefer tehillim, the book of psalms, is first and foremost a shining example of biblical poetry. Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2.
This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. 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. The psalm is the second in a collection of 15 psalms with essentially the same title. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by. My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth.