Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 cseak

Psalm 121 the lord is your keeper introduction psalms 1204 are each labeled as a song of ascent. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. 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. The inspired writer, whoever he was, seems, in the opening of the psalm, to speak in the person of an unbelieving man. Add the king james bible on your own web site, it is free, download the file. Hence apollo, the same with the sun, is represented with a bow and arrows. Religious lyric poetry reflects the inner feelings of the person whose soul is stirred by thoughts of god. Some scholars suggest that pilgrims sang this psalm en route to jerusalem and its temple. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. As god prevents his believing people with his blessings, and meets them of his own accord, so they, on their part, immediately cast their eyes directly upon him. As god prevents his believing people with his blessings, and meets them of his own accord, so they, on. Psalms 121 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. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom.

A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james. Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. A lyric poem is defined as that which directly expresses the individual emotions of the poet. Psalm 121 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. Practically all of the psalms in this group are brief, but they are exquisitely beautiful, as dummelow phrased it. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james version.

Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains and recognize whence personal help comes. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. Psalm 121, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. World wide study bible psalms 121 christian classics. Oct 20, 20 psalm 121 thus provides words of assurance that if the faithful fix their eyes squarely on the source of their help, then the lord, the maker of heavens and earth, who does not slumber, will indeed guard, keep watch over, protect and be a shade. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all. 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 jesus christ, i welcome you in. 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. 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 thus provides words of assurance that if the faithful fix their eyes squarely on the source of their help, then the lord, the maker of heavens and earth, who does not slumber, will indeed guard, keep watch over, protect and be a shade. The scope of this psalms is to show that god alone is the refuge of the distressed.

David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure. It certainly does not give the impression that godat any timelets his mind wander, unaware of what is happening in his childrens lives. As jews made pilgrimages to jerusalem, these are the songs sung while traveling the roads slowly leading up to jerusalem, culminating in their arrival at the temple. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. 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 last and highest degree of this song is attained in ps 121. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. There is an ascent in the psalm itself which rises to the greatest elevation of restful confidence. Spurgeon remarked that, it is a soldiers song, as well as a travelers hymn. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the.

The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by. Psalms chapter 121 kjv king james version hey kevin mack i understand your concerns. Comments on the book of psalms chapter 121 from the king james bible online. Mar 16, 2014 james limburg, psalms for sojourners, 2nd ed. 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 words, this book will help you achieve both halves of the interpretive task. Psalm 121 my help comes from the lord a song of ascents 1 i v lift up my eyes to w the hills. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Psalm 121 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. My help will come from the lord, maker of heaven and earth.

Study psalm 121 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of psalms is a collection of 150 lyric poems. The safety and prosperity of such, as they and theirs shall be under the continual protection of god, 38 notes on psalm cxxi this appears to be a prayer of the jews in their captivity, who are solicitous for their restoration. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. It speaks of gods help, protection, and vigilant watchcare. 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. Text of psalm 121 according to the 1928 psalter psalms chapter 121 text in hebrew and english. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The ministering priest answers him, he will not suffer thy foot to be moved. 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 jesus christ, i welcome you in my heart.

Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version. I lift up my eyes to the mountainswhere does my help come from. The socalled songs of degrees, of which this psalm is one, are usually, and with great probability, attributed to the times of the exile. My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. Psalm 121 kjv i will lift up mine eyes unto the bible gateway. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Close audio player audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. To which the worshipper answers, that he knows that he who keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep, psalms 121. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit. A prayer and 5 truths from psalm 121 debbie mcdaniel christian blog and commentary on crosswalk. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.

If that be so, we get an appropriate background and setting for the expressions and emotions of this psalm. 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 beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Dwellers in valleys are subject to many disorders for which there is no cure but a sojourn in the uplands, and it is well when they shake off their lethargy and resolve upon a climb. 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 classic commentary, ed in 1804, is scotts observations on the book of psalms. Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them. The last and highest degree of this song is attained in psalms 121. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. 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 singer of this psalm looked to the hills, likely the distant hills of. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. 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. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all the fifteen psalms of degrees. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. 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. I lift my eyes to the mountainsfrom where will my help come. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Thomas benton, in annotations on the book of job and the psalms, 1732. With its rays, which it shoots forth like darts, and which fly swiftly, and pierce and hurt. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents.