This expression needs a little explication, because so variously rendered by most interpreters; some rendering it only, exaltations of God; others, praising exalting God; others, sublime praises of God; others, praises highly uttered unto God: the reason whereof is, because the word romemoth in the text signifies sometimes actively, and then it notes the height, exaltation, and lifting up of anything to the observation of others; and sometimes passively, and then it notes the height, worth, excellency of the thing that is exalted, or lifted up, in itself. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point a. c) Because, if sanctified, sickness is a great blessing. At this hour, under the gentler dispensation of grace, we wrestle not with flesh and blood; yet is our warfare none the less stern, and our victory none the less sure. PrivacyPolicyTerms ofUse. Historical Books Isaiah 61:1-3,10 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; , For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular, A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree, Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity, The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church, And for that power which he has given to the church, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 149:4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people (Psalm Ps Psa. Secondly. WebPsalm 149:4 R. Tuck The Peculiarity of religion is that it gives us pleasure in the thought of God, by removing the fear of him which is common to sinful men. Minor Prophets To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In the prospect of that let them praise the WebPsalm 149 Praise for Gods Goodness to Israel. God's people are thus equated with those who have a humble, respectful attitude before Him, parallel to what we read just two psalms earlier within the same Hallel collection: "The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy [hesed]" (Psalms 147:11 Psalms 147:11The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.American King James Version). This is "a new song," evidently intended for the new creation, and the men who are of new heart. He gave us our being as men, and we have reason to praise him for that, for it is a noble and excellent being. God, that they may be unto him for a name and a praise. 1 Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1984), p. 166. The New Testament The Treasury of David 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent He saves them by sanctifying them, and thus they wear the beauty of holiness, and the beauty of a joy which springs out of full salvation. American King James Version, Joel 3:19-21 Joel 3:19-21 [19] Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land. Thus let them repeat the triumph of the Red Sea, which was ever the typical glory of Israel. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. --Simon de Muis. Oh how high must be that duty, that adds height to the high God, that magnifies the great God, and glorifies the God of glory, and makes him higher, greater, and more glorious than he was before! dancing before the ark, and Judg 21 21. Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed "To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people." Beautify Heb. God is their glory; honoured they are with his blessed presence, honoured with his sight, with his embraces; they see him and enjoy him. vengeance upon the heathen (the Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, and others, 2 Sam 8 1, etc.) American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5Psalms 149:1-5[1]Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Wisdom Literature The sense can be that of singing with renewed awareness of what God has done. themselves, and high ones of other saints; these the Lord The New Testament Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. God's delight in them. Though general wisdom counsels one to preach the text rather than the day, this textboth in content and in genrefits the day of All Saints quite well. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. for their tranquillity shall be blessed with victory. God, none must be let slip, but particularly, (1.) This applied in part to Old Testament Israel, as the nation fought against the Canaanites, the Philistines and other enemies: "Under the particular administration of the emerging [earthly] kingdom of God put in place in the inauguration of the Sinai covenantshe [Israel] was armed to execute God's sentence of judgment on the world powers that have launched attacks against the kingdom of God. 2. The New Testament a) Because the sting of death is removed. First, the LORD takes pleasure (rasah) in his people. Psalm 149:6 has something of that idea. iv. The combination of these two the high praises of God and the two-edged sword spiritually speaks to every leader among Gods people. The gatherings of Gods people should excel in both praise and the preaching of Gods word. New mercies continually demand new songs of praise, upon earth and in heaven. Then shall be executed the judgment written, for the [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Every thing he gives, it is from his mercy, and ever to be so acknowledged. 2. Historical Books WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow d) Because the Lord is their keeper (Psa 4:5, 8). The new heart utters itself in a new song. Wisdom Literature entertain ourselves, and proclaim his name, by singing praises to him (v. 3), get to know the Bible better! Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. So, such as rail at, revile, curse, condemn, persecute, execute pious people, speak other language of them when such men have passed the purgation of death, and confess them faithful and sincere servants of God. Wisdom Literature We must He "will beautify them with salvation;" a promise relating both to the present life and to the future one. To his dealings. Let that people therefore praise him, for he formed them for himself, on purpose that they might. Israel is the nation, Zion is the capital of the kingdom: Israel rejoices in her Maker, Zion in her King. WebPsalms 149:4. They all believe in him, and have faith in his word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his person and name. We must praise him in private. Meekness, as a Christian grace, may be considered as it respects both God and man. And the imagery of a two-edged sword is used to represent the Word of God (compare Hebrews 4:12-13 Hebrews 4:12-13 [12] For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Major Prophets On beds of death, and at the scaffold and the stake, joy and glory have been kindled in the hearts of Christ's faithful witnesses. Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (. The Gospels Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. Let God be praised in the dance with timbrel and harp, according to the usage of the Old-Testament church very I. Thank you for registering. God takes pleasure in sanctifying, justifying and glorifying them; they must surely take pleasure in extolling him as Friend, Protector, Law giver, Leader, King, God! Verses 2, 4.The cause given to God's Israel for Praise. In this Israel was not an example, but a type: we will not copy the chosen people in making literal war, but we will fulfil the emblem by carrying on spiritual war. To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims. There are unusual seasons which call for unusual expressions of joy. godliness in the heart consists in making God our chief joy and solacing ourselves in him; and our faith in Christ is described by It begins and ends with Praise the LORD!, as do the other four Final Hallel psalms; but it seems somewhat out of place in this collection of psalms, since its focus is on Gods vengeance on the nations in defense of Gods people. The saints must praise God, saints in profession, Minor Prophets he is a king that rules by love, and therefore to be praised; for. The character to be aimed at"the meek.". Cookie Notice: [ a] Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Pentateuch Your partnership makes all we do possible. Bearing with patience. Verse 7. When godly men give battle to the powers of evil each conflict is high praise unto the God of goodness. The principle, end, and design of our coming WebStudying the book of Psalm 149; shows a significant summary of the history, time and relevant details according to the bibles acts based onBenson Joseph - Bible Commentary and reading parallely the bibles version King James Version with Apocrypha - Testament keep up singing as a gospel-ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel-canon for psalmody Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of the saints. They are, in an especial manner, "the meek upon earth."
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