Ncommentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 csean

I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. 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. Dewette and rosenmuller suppose that it was composed in the exile. Psalm 119 is in a class by itself with eight verses for each letter of the alphabet. It speaks of gods help, protection, and vigilant watchcare.

This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all. The speaker declares that god is not confined to a place or a time ps 121. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Psalm 121 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Psalm 121 is part of a group of psalms psalms 1204 placed together for that purpose. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Four of them ps 122, 124, 1 and 3 are linked in their ascriptions to david, and one. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Genesis, the book of beginnings, uses the phrase lift eyes times gen. The identification of many of the technical words in the superscriptions is dubious. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

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. They provide us with a means to speak to god, to call unto him when we need to. The inspired writer, whoever he was, seems, in the opening of the psalm, to speak in the person of an unbelieving man. Gods constant presence is a major assertion throughout the book of psalms. Mar 12, 2017 psalm 121 is part of a group of psalms psalms 1204 placed together for that purpose. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events. The spirit, who is their preserver and comforter, shall abide with them for ever. Psalm 121 where does your help come from mclarty sermon. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be of the nature of an answer to the anxious question in psalm 121. Some scholars suggest that pilgrims sang this psalm en route to jerusalem and its temple. Nothing is known, or can be known, of the author or of the occasion on which it was composed. He has all the resources of the universe at his disposal to meet my needs.

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. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. So in book one the figure of david is central, and in books two and three he also domi nant. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. Thus the psalms are useful for singing praises to god. World wide study bible psalms 121 christian classics. 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, by charles ellicott has been an oft consulted resource by. Scholars see psalms 1 and 2 as a deliberate psalm pair, meant to introduce the entire psalter with important themes. It begins with an acknowledgment of god as creator and ends with a declaration of personal trust in his providential care. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen.

Behold, he that keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. I lift up my eyes to the mountainswhere does my help come from. 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. Walking this path would mean a potential encounter with the likes of. The last and highest degree of this song is attained in psalms 121. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app.

These were the chief dangers of travelers, whether pilgrims or others. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. 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. Practically all of the psalms in this group are brief, but they are exquisitely beautiful, as dummelow phrased it. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. With its rays, which it shoots forth like darts, and which fly swiftly, and pierce and hurt. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible.

Ps 121 is the second song of a series of songs called song of ascents that begin in the last chapter, psalms 120. Many readers of psalm 121 have connected it with lifes journey or at least with lifes journeys. Hence apollo, the same with the sun, is represented with a bow and arrows. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. God offers advice at night during the darkest hours, and the writer shall not be moved because he has confidence in gods ability to stay by his side forever. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. A final scene, which illustrates yet another way in which this psalm has. Jfb commentary on psalms chapter 121 christians unite. Psalms, chapter 121 king james version christian answers. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he will enable you to stand firm.

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, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. There is an ascent in the psalm itself which rises to the greatest elevation of restful confidence. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all the fifteen psalms of degrees. This is a tool god has given us to help us elevate ourselves.

Spurgeon remarked that, it is a soldiers song, as well as a travelers hymn. Psalms 12 an introduction to the psalms summary these psalms together announce what it takes to be happy as a child of god 1. This psalms commentary from the niv application commentary series will. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full. Rosenmuller regarding it as a psalm to be sung on the return to. Thomas benton, in annotations on the book of job and the psalms, 1732. Statements of confidence in gods protection and declarations of gods faithful character dominate psalm 121. In step with the psalms psalm 121 inductive discovery lesson 17 the picture david paints for the reader in psalm 121 is from the vantage point of standing in the jericho valley, some twelve hundred feet below sea level, gazing upward to the mountains surrounding jerusalem. They are also useful for teaching and confirming that jesus is the christ or messiah. Commentary on psalms 121 by matthew henry blue letter bible. We use these psalms as means to ascend unto, to reach out towards, the almighty.

My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth. There are no references or allusions to psalm 121 in the new testament. 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 comes from the lord i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 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.

For he, thy god and friend, shall keep thy soul from harm, in each sad scene of doubt attend, and guide. 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. The lord watches over you the lord is your shade at your right hand. Psalm 121 a blessing given to someone embarking on a dangerous journey whether a soldier going on a campaign or a pilgrim returning home from the temple. They are also variously called gradual psalms, songs of degrees, songs of steps or pilgrim songs. In various analyses, this observation is a con stant. The last and highest degree of this song is attained in ps 121. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary sermons childrens sermons hymn lists psalm 121.

Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. Comments on the book of psalms chapter 121 from the king james bible online. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121.

These statements and declarations appear together as a liturgy, as indicated by the shift in voices throughout the psalm. Psalms 121 commentary ellicotts commentary for english readers. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james version. The bodyguard, meditations on the psalms by sylvia purdie, 2015. Teach me they ways o lord and lead me in the right path for you are my strength and. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. 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 working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Psalm 121 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr.

The headings include names for types of psalms a psalm, musical terms to the chief musician. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. American war, wrote, my favorite chapter is the travellers psalm, psalm 121. Oct 20, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. Commentary, psalm 121, rolf jacobson, preaching this week, 2014. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them.