all the wrong they had done to God's people, v. 7. Thirdly, the praises of God are of a high nature, appreciative, in respect of the high estimation the Lord himself hath of them, which appears two ways: (a) By the high price wherewith he purchases them; Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Some Therefore, when his people will speak good of his name, they speak of him in the dialect of angels' notes, "the high praises of God.". A congregation of saints is heaven upon earth: should not Jehovah, the Lord of saints, have all the praise that can come from such an assembly? Testament keep up singing as a gospel-ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel-canon for psalmody Whole Psalm.The foregoing Psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn to the Redeemer. The Gospels be produced, this will by no means justify the violence either of subjects against their princes or of princes against their All the godly shared in the triumphs of the Lord when he smote Israel's foes. But whereas many Scriptures in the New Testament keep up singing as a gospel ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel canon for Psalmody is to "sing with the spirit and with the understanding.". Verse 5.The saints of God know most of domestic joy and peace. 2. Many are the names and titles given to them in Scripture. The word translated vengeance is from the Hebrew root naqam, and may be defined as an invocation of judgment, calamity, or curse uttered against ones enemies, or the enemies of God. While it is used in the biblical text in reference to human revenge, most often in speaking about the vengeance of God upon those who violate the basic order and balance of the created world. These the Wilsons commentary does not cover Saintship is a matter of Divine workmanship, and therefore it is far more remarkable than human excellence. The Old Testament Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. To his dealings. This is "a new song," evidently intended for the new creation, and the men who are of new heart. The Papists brag that Stapleton, their great controversial divine, was born on that very day whereon Sir Thomas More was put to death; but Providence so ordereth it that out of the ashes of dead saints many living ones do spring and sprout, by following the pious precedents of such godly persons deceased. First: the Lord takes pleasure in them, inasmuch as he delights in the exercise of their graces towards him. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. They are so full of his praise that we feel at home among them when we are ourselves full of praise. in communion with them, and in the communications of his favour to them. Poetical Books WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. WebPsalms 149:1-4 In-Context. And put your trust in the LORD. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth Minor Prophets Luke-Acts Johannine Writings But, what honour have all his saints? Psalm 22:8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. day, sing a new song. God's doings for them. ", Verse 5 (second clause).Let them praise God. men are fonder of making new complaints than new Psalms. WebPsalm 149 Praise for Gods Goodness to Israel. The complete accomplishment of this will be in the Pauline Epistles The Old Testament justifies them in it; it is the judgment written. When godly men give battle to the powers of evil each conflict is high praise unto the God of goodness. The duty of praising God is a high duty, which must exalt and lift up the high God in it. For less than $5/mo. 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 Who would wish it to be otherwise? Poetical Books God's doings for them. of This does not require a song never heard or sung before. Minor Prophets Josephus asserts that it was furnished with ten strings, and played with a plectrum; which, however, is not understood to imply that it never had any other number of strings, or was always played with the plectrum. Besides, their way of fighting is of an extraordinary sort, for they sing to God but keep their swords in their hands. 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The New Testament b) Because their Lord has passed through death. congregation of saints. Verse 2.A peculiar people, their peculiar God, and their peculiar joy in him. Oh, the majesty and force of the word! 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. Psalm 149:4. Pentateuch early (Exod 15 20), where we find God praised with timbrels and dances. Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and the harp. Abundance of terror to the Verse 5.How I long for my bed! (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. 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In which places, and very many more in the Scriptures, it is evident that the Lord, considered in his highest sublimity, is the object of high praise, and that by most special and peculiar appropriation of it unto himself, and none other (Isa 42:8). range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Along with the praise of God in their throats, the faithful are to have two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations.. This truth I shall labour to demonstrate. the original); for God said, Let us make man; and in this, some think, is the mystery of the Trinity. grace, and provided in it blessings for them; whom he has given 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. transgressions: but these are a special and peculiar people, whom Luke-Acts 1. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. We see that the Christian cannot make such a Psalm directly his own, without disavowing the apostolic warning, "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (2Co 10:4). All rights reserved. The honours described in this Psalm are common to all the family of grace; and such service as the Lord appoints is to be undertaken by every one of them, without exception. Wisdom Literature And they have not cried to me with their heart, when they howled on their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me. Verse 5."Upon their beds," where before in the loneliness of night they consumed themselves with grief for their shame. Herein is grand argument for worshipping the Lord with the utmost exultation: he who takes such a pleasure in us must be approached with every token of exceeding joy. It, in fact, contains in itself a combination of graces, which are most evidently the fruit of the Spirit, and can grow on no other tree than on the Christian vine. a) God will be glorified and Christ manifested. Let God be praised in the dance with timbrel and harp, according to the usage of the Old-Testament church very Their praise is sincere, suitable, seasonable, and acceptable. apply it to the time of the Maccabees, when the Jews sometimes gained great advantages against their oppressors. The chief powers of evil shall be restrained and ultimately destroyed. Jude chapter 1. Secondly. Here, again, we see that their hope will be rewarded with being "beautified" with salvation (Psalms 149:4 Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.American King James Version). Novelty goes well with heartiness. Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. Verse 6."Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two edged sword in their hand." This Psalm sustains a close connection with the foregoing. [12] Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Give us, oh, give us the man who sings at his work! Saints come in many varieties, but in Lukes Sermon on the Plain Jesus focuses on certain kinds who receive his attention throughout his ministry: the poor, the hungry, the crying, and the hated or ostracized. Verse 4 (first clause).The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. 4. 2 Frank-Lothar Hossfeld and Erich Zenger, Psalms 3, Hermeneia, ed. Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Pentateuch Web3 Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. those that are not only not ashamed of it, but are enlarged in it. He did not then only meditate in the law of God, when he could not take any rest (as Ahasuerus had the book of the records of the Chronicles read before him, when he could not sleep); for now he might lie down in peace, and sleep, when God made him to dwell in safety. Like that excellent bird, the nightingale, which is never weary nor spent by continuing her delightful notes, so this sweet singer of Israel was incessant in praising the Lord; not giving sleep to his eyes until he had blessed his holy name. Tim Challies - One difficulty in suggesting commentaries for Psalms is that they are often multi-volume and in some cases the volumes are of unequal quality while in others they have not yet been completed. ", 3. 2. 2. 4. 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Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. A title not to be restricted to the godly of the first times, but common to all that are saved in all after times also, as Eph 4:12. The Treasury of David 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. 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! Johannine Writings Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there. [13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of him with whom we have to do. The religion of the dead in sin is more apt to chant dirges than to sing hallelujahs; but when we are made new in the spirit of our minds we joy and rejoice in him that made us. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Infidels blaspheme, the ungrateful murmur, the thoughtless are silent, the mournful weep, all acting according to their old nature; but new men take up a new mode, which is the divinely inspired song of peace, charity, and joy in the Lord. Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." But what is the glory, the beauty, which is here meant in these passages, with which Christ will adorn and beautify his people? Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. a) Submissive to God. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. c) Because, if sanctified, sickness is a great blessing. they taught Israel the high praises of the Lord, did withal put a two-edged sword in their hand; David did so too, for, 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. The "salvation" here could signify God saving His people from life-threatening circumstances in the here and now, yet the ultimate picture is certainly that of salvation in His coming Kingdom. Many are made converts by the godly ends of good men; as the centurion himself, who attended and ordered the crucifying of Christ, after his expiring broke forth into that testimony of him,"Verily, this was the Son of God." The honour of this redounded Praise to God from His people, who will receive salvation and share in executing judgment. And the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who The praying Christian must therefore transpose the letter of this Psalm into the spirit of the New Covenant. acceptable to him; some are abhorred by him for their sins and "Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand." Consider. The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. every dispensation of Providence; are not easily provoked to A protected people may rejoice with confidence. entertain ourselves, and proclaim his name, by singing praises to him (v. 3), We must praise God in public, "in the congregation of the saints:" the more the better; it is like to heaven. We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. Their kings and nobles were 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. The saints singing for joy on their beds (Psalms 149:5 Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.American King James Version) contrasts greatly with past circumstances: "The 'beds,' which had before been soaked with tears, share in the joy of the Lord's deliverance (cf. (3.) With renewed zeal and fresh delight lift up your song unto Jehovah. Every thing he gives, it is from his mercy, and ever to be so acknowledged. Verse 1."A new song;" for this Psalm is a song of renovation. When the high praises of God are in our mouth with of Scripture. Kings and nobles, Let that people therefore praise him, for he WebPsalm 149 The High Praises of God and a Two-Edged Sword This is another of the last five psalms that have no title in the Hebrew text, but each of these last five begin and Wisdom Literature As noted in the Beyond Today Bible Commentary on Psalms 1 and 2, these two untitled psalms together apparently form the opening frame of the Psalter. Verse 2."Him that made him." Verse 3."Timbrel." WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Consider, 1. 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The Old Testament The New Testament American King James Version; Micah 4:13 Micah 4:13Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make your horn iron, and I will make your hoofs brass: and you shall beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain to the LORD, and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth.American King James Version; Zechariah 14; 2 Thessalonians1:5-10).". WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Major Prophets "To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron." b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. What else do those expressions in Scripture imply wherein it is asserted, that by this high duty of praise the high Jehovah is exalted (Psa 107:32); His sublime perfections are extolled and lifted up (Psa 68:4); His great Name is magnified (Luke 1:64); His infinite majesty is glorified (Psa 50:23). Our weapons are not carnal, but they are mighty, and wound with both back and edge. This psalm follows from the conclusion of the previous one, with emphasis on the role of Israel and the focus on His "saints" orhasidim,meaning devoted ones, the Hebrew word being used here three times-in the first, middle and last verses (verses 1, 5, 9). Now the Lord, who is of the most perfect understanding, and deepest skill and knowledge, declares himself to take infinite delight in his people's praises. formed them for himself, on purpose that they might show forth his praise, Isa 43 21. He will beautify the them sing the praises of their God. The new birth has given them a new heart. "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". We have here, I. This is a commentary of the following chapters in the Bible: Luke chapter 16. Sing, for it is the fittest method for expressing reverent praise. It was Jehovah who made Israel to be Israel, and the tribes to become a great nation: therefore let the Founder of the nation be had in perpetual honour. Each reading also suggests new cause for joyful adoration. of sin; brought to submit to the righteousness of Christ, and to It is well to repeat the old; it is more useful to invent the new. Johannine Writings They have reason to rejoice in God, and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that "made" them. Praise ye the Lord. are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all a) Because it is God's will they should suffer. Luke-Acts God's designs concerning them. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God Psalm 149, the fourth hymn in the concluding Hallel collection, is a royal psalm praising Israel 's divine King for granting to His people salvation and the high honor of executing His judgment on the nations for their defiance of His rule. and Saul lost his kingdom for disobeying a command of this nature. 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