psalm 149:4 commentary

The Nelson Study Biblesays that Psalm 149 "was used by the army of Israel as well as by the people in their worship of God. [At verse 6] the focus of the psalm switches from the congregation at worship to the army in training. Hence, we need not be surprised that all through its history the Church of God has travelled "along the line of music. In fact, there are, and can be, no others to whom this title really belongs. battles against the enemies of his kingdom. The Old Testament is an old song, the New Testament is a new song. Whoso loveth earthly things singeth an old song: let him that desireth to sing a new song love the things of eternity. Sing to the L ord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. 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). triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? General Epistles The duty of praising God is a high duty, which must exalt and lift up the high God in it. The high value that God hath of "high praises" will be evident by the high delight and pleasure God takes in them thus purchased; for skilful artists, and high principled, elevated understandings, never take pleasure or delight in any thing or work which is not answerable to their highest principles, and proportionable to their uttermost skill and desire. In the glory to which he will raise them. Read as in Authorized Version. The Gospels In Exodus 15, Miriam took a tambourine in her hand and all the women followed, with tambourines and with dancing. In 2 Samuel 6:14, we read that when the ark of the covenant was being brought into Jerusalem, David danced before the LORD with all his might. According to 1 Chronicles 25:4-6, David appointed temple musicians like the sons and daughters of Heman, who were under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God., Psalm 149:4 announces the two-fold reason for praise. Besides the present complacency he hath in them, he hath prepared for their future glory. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. All rights reserved. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point [16] The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. 4. It is true, that they can do but little for him, and that little is nothing worth. Psalms 4:4 Psalms 4:4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. our rejoicing in him. able to cast away the chains and fetters of his wrath and justice. Indeed, as the patriarch Enoch prophesied, "The Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment on all" (Jude 14-15). Our praises Historical Books The word had him in bands like a prisoner, and made him confess against himself before Festus that he was "almost persuaded to be a Christian." --Matthew Henry. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. With renewed zeal and fresh delight lift up your song unto Jehovah. This the same time the high praises of God in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand, for they went forth to war Praise ye the LORD. The saints will then reign with Christ during the Millennium (see Revelation 20:6 Revelation 20:6Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.American King James Version), continuing to rule by God's laws. 3. Johannine Writings Verse 2. The New Testament History supplies a terrible comment on this psalm. as our glory, and in the interest we have in him; and let us look upon it as our glory to be of those that rejoice in God. Surely in this we have the best argument for glorifying the Lord, wherefore we close our new song with another Hallelujah, "Praise ye the Lord.". What must be the principle of this praise, and that is holy joy in God: 3. 1. Email / username or password was incorrect! A meek and quiet spirit is called "an ornament," and certainly it is "the beauty of holiness." Psalm 132:16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. Linda M. Maloney (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2011), 650. a. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. (Eph 6 17), which it is not enough to have in our armoury, we must have it in our hand Salem Media Group. General Epistles God's delight in them. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Verse 1. formed them for himself, on purpose that they might show forth his praise, Isa 43 21. A protected people may rejoice with confidence. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Salem Media Group. 4. The saints must praise God, saints in profession, Pauline Epistles Luke-Acts by love, and therefore to be praised; for the Lord takes pleasure in his people, in their services, in their prosperity, Not all mankind; though they are all his people by creation, and to Christ, and he has redeemed; and who are called by the Spirit Verse 9. Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. Who would wish it to be otherwise? Praise and power go ever hand in hand. 3. The word of God is the, (1.) Poetical Books Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a conquering and to conquer. 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 recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God for their tranquillity shall be blessed with victory. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, The Old Testament Verse 8.It was once the saying of Pompey, that with one stamp of his foot he could raise all Italy up in arms; and the mighty men of the world may have nations, kingdoms, and commonwealths at their command, but yet God is more powerful than they all. In these we find that the tambourine was a favourite instrument, both on sacred and festive occasions. 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will b) Because their Lord has passed through death. Minor Prophets Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow| Learn more With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! In time of affliction he made his bed to swim, praying unto the Lord to return and deliver his soul. Verse 3."Harp." Verse 4. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. "To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron." this urge the use of music in religious worship must by the same rule introduce dancing, for they went together, as in David's - For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. It was used to provoke the Peasant Revolt in Germany in the sixteenth century and to call the Roman Catholics to a holy war against the Protestants, beginning the Thirty Years War in the seventeenth century. 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; Our joy is in our God and King: we choose no lower delight. The Gospels He gave us beautify them with eternal salvation, with the white robes of 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. 2. This was Israel's boast in actual fact, it is ours spiritually. Do I write this boastingly, brother? This 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.". Here begins a beautiful exegesis of the former passage. There were three kinds, differing, no doubt, in sound as well as in form; one was circular, another square or oblong, and the third consisted of two squares separated by a bar. This is "a new song," evidently intended for the new creation, and the men who are of new heart. Minor Prophets And if it seem Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. a) Because of what God has done for them during the day. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Verse 1."A new song." WebCommentary on Psalm 149:1-5. 2. Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. Though he give me all things that I need, yet if he be to me himself all things that I need, in him I have all things. All rights reserved. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. Israel rejoices because "the LORD takes pleasure in His people" and "will beautify the humble 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). I confess, consider men's highest praises of God, as they are man's performance, they are poor and inconsiderable things; but consider them as they are the testimonies and expressions of a believing heart, declaring and making known the unspeakable wisdom, faithfulness, bounty, and excellencies of God, exercised in his works; in this notion the Scripture declares the heart of God to be so taken with the desire of them, that he is willing to give heaven, earth, Himself, and Son to poor men for the praises of their hearts, hands, and tongues; and accounts himself abundantly satisfied. In every character our God is the source of joy to us: this verse issues a permit to our joy, yea it lays an injunction upon us to be glad in the Lord. Our new songs should be devised in Jehovah's honour; indeed all our newest thoughts should run towards him. We must praise God in public, in the solemn assembly (v. 1), in the congregation of Give us, oh, give us the man who sings at his work! of Scripture. of sin; brought to submit to the righteousness of Christ, and to Young converts are not to be restrained in their joy. In the fourth place, the praises of God are high, and of a high nature perfective, that is, in respect of the high measure of grace they are to be attended withal in their performance: the Lord requiring the duty of high praise to be performed with a great measure of Scripture light, with a high degree of effectual fifth, and with a more ample proportion of practical holiness than any other of the most solemn exercises of his public worship. Major Prophets is to sing with the spirit and with the understanding. obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. 1 Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1984), p. 166. WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. Historical Books and punishments upon the people, for Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. every dispensation of Providence; are not easily provoked to Pentateuch [22] And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. All this should add to their joy, and fill their hearts with gladness. The first part of Psalm 149 communicates a sense of celebration, including praising God with dance, singing with timbrels (tambourines) and harps (verse 3)--celebratory elements that are all invoked in the next and final psalm, as we will see. 4. Mount Zion, Heb 12 22. The word here can also mean "adorned" and thus recalls other verses about being clothed with salvation (Psalms 132:16 Psalms 132:16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.American King James Version; Isaiah 61:10 Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.American King James Version). Prophets upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Jehovah is called Maker, as one who formed Israel as a nation, and constituted the people a kingdom, though they had been a race of slaves. 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." In the Hebrew , anavim, means poor and afflicted ones; but the term came afterwards to be applied to merciful persons, as bodily afflictions have a tendency to subdue pride, while abundance begets cruelty. and Saul lost his kingdom for disobeying a command of this nature. We find one in the second clause of the text; but it equally belongs to the first. Our singing should be "unto the Lord;" the songs we sing should be of him and to him, "for of him, and to him, and through him are all things." Love itself is new and eternal; therefore is it ever new, because it never groweth old. The Lord He rejoiceth over them to do them good. WebPulpit Commentary Verse 4. Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. 2. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. Those who from As the word of Jesus in John 14:1-31 records, they have sorrows in plenty, but the more of these, the greater will be their joy, because their sorrows are to be transmuted into joys. Vengeance was an act to enforce or restore justice where the regular legal processes were not competent or had failed.3 And the Old Testament tells us repeatedly that vengeance is not the prerogative of the people, but belongs to God (see Deuteronomy 32:35-36; Jeremiah 46:10; and Psalms 94:1 and 99:8). First. Those who honor the covenant established between Israel and God are thus called to sing. The call to sing a new song occurs as well in Psalms 96 and 98, and in each instance of its occurrence, seems to refer to some sort of new beginning or new insight into the relationship between God and the people. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point General Epistles Verse 5.How I long for my bed! Pauline Epistles He makes his people meek, and then makes the meek beautiful. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres. With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent (. 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.. In the text there are two causes assigned why the saints should be excited to praise the Lord, and to be joyful in their King. When God's Israel are brought to a quiet settlement, let them enjoy that, with thankfulness to God; much more may true believers, that pleasure in their persons, as considered in Christ, in whom they Some Nay, let their joy proclaim their honourable estate. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. in communion with them, and in the communications of his favour to them. 2. Now this may be applied, 1. Verse 1."A new song;" for this Psalm is a song of renovation. Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, altogether past calculation its powers of endurance. Verse 5."Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds." The meek. To his truth. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. The idea of vengeance is difficult for many twenty-first-century Christians to embrace. And the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who WebAnd the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who made them, but to rejoice in him, as having created them in Christ Jesus unto good works, and formed them saints as are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all In my observations I shall comprehend both, and all the particulars in the duty prescribed besides, which is this. "His saints" exclusively; casting out saint traitors, as Beckett and Garnet; saint hypocrites, and many others; who, in the same sense as auri sacra fames, may be termed sacri, or sancti, saints. At the best they can but render to him of his own again. They are to sing aloud "on their beds," or rather couches, for on these the Orientals not only sleep, but also dine, and feast. Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God Let them sing and dance while they can. God's delight in them. He "taketh pleasure in them," because in them he is himself honoured and glorified; because he sees in them the travail of his soul, the fruit of his suffering and mediation; because of the work which he has already begun in them; because they already exhibit some traces of his own image, some transcript of that mind which was in him, who was "meek and lowly in heart.". beautify the meek with salvation. This truth I shall labour to demonstrate. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Poetical Books subjects, or both against their neighbours, under pretence of religion; for Christ never intended that his gospel should be humble and lowly souls, who have been truly humbled under a sense But the scope and nature of the duty prescribed in the text necessarily comprehends bothas well the high acts for which God is to be praised, as the high praises to be given unto God for those high acts; but especially the latter, namely, the height and excellency of the duty of praise to be performed for those high acts of God. II. In the hopes of this, let them now, in the darkest vengeance upon the heathen (the Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, and others, 2 Sam 8 1, etc.) Never can we find a nobler subject for a song than the Lord, nor one more full of fresh matter for a new song, nor one which we are personally so much bound to sing as a new song "unto the Lord." Pentateuch 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Prophets Israel is the nation, Zion is the capital of the kingdom: Israel rejoices in her Maker, Zion in her King. (c) In what respects the Lord takes pleasure in his people. Besides, their way of fighting is of an extraordinary sort, for they sing to God but keep their swords in their hands. It is well to repeat the old; it is more useful to invent the new.

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