"To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron." Saintship is a matter of Divine workmanship, and therefore it is far more remarkable than human excellence. The emotion which accordingly befits the saints: "be joyful. Prophets It is JESUS himself I want. 4. Now in prosperity he gives thanks for the blessings he doth receive. Upon their sick-beds, their death-beds, let Proud member Web1. Reader, pause over this apparently small, but most important, distinction. In the second place, the praises of God will appear to be of a high, sublime nature, from the high effect, the genuine and proper fruit they produce, viz., that although their object, to whom they are peculiarly appropriate (I mean the Lord himself) be in his own nature, and of himself, most infinitely high and transcendent, yet by the attribution and performance of praise unto him, doth he account his name, his power, his wisdom, and justice, and himself to be exalted thereby. 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 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. Johannine Writings 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. 1. but to hold sweet communion with my God. The Gospels and punishments upon the people, for WebPsalm 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Meekness, as a Christian grace, may be considered as it respects both God and man. Verse 4."The meek." (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. The two-edged sword here (Psalms 149:6 Psalms 149:6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;American King James Version) would seem to parallel the book of Revelation's figurative portrayal of a sharp sword coming out of Christ's mouth at His return (Revelation 19:15 Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.American King James Version; compare 1:16; Isaiah 11:4-5 Isaiah 11:4-5 [4] But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. And the children of Zion have not only to bless the God who GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. Under that arrangement, she served as the earthly contingent of the armies [or hosts] of the King of heaven" (Zondervan NIV Study Bible,introductory note on Psalm 149). WebBenson Commentary Psalm 149:4. Israel with over the nations of Canaan and other nations that were devoted to destruction. The New Testament God's delight in them. Isaiah 24:21-22 Isaiah 24:21-22 [21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point them sing the praises of their God. 2. 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). "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". men are fonder of making new complaints than new Psalms. Johannine Writings WebClarke's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. d) Because praise offered upon a bed of sickness is a testimony to the power of religion. When the high praises of God are in our mouth with When he sings at his work, he will both do more and do it better than he would without his song. God than others. God has honoured them, and put a rare glory upon them; therefore let them exult therein. I Kings 11-12. The chief powers of evil shall be restrained and ultimately destroyed. In each case holiness should be conspicuous: it is of saints that the text speaks. 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." It is a psalm of triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people - Let them rejoice on this account. Let us give the utmost liberty to joy. Verse 4."For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people." Historical Books Bearing with patience. God's designs concerning them. A work for which there is abundant cause, reason, and argument. 2. as offered up through Christ; in the company of them and We then give honour to God when we take pleasure in him. All rights reserved. God has put glory or honour upon them; let them give him the thanks due to his name. 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. God's dominion over Here is that new creation which calls for the new song. [20] But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. The word of God is the two-edged sword (Heb 4 12), the sword of the Spirit It is such a song as may be sung at the coming of the Lord, when the new dispensation shall bring overthrow to the wicked and honour to all the saints. 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.". Minor Prophets WebJamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 4. 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. 1. Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. II. They have reason to rejoice in God, and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that "made" them. No: they know and feel that they have no pretensions of this kind. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. righteous shall be beautified in that day when they shine forth as the sun. formed them for himself, on purpose that they might show forth his praise, Isa 43 21. If any ought to be glad it is the children of Zion; rejoicing is more fit for Israel than for any other people: it is their own folly and fault that they are not oftener brimming with joy in God, for the very thought of him is delight. Under the illusion that it must be used as a prayer without any spiritual transmutation, Psa 149:1-9 has become the watchword of the most horrible errors. The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. American King James Version; Isaiah 49:2 Isaiah 49:2And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he hid me;American King James Version). Back to C. H. Spurgeon's Bio & Resources, David Guzik :: Gnesis 38 Tamar y el pecado de Jud, Jonathan Edwards :: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, H4397 - mal' - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, H3068 - Yhv - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), Apostle Paul's Timeline - Study Resources, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 9 and 10 [1990s] (Chuck Missler), Hosea 10-28 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), The Greatest Need in the Church (Tony Clark). Some Verse 5."The saints in glory" shall rest from their labours, but not from their praises. They have reason to 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. of Scripture. Pentateuch Verse 4. WebDay 149 of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover in 365 Days! "He will beautify the meek." have entered into God's rest, and find repose in Jesus Christ, sing aloud for joy of that. Both the conflict and the victory at the end of it shall cause glory to God, and honour to his holy ones. Cromwell's Ironsides were sneeringly called Psalm-singers; but God's Psalm singers are always Ironsides. love, and to his glory; in their sacrifices of prayer and praise, to whose felicity no accession can be made, yet graciously condescends to take pleasure in his people, Ps 147 11. God's dominion over them. Abundance of joy to all the people of God, ver 1-5. Agrippa was captive to Paul. "Let the saints" be so transported with their joy in God as to "sing aloud upon their beds," when they awake in the night, as David; Psa 119:62. is the honour of all Christians, that their holy religion has been so victorious. There are unusual seasons which call for unusual expressions of joy. 4 The living God imparts vigorous life to those who trust him. 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. "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. Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, altogether past calculation its powers of endurance. Selah. He, to quicken our industry, refers us to the Word at large. greatly, O daughter of Zion! Pentateuch Psalm 149:4. WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. justifies them in it; it is the judgment written. The What condescension is this on Jehovah's part, to notice, to love, and to delight in his chosen! General Epistles Luke-Acts 1 Praise the LORD.Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. We must praise God in public, "in the congregation of the saints:" the more the better; it is like to heaven. This I beg the reader to remark with me, here is nothing said of Israel being joyful in what their king had done for them. 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. Blessed 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. "Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand." Major Prophets The Lord He rejoiceth over them to do them good. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. What opportunities must be taken for praising All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited Pauline Epistles All through one hears the beat of the feet of dancing maidens, keeping time to the timbrel and harp. These the All this should add to their joy, and fill their hearts with gladness. (Read all of Psalm 149) Ps 149:1-9 . a) God will be glorified and Christ manifested. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, kingdom of heaven. 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