And notices that the farmer is just standing there, doing nothing, looking at nothing. The hebrew calls it a shur and mizmor, a combination of psalm and song, which may be best described by the term, a lyrical poem. God in all the deliverances of his people by terrible things, doth therein manifest his righteousness. These are two of only four anonymous psalms in book ii. In the kingdom of grace, hearing prayer, pardoning sin, satisfying the souls of the people, protecting and supporting them. Psalms 65 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In the kingdom of providence, fixing the mountains, calming the sea, preserving the regular succession of day and night, and making the. When one surveys psalm 65 as a whole, what is most striking is the breadth of the psalm s subject matter. Psalms 65 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. In these four psalms, the occasionsand reasonsfor this universal praise include 1 god. They are mainly to be found in the first, second and fifth book. Psalms 65 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts.
We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. Book 3 psalms 7389 the workplace consequences of personal failings psalm 73 the economic consequences of national wrongdoings psalm 81, 85 gods grace in the midst of judgment psalm 86 book 4 psalms 90106 working in a fallen world psalms 90, 101 human creativity with god psalm 104 book 5 psalms 107150. Charles spurgeon observed this about the uncommon pairing of psalm and song for this composition. Psalm 65 enduring word free bible commentary from pastor. The psalmist begins by extolling the blessedness of the right eous, who is first described negatively, as turning away from the. Psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 107.
Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Explanatory notes and quaint sayings from psalm 65 onwards we find ourselves in the midst of a series of psalms which, with a varying arrangement of the words, are inscribed both kwmzm and wyv 6568. Tehillim psalms 65, part 2, commentary by matsatidotcom. Psalms 65 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. World wide study bible psalms 65 christian classics. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 65. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. He is praised for the wonders that he works in nature, which all mankind must acknowledge, 48. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 65, by dr. Book 5 psalms 107 150 psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 107.
Psalm 65 reasons to praise god for the director of music. It begins with praise to god in zion verse 1, a setting which continues through verse 4. But it is also predominately about the god of nature, who is gracious to man, powerful in his acts, and the source of all natures bountywhich is what we would expect of a song written by david, the great poet of israel. That word which stills the stormy ocean, and speaks it into a calm, can silence our enemies.
The book of the psalms is probably the best known part of the old testament ot. God is praised for the fullilment of his promises, and for his mercy in forgiving sins, 1,3. Chapter 65 in this psalm we are directed to give to god the glory of his power and goodness, which appear, i. When he spots a farmer standing in the middle of a huge field of grass. James boice says that psalm 65 is an extraordinary, exquisite poem about nature. The hebrew calls it a shur and mizmor, a combination of psalm and song, which may be best described by the term. In this psalm we are directed to give to god the glory of his power and goodness, which appear, i. Psalms 65 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. Yet since the first, psalm 43 attributed to david in the septuagint, was most likely part of psalm 42, there are probably only three anonymous psalms in book ii 66, 67 and 71. Other forerunner commentary entries containing psalms 65. How contrary soever light and darkness are to each other, it is hard to say which is most welcome.
Lewis, in his book, reflections on the psalms, makes the observation that the psalmists had an appreciation of nature in a way that most who are city dwellers often miss. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. Tehillim psalms 65, part 2, commentary by matsatidotcom teaching ministry. David wilkerson get ready for the end of all things must watch sermon duration. Psalms 65 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse. Psalms 65 in this psalm we are directed to give to god the glory of his power and goodness, which appear, i. The zondervan niv study bible says in its introductory note to psalms 6568 that these are four psalms dominated by the theme of praise and linked by the shared recognition that gods awesome deeds evoke the wonder of all the earth to join israel in singing the praise of her god. You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. This series, as is universally the case, is arranged according to the community of prominent watch words. Spring follows winter, and ushers in summer, according to an appointed order. Revell company, in which he enumerated many of the almost innumerable features of the. Psalms 65 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Tehillim psalms 65, part 2, commentary by matsatidot. Words marked with a star are described in the word list at the end.
Psalms 65, new international version niv the bible app. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
The translated bible text has yet to go through advanced checking. Commentary on psalms 65 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Psalms 65 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The calendar for religious festivals began in the spring, at the barley harvest. When one surveys psalm 65 as a whole, what is most striking is the breadth of the psalms subject matter. Aug 11, 2005 the interior psalms, psalm 66 and psalm 67 are anonymous. The holy bible book 19 psalms kjv dramatized audio duration. Psalms 65 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to. It is a collection of 150 poems or songs by various authors and it is divided into five books similar to the pentateuch.
Read psalm 65 commentary using the treasury of david. This psalm is a prophecy of messiah the prince, and points to him as a bridegroom espousing the church to himself, and as a king ruling in it, and for it. Even here the topics of praise are varied, including prayer being answered verse 2, sins being forgiven verse 3, and the blessedness of dwelling. A song of david the title which we have assigned to this psalm is inspired by a little book entitled, man does not live alone, by a. Psalms 65 commentary old testament matthew henry st. But coupled with that i have found alexanders work very profitable in calling attention to specific nuances, which would be otherwise be easy to miss. Spurgeons own commentary on every verse of the psalms is extremely insightful, and by itself it would have been rich enough for posterity. All the praise the lord receives from this earth is from zion, being the fruit of the spirit of christ, and acceptable through him. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. Adam clarkes bible commentary psalms 65 psalms 64 psalms 66 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Revell company, in which he enumerated many of the almost innumerable features of the earth. Jul 10, 2011 when one surveys psalm 65 as a whole, what is most striking is the breadth of the psalm s subject matter. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Psalms 65 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Verses 14 acknowledge overwhelming sin and yahwehs. Introduction to proverbs next book commentary on psalms 63 book of psalms is hallelujah, that is, praise the lord. A bible devotion from psalm 65 the streams of god are filled with water you care for the land and water it.
The other calendar started in the fall, when they gathered other crops. The holy bible book 19 psalms kjv dramatized audio. Psalm chapter 65 matthew henry complete commentary on. David endeavours to still his spirit, with hope and confidence in god. David guzik commentary on psalm 65 explains how god is in his temple and in his creation, causing his people to give him praise. Book 5 psalms 107150 bible commentary theology of work. Introduction to proverbs next book commentary on psalms 63 book of psalms. H1732 praise h8416 waiteth h1747 for thee, o god, h430 in sion. It is one of the most delightful hymns in any language. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 65 and more. This incomparable commentary and omnibus on the psalms has been prized by christians ever since.
This phrase has become a christian cliche, but it is one that should cause a swelling of great emotion in the soul. Brueggemann regards psalm 65 as a thanksgiving song of the community, albeit he notes that there is something of a mismatch between the subject of verses 15a and the doxology that follows 6. The streams of god are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it. H6726 and unto thee shall the vow h5088 be performed h7999.
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