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It speaks of gods help, protection, and vigilant watchcare. 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. Comments on the book of psalms chapter 121 from the king james bible online. Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. His gracious power will overshadow us at every step we take. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes.

Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Psalms 121 hebrew english translation massoretic text mt. After personally celebrating yahwehs guardianship in verses 12, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 38. Jan 27, 2012 psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. Psalms 12 an introduction to the psalms summary these psalms together announce what it takes to be happy as a child of god 1. 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. Ps 121 is the second song of a series of songs called song of ascents that begin in the last chapter, psalms 120. The lord watches over you the lord is your shade at your right hand. This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents.

Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. 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. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure. How does the corporate aspect of protection and care apply. There are no references or allusions to psalm 121 in the new testament. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. The last and highest degree of this song is attained in ps 121. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Genesis, the book of beginnings, uses the phrase lift eyes times gen. Oct 20, 20 the respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be of the nature of an answer to the anxious question in psalm 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. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Some scholars suggest that pilgrims sang this psalm en route to jerusalem and its temple. Walking this path would mean a potential encounter with the likes of. 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. Alexander went to sleep, he said, because parmenio watched. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by. Then i proclaimed a fast there, at the river of ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our god, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for. There are also 3 other phrases which closely compliment these thoughts.

The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. Dewette and rosenmuller suppose that it was composed in the exile. Though the paths of life are dangerous and difficult, yet we shall stand fast, for. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all the fifteen psalms of degrees. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. Thomas benton, in annotations on the book of job and the psalms, 1732.

Scholars see psalms 1 and 2 as a deliberate psalm pair, meant to introduce the entire psalter with important themes. Commentary on psalms 121 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

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. I will have an eye to the special presence of god in his church, and with his people, and from thence i will expect help. 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. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Psalm 121 the lord is your keeper introduction psalms 1204 are each labeled as a song of ascent. This psalm fits well against the backdrop of a pilgrimage for it is concerned with the uncertainties one faces on such a journey. From the pulpit commentary we read, in whatever special circumstances, or for whatever. Buy book tehillim is recited by jewish people collectively and individually, as the desire occurs to offer praise and thanksgiving to gd.

The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. Four of them ps 122, 124, 1 and 3 are linked in their ascriptions to david, and one. 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. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. He declares the nature of gods guarding role in verse 34. Psalm 121 is part of a group of psalms psalms 1204 placed together for that purpose. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 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.

Statements of confidence in gods protection and declarations of gods faithful character dominate psalm 121. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he will enable you to stand firm. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. 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. These statements and declarations appear together as a liturgy, as indicated by the shift in voices throughout the psalm. Rosenmuller regarding it as a psalm to be sung on the return to. I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from. David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as. Nothing is known, or can be known, of the author or of the occasion on which it was composed. Psalms 121 commentary ellicotts commentary for english readers. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25. Commentary on the book of psalms calvin university. Verse 1b, should probably be retranslated as a question, which is quite permissible. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes.

Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. Feb 04, 2017 ps 121 is the second song of a series of songs called song of ascents that begin in the last chapter, psalms 120. In various analyses, this observation is a con stant. It begins with an acknowledgment of god as creator and ends with a declaration of personal trust in his providential care. The respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. Read through the entire psalm and make note of the word that is used most to describe gods actions. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. Eventually well learn that, if we can only hold fast. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr.

Calvins commentary on the psalms, anew translation of which. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by charles ellicott has been an oft consulted resource by. A prayer and 5 truths from psalm 121 debbie mcdaniel christian blog and commentary on crosswalk. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. American war, wrote, my favorite chapter is the travellers psalm, psalm 121. Others call it the travellers psalm for there is nothing in it of military dangers and think david penned it when he was going abroad, and designed it pro vehiculofor the carriage, for a good mans convoy and companion in a journey or. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all. They are also variously called gradual psalms, songs of degrees, songs of steps or pilgrim songs. Though the paths of life are dangerous and difficultyet we shall stand fast. 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 singer of this psalm looked to the hills, likely the distant hills of. Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them. He will be our keeper, our shade upon our right hand psalms 121. The spirit, who is their preserver and comforter, shall abide with them for ever. Thou mayest slumber, for thou art frail, but he is a watchman to whose eyes sleep never comes. It moves naturally from the need for help verses 12, to the promise of gods protection verses 38. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains. Gods constant presence is a major assertion throughout the book of psalms.

Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. Psalms, chapter 121 king james version christian answers. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version.