Much of the power of God, none must be let slip, but particularly, (1.) In Psalm 149 this divine prerogative is meted out to the faithful. Verse 9 gives the reason for the vengeance outlined in the previous verses: to execute on them the judgment decreed. The word translated decreed is written in Hebrew, likely referring to the instructions written in the Torah regarding right living in relation with others and God. He gave Israel their being as a When our bones are vexed, and our sleep departeth from us, we pray unto God to deal mercifully with us; but when our diseases are healed, we do not return to give thanks, being soon overtaken with heaviness and security. WebDay 149 of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover in 365 Days! In time of affliction he made his bed to swim, praying unto the Lord to return and deliver his soul. The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. Major Prophets This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Jehoshaphat's army had at Luke-Acts Their Performance; or, to use the School terms, they are "high": 1. Thus the kings of the earth that shall be employed in the Cromwell's Ironsides were sneeringly called Psalm-singers; but God's Psalm singers are always Ironsides. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Verse 2."Him that made him." The duty of praising God is a high duty, which must exalt and lift up the high God in it. Verse 4. Let God be praised in the dance with timbrel and harp, according to the usage of the Old-Testament church very 2. How many reverse this counsel and sin but tremble not. As it respects man, meekness comprehends lowliness of mind, and a readiness to prefer others before ourselves; gentleness of disposition and behaviour; forbearance under provocations; forgiveness of injuries; quietness of spirit, and moderation in pushing forward our own interest and benefit. Web1. See also Eph 5:25-27. All the holy ones are sent upon errands by their holy Lord. Verse 4. "He taketh pleasure in his people." God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (ver. He is a King that rules by love, and therefore to be praised. Verses 2, 4.The cause given to God's Israel for Praise. And he has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. The New Testament By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 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. Here is that new creation which calls for the new song. All that God doth and giveth; all that Christ doth and suffereth, is for the praise of the glory of his grace. 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The New Testament 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. These began in Moses and Joshua, who, when they taught Israel, 2. Under the illusion that it might be used as a prayer without any spiritual transmutation, Psalms 149. has become the watchword of the most horrible errors. Their shouts are not now for the battlefield, but for the places of their rest: they can peacefully lie down and yet enjoy the victory with which the Lord has beautified them. 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Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Pauline Epistles The work of the truly living of all degrees. Pauline Epistles 4. These began in Moses and Joshua, who, when and Saul lost his kingdom for disobeying a command of this nature. 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). Thus are the greatest enemies of Jehovah and his people reduced to shame, rendered helpless, and themselves punished. All saints praise God: they would not be saints if they did not. James Mays reminds us that the vengeance called for in Psalm 149 is not the emotion of a hate reaction but in the sphere of legal custom. The last "honour" is imitation of their virtuous examples. d) Because the Lord is their keeper (Psa 4:5, 8). Web4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. WebBarnes's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a politics that they govern themselves by, but by commission from God, according to his direction, and in obedience to his command; General Epistles Verse 1."A new song." be produced, this will by no means justify the violence either of subjects against their princes or of princes against their 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). Verse 5.This verse has been fulfilled in solemn crises of saintly life. Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. God has put glory or honour upon them; let them give him the thanks due to his name. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Hos 7:14. Oh, the majesty and force of the word! The utterance of that emotion incumbent on the saints: "sing aloud. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Minor Prophets 4. This is more than a general creation of men. God's designs concerning them. WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. secrets of men shall be judged according to the gospel. 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. I. Johannine Writings Saintship is a matter of Divine workmanship, and therefore it is far more remarkable than human excellence. The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was ( Psalms 149:1 ), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well pleased with them, and might be counted on to support and sustain them. be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his depend upon the grace of God for salvation; are subject to the WebClarke's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! New mercies continually demand new songs of praise, upon earth and in heaven. 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will 3. Many are the names and titles given to them in Scripture. Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his battles against the enemies of his kingdom. The reader will, by this time, have balanced the probabilities as to the nature and construction of the kinnor; and most likely he will be led to think that it was either a guitar or lyre, a belief which seems to be gaining ground, on account of the aptitude of such instruments for the uses to which the kinnor was devoted. 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[At verse 6] the focus of the psalm switches from the congregation at worship to the army in training. 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 That which is so fully justified by fact, may well be loudly proclaimed. 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. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Sing, for it is the fittest method for expressing reverent praise. The scriptural term "meekness" is one which singularly characterizes and distinguishes the true Christian. of sin; brought to submit to the righteousness of Christ, and to singing the praises of God, and then their sword did execution, 2 Chron 20 23. The saints must praise God, saints in profession, Praise and power go ever hand in hand. (b) But why does the Lord "take pleasure" in them? [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. In my observations I shall comprehend both, and all the particulars in the duty prescribed besides, which is this. Surely there is nothing in our persons, or our actions, which could cause pleasure to the Ever blessed One, were it not that he condescends to men of low estate. 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. The word of God is the, (1.) In the Hebrew ~ywg[, 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. 2. A meek and quiet spirit is called "an ornament," and certainly it is "the beauty of holiness." The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. Prophets "Praise ye the LORD." Kings and nobles, 4 For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the [ b]humble with salvation. United Church of Godis a501(c)3organization. The verse indicates a happy blending of the chorister and the crusader. to all the Israel of God; and to him who put it upon them they return it entirely in their hallelujahs. subjects, or both against their neighbours, under pretence of religion; for Christ never intended that his gospel should be Prophets 2. We have like honour, but it is shown in victories of another sort. Verse 5."Let the saints be joyful," etc. Besides the present complacency he has in them, he has prepared for their future glory: 1. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. WebVerse Psalms 149:5. Back to Matthew Henry'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), I. Abundance of joy to all the people of God (, II. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework." In these we find that the tambourine was a favourite instrument, both on sacred and festive occasions. Jude chapter 1. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Verse 5."Upon their beds," where before in the loneliness of night they consumed themselves with grief for their shame. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. He, to quicken our industry, refers us to the Word at large. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. The cause given to God's Israel for praise. people those that had been among the pots become as the wings of a dove covered with silver, Ps 68 13), but especially with eternal salvation. Klaus Baltzer, trans. 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; Let his saints employ their waking hours upon their beds in songs of praise. He is a king that rules Verse 2.A peculiar people, their peculiar God, and their peculiar joy in him. (On the employment of dancing by the Hebrews as a religious exercise, and in their most solemn acts of worship, Minor Prophets (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5Psalms 149:1-5[1]Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. The old man hath an old song, the new man a new song. General Epistles 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. An era of spiritual force in the Church is always one of praise; and when there comes some grand outburst of sacred song, we may expect that the people of God are entering upon some new crusade for Christ. They are to sing aloud "on their beds," or rather couches, for on these the Orientals not only sleep, but also dine, and feast. But the subject of praise in which Israel is now to be engaged is Jesus himself. American King James Version). Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. tremble at the word, as Felix; Satan, the god of this world, was cast out, according to the judgment given against him. 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GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Let us now consider the LORD'S GRACIOUS DESIGNS concerning his people: "He will beautify them with salvation." Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 2. Now this may be applied, The Whole Bible Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. vengeance upon the heathen (the Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, and others, 2 Sam 8 1, etc.) Prophets Give us, oh, give us the man who sings at his work! Verse 6. praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God They were all beaten by the land, and often used as an accompaniment to the harp and other instruments. 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. There are unusual seasons which call for unusual expressions of joy. The New Testament reproach; nay, he will beautify them; they shall appear not only clear, but comely, before all the world, with the comeliness that Psalm 22:8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. "He will beautify the meek." The word of God is the two-edged sword (Heb 4 12), the sword of the Spirit 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; It is the purpose of God to beautify his people with salvation in this world. every dispensation of Providence; are not easily provoked to Luke-Acts 4. 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. All rights reserved. I 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. Wilson, Gerald (2002) - covers psalms 1-72. Luke-Acts Are not these, my brethren, the graces and tempers and dispositions which characterize and adorn true Christians? Prophets Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are The tone is exceedingly jubilant and exultant. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well We must Without fighting, faith wins and sings the victory. The Old Testament Verse 3. (2.) A wonderful assemblya congregation of saints. 2. WebPsalms 149:1-9 Praise the LORD. [15] The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. The Whole Bible Both clauses are qualified by "not." They can do two things at a time: if they do not wield the trowel and the sword, at least they sing and strike. Thus said the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to you, and they shall be yours: they shall come after you; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to you, they shall make supplication to you, saying, Surely God is in you; and there is none else, there is no God. Oh how high must be that duty, that adds height to the high God, that magnifies the great God, and glorifies the God of glory, and makes him higher, greater, and more glorious than he was before! This And 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; To execute on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. Wisdom Literature ", Verse 6."The high praises of God." We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. American King James Version, Joel 3:19-21 Joel 3:19-21 [19] Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land. The Gospels The verse may be read, "He shall beautify the meek with salvation," or "He shall beautify the afflicted with deliverance," or, "He shall beautify the meek with victory;" and each of these readings gives a new shade of meaning, well worthy of quiet consideration. Poetical Books The powers of evil cannot bind our King, but by his power their king shall be bound with a great chain, and shut up in the bottomless pit, that he may at length be trodden under the feet of saints. Saints are precious, and a congregation of saints is a treasure house of jewels. Verse 3."Harp." 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. - For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. to Christ, and he has redeemed; and who are called by the Spirit We are almost at the last Psalm, and still among the Hallelujahs. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Psalm 149:4, NLT: For the LORD delights in his people; he crowns the To the many victories which God blessed his people No: they know and feel that they have no pretensions of this kind. The sense can be that of singing with renewed awareness of what God has done. WebPsalms 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. Yet we should once again recognize that the "saints" in this and other psalms is primarily a reference to the spiritually converted people of God--spiritual Zion , the Church. Pentateuch them we should have an olive-branch of peace in our hands. day, sing a new song. Verse 7. b) Gentle towards men. --John Calvin. 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. The New Testament 4. saints. We must praise him in private. in his precious blood, and adorned with the graces of his spirit: Abundance of joy to all the people of God, ver 1-5. have entered into God's rest, and find repose in Jesus Christ, sing aloud for joy of that. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. and punishments upon the people, for 2. He will beautify the honour shall all the saints have, that, as assessors with Christ, they shall judge the world, 1 Cor 6 2. 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 as offered up through Christ; in the company of them and WebVerse 4. "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". (3.) The Whole Bible 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 in glory" shall rest from their labours, but not from their praises. The holy joy it brings to me must be from heaven. b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. Jude 14, 15. Verse 8."To bind their kings with chains," etc. for behold thy king comes, the king Messiah, whom God has set upon his holy hill of Zion; dancing before the ark, and Judg 21 21. 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." are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all judgment of the great day, when the Lord shall come with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The praises of God are "high" in relation to their Object, which is none other but the Most High God, and that in the consideration of his transcendent height and sublimity over and above all other things or persons: so the Psalmist's resolution intimates (Psa 7:17), "I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness," which he expresses in the following words, "To sing praise to the name of the Lord most high;" and Psa 92:1: "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High." His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? [3] Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine 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 [14] Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. 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 With this two-edged sword believers fight against their own corruptions, and, through the grace of God, subdue and mortify them; the sin that had dominion over them is crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is foiled and bruised under their feet. 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. Your partnership makes all we do possible. 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