them we should have an olive-branch of peace in our hands. 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! God has put glory or honour upon them; let them give him the thanks due to his name. Historical Books WebEllicott's Commentary for English Readers CXLIX. He is a King that rules by love, and therefore to be praised. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel was blessed and honoured with. He will beautify the Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God able to cast away the chains and fetters of his wrath and justice. The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. Verse 4. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the Verse 2."Rejoice in him that made him; let the children of Zion be joyful." General Epistles Verse 4. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. The [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 3. b) Gentle towards men. The complete accomplishment of this will be in the judgment of the great day, when. Psalms 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Web1. have a solemnity put upon it, and we must mutually excite one another to it. He is a king that rules God's delight in them. Shall those to whom God is their glory be cast down and troubled? Whole Psalm.The New Testament spiritual church cannot pray as the Old Testament national church here prays. [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3. Though chapters and verses be of later date, the Holy Spirit might have cited the book. beds, when they awake in the night, full of the praises of God, as David, Ps 119 62. They who from hence urge the use of music in religious worship, must, by the same rule, introduce dancing, for they went together, as in David's dancing before the ark (Jdg 21:21). When holy ones meet, they adore The Holy One. Verse 4. congregation of saints. When God himself beautifies a man, he becomes beautiful indeed and beautiful for ever. Proud member 3. c) Because, if sanctified, sickness is a great blessing. Let his saints employ their waking hours upon their beds in songs of praise. Verse 2.A peculiar people, their peculiar God, and their peculiar joy in him. Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. AsExpositor'snotes on verses 6-9, "The 'sentence' [NIV] (mishpat,'judgment') decrees that on the day of the Lord, the wicked (individuals, nations, and kings) will be fully judged for the deeds done against God and against his people (cf. 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. Do I write this boastingly, brother? Not all mankind; though they are all his people by creation, and a) Because it is God's will they should suffer. and punishments upon the people, for New mercies continually demand new songs of praise, upon earth and in heaven. Luke-Acts [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Were there no historical evidence of the truth of Christianity, were there no well established miracles, still I should believe that the religion propagated by the fishermen of Galilee is divine. God is their glory; honoured they are with his blessed presence, honoured with his sight, with his embraces; they see him and enjoy him. the word and ordinances of God near to them, that are not required to travel far to them, are justly expected to do more in praising Those who had seen the tribes formed into a settled kingdom as well as into a united nation should rejoice. Herein is grand argument for worshipping the Lord with the utmost exultation: he who takes such a pleasure in us must be approached with every token of exceeding joy. a) Submissive to 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.". Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." Prophets (Eph 6 17), which it is not enough to have in our armoury, we must have it in our hand Dec 28 2022 8 mins. is the honour of all Christians, that their holy religion has been so victorious. a. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. [12] Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. secrets of men shall be judged according to the gospel. The New Testament We have already seen that the meek and quiet spirit by which the Christian is distinguished is an "ornament" to him; and we read in another place that he is "adorned" with good works. History supplies a terrible comment on this psalm. 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 These the It is JESUS himself I want. "Praise ye the LORD." [16] You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and you shall rejoice in the LORD, and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel. "Let Israel rejoice in him that made him." (2.) 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). Proud member Verse 1."Saints." Let them sing and dance while they can. To his truth. Verse 9.The honour common to all saints. "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." Praise to God from His people, who will receive salvation and share in executing judgment. Cookie Notice: Israel in general, the body of the church (v. 2), the of II. WebPsalm 149:4 R. Tuck The Peculiarity of religion is that it gives us pleasure in the thought of God, by removing the fear of him which is common to sinful men. Verse 3."Harp." The children of Israel are happy to be made a people; the children of Zion are equally happy to be ruled as a people. Johannine Writings (2.) every dispensation of Providence; are not easily provoked to 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. What must be the principle of this praise, and that is holy joy in He will do more in the same timehe will do it betterhe will persevere longer. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. 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. "He will beautify the meek with salvation." wrath; are free from envy and malice; have mean thoughts of punishments upon the people; 8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. The ancient Israelites in singing this song would have understood both aspects. In time of affliction he made his bed to swim, praying unto the Lord to return and deliver his soul. God's doings for them. Upon their beds of rest, upon their nightly couch. The tambourine was usually played by females, who are represented as dancing to its sound without the accompaniment of any other instrument. There is afurthertie back to the opening as well. It is the purpose of God to beautify his people with salvation in this world. all the wrong they had done to God's people, v. 7. He gave Israel their being as a Johannine Writings The thought of the Lord's taking pleasure in us is a mine of joy never to be exhausted. This appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the "mouth," "the high praises of God in their mouth;" showing that the height herein mentioned is a property of man's work in praising God, and not only of the work of God, for which he is to be praised. 1 Praise ye the Lord. They are, in an especial manner, "the meek upon earth." The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was ( Psalms 149:1 ), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 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. Verse 6. We must sing a new song, newly composed upon every special Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. Wisdom Literature Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The Whole Bible Psalm 22:8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. adorn, make them amiable and honourable in the eyes of the world, who now hate and despise them. Verse 8.The restraining and subduing power of the gospel. Wisdom Literature AsThe Expositor's Bible Commentarypoints out, this statement in the closing frame of the book of Psalms ties back to the opening frame: "The phrase is equivalent to 'congregation of the righteous' (Psalms 1:5 Psalms 1:5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.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 149:1-5 Psalms 149:1-5 [1] Praise you the LORD. God has honoured them, and put a rare glory upon them; therefore let them exult therein. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. And in the Protestant church Thomas Muntzer stirred up the War of the Peasants by means of this Psalm. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hos 7:14. 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; 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. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. Consider, 1. saints in power, for this is the intention of their sanctification; they are devoted to the glory of God, and renewed by the grace of At what time soever God is pleased to inspire his grace and comfort into us, we ought to rejoice therein, and by night on the bed to seek him whom our soul loveth; abridging that time of rest and ease, that it may become as beneficial unto us as the day itself. Beautify Heb. 2. 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. God's designs 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 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. Verse 2.The duty, reasonableness, and benefit of holy joy. God's designs concerning them. 3 James L. Mays, Psalms, Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching, ed. Johannine Writings Sing to the L ord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. of God should flow from a heart filled with delight and triumph in God's attributes, and our relation to him. Verse 8."To bind their kings with chains," etc. Johannine Writings in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. he has foreknown and chosen, taken into the covenant of his Verse 3."Timbrel." Let us never attempt its suppression, but issue in the terms of this verse a double license for exultation. 2. "The written judgment" (Psalms 149:9 Psalms 149:9To execute on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. 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. [5] Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. The word of God is all edge; whichever way we turn it, it strikes deadly blows at falsehood and wickedness. 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.". Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! II. In which places, and very many more in the Scriptures, it is evident that the Lord, considered in his highest sublimity, is the object of high praise, and that by most special and peculiar appropriation of it unto himself, and none other (Isa 42:8). entertain ourselves, and proclaim his name, by singing praises to him (v. 3), WebPulpit Commentary Verse 4. Pentateuch For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. yea, he takes pleasure in their services done in faith, and from "Tremble and sin not." In this statement there are three subjects for inquiry, namely: c. In what respects he takes pleasure in them? spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. 1. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. The Gospels WebVerse 4. The idea of vengeance is difficult for many twenty-first-century Christians to embrace. Those "whom he justifies, them he also glorifies." GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point must be the expressions of this praise. Prophets The honour of this redounded When godly men give battle to the powers of evil each conflict is high praise unto the God of goodness. With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel to all the Israel of God; and to him who put it upon them they return it entirely in their hallelujahs. All the holy ones are sent upon errands by their holy Lord. They do not do it from any personal malice and revenge, or any bloody Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (. Email / username or password was incorrect! General Epistles The Old Testament our rejoicing in him. The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their Miriam led the daughters of Israel in the dance when the Lord had triumphed gloriously; was it not most fit that she should? Verse 2. Major Prophets 3. Wisdom Literature singing the praises of God, and then their sword did execution, 2 Chron 20 23. He is ever new in his manifestations; his mercies are new every morning; his deliverances are new in every night of sorrow; let your gratitude and thanksgivings be new also. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework." This follows upon the former: if he made them he is their King. (2.) The two things act and react upon each other. 2. Yet at times even saintly conclaves need to be stirred up to thanksgiving; for saints may be sad and apprehensive, and then their spirits require to be raised to a higher key, and stimulated to happier worship. Now this may be applied, 1. Verse 9. WebDay 149 of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover in 365 Days! << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. It is well to repeat the old; it is more useful to invent the new. Even old psalms can be sung asnewbecause the congregation always has fresh reasons for expressing gratitude. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Verse 4. Verse 3. Both the conflict and the victory at the end of it shall cause glory to God, and honour to his holy ones. The work of the truly living of all degrees. We praise God and contend with our corruptions; we sing joyfully and war earnestly with evil of every kind. Here is that new creation which calls for the new song. (3.) Praise ye the Lord. [13] Put you in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great. WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. WebPsalm 149:4, NASB: For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will glorify the lowly with salvation. The last "honour" is imitation of their virtuous examples. They all believe in him, and have faith in his word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his person and name. and grace of God, whereby they appear to be his people. We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. Be angry, and do not sin. children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; those that have The Lord "taketh pleasure in his people," because they are his people; those whom he has purchased by his blood, renewed by his Spirit, and redeemed by his power. And as in the former case, "Israel" and the "saints" (in addition to the "children of Zion " in this psalm) should not be limited to God's physical nation. Quiet is their spirit, but in that very quietude abides the thunder of an irresistible force. Rejoice 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. 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. of sin; brought to submit to the righteousness of Christ, and to get to know the Bible better! Wisdom Literature If we do not praise we shall grow sad in our conflict; and if we do not fight we shall become presumptuous in our song. - For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. God takes pleasure in sanctifying, justifying and glorifying them; they must surely take pleasure in extolling him as Friend, Protector, Law giver, Leader, King, God! 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. Even in their quietest retreats let them burst into song; when no one hears them, let them sing aloud unto God. themselves, and high ones of other saints; these the Lord Your partnership makes all we do possible. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Major Prophets Every thing he gives, it is from his mercy, and ever to be so acknowledged. Verse 4 (first clause).The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. 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). God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (ver. Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom. [3] Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp. [21] For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the LORD dwells in Zion. On beds of death, and at the scaffold and the stake, joy and glory have been kindled in the hearts of Christ's faithful witnesses. [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. Now, (1.) WebBenson Commentary Psalm 149:4. The cause given to God's Israel for praise. 4. To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over The meek All true Israelites are such. 1. Let that people therefore praise him, for he 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. Praise and power go ever hand in hand. While they are reclining on their couches. [4] For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Historical Books God is in the midst of saints, and because of this we may well long to be among them. Psalms 4:4 Psalms 4:4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. Thirdly: the Lord hath pleasure in the prosperity of his people. WebPsalms 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. All evil shall eventually be overthrown: the Lord shall display his justice against evildoers, and in that warfare his servants shall play their parts. Lord, and continue Christ's faithful servants and soldiers to the end of their lives. The Old Testament as offered up through Christ; in the company of them and Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and the harp. "He taketh pleasure in his people." General Epistles Our new songs should be devised in Jehovah's honour; indeed all our newest thoughts should run towards him. "To execute upon them the judgment written." 1. The Gospels This was once literally the duty of Israel: when they came into Canaan they fulfilled the righteous sentence of the Lord upon guilty nations. The state to which God has lifted the saints: "glory," in contrast with sin, reproach, affliction. "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". Verse 1."A new song;" for this Psalm is a song of renovation. For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. The New Testament Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. What condescension is this on Jehovah's part, to notice, to love, and to delight in his chosen! 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. Pentateuch So it seems appropriate to read Psalm 149, the next-to-last psalm, in light of that second opening psalm. Much of the power of In each case holiness should be conspicuous: it is of saints that the text speaks. Some are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
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