Ps 113:1-9. God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn. 1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions. servants of the Lord -- or, all the people of God. name of the Lord -- perfections (Ps 5:11; 111:9). 3. From the rising, &c. -- all the world. 4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension; 7, 8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Ps 44:25). 9. On this special case, compare 1Sa 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Isa 54:1). the barren woman ... house -- literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted. |
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