Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 of titles

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. Many of the psalms have titles which either tell the occasion when the psalm was written or the purpose of the psalm. The title is derived from the greek translation, psalmoi. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he will enable you to stand firm. I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from. Psalms 121 kjv i will lift up mine eyes unto the bible. David composed at least 73 psalms, mostly in the first two books of the psalter i.

Bible text from the good news translation gnt is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by american bible society, 101 north independence mall east, floor 8, philadelphia, pa 191062155. The contents of the superscriptions vary but fall into a few broad categories. The psalm is the second in a collection of 15 psalms with essentially the same title. If the psalm has a title, you will probably have to add one to the verse for the correct verse number for example, ps 67. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25. Historically, this title has created a plethora of interpretations and approaches to this collection of psalms, but recent scholarship has come to. The psalmist with the eye of faith could see it coming, so he watched its approach. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. Let us lift up our eyes, therefore, hopefully expecting help from the hills.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. Psalms of ascents or pilgrim psalms chapters 120 4, were sung by pilgrims journeying up to jerusalem for the three annual feasts of passover, pentecost, and tabernacles. In his full commentary on the psalms, limburg transfers that title to psalm 119 and retitles psalm 121 on the road again continuing the view of reading psalm 121 as a pilgrimage or journey psalm. Psalm 121, good news translation gnt the bible app. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. Acrostic psalms are those in which each verse begins with a consecutive letter of the hebrew alphabet chapters 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. Some of the titles point to the source of the psalm, while others point to a certain purpose, or a certain melody, or something related to music. 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. 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. 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.

Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. Text of psalm 121 according to the 1928 psalter psalms chapter 121 text in hebrew and english. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be of the nature of an answer to the anxious question in psalm 121. Read psalms 175 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 175 and more. Commentary on psalms 121 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Neubauer, after a minute examination of jewish thought on the subject, writes. 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.

Exposition explanatory notes and quaint sayings hints to the village preacher works upon this psalm title, etc. This psalms commentary from the niv application commentary series will help. Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. 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 psa 120. The title of psalm 121 reads a song of ascents niv. Many readers of psalm 121 have connected it with lifes journey or at least with. Psalms 175 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book 2 psalms 4272 bible commentary theology of work. This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. Some of the psalms were not given titles so we can.

Psalms 121 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. Trusting god in the face of institutional pressure psalm 20 gods presence in our struggles at work psalm 23 gods guidance in our work psalm 25 book 2 psalms 4272 gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46 anxiety when unscrupulous people succeed psalms 49, 50, 52, 62 book 3 psalms 7389. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 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. There are titles on about 100 of the psalms, the titles are so old that they cannot be understood even in the second century bc. Psalm 90, but this one is individualized singular you.

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. 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. 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. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. The king james version thus makes it easier to see that the titles of the psalms are part of the inspired text of scripture and ought to be read as such. A psalm of david, when he fled from absalom his son. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. This is a wonderful psalm describing gods protection of and presence with his faithful followers cf. Beginning with the way of blessing set out in psalm 1, he takes us on a tour twelve choice psalms, drawing out many practical lessons aimed at encouraging those who would be better disciples of our lord jesus christ. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite.

Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. Richard phillips believes the book of psalms has the answer to this pressing question. The titles have not been put into metre in the scottish metrical version of the psalms, just as ps 72. The respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. It is difficult to outline the book of psalms as each chapter focuses on different subject matter. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by. This title is further explored and even exploited by invoking the. No help comes from anywhere else but from the eternal hills. From all these different expositions of the titles.

As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. Psalm 121, joan stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary psalms, 2011. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james. Psalms 121 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The ones that do contain this information refer to the following writers. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents. My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth. You can learn more from a book if you stop and ask it questions than if you. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7.

In other words, this book will help you achieve both halves of the interpretive. Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them. 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 background information with maps and images.