Psalm 107 oh give thanks to the lord, for he is good, for. The psalmist, having in the two foregoing psalms celebrated the wisdom, power, and goodness of god, in his dealings with his church in particular, here observes some of the. Psalms 107 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary. Gods providential care of the children of men in distresses, in banishment, and dispersion. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon. But he rescues the poor from trouble and increases their families like flocks of sheep. Mar 22, 2011 psalm 107 old testament the holy bible kjv king james version free english audio bibel psalm 107 king james version. Psalms 107 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Although it celebrates providential deliverances, and therefore may be sung by any man whose life has been preserved in time of danger. Psalm 107 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Psalm 107 is a psalm of thanksgiving, extolling god for delivering gods people from a variety of troubles. Psalms 107 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Psalm 107 kjv o give thanks unto the lord, for he is bible. Although the general theme of this psalm may have been suggested by gods special favor to the israelites in their restoration from captivity, it must be regarded as an instructive celebration of gods praise for his merciful providence to all men in their various emergencies. This psalm answers the prayer, save us, o lord our god, and gather us from the nations 2 in the verses 2 and 3. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. The lord said unto my lord, sit thou at my right hand, until i make thine. Within this bible you can access bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 107 and more. Psalms 107 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Oh that men would praise the lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men. This is a choice song for the redeemed of the lord psalms 107. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. In those days, idols of stone, wood, and metal fashioned into the form of an angel, man, beast, or halfmanhalfbeast were common. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 107.
He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college. This is the reason which the psalmist gives for the duty of thankfulness which he prescribes. Let the redeemed of the lord say thisthose he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. There is a possible link between psalms 105, 106, and 107 i. Book five psalms 107 150 thanksgiving to the lord for his great works of deliverance oh, give thanks to the lord, for he is good. Exposition explanatory notes and quaint sayings hints to the village preacher works upon this psalm subject. Book v psalms 107 150 this book has fortyfour psalms, a number of which appear to be of late date. David guzik commentary on psalm 107, were gods deliverance is described in four vivid pictures related to captives returning from exile. Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock. Volume n2, 18691870 gods ways with his people george vicesimus wigram memorials of the ministry of g.
This is a choice song for the redeemed of the lord ps 107. Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction. Look after psalm 25 in book 1 of the psalms of david for more about the names of. Everyone the lord has saved should repeat that word of thanks. Psalm 107 king james version kjv 107 o give thanks unto the lord, for he is good. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We are now starting the fifth and final book of the psalms.
As a spiritual sacrifice, thanksgiving can be offered in the form of a prayer andor praise. Although the general theme of this psalm may have been suggested by gods special favor to the israelites in their restoration from captivity, it must be regarded as an. Prayer, praise, and thanksgiving are almost inseparable, and they are most often offered together. Mar 16, 20 psalm 107 kjv 1 o give thanks unto the lord, for he is good. Psalm 107 john nelson darby notes and comments 3 psalm 107 present testimony. There is a recurrent pattern in this psalm, beginning in ps. Let the redeemed of the lord say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, and gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Book 5 psalms 107 150 praise the lord, because he is good. God gave us help or download in r tf format psalm 108. The four pictures show that everyones story is different, and yet everyones story is the same. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. The more unworthy we are, the more is his kindness to be. It is important in interpreting the psalms that we try to ascertain the historical setting. Psalm 107 kjv o give thanks unto the lord, for he is.
Psalms 107 150 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 107. This psalm is a song of thanksgiving to god, who has been merciful to his people and gathered all. The lectionary text has been selected from the psalm to. Psalm 107 o give thanks unto the lord, for he is good. Fools, because of their rebellious way, and because of their iniquities, were afflicted. Psalms chapter 107 king james version kjv alexander. Even though these are separated by a book division, their subject matter and terminology link them. Psalms 107 nkjv book five psalms 107150 bible gateway. Although it celebrates providential deliverances, and therefore may be sung by any man. Psalms 107, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Once we get past the context of the times in which this psalm was written, its instruction becomes clear. Psalms 107 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them.
It is given in combination with other spiritual sacrifices. This psalm is a song of thanksgiving to god, who has been merciful to his people and gathered all who were lost. It is beloved of mariners due to its reference to ships and the sea v. They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke.
In the closing verses the judgment of god on the rebellious, and the mercies of god to his own afflicted people are made the burden of the song, ps 107. Psalms 107, new international version niv the bible app. Book five psalms 107150 psalm 107 give thanks to the lord, for he is good. Psalms 107 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The psalmist calls on men to praise god for the merciful dispensations of his providence, in. Read psalms 107 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Give thanks to the lord, for he is good, for his loyal love is everlasting. Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. The psalmist, having in the two foregoing psalms celebrated the wisdom, power, and goodness of god, in his dealings with his church in particular, here observes some of the instances of his providential care of the children of men in general, especially in their distresses. They that go down to the sea in ships he says go down, because the sea is lower than the earth, as appears by the rivers which run down into it.
This fifth book runs all the way until the end, which is number 150. Psalm 107 is the 107th psalm of the biblical book of psalms. The king james version bible, the book of psalms, chapter 107. A thanksgiving of the people for deliverance from difficulties and dangers.
Dummelow noted that, the contents, here and there, give appropriate hints as to the date in some instances. Psalm 107 learning from gods deliverance to returning captives. This remarkable psalm praises gods deliverance in four wonderful pictures. Dummelow noted that, the contents, here and there, give appropriate hints as. In the eastern prisons the captives were and are treated with much severity.
1270 32 1285 885 103 1392 1438 127 352 1469 895 19 1587 754 868 1482 652 1392 473 496 2 1456 668 249 1109 1291 1163 944 1243 5 1501 103 792 744 887 1080 449 1188 788 54 1391 1303 993 339 635 542 619 980