In the lectionary psalm 121 is paired appropriately with texts that recall and comment on abrahams journey from his home and family to the land of canaan genesis 12. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise.
Practically all of the psalms in this group are brief, but they are exquisitely beautiful, as dummelow phrased it. Psalm 91, which affirms many of the same things as psalm 121, uses many images and metaphors to describe gods protection and care. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 121 and more. There are real consequences to this kind of thing going unchecked in a nation. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse exposition.
Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the hebrew. The title of psalm 121 reads a song of ascents niv. Psalm 121 highlights a point made many other places in scripture, that the lord is maker of heaven and earth, the only one who gives and sustains life. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. Psalm 121 king james version kjv 121 i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. He shall not be blotted out the book of gods eternal grace and mercy. Psalm 121 english standard version esv bible gateway.
The psalm is located in a group of psalms psalms 1204 placed together for that purpose. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notesfor that particular psalms 121 verse. Psalm 121 125 king james version kjv 121 i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will lift up my eyes to the hills king james version this is the 1769 king james version of. Fifth book of psalms psalms 107150, reading on the john nelson darby notes and jottings. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version. Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains. It is a psalm that many pray or recite in difficult times when they want to feel gods comforting presence. Apr, 2018 psalm 121 king james version god the help of those who seek him. Psalms chapter 128 kjv king james version 1 a song of degrees. Spurgeon remarked that, it is a soldiers song, as well as a travelers hymn. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible.
Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. Psalms chapter 121 kjv king james version 1 a song of degrees. Spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. Psalm 121 king james version god the help of those who seek him. It certainly does not give the impression that godat any timelets his mind wander, unaware of what is happening in his childrens lives. Dec 18, 2015 the adjoining of psalm 121 with psalm 122 highlights this connection. Like many psalms the emphatic rhetoric transcends the experience of most people.
The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Jan 25, 2019 enjoy, help is on the way, from psalms 121 from the king james version. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. Once we recognize that the psalmist uses hills as an image of a problem to a pilgrim, we easily understand the rest of the psalm as an encouragement to those on a spiritual pilgrimage to the kingdom of god. Therefore, the peace sought by the speaker of psalm 120 and the hope sought in the protection of yhwh of psalm 121 find their answer in the journey toward jerusalem of psalm 122.
World wide study bible psalms 121 christian classics. The psalm is the second in a collection of 15 psalms with essentially the same title. Psalm 121 english standard version esv my help comes from the lord. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Such a journey should be made in full recognition of false gods all around who compete for our devotion. God is our machseh, a word translated as dwelling place or refuge depending on the translation e. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,from whence cometh my help. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering. Psalm 121 is a comforting psalm, presenting an everpresent and attentive god caring for her people. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Upgrade to bible gateway plus, and access the believers bible commentary and many other resources.
In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. My help cometh from the lord,which made heaven and earth.
This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. These were the chief dangers of travelers, whether pilgrims or others. Psalm 121 commentary by jerome creach working preacher. Psalm 121 god the help of those who seek him with words kjv. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. Psalms chapter 121 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Psalms chapter 121 king james version kjv alexander. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey.
Aben ezra thinks it was composed on account of israel, when in a siege and distress. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. It reminds us where our help comes from and infuses us with confidence. 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. Going to jerusalem is a good thing because the house of yhwh and the throne of david are there. As god prevents his believing people with his blessings, and meets them of his own accord, so they, on their part, immediately cast their eyes directly upon him. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalms 121 kjv i will lift up mine eyes unto the bible. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. Free reading plans and devotionals related to psalms 121. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. 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. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by.
Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding. The lord watches over you the lord is your shade at your right hand. These short commentaries are based on level a easyenglish about 1200 word vocabulary by gordon churchyard. For more christian meditations, download the abide app here. Because the damage done to a society when the vilest men are exalted is not just theoretical. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalms 122 chapter 121 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. He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. The inscription of the syriac version is, one of the songs of ascent out of babylon. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Mar 20, 2011 psalm 121 is wellsuited for the joy of pilgrimage through advent on the way to easter.
Commentary on psalm 121 psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate god s providential care and is the second psalm in the songs of ascent 429, which begin with psalm 120. Historically, this title has created a plethora of interpretations and approaches to this collection of psalms, but recent scholarship has come to a general. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. I will lift up my eyes to the hills king james version this is the 1769 king james version of the holy bible also known as the. My help comes from the lord, who made heaven and earth. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. Psalms 122 chapter 121 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.
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