Psalms 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The heavens so declare the glory of god, and proclaim his wisdom, power, and goodness, that all ungodly men are left without excuse. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. We have a special name for all these things that god. Typical elements of a thanksgiving psalm are present expression of gratitude andor trust verses 12, 57, 1011, 1516. They all make us feel inside ourselves, somebody made all this. The title of this psalm has nothing particular in it. The psalm tells of natures praise of god the creator vv. The book of the creatures, in which we may easily read the power and godhead of the creator v. Some believe that the chief musician is the lord god himself, and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in davids time, such as heman the singer or asaph 1 chronicles 6. This psalm begins by celebrating the universe which god has created vv. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 19 and.
The verses, again, generally consist of two members. Psalms 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Psalm 19 does this in religious terms, assuming an intentional creator god who created both nature and law for. Read psalms 19 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
The book of the creatures, in which we may easily read the power and godhead of the creator. Study guide for psalm 19 by david guzik blue letter bible. The heavens and their host proclaim the majesty of god, psalm 19. Considering psalm 19 as a whole indicates that it deals with essential themes of biblical faith. There are two excellent books which the great god has published for the instruction and edification of the children of men.
Commentary on the book of psalms gordon college faculty. The psalmist prays for pardon and preservation from sin, psalm 19. Psalm 19 commentary by james limburg working preacher. Like psalm 118, psalm 116 is a psalm of thanksgiving that is part of the egyptian hallel see essay on psalm 118. And though sometimes the law be distinguished from the psalms and prophets luke 16. Psalms 19 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Then it celebrates gods law torainstruction, which the author sees as lifegivingjust as the sun is lifegiving vv. Commentaries for psalm chapter 19 the glory of gods works. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 19. This is one of three psalms that celebrate the toragods law.
Psalms 19 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Finally, the psalm offers an invitation to lead a life directed by gods torah or teaching vv. The title tells us both the author and the audience of the psalm. Psalm 19 the heavens, the word, and the glory of god. The heavens, the word, and the glory of god the title tells us both the author and the audience of the psalm.
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