Salmos 147
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown · Comentário Crítico e Explicativo
Salmos 147:2
(Compare Psa 107:3; Isa 11:12).
Salmos 147:3
Though applicable to the captive Israelites, this is a general and precious truth. wounds--(Compare Margin).
Salmos 147:4-5
God's power in nature (Isa 40:26-28, and often) is presented as a pledge of His power to help His people. telleth . . . stars--what no man can do (Gen 15:5).
Salmos 147:6
That power is put forth for the good of the meek and suffering pious, and confusion of the wicked (Psa 146:8-9).
Salmos 147:7-9
His providence supplies bountifully the wild animals in their mountain homes. Sing . . . Lord--literally, "Answer the Lord," that is, in grateful praise to His goodness, thus declared in His acts.
Salmos 147:10-12
The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid.
Salmos 147:13
strengthened . . . gates--or, means of defense against invaders,
Salmos 147:14
maketh . . . borders--or, territories (Gen 23:17; Isa 54:12). filleth thee, &c.--(Compare Margin).
Salmos 147:15-16
God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Gen 1:3; Psa 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs.
Salmos 147:17-18
morsels--used as to food (Gen 18:5), perhaps here denotes hail.
Salmos 147:19
This mighty ruler and benefactor of heaven and earth is such especially to His chosen people, to whom alone (Deu 4:32-34) He has made known His will, while others have been left in darkness. Therefore unite in the great hallelujah. Next: Psalms Chapter 148