ii) That led us in the last lesson to Psalm 114. (Psalm 118 Commentary) H A Ironside on Ps 118:22 - We may safely say that the guidance of the Holy Spirit led believers to give special recognition to the memorial day of Christ’s resurrection, “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). 5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. Psalm 118 is the 118th psalm of the Book of Psalms, generally known in English by its first verse, in the King James Version, "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Goodness of God Celebrated; Grateful Acknowledgments. 4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. On Easter Sunday, the church proclaims, “O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 118:1). What the close of Psalm 117:1-2 says of God's truth, viz., that it endureth forever, the beginning of Ps 118 says of its sister, His mercy or loving-kindness. Festival Psalm at the Dedication of the New Temple. On Psalm 118:22, he first focused on the building of the second Temple and then related the rejected stone to Jesus. Commentary for Psalms 118 . Psalm 118 - O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: because his mercy [endureth] for ever. For six months in 1530, he was somewhat isolated in the Castle Coburg. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. (1-18) The coming of Christ in his kingdom. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 25:1 You are my God, I will exalt You. Would you mind giving us a little of the context from Luther’s life while he was writing his commentary on Psalm 118? Psalms 118 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. Reverence for the Lord is the beginning of knowledge but fools despise wisdom and detest instruction. Psalm 118:1-29—Read the Bible online or download free. That’s true, but Psalm 118 is talking about the work of God in Christ and the future day when God will lay the foundation Stone that will bring salvation. 25:1 You are my God, I will exalt You. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and all who follow His instructions have good insight. 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord. Psalms 118 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a free-flowing commentary on the entire text of … It is good to trust in the Lord. Please note the comments on this Psalm from The Bible Knowledge Commentary. Psalms 118:2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 20 This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it21 I thank you that () you have answered me and have become my salvation22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. In the last lesson, we were dealing with the way to win battles. Alleluia. Jesus Christ is risen. C. Significance of the triumph (118:22-29) 118:22-24. These words are identical to Moses’ words (in Exodus 15:2). Next » Chapter 119. Psalms 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Give thanks to the Lord because He is good, for His kindness is eternal. Ex. Psalm 118:24(HCSB) Picture courtesy of Larisa Koshkina. 28 You are my God, and I will praise You; # Ex. (Psalm 118 Commentary) H A Ironside on Ps 118:22 - We may safely say that the guidance of the Holy Spirit led believers to give special recognition to the memorial day of Christ’s resurrection, “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). I called upon the Lord in distress — As if he had said, You may see an example of the divine mercy in me, who was in grievous straits and dangers, but, imploring God’s protection and help, he answered me, and set me in a large place — He not only delivered me, but placed me in a secure condition, free from all such molestation. Commentary, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015. And the verse at the very center of the Bible is Psalms 118:8. We have a very old commentary on the Psalms written by J.J.Stewart Perowne an execellent Christian writer who lived most of his life in the 1800’s. Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. He is also a Hebrew scholar and interperets everything literally. Psalm 118 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 118 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. And in Christ, we too shall rise. Psalms 118:4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Cancel any time. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 116 EXEGESIS: CONTEXT: This is a psalm of individual thanksgiving. 118:5 In distress I called on Hashem. 118 f Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! . b) This group of psalms called the Egyptian Haifa runs from Psalm 113 to 118. i) If you recall from two lessons ago, Psalm 113 is about being "called" by God. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. That one is about the realization that God is preparing the … 1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth; for ever. " Psalm 118 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever. When you add the number of chapters before Psalms 118 and those after, the sum is 1,118. Psalm 118 is recited towards the end of the Pesach seder, and uses a word that is central to the themes of Pesach: ‘Maytzar’ (מצר), meaning ‘straits’ or ‘distress.’This word is closely related to the Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim (מצרים). Bible Commentary Early Church Fathers Medieval Patristic. 2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 118:5-7. “This is the day … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24" Like Psalm 118, Psalm 116 is a psalm of thanksgiving that is part of the Egyptian Hallel (see essay on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Resurrection of Our Lord). On an emotional level, Egypt symbolizes the agonizing straits that constrict us. WRG: Well, he wrote that commentary on what he called his own beloved psalm during a period that was very difficult for him. Psalm 118:8(NASB) Verse Thoughts. Learn More. Verse Thoughts. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 118 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. The psalmist is giving thanks to Yahweh for saving him from peril (v. 6). The shortest chapter of the Bible falls just after this center chapter-- Psalm 117. Chapter 118. Introduction. Let Israel say:“His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say:“His love endures forever.” It is the closing Psalm of the Hallel, which begins with Psalm 113:1-9,and the third Hodu (vid., on Ps 105). Tehillim - Psalms - Chapter 118 « Previous Chapter 117. When thing go well, and the sun is shining, and we have just received a wonderful surprise or had some encouraging news of a dear loved one how we rejoice and how our hearts are full of praise to the Lord. The psalmist doesn't spell out the nature of the peril except that it was extreme. There are exactly 594 chapters before Psalm 118, and exactly 594 chapters after it. 118:20 "The righteous will enter through it" This is a reference to the processional entering the holy precincts of the city or the temple. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Read verse in New International Version He might have been in danger 118:0 This is Psalm 118 (Vul 117) in the whole book, the 18 th of the third part. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. 15:2; Is. It is the name of the Lord that defeats the enemy. A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 118 dealing with giving thanks to God, for He is good, and His love endures forever,It goes on and on giving thanks to God… The words of Psalm 118 have long been used to herald Easter. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. Luther wrote this in 1530. Psalm 118:19 does not refer to the temple, which is mentioned specifically in 118:26,27, but the city gates of Jerusalem. 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