the original); for God said, Let us make man; and in this, some think, is the mystery of the Trinity. Agrippa was captive to Paul. Jehovah is called Maker, as one who formed Israel as a nation, and constituted the people a kingdom, though they had been a race of slaves. Nay, we are expressly told that "he rejoiceth over them with joy;" that "he rejoiceth over them to do them good." In Exodus 15, Miriam took a tambourine in her hand and all the women followed, with tambourines and with dancing. In 2 Samuel 6:14, we read that when the ark of the covenant was being brought into Jerusalem, David danced before the LORD with all his might. According to 1 Chronicles 25:4-6, David appointed temple musicians like the sons and daughters of Heman, who were under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God., Psalm 149:4 announces the two-fold reason for praise. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. WebPsalms 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. I confess, consider men's highest praises of God, as they are man's performance, they are poor and inconsiderable things; but consider them as they are the testimonies and expressions of a believing heart, declaring and making known the unspeakable wisdom, faithfulness, bounty, and excellencies of God, exercised in his works; in this notion the Scripture declares the heart of God to be so taken with the desire of them, that he is willing to give heaven, earth, Himself, and Son to poor men for the praises of their hearts, hands, and tongues; and accounts himself abundantly satisfied. It is true, that they can do but little for him, and that little is nothing worth. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there. Now in prosperity he gives thanks for the blessings he doth receive. WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Psalm 149. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. a) God will be glorified and Christ manifested. The New Testament The meek. Verse 6. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Testament keep up singing as a gospel-ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel-canon for psalmody a) Because of what God has done for them during the day. Let us never attempt its suppression, but issue in the terms of this verse a double license for exultation. This is "a new song," evidently intended for the new creation, and the men who are of new heart. The Gospels "The written judgment" (Psalms 149:9 Psalms 149:9To execute on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow| Learn more With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! Secondly: the Lord hath pleasure in the services of his people. It was used to provoke the Peasant Revolt in Germany in the sixteenth century and to call the Roman Catholics to a holy war against the Protestants, beginning the Thirty Years War in the seventeenth century. Proud member
They have reason to rejoice inn God, to devote themselves to his honour and employ themselves in his service; for it is he that made them. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. They all believe in him, and have faith in his word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his person and name. Verse 4.The text bears other renderings.1, 1. saints. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. 1 Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1984), p. 166. Minor Prophets secrets of men shall be judged according to the gospel. Of course, the Church in this age is not to take up arms and fight, because Christ's Kingdom for which we wait is not of this world (see John 18:36 John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.American King James Version). 4. 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This American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5Psalms 149:1-5[1]Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Selah. Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. The tone is exceedingly jubilant and exultant. Verse 2."Rejoice in him that made him; let the children of Zion be joyful." It is not for their sake, but for his own sake; for his name's, His truth's, and his mercy's sake, that he has now a favour unto them. In the hopes of this, let them now, in the darkest His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? Wisdom Literature So this verse calls on the saints to hold a banquet, a feast of fat things. It is JESUS himself I want. praise (let them give to God the glory of those triumphs) and the recompence of their praise; those that are truly thankful to God At what time soever God is pleased to inspire his grace and comfort into us, we ought to rejoice therein, and by night on the bed to seek him whom our soul loveth; abridging that time of rest and ease, that it may become as beneficial unto us as the day itself. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel This is especially so, given the primarily end-time focus of the song (as implied by the granting of salvation and the execution of vengeance on the nations). Let them sing and dance while they can. Isaiah 61:1-3,10 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; , For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular, A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree, Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity, The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church, And for that power which he has given to the church, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 149:4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people (Psalm Ps Psa. 2. Comp. We must praise him in private. Wisdom Literature Selah. Verse 5."Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds." Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. was blessed and honoured with. b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. What "So shall he greatly desire thy beauty." These began in Moses and Joshua, who, when they taught Israel, 2. We must by all proper ways show forth the praises of God: 4. garments of his salvation, which are beautiful ones; and he will also, as our Master had, when he said, It is written. They can do two things at a time: if they do not wield the trowel and the sword, at least they sing and strike. 3. The high value that God hath of "high praises" will be evident by the high delight and pleasure God takes in them thus purchased; for skilful artists, and high principled, elevated understandings, never take pleasure or delight in any thing or work which is not answerable to their highest principles, and proportionable to their uttermost skill and desire. << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. Verse 1."Saints." Johannine Writings He is a king that rules afflictions and show all meekness towards all men. Isaiah 24:21-22 Isaiah 24:21-22 [21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth. taken prisoners (v. 8) and on some of them the judgment written was What opportunities must be taken for praising 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. All evil shall eventually be overthrown: the Lord shall display his justice against evildoers, and in that warfare his servants shall play their parts. Luke-Acts The utterance of that emotion incumbent on the saints: "sing aloud. God's designs concerning them. The Old Testament Psalm 1 lays out the character of the righteous while Psalm 2 is a royal psalm focusing on the Messiah coming to conquer the world and set up His Kingdom. Therefore, when his people will speak good of his name, they speak of him in the dialect of angels' notes, "the high praises of God.". Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. destruction of the New-Testament Babylon will but execute the judgment written, Rev 17 16, 17. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. 2. He saves them by sanctifying them, and thus they wear the beauty of holiness, and the beauty of a joy which springs out of full salvation. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Pentateuch "And his praise in the congregation of saints." GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 4. The chosen people are exhorted to praise God, in view of past favors, and also future victories over enemies, of which they are impliedly assured. Verse 5."Let the saints be joyful," etc. Verse 5.The saints of God know most of domestic joy and peace. praise God. The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. The end of verse 9 declares that the judgment decreed upon the nations, peoples, kings, and nobles is the glory for the faithful. Verse 4. It, in fact, contains in itself a combination of graces, which are most evidently the fruit of the Spirit, and can grow on no other tree than on the Christian vine. To his truth. But the subject of praise in which Israel is now to be engaged is Jesus himself. Not all mankind; though they are all his people by creation, and are under the care of his providence; yet they are not all (4-5) David calms himself before the LORD. WebThis appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the In the second place, the praises of God will appear to be of a high, sublime nature, from the high effect, the genuine and proper fruit they produce, viz., that although their object, to whom they are peculiarly appropriate (I mean the Lord himself) be in his own nature, and of himself, most infinitely high and transcendent, yet by the attribution and performance of praise unto him, doth he account his name, his power, his wisdom, and justice, and himself to be exalted thereby. Are not these, my brethren, the graces and tempers and dispositions which characterize and adorn true Christians? Psalm 149, the fourth hymn in the concluding Hallel collection, is a royal psalm praising Israel 's divine King for granting to His people salvation and the high We see that the Christian cannot make such a Psalm directly his own, without disavowing the apostolic warning, "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (2Co 10:4). In the glory to which he will raise them. God's doings for them. 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well Minor Prophets (c) In what respects the Lord takes pleasure in his people. God than others. 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