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Verse Psalms 103:21. _ALL YE HIS HOSTS_; YE _MINISTERS OF HIS_] We
know almost nothing of the economy of the heavenly host; and,
therefore, cannot tell what is the difference between _angels, mighty...
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BLESS YE THE LORD, ALL YE HIS HOSTS - His armies; the vast multitudes
of holy beings, arranged and marshalled as hosts for battle, in all
parts of the universe. Compare the notes at Isaiah 1:9; notes...
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Psalms 103
The Praise of Israel
_ 1. The benefits of full salvation (Psalms 103:1)_
2. Merciful and gracious (Psalms 103:8)
3. His throne and His kingdom ...
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CIII. A HYMN OF THANKSGIVING FOR YAHWEH'S PARDONING LOVE. The main
theme is stated in Psalms 103:6. Yahweh is just, He rights the
oppressed, but above all He is considerate and ready to pardon sin. He...
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MINISTERS: i.e. the angels. Compare Psalms 104:4.Hebrews 1:14....
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PSALMS 103
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
Bless Jehovah; for He is Worthy.
ANALYSIS
Stanza I., Psalms 103:1-5, Bless Jehovah: For his Personal Dealings.
Stanza II., Psalms 103:6-10, For his Revealed Charac
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The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom
ruleth over all.
-Yahweh's kingdom ruleth over all, therefore let all praise Him,
angels and men alike, especially the Psalmist's s...
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103:21 will. (f-14) Or 'good pleasure,' as Psalms 51:18 ....
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MINISTERS] servants, referring to the angels....
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In this Ps. the hope of the previous one has been fulfilled, and
sorrow has given place to thanksgiving. Its probable date is soon
after the return from exile. The Psalmist utters his personal
gratitu...
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Psalms 90:106
_GORDON CHURCHYARD_
THE LOVE OF GOD
PSALMS 103
Jesus said, "Your Father in heaven knows everything that you need".
(Matthew
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HOSTS. — There are apparently in the psalmist’s thought three
grades of beings in the hierarchy of praise: —
1.
High angels around the throne.
2.
Angelic powers, such as _winds, lightnings,_ &c, s...
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בָּרֲכ֣וּ יְ֭הוָה כָּל ־צְבָאָ֑יו
מְ֝שָׁרְתָ֗יו עֹשֵׂ֥י...
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Psalms 103:1
THERE are no clouds in the horizon, nor notes of sadness in the music,
of this psalm. No purer outburst of thankfulness enriches the Church.
It is well that, amid the many psalms which gi...
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EVERLASTING LOVING-KINDNESS
Psalms 103:13
The psalmist comes from the far-reaching sky to the homely image of a
father's pity. God is a great King, the mighty Creator, but the Spirit
witnesses that w...
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It seems almost a work of supererogation to write anything about this
psalm. It is perhaps the most perfect song of pure praise to be found
in the Bible. It has become the common inheritance of all wh...
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_God, like all other creatures, Psalm cxliv. 15., and cxlvi. 9.
(Calmet)_...
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The Psalmist, having thus stirred up himself to bless God in Christ,
here breaks out into a fervour of holy devotion, and calls upon all
intelligent creation to join in the hymn of praise, that the
ac...
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21_Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts_. By _hosts _is not to be
understood the stars, as some explain it. The subject of the preceding
verse is still continued. Nor is the repetition superfluous; for the...
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Psalms 103-106 give us the results and the covenant in grace and in
responsibility, of Israel's history.
Psalms 103 is the voice of Messiah in Israel in praise according to
God's dealing with them; Ps...
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BLESS YE THE LORD, ALL YE HIS HOSTS,.... Which some understand of the
sun, moon, and stars, sometimes called the hosts of heaven; and who in
their way bless and praise the Lord; see
Psalms 148:2. Oth...
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Bless ye the LORD, all [ye] his hosts; [ye] ministers of his, that do
his pleasure.
Ver. 21. _Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts_] That is, all his
creatures, which are fitly called God's hosts, fir...
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_Bless the Lord, ye his angels_ Who, though glorious creatures, are
but his ministers and messengers, as the word signifies. And by
inviting the angels to bless God he excites men to the same duty, as...
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19-22 He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He
disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of
holy angels who are ever praising him. Let all his works praise...
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ALL YE HIS HOSTS; ye angels; to whom he still continues his address,
and whom he more particularly describes by the name of hosts, a title
oft given to the angels, as Genesis 32:2 1 Kings 22:19 2 Chro...
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Psalms 103:21 Bless H1288 (H8761) LORD H3068 hosts H6635 ministers
H8334 (H8764) do H6213 (H8802) pleasure...
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Psalms 103:20
These verses contain or imply an answer the unvarying answer of Holy
Scripture to the question which is ever recurring, which perplexed
wise and anxious heathen men, and still puts itsel...
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What more appropriate passage than the 103 rd Psalm can we read, on
this first Sabbath night of another year, to express the gratitude of
our thankful hearts. I will only interject a sentence here and...
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One's heart naturally turns to this passage when one desires to
magnify the Lord. It is specially suitable for a New Year's
meditation.
Psalms 103:1. _Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is withi...
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CONTENTS: The psalmist, affected with the goodness of God stirs
himself up to praise God.
CHARACTERS: God, David.
CONCLUSION: God is the fountain of all good, whatever may be the
channel and to His...
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This is a psalm of David, written after some recent deliverance from
sickness, or other affliction. The composition is the unfolding of the
heart in gratitude to God, for personal and for national mer...
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_Bless the Lord, O my soul._
A SONG OF PRAISE
Like stately pillars supporting a solemn temple, three noble psalms,
placed side by side, exalt the glory of Jehovah: 103 glorifies the God
of grace; 10...
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_Bless the Lord, ye His angels._
ON MINISTERING SPIRITS
I. The lowest occupation of tutelary beings upon the earth consists in
the preservation or deliverance of the servants of God from situations
o...
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_The Lord hath prepared His throne in the heavens._
GENUINE PIETY
I. It recognizes God as the supreme governor of the universe (verse
19).
1. His government is absolute. His authority is not delega...
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PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 103:1. This is a hymn of praise,
celebrating the Lord’s abundant goodness and love for his people. It
is the first of four psalms reflecting on God’s dealings with his
peopl...
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PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 103:20 After listing all these benefits, the
psalm returns to urging various creatures to BLESS THE LORD, echoing
vv....
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INTRODUCTION
This, as appears from the superscription, is one of David’s Psalms.
It is a Psalm of great beauty and preciousness, and has been a great
favourite of devout souls in all ages. The fulness...
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EXPOSITION
A PSALM of joy and thanksgiving for God's manifold mercies, especially
for his loving kindness in forgiving sin and transgression (Psalms
103:3, Psalms 103:8, Psalms 103:17) passing
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Psa 103:1-22, a favorite psalm of thanksgiving time. I trust that it
wasn't so long ago that you have already forgotten how thankful you
were.
Bless the LORD, O my soul (Psalms 103:1):
Now this is a...
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1 Kings 22:19; 2 Chronicles 18:18; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 2
Thessalonians 1:8;...
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His hosts — A title often given to the angels, in regard of their
vast numbers, mighty power, unanimous concurrence, and exquisite
order. Ministers — This Hebrew word is commonly used of the highest
a...