-
Verse Psalms 104:11. _THE WILD ASSES QUENCH THEIR THIRST._] The
פרא _pere,_ _onager_ or _wild ass_, differs in nothing from the
_tame ass_, only it has not a broken spirit, and is consequently more
l...
-
THEY GIVE DRINK TO EVERY BEAST OF THE FIELD - All are thus kept alive.
The wild beasts that roam at large, find water thus provided for them.
THE WILD DONKEYS QUENCH THEIR THIRST - Margin, as in Hebre...
-
Psalms 104
Creation's Praise
_ 1. The Creator (Psalms 104:1)_
2. The foundations of the earth (Psalms 104:5)
3. His works manifesting His kindness ...
-
CIV. THE GLORY OF THE CREATOR.
Psalms 104:1. Yahweh's power in the heavens. He is clothed in the
light which God made first (Genesis 1:3) before the heavenly bodies.
He lays the foundation of His dwel...
-
THE WILD ASSES: are provided with water. Compare Psalms 104:15....
-
THE WILD ASSES QUENCH THEIR THIRST— It is particularly remarked of
the asses, that though they are dull and stupid creatures, yet by
Providence they are taught the way to the waters in the dry and san...
-
PSALMS 104
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
A Creation Hymn.
ANALYSIS
It is difficult to frame an Analysis of this psalm. The course of
thought and observation followed therein bears Some Resemblance to the
Metho...
-
He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
HE SENDETH THE SPRINGS INTO THE VALLEYS ... THEY GIVE DRINK TO EVERY
BEAST OF THE FIELD - literally, 'river-valleys' [ nachal (H5...
-
This is a Ps. of Nature, celebrating God's glory as seen in His works
both inanimate and animate. It is an expansion of the closing vv. of
Psalms 103, and like that Ps. begins and ends with the phrase...
-
Psalms 90:106
_GORDON CHURCHYARD_
*CREATOR GOD, KEEPING EVERYTHING ALIVE!
PSALMS 104
Jesus said, "Are not two *sparrows sold for a farthing? But not one
of them falls to the ground without your F...
-
(5–18) The work of the third day of Creation in its two great
divisions. (1) The separation of the land and water (Psalms 104:5);
(2) the clothing of the earth with grass, herbs, and trees (Psalms
104...
-
WILD ASSES. — See Job 39:5....
-
יַ֭שְׁקוּ כָּל ־חַיְתֹ֣ו שָׂדָ֑י
יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ פְרָאִ֣ים...
-
Psalms 104:1
LIKE the preceding psalm, this one begins and ends with the psalmist's
call to his soul to bless Jehovah. The inference has been drawn that
both psalms have the same author, but that is m...
-
THE LORD'S WONDROUS HANDIWORK
Psalms 104:1
The opening verses of this psalm appear to describe in sublime poetry
the creation of the world. God is very great, because He created the
heavens and the e...
-
Again we have a great song of praise commencing and closing with the
same note of personal praise. While in the former the dominant note is
that of the mercy of Jehovah, here it is that of His majesty...
-
They give drink to every (e) beast of the field: the wild asses quench
their thirst.
(e) If God provides for the beasts, much more will he extend his
provident care to man....
-
_Lot. Literally, "line," with which land was measured. (Calmet) -- The
descendants of the patriarchs would never have lost this inheritance
if they had observed the law. The promise was therefore cond...
-
Here is a beautiful gradation of the provision God hath made for his
creatures in animal life, rising up from the beast to man. The beast
of the field, the fowl of the air, all are fed by his bounty;...
-
Psalms 104, which celebrates Jehovah as Creator requires very few
remarks. It will be noticed that it is occupied almost entirely with
the earth. He is clothed with the glory of the heavens, which is...
-
THEY GIVE DRINK TO EVERY BEAST OF THE FIELD,.... These fountains,
springs, and rivers, afford water for all the beasts of the field; who
are therefore said to honour and praise the Lord on account of...
-
_He sendeth the springs_ “The waters of the sea are not only
prevented from destroying the earth, but, by a wonderful machinery,
are rendered the means of preserving every living thing which moveth
th...
-
PRAISE OF GOD FOR HIS WORK IN THE KINGDOM OF NATURE.
The psalmist, probably David, as in the preceding psalm, celebrates
the glory of God in the works of His creation and providence....
-
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild asses quench
their thirst....
-
QUENCH:
_ Heb._ break...
-
10-18 When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we
should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man,
forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Cre...
-
Which he mentions, partly because they are dry and thirsty creatures;
and partly because they live in dry and desolate wildernesses, and are
neither ruled nor regarded by men, and are most stupid crea...
-
Psalms 104:11 drink H8248 (H8686) beast H2416 field H7704 donkeys
H6501 quench H7665 (H8799) thirst H6772...
-
I trust that we have already felt something of holy enjoyment while
our hearts and voices have been praising the Lord our God. Perhaps
this Psalm may help to keep us in a praising state of mind. First...
-
CONTENTS: God's greatness, majesty and sovereign dominion celebrated.
CHARACTERS: God, Psalmist, David.
CONCLUSION: It is the joy of the saints that He who is their God is a
great God who may be see...
-
This psalm has no title in the Hebrew, but it is ascribed to David by
the LXX, and by most of the Versions. It celebrates the works of God
in the creation of the world, and in strains worthy of the ro...
-
_O Lord my God, Thou art very great._
A HYMN OF PRAISE TO GOD IN NATURE
I. The universality of God’s workings in Nature.
1. In the domain of dead matter. He is operating in the waters as they
sail...
-
_He seneth the springs into the valleys._
THE FURNISHING OF THE EARTH
1. Because the use of fresh waters was necessary for man, and
necessary it was that man should have it nigh at hand unto him, for...
-
PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 104:1. The phrase “Bless the LORD, O my
soul,” which opens and closes the psalm, shows that the psalm is
about reasons for speaking well of God. This hymn of praise celebrat...
-
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 104:10 God abundantly supplies the water that
the land animals depend on. Although God made the world an ideal place
for human beings to live, his creation is filled with more cre...
-
INTRODUCTION
“This Psalm,” says Calvin, “differs from the last, in that it
neither treats of God’s special mercies bestowed on His Church, nor
lifts us to the hope of a heavenly life; but painting for...
-
EXPOSITION
"THE psalmist, in a time of severe trouble, arising from the power of
the heathen, seeks consolation in reflecting on the greatness of God
in nature," So Hengstenberg, correctly. The main t...
-
And thus he begins the hundred and fourth psalm,
Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are
clothed with honor and majesty: You have covered yourself with light
as with a g...
-
Job 39:5; Psalms 145:16...
-
Wild asses — Stupid creatures, and yet plentifully provided for by
the Divine providence....