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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 104 - Introduction

* God's majesty in the heavens, The creation of the sea, and the dry land. (1-9) His provision for all creatures. (10-18) The regular course of day and night, and God's sovereign power over all the creatures. (19-30) A resolution to continue praising God. (31-35)

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See also Psalms 104 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm in the Syriac, the Arabic, the Greek, and the Latin versions, is ascribed to David, but on what authority is now unknown. That it “may” have been composed by him cannot be doubted, but ther...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    This glorious Psalm is conspicuous alike for its poetic beauty and for its religious significance. It is a companion piece to Psalms 103, and was probably written by the same poet. Both of them begin...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    CIV. This psalm touches the highest point of religious poetry. It is the most perfect hymn the world has ever produced. Even as a lyric it has scarcely been surpassed; while as a lyric inspired by rel...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 104 This psalm, though without a title, was probably written by David, since it begins and ends as the former does, as Aben Ezra observes; and to him the Septuagint, Vulgate Lat...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._ Though this Psalm has no title in the Hebrew, all the old versions, except the Chaldee, ascribe it to David: “and certainly,” says Dr. Dodd, “the thoughts and expressions of i...

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