_An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies._ THIS psalm, like the former, is a commemoration of the wonderful things which God had done for the Jews. Bishop Patrick supposes it to have been intended for the use of their solemn festivals; as it was called by the Jews, הגדול הלל _hal... [ Continue Reading ]
TO HIM THAT BY WISDOM MADE THE HEAVENS— Namely, so as to move in their constant vicissitude, and regular order.... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT OVERTHREW PHARAOH— _But shook off Pharaoh,_ &c. This translation gives an image of locusts. They fell into the sea like a swarm of locusts. See Mudge.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHO REMEMBERED US IN OUR LOW ESTATE— It is not easy to translate otherwise. But as the original is לנו _lanu, to us,_ it means that God remembered _in their favour;_ remembered to them what was past, and his covenant made with their forefathers; _In their low estate,_ when they were severely afflict... [ Continue Reading ]