Psalms 115-118 were probably the hymns sung by our Lord and His disciples. Some modern scholars, however, deny this, on the ground that, in Christ's time, the Hallel was only in its beginning, and consisted simply of Psalms 113, or, at moat, also of Psalms 114 : see Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26; Psalms... [ Continue Reading ]
HELL] RM 'the grave.' He was at the gates of death.... [ Continue Reading ]
His life will be preserved. 10, 11. The sense is most obscure. Two meanings are proposed: (_a_) I believed even when I spoke, saying, I am greatly afflicted, even when I said in my haste, All men are liars; (_b_) I believe (for I will speak) that I was greatly afflicted. In my alarm I said, All men... [ Continue Reading ]
The Psalmist intends to offer a sacrifice, and already anticipates the feast which follows when he would solemnly raise the cup to Jehovah in gratitude for deliverance; hence he calls it the cup of salvation.... [ Continue Reading ]
PRECIOUS] i.e. of such consequence to God that He will require penalties for it.... [ Continue Reading ]