INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 117
The inscription of this psalm in the Syriac version is,
"it is said concerning those of the house (or the companions) of
Ananias, when they came out of the furnace; likewise it foretells the
calling of the Gentiles by the declaration of the Gospel.''
Which last is right;... [ Continue Reading ]
O PRAISE THE LORD, ALL YE NATIONS,.... The Lord having chosen, and
Christ having redeemed, some out of every kindred, tongue, people, and
nation; and the Gospel being sent and preached to all nations, and
some of each being called and converted by the Spirit of God; they are
excited to praise the Lo... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR HIS MERCIFUL KINDNESS IS GREAT TOWARDS US,.... Not us Israelites
only, of whom David was, but Gentiles also; or otherwise there would
be no force in the reason why all people and nations should praise the
Lord: but it respects the time when these should become one people,
partaking of the same g... [ Continue Reading ]