Wesley's Explanatory NotesPsalms 23Verse 2 Lie down - To repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries. Green - Where there is both delight and plenty of provisions. Verse 3 Restoreth - Heb. He bringeth it back; from its errors and wandering. For - Not for any worth in me, but for the glory of his justice, and faithfulness, and goodness. Verse 4 Thy rod and thy staff - Two words denoting the same thing, and both designing God's pastoral care over him. Verse 5
A table - Thou furnishest me with plenty of provisions and comforts. Oil - With aromatic ointments, which were then used at great feasts; thy comforts delight my soul. Runneth over - Thou hast given me a plentiful portions, signified by the cup, given to the guests by the master of the feast. Copyright Statement Bibliography Information on the Whole Bible". "http://www.studylight.org/com/wen/view.cgi?book=ps&chapter=23&verse=1". 1765. |
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