Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
the Fourth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Psalms 88". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/psalms-88.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Psalms 88". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (44)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (5)
Introduction
1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'
Verse 1
88:1 Leannoth. (e-16) The meaning of Mahalath is uncertain, see Psalms 53:0 . Leannoth may mean 'for subdued singing.'
Verse 3
88:3 Sheol. (f-14) See Psalms 6:5 .
Verse 5
88:5 Prostrate (g-1) Or 'Cast away.' hand. (h-25) i.e. 'from thy leading and helping hand.'
Verse 6
88:6 places, (i-11) Or 'in darkness,' lit. 'darknesses.'
Verse 7
88:7 waves. (k-15) Strictly, 'breakers,' as Psalms 42:7 .
Verse 10
88:10 wonders (l-4) Lit. 'wonder.' shades (m-10) Or 'the dead,' as Job 26:5 ; Proverbs 2:18 ; Isaiah 14:9 ; not the same as 'dead' in this verse.
Verse 11
88:11 Destruction? (n-12) Heb. Abaddon .
Verse 12
88:12 wonders (l-3) Lit. 'wonder.'
Verse 13
88:13 thee. (o-18) Lit. 'cometh to meet thee.'
Verse 16
88:16 anger (a-3) The Hebrew word is plural.