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Bibliographical InformationJamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 135". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
commentaries/eng/jfb/psalms-135.html. 1871-8.
Introduction
PSALM 135
:-. A Psalm of praise, in which God's relations to His Church, His power in the natural world, and in delivering His people, are contrasted with the vanity of idols and idol-worship.
Verse 1
1-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.
Verse 4
4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.
Verse 6
6. heaven, and . . . seas, and all . . . ends of the earth—denote universality.
Verse 7
4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.
Verse 8
8, 9. The last plague [ :-] is cited to illustrate His "tokens and wonders."
Verse 10
10-12. The conquest of Canaan was by God's power, not that of the people.
Verse 13
13. heritage—or, "possession."
name . . . memorial—Each denote that by which God is made known.
Verse 14
14. will judge—do justice ( :-).
repent himself—change His dealings (Psalms 90:13).
Verse 15
15-18. (Compare :-).
Verse 18
18. are like unto them—or, "shall be like," &c. Idolaters become spiritually stupid and perish with their idols ( :-).
Verse 19
19-21. (Compare :-). There we have "trust" for "bless" here.
Verse 21
21. out of Zion—(Compare Psalms 110:2; Psalms 134:3). From the Church, as a center, His praise is diffused throughout the earth.