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Nothing is known, or can be known, of the author or of the occasion on which it was composed. Rosenmuller regarding it as a psalm to be sung on the return to. They are also variously called gradual psalms, songs of degrees, songs of steps or pilgrim songs. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. He declares the nature of gods guarding role in verse 34. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. With its rays, which it shoots forth like darts, and which fly swiftly, and pierce and hurt. My help comes from the lord i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. After personally celebrating yahwehs guardianship in verses 12, the psalmist turns to give assurance to others in verses 38. We use these psalms as means to ascend unto, to reach out towards, the almighty.

This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be of the nature of an answer to the anxious question in psalm 121. Let us lift up our eyes, therefore, hopefully expecting help from the hills. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Psalm 121 the lord is your keeper introduction psalms 1204 are each labeled as a song of ascent. Spurgeon remarked that, it is a soldiers song, as well as a travelers hymn. The inspired writer, whoever he was, seems, in the opening of the psalm, to speak in the person of an unbelieving man. As we grow in god, we may see a confluence of our dreams and desires, our hopes, gods providence, and gods direction. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he will enable you to stand firm.

Psalm 121 is, in a way, a statement of simple faith. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. This is a tool god has given us to help us elevate ourselves. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Dwellers in valleys are subject to many disorders for which there is no cure but a sojourn in the uplands, and it is well when they shake off their lethargy and resolve upon a climb. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth.

My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121 is one of fifteen songs of ascents psalms 1204 that were sung at three annual festival processions as the israelite pilgrims ascended to jerusalem to worship god. Read psalms 175 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Psalm 121 is part of a group of psalms psalms 1204 placed together for that purpose. Psalms chapter 121 comments page 10 king james version. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. If you want to accept jesus as your personal lord and savior and enjoy the benefits of the bible fully, please pray this prayer, lord j. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events. It begins with an acknowledgment of god as creator and ends with a declaration of personal trust in his providential care. Dewette and rosenmuller suppose that it was composed in the exile.

Scholars see psalms 1 and 2 as a deliberate psalm pair, meant to introduce the entire psalter with important themes. The psalmist with the eye of faith could see it coming, so he watched its approach. The last and highest degree of this song is attained in psalms 121. Psalms 121 king james bible kjv book of psalms bible. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all the fifteen psalms of degrees. Behold, he that keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. As god prevents his believing people with his blessings, and meets them of his own accord, so they, on. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. He has all the resources of the universe at his disposal to meet my needs. Shade to keep thee from the burning heat of the sun 6. I lift my eyes to the mountainsfrom where will my help come. The titles psalms and psalter come from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot, where they originally referred to. Moon with that cold and moisture which come into the air by it. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. I lift up my eyes to the mountainswhere does my help come from. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. God offers advice at night during the darkest hours, and the writer shall not be moved because he has confidence in gods ability to stay by his side forever. My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth. Teach me they ways o lord and lead me in the right path for you are my strength and. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of psalms. My help will come from the lord, maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121 is a treasure of promise for the suffering believer, whose help comes from the lord verse 2. Psalms 121 the whole chapter is god s promise forever to all those that love him and do his will.

Hills to sion and moriah, which are called the holy mountains 5. They provide us with a means to speak to god, to call unto him when we need to. Practically all of the psalms in this group are brief, but they are exquisitely beautiful, as dummelow phrased it. Statements of confidence in gods protection and declarations of gods faithful character dominate psalm 121. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. The lord watches over you the lord is your shade at your right hand. Commentary, psalm 121, rolf jacobson, preaching this week, 2014. Add the king james bible on your own web site, it is free, download the file.

Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. View psalms 121 in the note window david assures himself of help from god, ver. Psalm 121 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. No help comes from anywhere else but from the eternal hills. World wide study bible psalms 121 christian classics. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom.

These statements and declarations appear together as a liturgy, as indicated by the shift in voices throughout the psalm. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. Hence apollo, the same with the sun, is represented with a bow and arrows. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Close audio player audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. Ps 121 is the second song of a series of songs called song of ascents that begin in the last chapter, psalms 120. As jews made pilgrimages to jerusalem, these are the songs sung while traveling the roads slowly leading up to jerusalem, culminating in their arrival at the temple. The bodyguard, meditations on the psalms by sylvia purdie, 2015. Psalm 121 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. The beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james. He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber. A pilgrimage reading of psalm 121 167 dialogue within the pilgrims inner self, or an antiphonal song between pilgrims, or between a pilgrim and someone giving blessing,19 there is clearly a shift from the first person to the third person at verse 3. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Psalms 12 an introduction to the psalms summary these psalms together announce what it takes to be happy as a child of god 1. Gods constant presence is a major assertion throughout the book of psalms. Many readers of psalm 121 have connected it with lifes journey or at least with lifes journeys. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. He has proven his word to me over and over again, i shall serve him for the rest of my days. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 175 and more. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Psalms chapter 121 king james version of the holy bible. Four of them ps 122, 124, 1 and 3 are linked in their ascriptions to david, and one.