Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 121 and more. World wide study bible psalms 121 christian classics. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering. 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 sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by. Psalm bible book with full chapters king james version. Historically, this title has created a plethora of interpretations and approaches to this collection of psalms, but recent scholarship has come to a general. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm. Jan 25, 2019 enjoy, help is on the way, from psalms 121 from the king james version. It certainly does not give the impression that godat any timelets his mind wander, unaware of what is happening in his childrens lives. Psalm 121 is a comforting psalm, presenting an everpresent and attentive god caring for her people.
Psalm 121 king james version kjv 121 i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. Spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. Mar 20, 2011 psalm 121 is wellsuited for the joy of pilgrimage through advent on the way to easter. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. The lord watches over you the lord is your shade at your right hand.
Psalms 122 chapter 121 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. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. It is a psalm that many pray or recite in difficult times when they want to feel gods comforting presence. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from. Psalm 121 commentary by jerome creach working preacher. These were the chief dangers of travelers, whether pilgrims or others. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. As god prevents his believing people with his blessings, and meets them of his own accord, so they, on their part, immediately cast their eyes directly upon him. Aben ezra thinks it was composed on account of israel, when in a siege and distress. Psalm 121 god the help of those who seek him with words kjv.
An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. Commentary on psalm 121 psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate god s providential care and is the second psalm in the songs of ascent 429, which begin with psalm 120. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The psalm is the second in a collection of 15 psalms with essentially the same title. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday.
Going to jerusalem is a good thing because the house of yhwh and the throne of david are there. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding. Dec 18, 2015 the adjoining of psalm 121 with psalm 122 highlights this connection. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalms chapter 121 king james version kjv alexander. There are real consequences to this kind of thing going unchecked in a nation. Psalms 121 kjv i will lift up mine eyes unto the bible. Psalm 91, which affirms many of the same things as psalm 121, uses many images and metaphors to describe gods protection and care. Psalm 121 english standard version esv bible gateway. Dignity of the christian there are a generation of men. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills to zion and moriah, called the holy mountains, psalm 87. Psalms chapter 121 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the hebrew. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus.
He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Psalm 121 john gifford bellett short meditations on the psalms. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber. Upgrade to bible gateway plus, and access the believers bible commentary and many other resources. Psalm 121 king james version god the help of those who seek him.
He shall not be blotted out the book of gods eternal grace and mercy. Psalm 121 commentary by wil gafney working preacher. Apr, 2018 psalm 121 king james version god the help of those who seek him. Fifth book of psalms psalms 107150, reading on the john nelson darby notes and jottings. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse exposition. Free reading plans and devotionals related to psalms 121. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. The psalm is located in a group of psalms psalms 1204 placed together for that purpose. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible king james version. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them.
Psalm 121 english standard version esv my help comes from the lord. For more christian meditations, download the abide app here. Psalms chapter 121 kjv king james version 1 a song of degrees. God is our machseh, a word translated as dwelling place or refuge depending on the translation e. The title of psalm 121 reads a song of ascents niv. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. Psalm 121 125 king james version kjv 121 i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Because the damage done to a society when the vilest men are exalted is not just theoretical. My help comes from the lord, who made heaven and earth. I will have an eye to the special presence of god in his church, and with his people, and from thence i will expect help.
It reminds us where our help comes from and infuses us with confidence. In his full commentary on the psalms, limburg transfers that title to psalm 119 and retitles psalm 121 on the road again continuing the view of reading psalm 121 as a pilgrimage or journey psalm. Yet, unlike the previous psalm, here the psalmist declares a desire to look to the mountains. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition on the. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. Therefore, the peace sought by the speaker of psalm 120 and the hope sought in the protection of yhwh of psalm 121 find their answer in the journey toward jerusalem of psalm 122. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. I will lift up my eyes to the hills king james version this is the 1769 king james version of.
Psalm 121 highlights a point made many other places in scripture, that the lord is maker of heaven and earth, the only one who gives and sustains life. My help cometh from the lord,which made heaven and earth. In the lectionary psalm 121 is paired appropriately with texts that recall and comment on abrahams journey from his home and family to the land of canaan genesis 12. Such a journey should be made in full recognition of false gods all around who compete for our devotion. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notesfor that particular psalms 121 verse.
Psalms chapter 128 kjv king james version 1 a song of degrees. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Like many psalms the emphatic rhetoric transcends the experience of most people. Psalms 121 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. Practically all of the psalms in this group are brief, but they are exquisitely beautiful, as dummelow phrased it. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. The inscription of the syriac version is, one of the songs of ascent out of babylon. Spurgeon remarked that, it is a soldiers song, as well as a travelers hymn. These short commentaries are based on level a easyenglish about 1200 word vocabulary by gordon churchyard. Psalm 121, king james version, american edition kjva the. We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes.
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