Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Peake, Arthur. "Commentary on Psalms 147". "Peake's Commentary on the Bible ". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/pfc/psalms-147.html. 1919.
Peake, Arthur. "Commentary on Psalms 147". "Peake's Commentary on the Bible ". https://www.studylight.org/
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Verses 1-20
CXLVII. The LXX, perhaps rightly, divides the Ps. into two, Psalms 147:1-11 and Psalms 147:12-20.
Psalms 147:1-11 . An invitation to praise Yahweh for His almighty power and His kindness to Israel. Observe how the two thoughts are intertwined. After Psalms 147:8 c the LXX has, “ and herbage for the service of men.” In Psalms 147:10 “ the legs of a man” is curious. Swift running is a characteristic of the Homeric heroes, but the emendation, “ armour of a man,” is tempting.
Psalms 147:12-20 . The thought of Psalms 147:1-11 recurs, here addressed to Jerusalem and specially to Zion. In Psalms 147:17 ice is said to be sent forth in small fragments. Perhaps the Psalmist was thinking of hail.