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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 148

Peake's Commentary on the BiblePeake's Commentary

Verses 1-14

CXLVIII. An Invitation to Bless Yahweh.— It is addressed, Psalms 148:1-6 to the heavens and all that therein is, Psalms 148:7-12 to the earth: Psalms 148:13 f. gives the reason for which above all Yahweh is to be praised, viz. for bringing Israel so near to Himself.

Psalms 148:4 . ye heavens of heavens: to be taken literally as the heavens above the visible sky ( cf. 2 Corinthians 12:2).

Psalms 148:6 . Read mg.

Psalms 148:14 . Translate with an alteration in the pointing, He will raise up (LXX) a horn for his people; praise for all his saints, for the children of Israel,” etc. The “ horn” may refer to the Messianic King.

Bibliographical Information
Peake, Arthur. "Commentary on Psalms 148". "Peake's Commentary on the Bible ". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/pfc/psalms-148.html. 1919.
 
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