If confined by sickness let them joy in God. Poetical Books But Jesus' gifts are not himself: I cannot be satisfied with his gifts, while I know that to others he gives his Person. Thus are the greatest enemies of Jehovah and his people reduced to shame, rendered helpless, and themselves punished. In the glory to which he will raise them. Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. Who could help dancing when Egypt was vanquished, and the tribes were free? At this hour, under the gentler dispensation of grace, we wrestle not with flesh and blood; yet is our warfare none the less stern, and our victory none the less sure. subjects, or both against their neighbours, under pretence of religion; for Christ never intended that his gospel should be 3. It is a psalm of 4 When the high praises of God are in our mouth with "He will beautify the meek with salvation." Now this may be applied, The Whole Bible General Epistles against their own corruptions, and, through the grace of God, subdue and mortify them; the sin that had dominion over them is He will beautify the In these we find that the tambourine was a favourite instrument, both on sacred and festive occasions. In the text there are two causes assigned why the saints should be excited to praise the Lord, and to be joyful in their King. God has honoured them, and put a rare glory upon them; therefore let them exult therein. Consider, 1. What shall I render unto him for all his revelations and gifts to me? themselves, and high ones of other saints; these the Lord "O come, let us sing unto the Lord.". Comp. Thirdly: the Lord hath pleasure in the prosperity of his people. If Israel when restored and renewed had new cause for rejoicing, much more should the New Covenant Israel feel constrained to strike the new note of triumph. 1. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Luke-Acts Prophets James L. Mays (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1994), 302-3. yea, he takes pleasure in their services done in faith, and from The end of verse 9 declares that the judgment decreed upon the nations, peoples, kings, and nobles is the glory for the faithful. All through one hears the beat of the feet of dancing maidens, keeping time to the timbrel and harp. We must praise God in public, in the solemn assembly (v. 1), in the congregation of 3. 3. Christians have no commission of vengeance; it is theirs to execute the command of mercy, and that alone. e) Because they have the glorious hope of resurrection. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. must be the expressions of this praise. "Praise ye the LORD." When holy ones meet, they adore The Holy One. Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. The Old Testament Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." Major Prophets You have praised him aforetime, praise him yet again; yea, for ever praise him. of Isaiah 61:1-3,10 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; , For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular, A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree, Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity, The prophet exhorts to praise God for his love to the church, And for that power which he has given to the church, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 149:4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people (Psalm Ps Psa. This name putteth mere morality and formal profession out of countenance, as the sun doth a glow-worm. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Praise you the LORD.American King James Version) refers to the "punishments" and "vengeance" (verse 7) recorded in God's Word by the prophets. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point WebClarke's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. Besides the present complacency he hath in them, he hath prepared for their future glory. All rights reserved. Verse 4. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5Psalms 149:1-5[1]Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. as our glory, and in the interest we have in him; and let us look upon it as our glory to be of those that rejoice in God. The first part of Psalm 149 communicates a sense of celebration, including praising God with dance, singing with timbrels (tambourines) and harps (verse 3)--celebratory elements that are all invoked in the next and final psalm, as we will see. Hos 7:14. 4. [20] But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. With this two-edged sword the first preachers of the gospel obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and conversion of those that had been long their worshippers, and by the consternation and confusion of those that would not repent (. God's dominion over That this instrument was really a harp is now very generally denied (Kitto). Historical Books The saints are God's children by the new birth. 4. "So shall he greatly desire thy beauty." d) Because the Lord is their keeper (Psa 4:5, 8). They are, as David sings in Psa 23:1-6, to sit at the table prepared by the Lord in the presence of their enemies. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel And put your trust in the LORD. proudest of their enemies, ver 6-9. The holy joy it brings to me must be from heaven. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. The price wherewith God is willing to purchase them is very high, for not only the expense of all his wisdom, power, and goodness, put forth in creation, not only the laying out of all his counsel, care, love, and faithfulness in providence and preservation; but also the rich treasure of his promises, covenant, grace, yea, the precious blood of his own Son, in our redemption, is given freely, absolutely, intentionally, and ultimately, for no other thing but the purchase of high praises to God (Eph 1:5-6). Though general wisdom counsels one to preach the text rather than the day, this textboth in content and in genrefits the day of All Saints quite well. If any ought to be glad it is the children of Zion; rejoicing is more fit for Israel than for any other people: it is their own folly and fault that they are not oftener brimming with joy in God, for the very thought of him is delight. 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. [5] Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. [4] For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The praying Christian must therefore transpose the letter of this Psalm into the spirit of the New Covenant. to Christ, and he has redeemed; and who are called by the Spirit Major Prophets acceptable to him; some are abhorred by him for their sins and Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. As it respects God, it implies poverty of spirit; humiliation of heart arising from a sense of guilt and a feeling of corruption; submission to God's will; silence and patience under his rod; acquiescence with his dispensations; and a surrender of our own natural desires and inclinations to his overruling appointments. All evil shall eventually be overthrown: the Lord shall display his justice against evildoers, and in that warfare his servants shall play their parts. Poetical Books Of the kinnor the Scripture affords little further information than that it was composed of the sounding parts of good wood, and furnished with strings. Jude 14, 15. them sing the praises of their God. This truth I shall labour to demonstrate. Major Prophets WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. But he regards their services, not with an eye to their intrinsic value in themselves, but for the sake of the willing mind from which they flow. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. "Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King." Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. This honour have all the saints. WebIsrael in general, the body of the church (Psalms 149:2; Psalms 149:2), the children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; Sing, for it is the fittest method for expressing reverent praise. Wilson, Gerald (2002) - covers psalms 1-72. God has put glory or honour upon them; let them give him the thanks due to his name. Novelty goes well with heartiness. The idea of vengeance is difficult for many twenty-first-century Christians to embrace. Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! You are never right until you can be heartily merry in the Lord, nor until you can enjoy mirth in connection with holiness. (a) Who are the Lord's people? Though he give me all things that I need, yet if he be to me himself all things that I need, in him I have all things. The Salem Media Group. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. In Psalm 149:1, the psalm singer calls on the assembly of the faithful to sing to the LORD a new song. The Lord "taketh pleasure in his people," because they are his people; those whom he has purchased by his blood, renewed by his Spirit, and redeemed by his power. All his works were, in the foregoing psalm, excited Cromwell's Ironsides were sneeringly called Psalm-singers; but God's Psalm singers are always Ironsides. "He will beautify the meek." Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make your horn iron, and I will make your hoofs brass: and you shall beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain to the LORD, and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth. God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was ( Psalms 149:1 ), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well General Epistles [22] And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. WebPsalm 149 1 Praise the Lord. First. We must praise God in public, "in the congregation of the saints:" the more the better; it is like to heaven. Isaiah 24:21-22 Isaiah 24:21-22 [21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth. Prophets Therefore, when his people will speak good of his name, they speak of him in the dialect of angels' notes, "the high praises of God.". John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Now, (1.) Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are likely to act on the principle of reciprocity. connected; with the robe of Christ's righteousness, and the God's delight in them. (3.) Psalm 149 is the fourth of the five Final Hallel psalms (Psalms 146-150) that form the closing doxology of the Hebrew Psalter. Pauline Epistles Thus he and they went on It is his solace and pleasure to be attended with them, either in earth or in heaven, by men or angels; and his soul is ravished with the thoughts and contemplation of them. Historical Books The ancient Israelites in singing this song would have understood both aspects. In the protection they enjoy under him. The Gospels Luke-Acts Verse 5.This verse has been fulfilled in solemn crises of saintly life. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Love itself is new and eternal; therefore is it ever new, because it never groweth old. In each case it should be at its best: "high praises," "two-edged sword.". God takes pleasure in sanctifying, justifying and glorifying them; they must surely take pleasure in extolling him as Friend, Protector, Law giver, Leader, King, God! Minor Prophets Joy and rejoicing are evidently to be the special characteristics of the new song. WebStudying the book of Psalm 149; shows a significant summary of the history, time and relevant details according to the bibles acts based onBenson Joseph - Bible Commentary and reading parallely the bibles version King James Version with Apocrypha - It would be a sad thing for any one to misuse this text: lest any warlike believer should be led to do so, we would remind him that the execution must not go beyond the sentence and warrant; and we have received no warrant of execution against our fellow men. The complete accomplishment of this will be in the judgment of the great day, when. WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Both the conflict and the victory at the end of it shall cause glory to God, and honour to his holy ones. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. This is especially so, given the primarily end-time focus of the song (as implied by the granting of salvation and the execution of vengeance on the nations). The Nelson Study Biblesays that Psalm 149 "was used by the army of Israel as well as by the people in their worship of God. [At verse 6] the focus of the psalm switches from the congregation at worship to the army in training. The emotion which accordingly befits the saints: "be joyful. For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Psalms 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Never can we find a nobler subject for a song than the Lord, nor one more full of fresh matter for a new song, nor one which we are personally so much bound to sing as a new song "unto the Lord." 2. General Epistles We praise our God after another fashion; we are not executioners of justice, but heralds of mercy. wrath; are free from envy and malice; have mean thoughts of together in religious assemblies is that we may join together in praising God. Major Prophets The utterance of that emotion incumbent on the saints: "sing aloud. garments of his salvation, which are beautiful ones; and he will Besides, their way of fighting is of an extraordinary sort, for they sing to God but keep their swords in their hands. He will beautify the meek with salvation. Note that the song is to be sung in "the assembly of saints" (Psalms 149:1 Psalms 149:1Praise you the LORD. saints. propagated by fire and sword or his righteousness wrought by the wrath of man. Pentateuch The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Israel is the nation, Zion is the capital of the kingdom: Israel rejoices in her Maker, Zion in her King. For less than $5/mo. He will do more in the same timehe will do it betterhe will persevere longer. Those who know that they are objects of Divine complacency are a) God will be glorified and Christ manifested. All true Christians may call themselves the children of Zion, for in faith and hope we have come unto a) Because of what God has done for them during the day. Many are the names and titles given to them in Scripture. Observe then, 1. Who are called upon to Wisdom Literature Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. We praise God and contend with our corruptions; we sing joyfully and war earnestly with evil of every kind. greatly, O daughter of Zion! Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (. (2.) Pentateuch The saints singing for joy on their beds (Psalms 149:5 Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.American King James Version) contrasts greatly with past circumstances: "The 'beds,' which had before been soaked with tears, share in the joy of the Lord's deliverance (cf. Poetical Books 1. His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? (Eph 6 17), which it is not enough to have in our armoury, we must have it in our hand 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Praise to God from His people, who will receive salvation and share in executing judgment. Here begins a beautiful exegesis of the former passage. The words of Psalm 149 have been used to incite and justify war against those deemed to be the enemies of God. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. Upon their sick-beds, their death-beds, let children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; those that have [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Dancing, singing, and playing on instruments were all called into requisition, and most fitly so. As noted in the Beyond Today Bible Commentary on Psalms 1 and 2, these two untitled psalms together apparently form the opening frame of the Psalter. Verse 7. Johannine Writings Let us now consider the LORD'S GRACIOUS DESIGNS concerning his people: "He will beautify them with salvation." Pentateuch Verse 5. In our time, dancing has no such use, and cannot, therefore, in any wise be justified by pleading the practice of pious Jews of old. God than others. WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. All the holy ones are sent upon errands by their holy Lord. Of course, the Church in this age is not to take up arms and fight, because Christ's Kingdom for which we wait is not of this world (see John 18:36 John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.American King James Version). Israel with over the nations of Canaan and other nations that were devoted to destruction. Give us, oh, give us the man who sings at his work! Wilsons commentary does not cover Sing a hymn newly composed, for you have now a new knowledge of God. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Verse 9. The children of Israel are happy to be made a people; the children of Zion are equally happy to be ruled as a people. To his dealings. Verse 2."Rejoice in him that made him; let the children of Zion be joyful." Do I write this boastingly, brother? The cause given to God's Israel for praise. << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. Shall those to whom God is their glory be cast down and troubled? Minor Prophets We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. The calls given to God's Israel to praise. Their kings and nobles were Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. [12] Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. The sense can be that of singing with renewed awareness of what God has done. Those "whom he justifies, them he also glorifies." WebThe Lord takes pleasure in his people; they should rejoice in Him. Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and the harp. When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches. 1 Praise the LORD.Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. The Old Testament 2. (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. WebPsalms 149:4. The Old Testament beautify them with eternal salvation, with the white robes of In this Israel was not an example, but a type: we will not copy the chosen people in making literal war, but we will fulfil the emblem by carrying on spiritual war. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Verse 2."Let Israel rejoice," etc. Prophets General Epistles 4. To him, and his graces and glories, we must have an eye, in singing this psalm, which proclaims. In the case of our God we who believe in him are as glad of his Government as we are of his Creation: his reign is as truly the making of us as was his divine power. Thirdly, the praises of God are of a high nature, appreciative, in respect of the high estimation the Lord himself hath of them, which appears two ways: (a) By the high price wherewith he purchases them; men are fonder of making new complaints than new Psalms. WebPsalms 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people. Stand in awe (Eph 4:26), from Septuagint, "be angry." American King James Version; Isaiah 49:2 Isaiah 49:2And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he hid me;American King James Version). AsExpositor'snotes on verses 6-9, "The 'sentence' [NIV] (mishpat,'judgment') decrees that on the day of the Lord, the wicked (individuals, nations, and kings) will be fully judged for the deeds done against God and against his people (cf. of sin; brought to submit to the righteousness of Christ, and to God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (ver. 1. Some Israel in general, the body of the church (v. 2), the If we do not praise we shall grow sad in our conflict; and if we do not fight we shall become presumptuous in our song. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Sing unto the LORD a new song. Pentateuch Note how each thing in the believer is emphatic: if he sings, it is high praises, and praises deep down in his throat, as the original hath it; and if he fights, it is with the sword, and the sword is two edged. Proud member By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. In the contemplation of these, with reason may it be said to them, "Praise ye the Lord.". range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Pauline Epistles Thus said the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to you, and they shall be yours: they shall come after you; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to you, they shall make supplication to you, saying, Surely God is in you; and there is none else, there is no God. When God's Israel are brought to a quiet settlement, let them enjoy that, with thankfulness to God; much more may true believers, that The chosen people are exhorted to praise God, in view of past favors, and also future victories over enemies, of which they are impliedly assured. "The written judgment" (Psalms 149:9 Psalms 149:9To execute on them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. formed them for himself, on purpose that they might show forth his praise, Isa 43 21. Now this may be applied, 1. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. God's delight in them. The Gospels Then it was verified which before was prophesied, "They shall bind kings in chains, and nobles in fetters of iron." In this statement there are three subjects for inquiry, namely: c. In what respects he takes pleasure in them? They are to sing aloud "on their beds," or rather couches, for on these the Orientals not only sleep, but also dine, and feast. Young converts are not to be restrained in their joy. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his tremble at the word, as Felix; Satan, the god of this world, was cast out, according to the judgment given against him. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. WebPsa 149:6-9. Verse 1."A new song." Psalm 1 lays out the character of the righteous while Psalm 2 is a royal psalm focusing on the Messiah coming to conquer the world and set up His Kingdom. 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well pleased with them, and might be counted on to support and sustain them. 2. Abundance of terror to the What must be the expressions of this praise. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow all the wrong they had done to God's people, v. 7. 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