Bible Commentary

Psalm 113 opens the Egyptian Hallel collection (Psalms 113-118) traditionally sung during major Jewish festivals, particularly Passover. This hymn of praise celebrates God’s incomparable greatness while emphasizing His gracious concern for the humble and needy. The psalm presents the beautiful paradox of divine transcendence combined with intimate involvement in human affairs, demonstrating that the God […]

Psalm 112 continues the alphabetic acrostic pattern of Psalm 111 while shifting focus from praising God’s character to describing the blessed person who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments. This wisdom psalm presents a comprehensive portrait of righteous character and the blessings that accompany genuine reverence for God. The psalm demonstrates how divine

Psalm 111 opens the concluding section of the Psalter with “Hallelujah” and presents an alphabetic acrostic celebrating God’s wonderful works and faithful character. This wisdom psalm combines personal testimony with corporate worship, moving systematically through Hebrew letters while praising divine attributes revealed through historical acts and covenant promises. The psalm emphasizes God’s faithfulness, righteousness, and

Psalm 110 stands as the most frequently quoted psalm in the New Testament, recognized by both Jesus and the apostles as a crucial messianic prophecy describing the divine king-priest who rules at God’s right hand. This brief but profound psalm presents the Lord’s oracle concerning David’s greater son who combines royal and priestly functions in

Psalm 109 stands as one of the most intense imprecatory psalms in the Psalter, containing David’s passionate plea for divine justice against enemies who have repaid his love with hatred and his prayers with false accusations. This psalm presents significant theological and interpretive challenges due to its harsh language and detailed curses against adversaries. However,

Psalm 108 combines elements from two earlier psalms (Psalms 57:7-11 and 60:5-12) to create a powerful declaration of confident worship and assured victory through divine intervention. David expresses unwavering determination to praise God and confident expectation of triumph over enemies through divine help. The psalm demonstrates how previous experiences of God’s faithfulness motivate continued trust

Psalm 107 opens Book V of the Psalter with a magnificent hymn celebrating God’s steadfast love through four distinct testimonies of divine deliverance. The psalm presents redeemed individuals sharing their experiences of God’s rescue from wilderness wandering, imprisonment, sickness, and maritime danger. Each testimony follows a similar pattern: human distress, crying to the Lord, divine

Psalm 106 presents a sobering counterpoint to Psalm 105’s celebration of God’s faithfulness by examining Israel’s repeated failures and rebellions throughout their history. While Psalm 105 highlights God’s mighty acts, Psalm 106 focuses on Israel’s sinful responses and God’s persistent mercy despite their unfaithfulness. This penitential psalm traces Israel’s pattern of rebellion from the Exodus

Psalm 105 stands as a magnificent hymn of praise celebrating God’s unwavering faithfulness to His covenant promises throughout Israel’s history. This historical psalm recounts the Lord’s mighty works from Abraham’s calling through the Exodus and conquest of Canaan. The psalmist weaves together key moments of divine intervention, demonstrating how God’s covenant love endures across generations.

Psalm 104 presents one of Scripture’s most beautiful and comprehensive celebrations of God’s creative power and ongoing providence over the natural world. This magnificent hymn portrays the Lord as the sovereign creator who establishes, sustains, and governs all aspects of creation with wisdom and care. The psalm reveals how every element of the natural world