It is "the beauty of holiness." The text bears other renderings. The sacred dance of devout joy is no example, nor even excuse, for frivolous dances, much less for lewd ones. justifies them in it; it is the judgment written. Minor Prophets We have here, I. The Lord He rejoiceth over them to do them good. 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. The Christian life a combination of adoration and conflict. But, whereas many scriptures in the New Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. foiled and bruised under their feet. 4. Nay, let their joy proclaim their honourable estate. They all believe in him, and have faith in his word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his person and name. The Gospels The Old Testament Stand in awe (Eph 4:26), from Septuagint, "be angry." So, such as rail at, revile, curse, condemn, persecute, execute pious people, speak other language of them when such men have passed the purgation of death, and confess them faithful and sincere servants of God. them. 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Psalm 149, the fourth hymn in the concluding Hallel collection, is a royal psalm praising Israel 's divine King for granting to His people salvation and the high honor of executing His judgment on the nations for their defiance of His rule. Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. our being as men, and we have reason to praise him for that, for it is a noble and excellent being. Verse 4.Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. On beds of death, and at the scaffold and the stake, joy and glory have been kindled in the hearts of Christ's faithful witnesses. He saves them by sanctifying them, and thus they wear the beauty of holiness, and the beauty of a joy which springs out of full salvation. 2. be the matter of our joy and praise that we are under the conduct and protection of such a wise and powerful King. Here is that new creation which calls for the new song. Some conjecture that it was penned when David had taken the strong-hold of Zion, and settled his government there. of God should flow from a heart filled with delight and triumph in God's attributes, and our relation to him. In every character our God is the source of joy to us: this verse issues a permit to our joy, yea it lays an injunction upon us to be glad in the Lord. That this instrument was really a harp is now very generally denied (Kitto). 3. All the godly shared in the triumphs of the Lord when he smote Israel's foes. (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth conquering and to conquer. The Old Testament 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, David certainly played it with the hand (1Sa 16:23; 18:10; 19:9); and it was probably used in both ways, according to its size. God had shown by the mercy, whatever it was (ver. The cause given to God's Israel for praise. They lament their deformity, and he puts a beauty upon them of the choicest sort. Hence, we need not be surprised that all through its history the Church of God has travelled "along the line of music. All other glories and honours are but feminine, weak, poor things to it. "To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people." 4. The word here can also mean "adorned" and thus recalls other verses about being clothed with salvation (Psalms 132:16 Psalms 132:16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.American King James Version; Isaiah 61:10 Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.American King James Version). Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. The honour of this redounded Historical Books Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Praise you the LORD. 2. His name is love; his nature is goodness; and can we doubt but that he loves to see his people happy? ", Verse 6."The high praises of God." 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. 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. I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. There are many passages in the Scripture which intimate this purpose, and lead us to this view of the happy effects of religion, even in the present life. 2. Luke-Acts WebPsalm 149:5. Wisdom Literature The Old Testament Wilsons commentary does not cover 2. WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. beautifies now with more grace, with which salvation is Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. But whereas many Scriptures in the New Testament keep up singing as a gospel ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel canon for Psalmody is to "sing with the spirit and with the understanding.". Web1. In the prospect of that let them praise the Minor Prophets Let his saints employ their waking hours upon their beds in songs of praise. 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). Our weapons are not carnal, but they are mighty, and wound with both back and edge. WebJohn Gills Exposition of the Bible. depend upon the grace of God for salvation; are subject to the Then it was verified which before was prophesied, "They shall bind kings in chains, and nobles in fetters of iron." We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. WebSing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. We have already seen that the meek and quiet spirit by which the Christian is distinguished is an "ornament" to him; and we read in another place that he is "adorned" with good works. Thus let them repeat the triumph of the Red Sea, which was ever the typical glory of Israel. Like that excellent bird, the nightingale, which is never weary nor spent by continuing her delightful notes, so this sweet singer of Israel was incessant in praising the Lord; not giving sleep to his eyes until he had blessed his holy name. I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. This honour have all the saints. wrath; are free from envy and malice; have mean thoughts of Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. to praise him; but here his saints in a particular manner are required to bless him. those that are not only not ashamed of it, but are enlarged in it. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. 3. 3 James L. Mays, Psalms, Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching, ed. He will beautify the meek with salvation. apply it to the time of the Maccabees, when the Jews sometimes gained great advantages against their oppressors. Pentateuch By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. beautify the meek with salvation. obtained a glorious victory over the powers of darkness; vengeance was executed upon the gods of the heathen, by the conviction and General Epistles c) Because Christ is with them while they suffer. We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. singing aloud (v. 5), for we should sing psalms with all our heart, as In my observations I shall comprehend both, and all the particulars in the duty prescribed besides, which is this. he has foreknown and chosen, taken into the covenant of his The Gospels Lovely and glorious as are the saints on earth, their beauty falls far short of the perfection to which it will attain hereafter. All that God doth and giveth; all that Christ doth and suffereth, is for the praise of the glory of his grace. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the Johannine Writings The "salvation" here could signify God saving His people from life-threatening circumstances in the here and now, yet the ultimate picture is certainly that of salvation in His coming Kingdom. It is such a song as may be sung at the coming of the Lord, when the new dispensation shall bring overthrow to the wicked and honour to all the saints. Selah. Salem Media Group. Even in their quietest retreats let them burst into song; when no one hears them, let them sing aloud unto God. 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God's people are thus equated with those who have a humble, respectful attitude before Him, parallel to what we read just two psalms earlier within the same Hallel collection: "The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy [hesed]" (Psalms 147:11 Psalms 147:11The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.American King James Version). 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Whole Psalm.The New Testament spiritual church cannot pray as the Old Testament national church here prays. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible The Gospels Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. The calls given to God's Israel to praise. Minor Prophets Vengeance was an act to enforce or restore justice where the regular legal processes were not competent or had failed.3 And the Old Testament tells us repeatedly that vengeance is not the prerogative of the people, but belongs to God (see Deuteronomy 32:35-36; Jeremiah 46:10; and Psalms 94:1 and 99:8). Let that people therefore praise him, for he formed them for himself, on purpose that they might. All rights reserved. Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." All this should add to their joy, and fill their hearts with gladness. Along with the praise of God in their throats, the faithful are to have two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations.. King James Version Psalm 148. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. yea, he takes pleasure in their services done in faith, and from Sing aloud upon their beds. You are never right until you can be heartily merry in the Lord, nor until you can enjoy mirth in connection with holiness. "Let the saints be joyful in glory." Pauline Epistles Then shall be executed the judgment written, for the 3. WebDay 149 of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover in 365 Days! GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Poetical Books The word had him in bands like a prisoner, and made him confess against himself before Festus that he was "almost persuaded to be a Christian." 1. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. The new birth has given them a new heart. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." Poetical Books In these we find that the tambourine was a favourite instrument, both on sacred and festive occasions. 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