Psalms 147

LXXSA

‹ Chapter 146 Psalms — All Chapters Chapter 148 ›

1 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Sion. 2 For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you. 3 He makes your borders peaceful, and fills you with the flour of wheat. 4 He sends his oracle to the earth: his word will run swiftly. 5 He gives snow like wool: he scatters the mist like ashes. 6 Casting forth his ice like morsels: who shall stand before his cold? 7 He shall send out his word, and melt them: he shall blow with his wind, and the waters shall flow. 8 He sends his word to Jacob, his ordinances and judgments to Israel. 9 He has not done so to any other nation; and he has not shown them his judgments.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: Praising God for His Works

Psalms 147 is a psalm of praise, where the psalmist exhorts the people to praise God for His wonderful works, including His care for the poor, the widow, and the fatherless. The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty and power in creation and redemption. The psalmist calls the people to praise God with music and song, acknowledging His greatness and majesty.

Enable Study Highlights

Key Verse

Christ in This Chapter

Holy Spirit

Key Words / Phrases

Names of God

Key Verse

Psalms 147:5 "The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works."

This verse is central to the chapter because it highlights God's character as a God of goodness and mercy. The psalmist emphasizes that God's tender mercies are over all His works, demonstrating His care and compassion for all creation. This verse serves as a reminder to the people to trust in God's goodness and mercy, even in times of trouble or uncertainty.

Key Words in Psalms 147

"praise"

The psalmist calls the people to praise God for His wonderful works, emphasizing the importance of worship and adoration.

"God's works"

The chapter highlights God's power and care in creation and redemption, demonstrating His sovereignty and majesty.

"poor"

The psalmist notes God's care for the poor, the widow, and the fatherless, emphasizing His compassion and mercy for those in need.

"creation"

The chapter emphasizes God's power in creation, noting how He determines the number of the stars and calls them all by name (Psalms 147:4).

Christ in This Chapter

While Psalms 147 does not explicitly mention Christ, it points to God's character and works, which are ultimately fulfilled in Christ. The psalmist's description of God's care for the poor, the widow, and the fatherless (Psalms 147:3-6) is reminiscent of Christ's ministry to the marginalized and oppressed (Matthew 25:31-46). The chapter's emphasis on God's power in creation (Psalms 147:4) is also reflected in Christ's role as the Creator and Sustainer of all things (John 1:1, Colossians 1:16). (John 1:1 · Colossians 1:16)

Names of Deity

Names and pronouns referring to God are marked throughout the text.

Highlight names of God

‹ Chapter 146 Psalms — All Chapters Chapter 148 ›

Psalms 147

Cite / Share This Page