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Psalms 18:35
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- Keil-Delitzsch
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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
(Heb.: 18:36-37) Yet it is not the brazen bow in itself that makes him victorious, but the helpful strength of his God. "Shield of Thy salvation" is that consisting of Thy salvation. מגן has an unchangeable , as it has always. The salvation of Jahve covered him as a shield, from which every stroke of the foe rebounded; the right hand of Jahve supported him that his hands might not become feeble in the conflict. In its ultimate cause it is the divine ענוה, to which he must trace back his greatness, i.e., God's lowliness, by virtue of which His eyes look down upon that which is on the earth (Psa 113:6), and the poor and contrite ones are His favourite dwelling-place (Isa 57:15; Isa 66:1.); cf. B. Megilla 31a, "wherever Scripture testifies of the גבורה of the Holy One, blessed be He, it gives prominence also, in connection with it, to His condescension, ענותנוּתו, as in Deu 10:17 and in connection with it Deu 10:18, Isa 57:15 and Isa 57:15, Psa 68:5 and Psa 68:6." The rendering of Luther, who follows the lxx and Vulgate, "When Thou humblest me, Thou makest me great" is opposed by the fact that ענוה means the bending of one's self, and not of another. What is intended is, that condescension of God to mankind, and especially to the house of David, which was in operation, with an ultimate view to the incarnation, in the life of the son of Jesse from the time of his anointing to his death, viz., the divine χρηστότης καὶ φιλανθρωπία (Tit 3:4), which elected the shepherd boy to be king, and did not cast him off even when he fell into sin and his infirmities became manifest. To enlarge his steps under any one is equivalent to securing him room for freedom of motion (cf. the opposite form of expression in Pro 4:12). Jahve removed the obstacles of his course out of the way, and steeled his ankles so that he stood firm in fight and endured till he came off victorious. The praet. מעדו substantiates what, without any other indication of it, is required by the consecutio temporum, viz., that everything here has a retrospective meaning.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
thy gentleness--as applied to God--condescension--or that which He gives, in the sense of humility (compare Pro 22:4).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me,.... Which is opposed to those straitened circumstances in which the psalmist was, Psa 18:4; and is expressive of deliverance from his enemies, by whom he was surrounded, besieged, and shut up; see Psa 31:8; and of freedom of walking at large, without being straitened for room, or interrupted by others, Pro 4:12; and of safety in standing; all which is true in a spiritual sense of believers in Christ, who being delivered by him out of the hands of their enemies, serve the Lord without fear in righteousness and holiness; walk at liberty by faith in Christ, and up and down in the name of the Lord their God; and have their feet established upon the Rock of ages, that sure and large foundation, Christ, from which there is no danger of slipping and falling; as follows; that my feet did not slip; so as to fall and perish; for sometimes the steps of the saints are well nigh slipped; yea, in some sense they stumble; slip, and fall, but not so as to be utterly cast down and perish eternally; the bottom on which they are is so broad, and the foundation so sure, that it is not possible they should. The words will bear to be applied to Christ, who was in very pressed and straitened circumstances, when beset with the bulls of Bashan, encompassed with dogs, and enclosed with the assembly of the wicked; and was in slippery places, when he sunk in deep mire where there is no standing, Psa 22:12; but now being delivered from all this, he is brought, as in Psa 18:19, into a large place, into heaven, and made higher than the heavens, and is set down at the right hand of God, from whence he can never be moved.
Psalms 18:35
The LORD Is My Rock
34He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. 36You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.
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Experiencing Jesus
By Jim Cymbala1.6K31:41JesusPSA 3:3PSA 18:2PSA 18:35PSA 28:7PSA 62:7PSA 144:2MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of receiving a text message from his son with a Bible verse that he had been contemplating preaching on. He emphasizes the importance of speaking what God wants him to speak and choosing the timely passage for the congregation. The preacher discusses the need for rest and finding refuge in God's presence amidst the pressures of life. He encourages the congregation to take Jesus as their shield and trust in Him to fight their battles.
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
By Mike Bickle261:02:46MercyJudgmentPSA 18:35MIC 7:18MAT 5:7MAT 9:13MAT 12:7JHN 3:27ROM 8:1HEB 12:14JAS 2:131PE 4:8Mike Bickle emphasizes that mercy triumphs over judgment, illustrating how receiving and extending mercy is more transformative than criticism or judgment in all aspects of life. He warns against misinterpreting mercy as a license for wrongdoing, stressing that true mercy aligns with God's terms and leads to genuine repentance and obedience. Bickle encourages believers to respond with mercy to others, especially those who mistreat us, as this fosters freedom in our hearts and relationships. He highlights the biblical principle that the measure we use to judge others will be used against us, urging a shift from a critical spirit to one of kindness and understanding. Ultimately, Bickle reassures that God's mercy is abundant and should inspire us to extend that same mercy to others.
Moses Pointing to the Lord for Battle
By Bob Hoekstra0DEU 9:5DEU 20:32CH 20:17PSA 18:35PSA 33:20ISA 31:1Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of relying on the sufficiency of God in the midst of battles, using Moses as an example who pointed Israel to the Lord for battle. Despite facing inevitable battles in the Promised Land, Moses reminded the people not to be afraid or rely on worldly resources, but to trust in the Lord who fights for His people against their enemies to save them.
Letter 129.
By James Bourne0PSA 18:35PSA 66:12PSA 119:71GAL 6:2PHP 2:3HEB 4:15JAS 4:71PE 2:51PE 5:6James Bourne encourages Mrs. Oakley to cherish the spiritual life that has begun in her, urging her to seek the Lord through prayer and His word to maintain and increase it. He reminds her that trials are part of the journey to the 'wealthy place' and that Jesus understands and sympathizes with all our struggles. Bourne also advises E. P. to stand firm against enemies and to endure hardships as a good soldier, relying on the Lord for strength. He emphasizes the importance of the communion of saints in bearing each other's burdens and fulfilling the law of Christ.
How Clean Are Your Hands?
By Warren Wiersbe0PSA 18:19PSA 18:24PSA 18:32PSA 18:35PSA 18:39PSA 18:46PSA 18:50Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean hands and righteousness before God, highlighting how God rewards those who walk in integrity and keep His ways. Through the example of David, who faced lies and trials but remained faithful and upright, we learn that God responds to us based on our response to Him. When we have clean hands and a pure heart, God will protect us, provide for us, and see us through even the toughest challenges, enabling us to bring glory to His name.
Finding the Way - Part 2
By J.R. Miller0God's LoveAbundant LifePSA 18:35MAT 5:5JHN 10:10ROM 15:22CO 12:9PHP 4:13COL 3:23JAS 1:21PE 2:211JN 4:16J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of remaining in the love of God, which is a source of strength and transformation for believers. He illustrates how God's infinite love can uplift and empower us, enabling us to live abundantly and serve others selflessly. Miller encourages Christians to embrace their unique callings and to respond to life's challenges with faith and obedience, echoing the sentiment that true fulfillment comes from loving and serving others as Christ did. He reminds us that even in suffering, there is a divine purpose that can lead to growth and blessing.
Through Faith
By Charles E. Cowman0GEN 32:24PSA 18:35ISA 40:29JHN 16:33ROM 8:372CO 1:82CO 12:9HEB 10:36JAS 1:2Charles E. Cowman preaches about how God uses crises, trials, and obstacles in our lives to bring us to a place of deeper faith, knowledge of God, and reliance on His grace. Just as Jacob, David, and Paul were compelled to grow in faith through challenges, we too can experience God's faithfulness and sufficiency in the midst of our extremities. Difficulties are opportunities for our faith to be strengthened, leading us to trust God more fully and receive His abundant grace.
Thy Gentleness Hath Made Me Great
By C.H. Spurgeon0God's GoodnessHumilityPSA 18:35PSA 119:67PSA 147:6ISA 57:15MAT 11:29ROM 8:282CO 12:9HEB 12:5JAS 4:101PE 5:6C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true greatness comes not from our own merits but from the goodness and gentleness of God. He reflects on how God's providence, humility, and discipline contribute to our growth and greatness, illustrating that God's condescension allows us to rise from our lowly state. Spurgeon encourages believers to recognize and appreciate the gentle ways in which God corrects, teaches, and draws us closer to Him. He calls for a heartfelt response of gratitude, humility, and love as we acknowledge God's role in our lives. Ultimately, we are reminded to cast our crowns at Jesus' feet, celebrating the gentleness that has made us great.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
(Heb.: 18:36-37) Yet it is not the brazen bow in itself that makes him victorious, but the helpful strength of his God. "Shield of Thy salvation" is that consisting of Thy salvation. מגן has an unchangeable , as it has always. The salvation of Jahve covered him as a shield, from which every stroke of the foe rebounded; the right hand of Jahve supported him that his hands might not become feeble in the conflict. In its ultimate cause it is the divine ענוה, to which he must trace back his greatness, i.e., God's lowliness, by virtue of which His eyes look down upon that which is on the earth (Psa 113:6), and the poor and contrite ones are His favourite dwelling-place (Isa 57:15; Isa 66:1.); cf. B. Megilla 31a, "wherever Scripture testifies of the גבורה of the Holy One, blessed be He, it gives prominence also, in connection with it, to His condescension, ענותנוּתו, as in Deu 10:17 and in connection with it Deu 10:18, Isa 57:15 and Isa 57:15, Psa 68:5 and Psa 68:6." The rendering of Luther, who follows the lxx and Vulgate, "When Thou humblest me, Thou makest me great" is opposed by the fact that ענוה means the bending of one's self, and not of another. What is intended is, that condescension of God to mankind, and especially to the house of David, which was in operation, with an ultimate view to the incarnation, in the life of the son of Jesse from the time of his anointing to his death, viz., the divine χρηστότης καὶ φιλανθρωπία (Tit 3:4), which elected the shepherd boy to be king, and did not cast him off even when he fell into sin and his infirmities became manifest. To enlarge his steps under any one is equivalent to securing him room for freedom of motion (cf. the opposite form of expression in Pro 4:12). Jahve removed the obstacles of his course out of the way, and steeled his ankles so that he stood firm in fight and endured till he came off victorious. The praet. מעדו substantiates what, without any other indication of it, is required by the consecutio temporum, viz., that everything here has a retrospective meaning.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
thy gentleness--as applied to God--condescension--or that which He gives, in the sense of humility (compare Pro 22:4).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me,.... Which is opposed to those straitened circumstances in which the psalmist was, Psa 18:4; and is expressive of deliverance from his enemies, by whom he was surrounded, besieged, and shut up; see Psa 31:8; and of freedom of walking at large, without being straitened for room, or interrupted by others, Pro 4:12; and of safety in standing; all which is true in a spiritual sense of believers in Christ, who being delivered by him out of the hands of their enemies, serve the Lord without fear in righteousness and holiness; walk at liberty by faith in Christ, and up and down in the name of the Lord their God; and have their feet established upon the Rock of ages, that sure and large foundation, Christ, from which there is no danger of slipping and falling; as follows; that my feet did not slip; so as to fall and perish; for sometimes the steps of the saints are well nigh slipped; yea, in some sense they stumble; slip, and fall, but not so as to be utterly cast down and perish eternally; the bottom on which they are is so broad, and the foundation so sure, that it is not possible they should. The words will bear to be applied to Christ, who was in very pressed and straitened circumstances, when beset with the bulls of Bashan, encompassed with dogs, and enclosed with the assembly of the wicked; and was in slippery places, when he sunk in deep mire where there is no standing, Psa 22:12; but now being delivered from all this, he is brought, as in Psa 18:19, into a large place, into heaven, and made higher than the heavens, and is set down at the right hand of God, from whence he can never be moved.