Psalms 113

Psalms 113:1

The third of these three Hallelujah Psalms (111, 113). The Psalms of this group are called the Hallel Psalms (113, 118). Psalms 113 and 114 were sung before the Paschal meal (but after the second of the four cups of wine); 115, 118 after it. The last probably sung by the Lord Jesus (Matthew 26:30). Praise ye THE LORD. Hebrew Hallelu-Jah.

THE LORD. Hebrew Jah. App-4.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

name. See note on Psalms 20:1.

Psalms 113:2

Blessed. Figure of speech Benedictio, not Beatitude App-6.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

Psalms 113:5

Who is like . . . ? This is ever the outburst of the saints’ praise. See note on Exodus 15:11.

God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.

Psalms 113:6

heaven = the heavens.

Psalms 113:7

the poor = an impoverished one.

the needy = a needy one. Compare 1 Samuel 2:8.

Psalms 113:8

with princes . . . with the princes. Figure of speech Anadiplosis (App-6), for emphasis.

Psalms 113:9

children = sons.