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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Psalms Chapter 104 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 104 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. light--is a figurative representation of the glory of the invisible God
(Mt 17:2; 1Ti 6:16).
Its use in this connection may refer to the first work of creation
(Ge 1:3).
stretchest out the heavens--the visible heavens or sky which cover the earth as a curtain
(Isa 40:12).
Psalms Chapter 104 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. in the waters--or, it may be "with"; using this fluid for the beams, or frames, of His residence accords with the figure of clouds for chariots, and wind as a means of conveyance.
walketh--or, "moveth" (compare
Ps 18:10, 11; Am 9:6).
Psalms Chapter 104 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4. This is quoted by Paul
(Heb 1:7)
to denote the subordinate position of angels; that is, they are only messengers as other and material agencies.
spirits--literally, "winds."
flaming fire--
(Ps 105:32)
being here so called.
Psalms Chapter 104 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. The earth is firmly fixed by His power.
Psalms Chapter 104 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6-9. These verses rather describe the wonders of the flood than the creation
(Ge 7:19, 20; 2Pe 3:5, 6).
God's method of arresting the flood and making its waters subside is poetically called a "rebuke"
(Ps 76:6; Isa 50:2),
and the process of the flood's subsiding by undulations among the hills and valleys is vividly described.
Psalms Chapter 104 10 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
10-13. Once destructive, these waters are subjected to the service of God's creatures. In rain and dew from His chambers (compare
Ps 104:3),
and fountains and streams, they give drink to thirsting animals and fertilize the soil. Trees thus nourished supply homes to singing birds, and the earth teems with the productions of God's wise agencies,
Psalms Chapter 104 14 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
14, 15. so that men and beasts are abundantly provided with food.
for the service--literally, "for the culture," &c., by which he secures the results.
oil . . . shine--literally, "makes his face to shine more than oil," that is, so cheers and invigorates him, that outwardly he appears better than if anointed.
strengtheneth . . . heart--gives vigor to man (compare
Jud 19:5).
Ps 104:1-35.
The Psalmist celebrates God's glory in His works of creation and providence, teaching the dependence of all living creatures; and contrasting the happiness of those who praise Him with the awful end of the wicked.
1. God's essential glory, and also that displayed by His mighty works, afford ground for praise.