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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 105 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 105 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3, 4. Seeking God's favor is the only true mode of getting true happiness, and His strength
[Ps 105:4]
is the only true source of protection (compare
Ps 32:11; 40:16).
Glory . . . name--boast in His perfections. The world glories in its horses and chariots against the Church of God lying in the dust; but our hope is in the name, that is, the power and love of God to His people, manifested in past deliverances.
Psalms Chapter 105 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5, 6. judgments . . . mouth--His judicial decisions for the good and against the wicked.
Psalms Chapter 105 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6. chosen--rather qualifies "children" than "Jacob," as a plural.
Psalms Chapter 105 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. Rather, "He, Jehovah, is our God." His title, "JEHOVAH," implies that He, the unchangeable, self-existing Being, makes things to be, that is, fulfils His promises, and therefore will not forsake His people. Though specially of His people, He is God over all.
Psalms Chapter 105 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8-11. The covenant was often ratified.
word--answering to "covenant"
[Ps 105:9]
in the parallel clause, namely, the word of promise, which, according to
Ps 105:10,
He set forth for an inviolable law.
commanded--or, "ordained"
(Ps 68:28).
to a thousand generations--perpetually. A verbal allusion to
De 7:9
(compare
Ex 20:6).
Psalms Chapter 105 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
9. Which covenant--or, "Word"
(Ps 105:8).
Psalms Chapter 105 10 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
10, 11. Alluding to God's promise to Jacob
(Ge 28:13).
Out of the whole storehouse of the promises of God, only one is prominently brought forward, namely, that concerning the possession of Canaan
[Ps 105:11].
Everything revolves around this. The wonders and judgments have all for their ultimate design the fulfilment of this promise.
Ps 105:1-45.
After an exhortation to praise God, addressed especially to the chosen people, the writer presents the special reason for praise, in a summary of their history from the calling of Abraham to their settlement in Canaan, and reminds them that their obedience was the end of all God's gracious dealings.
1. call . . . name--
(Ps 79:6; Ro 10:13).
Call on Him, according to His historically manifested glory. After the example of Abraham, who, as often as God acquired for Himself a name in guiding him, called in solemn worship upon the name of the Lord
(Ge 12:8; 13:4).
among the people--or, "peoples"
(Ps 18:49).
deeds--or, "wonders"
(Ps 103:7).