Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · Psalms Chapter 113

Ps 113:1-9.

God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn.

1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.

servants of the Lord--or, all the people of God.

name of the Lord--perfections

(Ps 5:11; 111:9).

3. From the rising, &c.--all the world.

4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;

7, 8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare

1Sa 2:8; Ps 44:25).

9. On this special case, compare

1Sa 2:21.

Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church

(Isa 54:1).

the barren woman . . . house--literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted.