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Psalms 147:13
Psalms 147:13
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Psalms 147 — OverviewPsalms 147 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis is another psalm of praise. Some think it was penned after the
return of the Jews from their captivity; but it is so much of a piece
with Ps. cxlv. that I rather think it was penned by David, and what is…Psalms 147 — OverviewPsalms 147 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 147:1, The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church; Psalms 147:4, his power and wisdom; Psalms 147:6, his mercy; Psalms 147:7, his providence; Psalms 147:12, to praise him for his blessings upon…Psalms 147 — OverviewPsalms 147 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis psalm is thought to be written by David, and according to Theodoret predicts the return of the Jews from Babylon, and the rebuilding of Jerusalem by Zerubbabel, which seems to be grounded on Ps 147:2; though the…Psalms 147:12-20Psalms 147:12-20 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleJerusalem, and Zion, the holy city, the holy hill, are here called upon
to praise God, v. 12. For where should praise be offered up to God but
where his altar is? Where may we expect that glory should be given to…Psalms 147:13Psalms 147:13 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleFor he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates,.... Of Jerusalem, of Zion the church of God. Gates are for the letting in of persons into the city of our God; which are Christ, faith in him, and a profession of it; see…