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Psalms 147:5
Psalms 147:5
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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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 147:1-11Psalms 147:1-11 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere, I. The duty of praise is recommended to us. It is not without
reason that we are thus called to it again and again: Praise you the
Lord (v. 1), and again (v. 7), Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving,
sing…Psalms 147:5Psalms 147:5 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGreat: Psalms 48:1, Psalms 96:4, Psalms 99:2, Psalms 135:5, Psalms 145:3; 1 Chronicles 16:25; Jeremiah 10:6, Jeremiah 32:17-19; Nahum 1:3; Revelation 15:3
his understanding is infinite: Heb. of his understanding there…