The location of the songs of ascents within the psalter suggests that these psalms once existed as a. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. There are also 3 other phrases which closely compliment these thoughts. My help comes from the lord, the creator of heaven and earth. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. There are no references or allusions to psalm 121 in the new testament. If you want to accept jesus as your personal lord and savior and enjoy the benefits of the bible fully, please pray this prayer, lord j. Psalms is the longest book of the bible see what the longest book actually is. Introduction to the book of psalms learn religions. Psalm 121 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. May 14, 2017 by the way, the table of contents lists chapter 1, chapter 2, etc. The psalter knows all too well that the wicked are everywhere and that they thrive unjustly. Book 1 psalms 141 the five divisions correspond roughly to the five books of moses.
You turn people back to dust, saying, return to dust, you mortals. Shade to keep thee from the burning heat of the sun 6. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. And from beneath them thirty steps, one above the other until the throne of glory, flying and ascending with the pleasant speech of the song of ascents. The first two of these books, as already noted, were probably preexilic. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. Moon with that cold and moisture which come into the air by it. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. Tehillim psalms chapter 121 tanakh online torah bible.
Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on psalm 121. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james. Probable timeline of when each psalm was written study. Written by david or ezra, and placed as a preface to the psalms. The speaker declares that god is not confined to a place or a time, that every step is guarded ps 121. Comments on the book of psalms chapter 121 from the king james bible online. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121 my help comes from the lord a song for pilgrims ascending to jerusalem. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. Considering how prominent the psalms are, both in being quoted as prophetic in the new testament, and in christian liturgy and spirituality, it is notable how little in. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. Acrostic psalms are those in which each verse begins with a consecutive letter of the hebrew alphabet chapters 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145. David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as. Psalms, chapter 121 united states conference of catholic bishops. I want this psalm to come to pass for me and the other saints as well. Psalms are the inspired responses of human hearts to gods revelation of himself in law, history, and prophecy. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international version. To where, how and who should you and i go to when trouble comes our way and we need help. The question is raised here by the holy spirit of god through the psalmist and its a question for us all.
Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. This weeks inspiration comes from psalms 121 my help comes from the lord psalms 121. Psalms 121 keeper of my soul psalms 121 the famous english deist, anthony collins of the 17th century, met a plain countryman one day while out walking. Alexander went to sleep, he said, because parmenio watched. Buy book tehillim is recited by jewish people collectively and individually, as the desire occurs to offer praise and thanksgiving to gd. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey.
My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Behold, he that keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The book of psalms chapter 121 commentary by pastor ron beckham. The book of psalms is estimated to have been written between 1440 bc and 586 bc. This is what the kalir established in the concluding poem of the morning service for the second day of succoth, which was composed by rabbi elazar the son of rabbi simon the son of yochai in chagigah, chapter we may not expound, see there. Perhaps some internal connexion might be traced between all. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2. Diane havens, talented voiceover artist, narrates this beloved section of the old testiment. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code.
My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth. The division of the remaining psalms into three books, thus attaining the number five, was possibly in imitation of the five books of moses otherwise known simply as the law. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Saints of all ages have appropriated this collection of prayers and praises in their public worship and private meditations. Psalms 121 king james bible kjv book of psalms bible. Hebrew wisdom literature was part of a larger corpus of material with egyptian, mesopotamian, and canaanitephoenician influences1 2. In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. Probable occasion when each psalm was composed contains the psalm, the scripture it was written after, the occasion on which it was composed, and the year. Hills to sion and moriah, which are called the holy mountains. Psalm 90 book iv psalms 90106 a prayer of bible gateway. The bible contains several different types of literature. The last and highest degree of this song is attained in ps 121. A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a. Psalm 1 niv book i psalms 141 blessed is the bible gateway.
Available the world over by download at and represents the newest way to access the oldest book. The most popular psalms in the bible ranked and categorized. Hills to sion and moriah, which are called the holy mountains 5. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. Each of the first four books concludes with a doxology, while psalm 150 serves in its entirely as both a doxology for the fifth book and an appropriate conclusion of the entire psalter the fivefold arrangement has long been recognized, but no.
The movie begins with the 121st psalm put to music, a sublime melody by pat. This psalm alludes to the lower paradise, from which one ascends to the higher paradise. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james version. The book of psalms is the longest book in the bible and takes the form. Many of the bibles most beloved and quoted chapters are from the old testament book of psalms. Also, the table of contents is one long list, so you have to scroll through 150 items to find a specific psalm. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. We just need to ask or maybe spend some time crying out to the lord. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Study psalm 121 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Psalms after what scripture probable occasion on which each psalm was composed b. In fact, david only wrote about half of the psalms73 out of all 150, to be precise though the latin vulgate and septuagint credit a. Psalms of ascents or pilgrim psalms chapters 120 4, were sung by pilgrims journeying up to jerusalem for the three annual feasts of passover, pentecost, and tabernacles. These promises, however, are meant as characteristic promises these. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains, from whence my help shall come. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3.
By the way, the table of contents lists chapter 1, chapter 2, etc. Available the world over by download at and represents the newest way to access the oldest. Hassell bullock, encountering the book of psalms, p. Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. The beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Listen to the poetic book of psalms, from the king james version of the bible.
The beginning in english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence. The title is derived from the greek translation, psalmoi. Book i psalms 141 blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Read through the entire psalm and make note of the word that is used most to describe gods actions. Shade to keep thee from the burning heat of the sun. View psalms 121 in the note window david assures himself of help from god, ver. A pilgrimage reading of psalm 121 167 dialogue within the pilgrims inner self, or an antiphonal song between pilgrims, or between a pilgrim and someone giving blessing,19 there is clearly a shift from the first person to the third person at verse 3. Chronology of davids psalms david wrote 73 of the 150 psalms in the bible. My help comes from the lord,the maker of heaven and earth. The book of psalms has several different authors and the content was written over an extended period of time.
Psalm 121, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Psalm 121 kjv i will lift up mine eyes unto the bible gateway. In its earliest setting, psalm 121 seems to have functioned as a farewell liturgy. God please let us find away to understand both passages of scripture.
In various analyses, this observation is a con stant. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my. Thou mayest slumber, for thou art frail, but he is a watchman to whose eyes sleep never comes. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are god. Narrative genesis, 1 and 2 samuel, ruth, jonah, nehemiah, etc. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The first book is like genesis, detailing blessing, fall, and redemption book 2 psalms 4272 like exodus, this book describes ruin, and rescue by god book 3 psalms 7389 as leviticus covers gods tabernacle, this book covers gods temple book 4 psalms 90106 numbers tells of israels. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by. I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from.
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