1 Psa 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. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions. servants of the Lord - or, all the people of God. name of the Lord - perfections (Psa 5:11; Psa 111:9).
3 From the rising, etc. - all the world.
4 God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
7 which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Psa 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.
Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord - or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord - perfections (Psa 5:11; Psa 111:9).
3 From the rising, etc. - all the world.
4 God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
7 which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Psa 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.