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The Book of Psalms

Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET

PSALM 113

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.

      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 ( Psa 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 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.

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