There are divers psalms which are thought to have been penned in the latter days of the jewish church, when prophecy was near expiring and the canon of the old testament. Verses 17 here we have davids professions of desire towards god and dependence on him. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. They are the language of a heart that waits in secret on god matthew 6.
Matthew henry was born near wales on october 18, 1662. But all were written by the inspiration of the holy ghost. Psalms 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The psalms were divided into five books, each concluding with amen, amen, or hallelujah the first ending with psalm 41. Concise commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry. This is one of the most important biblical commentaries on the book of psalms. From genesis to deuteronomy, matthew henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire bible. Written by pastor matthew henry, this complete biblical commentary from the book of psalms is a precious tool to learn more about the holy bible. Psalm 27, also referred to as ldovid and dominus illuminatio mea after the opening words. Read commentaries on psalms by matthew henry for free with a 30 day free trial. Commentary by matthew henry the meaning of psalm 23 the divine shepherd psalm 23. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of gods divine revelation. Study psalm 27 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
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Psalms 7 commentary, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Benjamin, dwelling by the temple of god, dwelt in safety by him. Matthew henrys complete commentary online free at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. Psalm chapter 121 matthew henry complete commentary on. Henrys profound spiritual insights have touched lives for over 300 years. Psalms 121 some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. Psalms 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol. Psalms 27 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Deuteronomy chapter 33 verse by verse bible commentary. Psalms 26 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Psalms 27 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, volume 1.
Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 27 and more. He takes care for the keeping of these things always in their remembrance after his decease, 1. The complacency he took in communion with god and the benefit he experienced by it, psalm 27. Henry was primarily homeeducated by his father, rev. Psalm chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Read commentaries on psalms online by matthew henry.
All 150 psalms commented, examined and discussed individually with key themes of the passage and illustrating the text. Matthew henrys unabridged commentary on the bible vol. They shall be delivered from the malice of the powers of darkness psalms 91. Modern easytoread modern type with scripture passages in boldcomplete and. Study psalm 27 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of psalms new international commentary on the old testament. Psalms 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Deuteronomy 27 moses having very largely and fully set before the people their duty, both to god and one another, in general and in particular instances,having shown them plainly what is good, and what the law requires of them,and having in the close of the foregoing chapter laid them under the obligation both of the command and the covenant, he comes in this chapter to prescribe outward.
Perfect for all readers of the bible who want a comprehensive commentary. In these words, the believer is taught to express his satisfaction in the care of the great pastor of the universe, the redeemer and preserver of men. The courage and holy bravery of his faith, psalm 27. His expectations from god, and the encouragement he gives to others to hope in him, psalm 27. We have now before us one of the choicest and most excellent parts of all the old testament. They shall be the charge of the holy angels, psalms 91. A new catholic commentary on holy scripture says the first poem of which psalm 27 is. It may be a sequel of the preceding psalm during the jewish month of elul through shemini. Matthew henrys commentary on proverbs 31 complete a. The latter part of the psalm is the thanksgiving of a saint triumphant, and delivered out of his distresses, to which is added a prophetical prayer for all gods faithful loyal subjects. Psalm chapter 144 matthew henry complete commentary on. In the language of this divine book, the prayers and praises of the church have been offered up to the throne of grace from age to age. With what a lively faith david triumphs in god, glories in his.
A valuable source of reference and sermon material, this classic is a treasure for pastors, students, bible teachers, and. The complacency he took in communion with god and the benefit he experienced by it, ps. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book. Delivered into the custody of the priests, deuteronomy 31. David here, by the spirit of prophecy, speaks of himself as a type of christ, of whom what he here says of his spotless innocence was fully and eminently true, and of christ only, and to him we may apply it. He often begins his psalms with such professions, not to move god, but to move himself, and to engage himself to answer those professions.
Psalm 27 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The increase of our cattle is a blessing in which god is to be acknowledged. Psalms overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. Please login or register to save highlights and make annotations. Psalm chapter 50 matthew henry complete commentary on. Deuteronomy chapter 31 verse by verse bible commentary. Psalms 27 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary. Whoever collected the psalms of david probably it was ezra with good reason put this psalm first, as a preface to the rest, because it is absolutely necessary to the acceptance of our devotions that we be righteous before god for it is only the prayer. His desire towards god, and his favour and grace, ps. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of. Prince of preachers charles spurgeon, revolutionary reformer john calvin, and beloved bible commentator matthew henry weigh in on the psalms. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Matthew henry similarly saw the psalm as a metaphor for the christian life, that. The book of psalms complete bible commentary verse by.
Chapter 27 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Read psalms 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Psalm 27 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Introducing the psalms, pdf download from whom no secrets are hid. The genius of some men leads them to a book, of others to the sea, of others to the sword.
David, in this psalm, appeals to god touching his integrity. It is a collection of psalms, of all the psalms that were divinely inspired, which, though composed at several times and upon several occasions, are here put together without any reference to or dependence upon one another. His expectations from god, and the encouragement he gives to others to hope in him, ps. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Ordered to be publicly read every seventh year, deuteronomy 31. They shall be the special favourites of god himself, psalms 91. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. This classic resource features the king james text and spurgeons notes on each lefthand page, with corresponding excerpts from calvin and henry on the right.
The former part of this psalm is the prayer of a saint militan and now in distress, to which is added the doom of gods implacable enemies. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. Psalm 27, also referred to as ldovid and dominus illuminatio mea after the opening words, is the 27th or in the vulgate numbering. Now you can listen to the very best of matthew henry in this new edition of his famous commentary. Read psalms 27 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Psalm chapter 91 matthew henry complete commentary on. His desire towards god, and his favour and grace, psalm 27. The lord, who is the believers light, is the strength of his life. Some think david penned this psalm before his coming to the throne, when he was in the midst of his troubles, and perhaps upon occasion of the death of his parents. With joy he reflects that he has a shepherd, and that shepherd is jehovah. Psalms 50 this psalm, as the former, is a psalm of instruction, not of prayer or praise. Note, it is a happy thing to be in the neighbourhood of the temple. The psalmist begins by extolling the blessedness of the right eous, who is first described negatively, as turning away from the counsels of the wicked, ver. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible main index books.