Psa 118:1-7 - Commentary

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Text -- Psalms 118:1-7 (NET)

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Psalm 118

118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures! 118:2 Let Israel say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!” 118:3 Let the family of Aaron say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!” 118:4 Let the loyal followers of the Lord say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!” 118:5 In my distress I cried out to the Lord. The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place. 118:6 The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me? 118:7 The Lord is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me.

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Names, People and Places:

· Aaron a son of Amram; brother of Moses,son of Amram (Kohath Levi); patriarch of Israel's priests,the clan or priestly line founded by Aaron

· Israel a citizen of Israel.,a member of the nation of Israel

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NET Notes: Psa 118:1 Or “is forever.”

NET Notes: Psa 118:3 Heb “house.”

NET Notes: Psa 118:4 Heb “fearers of the Lord.” See Ps 15:4.

NET Notes: Psa 118:5 Heb “the Lord answered me in a wide open place.”

NET Notes: Psa 118:6 The rhetorical question assumes the answer, “Nothing!” The imperfect is used in a modal sense here, indicating capability or potential. Se...

NET Notes: Psa 118:7 Heb “among my helpers.” The preposition may indicate identity here, while the plural may be one of majesty or respect.

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