Psalms 113
1 An exhortation to praise God for his excellency;
6 for his mercy.
[(Title.)]
This and the following five Psalms form what is called by the Hebrews the great Hallel, or praise; which was sung on their most solemn festivals, and particularly after the celebration of the Passover. (See Mt 26:30. Mr 24:26.) This and the following were probably composed after the return from the captivity.
Praise ... Lord Praise ....... praise <01984 03050> [Praise ye the Lord. Heb. Hallelujah.]
Praise .... Praise ... servants ..... praise <01984 05650> [Praise, O.]
exalted <07311> [high.]
splendor <03519> [his glory.]
Lord <03068> [like.]
who sits ..... throne <03427> [dwelleth. Heb. exalteth himself to dwell.]
bends <08213> [humbleth.]
sky <08064> [in heaven.]
Bp. Lowth observes that the two members of this line are to be referred severally to the two preceding lines; as if it were, "Who is exalted to dwell in the heavens; and who humbleth himself to inspect the things on earth."
earth <0776> [in the earth.]
raises <06965> [raiseth.]
dirt ......... garbage <06083 0830> [out of.]
needy <034> [needy.]
barren <06135> [maketh.]
makes ....... family <01004 03427> [keep house. Heb. dwell in an house.]
