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Text -- Psalms 89:5 (NET)

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89:5 O Lord, the heavens praise your amazing deeds, as well as your faithfulness in the angelic assembly.
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: Psa 89:5 - -- The inhabitants of heaven.

The inhabitants of heaven.

Wesley: Psa 89:5 - -- Understand, shall be praised; which supplements are usual in scripture.

Understand, shall be praised; which supplements are usual in scripture.

Clarke: Psa 89:5 - -- The heavens shall praise thy wonders - The works that shall be wrought by this descendant of David shall be so plainly miraculous as shall prove the...

The heavens shall praise thy wonders - The works that shall be wrought by this descendant of David shall be so plainly miraculous as shall prove their origin to be Divine: and both saints and angels shall join to celebrate his praises

Clarke: Psa 89:5 - -- Thy faithfulness also - All thy promises shall be fulfilled; and particularly and supereminently those which respect the congregation of the saints ...

Thy faithfulness also - All thy promises shall be fulfilled; and particularly and supereminently those which respect the congregation of the saints - the assemblies of Christian believers.

Calvin: Psa 89:5 - -- 5.And the heavens shall praise thy wondrous work The prophet, having spoken of God’s covenant, even as faith ought to begin at the word, now descen...

5.And the heavens shall praise thy wondrous work The prophet, having spoken of God’s covenant, even as faith ought to begin at the word, now descends to a general commendation of his works. It is, however, to be observed, that when he treats of the wonderful power of God, he has no other end in view than to exalt and magnify more highly the holiness of the covenant. He exclaims, that this is the God who has rightful claims to be served and feared, who ought to be believed, and upon whose power the most unhesitating confidence may be reposed. The words wondrous work, in the first clause, I would therefore limit to the power which God displays in preserving and maintaining his Church. The heavens, it is true, are most excellent witnesses and preachers of God’s wonderful power; but from attending to the scope of the passage, it will be still more evident, that the encomiums here pronounced have all a special reference to the end of which I have spoken. Some interpreters judiciously explain the word heavens, of the angels, among whom there is a common joy and congratulation in the salvation of the Church. This interpretation is confirmed from the last clause of the verse, in which it is asserted, that God’s truth will be celebrated in the congregation of the saints There is no doubt, that the same subject is here prosecuted, and that by the word truth, it is intended to signalise the remarkable deliverances by which God had manifested his faithfulness to the promises made to his servants.

Defender: Psa 89:5 - -- Psa 89:5-8 indicates that the setting is in heaven, with "the congregation of saints" assembled around God's throne, eulogizing the Lord and His might...

Psa 89:5-8 indicates that the setting is in heaven, with "the congregation of saints" assembled around God's throne, eulogizing the Lord and His mighty works. These "saints" are the holy angels, "the sons of the mighty" (Psa 89:6), gathered in "the assembly of the saints" (Psa 89:7) to give praise to God."

TSK: Psa 89:5 - -- heavens : Psa 19:1, Psa 50:6, Psa 97:6; Isa 44:23; Luk 2:10-15; Eph 3:10; 1Pe 1:12; Rev 5:11-14, Rev 7:10-12 in the congregation : Psa 89:7; Deu 33:2;...

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Barnes: Psa 89:5 - -- And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord - That is, the inhabitants of heaven shall find new occasion for praise in the faithfulness ev...

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord - That is, the inhabitants of heaven shall find new occasion for praise in the faithfulness evinced in carrying out the promise to David, and in the marvelous things which will occur under that promise, and in its accomplishment. If we suppose that this promise embraced the Messiah and his reign, then we shall see what new occasions the angels would find for praise - in the incarnation of the Redeemer, and in all that would be accomplished by him.

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints - In the assembly of the holy ones; that is, the angels. In their songs of praise, this will be among the things which will fill them with joy. The idea is, that the inhabitants of the heavens - the holy angels - would take a deep interest in the fulfillment of this promise, as it would furnish new manifestations of the character of God. Compare Rev 5:11-14; 1Pe 1:12.

Poole: Psa 89:5 - -- The heavens i.e. the inhabitants of heaven, the holy angels, as Job 15:15 ; who clearly discern and constantly adore thy mercy and faithfulness, when...

The heavens i.e. the inhabitants of heaven, the holy angels, as Job 15:15 ; who clearly discern and constantly adore thy mercy and faithfulness, when men upon earth are filled with doubts and perplexities about it.

Thy faithfulness also understand, shall be praised , out of the foregoing clause; which supplements are most usual in Scripture, as hath been already showed by divers instances.

In the congregation of the saints either, first, Of thy saints upon earth in their public assemblies; who always acknowledge and celebrate thy truth, although they cannot always discern the footsteps of it. Or rather, secondly, Of the angels of heaven, of whom he speaks in the foregoing clause; who are oft called saints or holy ones , as Deu 33:2 Job 15:15 Dan 4:13,17 8:13 .

Haydock: Psa 89:5 - -- Their years be. Hebrew, "thou strikest, (Calmet) or inundatest them: they are a dream." But our version is accurate. (Berthier)

Their years be. Hebrew, "thou strikest, (Calmet) or inundatest them: they are a dream." But our version is accurate. (Berthier)

Gill: Psa 89:5 - -- And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord,.... Which, by a prosopopceia, may be understood of the heavens literally, in the same sense as other...

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord,.... Which, by a prosopopceia, may be understood of the heavens literally, in the same sense as other inanimate creatures praise the Lord, Psa 148:3, or mystically of the church, consisting of heaven born souls, and whose doctrines and ordinances are from heaven; or of the apostles, as Jerom, who had their ministry, mission, commission, and gifts, from thence; or rather of the angels, the inhabitants of heaven, who praise the Lord for his wonderful works of nature, providence, and grace, Psa 148:2, particularly they admire and praise the wonderful work of redemption "that wonderful thing of thine" m, as the word may be rendered, being in the singular number: the person of the Redeemer is wonderful, and that is his name; his incarnation is a most amazing thing, it is the great mystery of godliness; and the redemption wrought out by him is the wonder of men and angels: when he appeared in the world, the angels of God worshipped him; at his birth, they sung glory to God in the highest; and the mysteries of his grace are what they look into with wonder and praise, Heb 1:6,

thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints; i.e. is praised there; which Aben Ezra and Kimchi interpret of the angels also, who are called saints, Deu 33:2, of which there is a congregation, even an innumerable company, Rev 19:6, these not only admire and praise the wonderful works of the Lord, but his perfections also; and particularly his faithfulness in the execution of promises and threatenings, Rev 7:11, but rather holy men are meant, such as are called to be saints, and are gathered together in a Gospel church state, designed by a congregation of them, among and by whom the truth and faithfulness of God, as well as his lovingkindness and mercy, are spoken of with the highest commendation, Psa 40:9.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 89:5 Heb “in the assembly of the holy ones.” The phrase “holy ones” sometimes refers to God’s people (Ps 34:9) or to their pr...

Geneva Bible: Psa 89:5 And the ( e ) heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. ( e ) The angels will praise your po...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Psa 89:1-52 - --1 The psalmist praises God for his covenant;5 for his wonderful power;15 for the care of his church;19 for his favour to the kingdom of David.38 Then ...

MHCC: Psa 89:5-14 - --The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him....

Matthew Henry: Psa 89:5-14 - -- These verses are full of the praises of God. Observe, I. Where, and by whom, God is to be praised. 1. God is praised by the angels above: The heave...

Keil-Delitzsch: Psa 89:5-8 - -- At the close of the promises in Psa 89:4-5 the music is to become forte . And ויודוּ attaches itself to this jubilant Sela . In Psa 89:6-19 ...

Constable: Psa 73:1--89:52 - --I. Book 3: chs 73--89 A man or men named Asaph wrote 17 of the psalms in this book (Pss. 73-83). Other writers w...

Constable: Psa 89:1-52 - --Psalm 89 The writer of this royal psalm was Ethan, another wise Levitical musician in David's service (1...

Constable: Psa 89:4-17 - --2. The character of God 89:5-18 89:5-14 These verses exalt the uniqueness of Yahweh. Ethan praised Him for His attributes (vv. 5-8) and works (vv. 9-1...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Psalms (Book Introduction) The Hebrew title of this book is Tehilim ("praises" or "hymns"), for a leading feature in its contents is praise, though the word occurs in the title ...

JFB: Psalms (Outline) ALEPH. (Psa 119:1-8). This celebrated Psalm has several peculiarities. It is divided into twenty-two parts or stanzas, denoted by the twenty-two let...

TSK: Psalms (Book Introduction) The Psalms have been the general song of the universal Church; and in their praise, all the Fathers have been unanimously eloquent. Men of all nation...

TSK: Psalms 89 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Psa 89:1, The psalmist praises God for his covenant; Psa 89:5, for his wonderful power; Psa 89:15, for the care of his church; Psa 89:19,...

Poole: Psalms (Book Introduction) OF PSALMS THE ARGUMENT The divine authority of this Book of PSALMS is so certain and evident, that it was never questioned in the church; which b...

Poole: Psalms 89 (Chapter Introduction) THE ARGUMENT This Psalm manifestly treats of the declining and calamitous time and state of the house and kingdom of David, either, first, in Rehob...

MHCC: Psalms (Book Introduction) David was the penman of most of the psalms, but some evidently were composed by other writers, and the writers of some are doubtful. But all were writ...

MHCC: Psalms 89 (Chapter Introduction) (Psa 89:1-4) God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. (Psa 89:5-14) The glory and perfection of God. (Psa 89:15-18) The happiness of those in commun...

Matthew Henry: Psalms (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Book of Psalms We have now before us one of the choicest and most excellent parts of all the Old Te...

Matthew Henry: Psalms 89 (Chapter Introduction) Many psalms that begin with complaint and prayer end with joy and praise, but this begins with joy and praise and ends with sad complaints and peti...

Constable: Psalms (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title of this book in the Hebrew Bible is Tehillim, which means...

Constable: Psalms (Outline) Outline I. Book 1: chs. 1-41 II. Book 2: chs. 42-72 III. Book 3: chs. 73...

Constable: Psalms Psalms Bibliography Allen, Ronald B. "Evidence from Psalm 89." In A Case for Premillennialism: A New Consensus,...

Haydock: Psalms (Book Introduction) THE BOOK OF PSALMS. INTRODUCTION. The Psalms are called by the Hebrew, Tehillim; that is, hymns of praise. The author, of a great part of ...

Gill: Psalms (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PSALMS The title of this book may be rendered "the Book of Praises", or "Hymns"; the psalm which our Lord sung at the passover is c...

Gill: Psalms 89 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 89 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. Who this Ethan was is not certain. Kimchi takes him to be the same with Ethan the wise man,...

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