The foregoing psalm is supposed to have been penned as late as the captivity in babylon. When i read it, especially from the new living translation, it really gives me a plain understanding and confidence that the lord has a purpose for my life and that nothing physically or spiritually outside of myself can stop me from fulfilling it. Psalms 91 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 91 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.
Read psalms 91 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. And this secret place happens to be the secret place of the most high. Psalm 91 is the second psalm in book four of the psalter. Psalms matthew henrys complete commentary on the whole bible. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 91, by dr. Like the rest of the scriptures, the underlying thought is developed through a series or symbols and it is by the appreciation of the values lying behind these symbols that the power of this prayer is understood. There is nothing in psalm 91 that tells us who wrote it or when. Those who dwell in the lord will be protected and honored, and will live a long life.
Bible commentaries matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible psalms 91. Psalms 91 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalm 91 prophecy, not promises secret place location. Psalms 90 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
It is probable that this psalm also was penned by david. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 91 and more. Chapter 91 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Psalm 91 tells us that if we trust in god, god will rescue and honor us. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible super. Outline of psalms 91 the safety of those who have god for their refuge. Read psalms 90 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty.
It is classified as an individual hymn of thanksgiving, in which an individual praises god for goodness to or on behalf of that individual, usually for a deliverance from. Quoting psalm 91, he said to jesus, if you are the son of god, throw yourself down, for it is written, he will command his angels concerning you, psalm 91. Others have turned to the psalm in some great emergency and have overcome their difficulties. He that dwelleth in the secret place the targum intimates that this is a dialogue between david, solomon, and jehovah. Psalm 91 the assurance given to those who trust in god. You who live in the shelter of the most high, who abide in the shadow of the almighty, 2. Your executioner may laugh you to scorn for quoting psalm 91. And those who have found the comfort of making the lord. A song of praise for redeeming love is a new song, a mystery hidden from ages and generations. In psalm 91 for youth by peggy joyce ruth, young people are offered hope with exciting stories about young people who stood on gods word and faced their fears, all with miraculous results. A verse by verse commentary on psalm 91 dealing with finding refuge and trust in the shelter of the most high.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Mclarty our lenten journey began on ash wednesday, just ten days ago. In singing this we must shelter ourselves under, and then solace ourselves in, the divine protection. Study psalm 98 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Look at the book as a whole that the verse is located in. They shall be the special favourites of god himself, ps. Because it shares some of the themes and phrases of psalms 27 and 31, some think the author was david. I have added to the bible lesson forum a commentary on psalm 91. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The psalmists own resolution to take god for his keeper ps. Psalm 91 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Psalm chapter 91 matthew henry complete commentary on. Psalm 90 spoke of man withering away beneath gods anger against sin.
Would you like to know how to overcome the fears that plague most young people today. Study psalm 91 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Those who rightly know god, will set their love upon him. We arent certain of the time and circumstances of its writing. Study psalm using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Greek version of the old testament attributes this psalm to david, but that remains in question. It is classified as an individual hymn of thanksgiving, in which an individual praises god for goodness to or on behalf of that individual, usually for a deliverance from some trying situation. The reason i give this three stars is because it balances my love for the commentary with the print size of the book. Study psalm using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. View psalms 91 in the note window he safety of those who have god for their refuge. He told jesus to count on the deliverance promised to the godly in this psalm. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. What god says of, and promises to, such a person, 1416.
The words of psalm 91 are some of the most beautiful words in the bible. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. World wide study bible psalms 91 christian classics. He repeated words from it when his enemy satan tried to tempt him. Psalms 91 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. And those who have found the comfort of making the lord their refuge, cannot but desire that others may do so. This should tip us off that perhaps there is more to psalm 91 than only a psalm of wisdom or deliverance for the child of god. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 91. And those who have found the comfort of making the lord their refuge, cannot but desire. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete share tweet save originally written in 1706, matthew henry s six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Some debate about who wrote this psalm, as some versions do not name an author.
Aug 15, 2012 he told jesus to count on the deliverance promised to the godly in this psalm. Psalm 91 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Those who dwell in the lord will be protected and honored, and will live a. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation vulgate, this psalm is psalm 90 in a slightly different numbering system. They shall bear thee up in their hands which denotes the strength and power of angels to carry the saints in their hands. This psalm must be sung with a holy reverence of gods majesty and a dread of his justice, with a.
David guzik commentary on psalm 91, which speaks of the assurance of. But the combination is more natural, since the language. The true author of psalm 91 by rita bennett psalm 91 is one of the most beautiful psalms ever written. Persons have gotten themselves out of every conceivable kind of trouble by working on this prayer every day in the spiritual way. He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler these are the words of the psalmist, either speaking to himself, for the encouragement of his own faith and trust in the lord. Commentaries for psalm chapter 91 the safety of those who have god for their refuge. They shall be delivered from the malice of the powers of darkness ps.
There shall no evil befal thee though trouble or affliction. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic which limits the observer to the content offered by the book of psalms. Complete concise for the expounding of this psalm we may borrow a great deal of light from the apostles discourse, heb. Jun 14, 2016 a verse by verse commentary on psalm 91 dealing with finding refuge and trust in the shelter of the most high. Psalm 91 prophecy, not promises secret place location found. The verbs in psalm 91 which convey being protected, comforted and blessed by the lord in the secret place of the most high through trusting in him are all in the imperfect tense an action which is incomplete, i. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled gods guardians and guarantees, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. A secret place is somewhere you go to hide, where no one, including your enemies, can find you. Psalm 90 precedes it wherein moses prays to god for mercy upon the people that they. Psalms 95 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Study psalm 91 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Psalms 91 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. In our time, young people are faced with more worries and uncertainties than in any other generation, but god has not. They shall be taken under the peculiar care of heaven v. Psalm 91 is the 91st psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse in the king james version. This psalm has no title, and therefore the author remains unknown. Read psalms 95 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. They shall be delivered from the malice of the powers of darkness v.
The safety of the godly man, and his confidence, 1, 2. The international bible lesson uniform series for november 21, 2010, is from psalm 91. The world is full of dangers, but the lord will send his angels to lift you up and protect you from them all. Psalms 91 some of the ancients were of opinion that moses was the penman, not only of the foregoing psalm, which is expressly said to be his, but also of the eight that next follow it.
The only safe place pastor david legge 4 behave when trouble hits your life. This is part 3 of a bible study series through psalm 91. The 91st psalm is one of the most powerful prayers ever written. This psalm must be sung with a holy reverence of gods majesty and a. Because it shares some of the themes of psalm 90, some think moses was the author. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Psalms 95 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler.
Bible commentaries matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible psalms 91. He who dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty, psalm 91. The matthew henry commentary suggests that david is the author of psalm 91. Undoubtedly the tempter was right in referring this psalm to the son of god mt 4. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 95 and more. This will serve to avoid going on unnecessary tangents elsewhere.
After researching psalm 91, i am convinced that moses wrote it. Book of psalm matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Tempt means try to make someone do what they should not do. Psalms 91 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary.
We have now before us one of the choicest and most excellent parts of all the old testament. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. The 91st psalm is one of the greatest chapters in the bible. He that by faith chooses god for his protector, shall find all in him that he needs or can desire. Psalm 91 tells of a man, who is able to tread the lion and adder under his feet. The psalmist wrote it to assure israel that yahweh would keep them safe through all trials if they put their trust in him.
I will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my fortress. Yet psalm 91 never says it is a promise for a universal audience and what it does say is very specific and parallel to end times prophecy. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Living under the shadow of the almighty psalm 91 introduction.
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