Psalm 118:17

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 118:1-29

This is the sixth and last of the Hallel. It is the song of perfect victory, and was undoubtedly arranged to be sung by the triumphal procession as it made its way to the Temple for thanksgiving and worship. It is almost impossible however to trace its divisions in that way. As to its subject-matter it may be thus divided: Introduction. The Call to Praise (vv. Psa 118:1-4 ). The threefold Song of Israel, of Aaron, of the People (vv. Psa 118:5-27 ). Conclusion (vv. Psa 118:28-29 ). The call... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:1-29

CXVIII. A Hymn for Festal Procession to Zion.— The old tradition that different parts were appropriated to different voices is right in substance, though the statement of the Targum that in Psalms 118:23-Joel : single parts should be assigned to the Temple builders, to the sons of Jesse, the tribe of Judah, Samuel, David, is fantastic enough. The Talmud (quoted by Stä rk) takes a more reasonable view. According to it Psalms 118:1-: was sung by the pilgrims not yet arrived; Psalms... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 118:17

I shall not die, to wit, so soon as mine enemies desire, nor by their sword, as they hope and endeavour. Declare the works of the Lord; one branch whereof is the total destruction of mine enemies. He implies that he did not desire life, nor should employ it, as his enemies did theirs, but for the service and glory of God. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

INTRODUCTION1. The last of the group (113–118.) constituting the Hallel. 2. Certainly a temple Psalm, most probably composed for a great occasion. “Some incline to the Davidic authorship, when he was anointed king, when he brought back the ark, or after (2 Samuel 21:16). Others to Hezekiah (cf. Psalms 118:17 with Isaiah 38:1). Others, after the exile, in celebration either of Feast of Tabernacles (Ezra 3:1-4), or Founding of the Temple (Ezra 3:8), or its Dedication (Ezra 6:15-18), or Feast of... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:17

Psalms 118:17 I. What did these words mean in the mouth of our Lord Jesus Christ? Before His crucifixion the words were clearly a prophecy of the Resurrection. But after the Resurrection the words must have had a fuller and, if we may dare to say it, a more literal meaning; they became to Him more literally true. "Christ, being raised from the dead, dieth no more" this was their meaning; this is indeed the crowning glory of the Easter victory: it is final. II. We listen here again to the heart... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Psalms 118:17-18

Gratitude for Deliverance from the Grave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Sermon (No. 2237) Intended for Reading on Lord's-Day, January 3rd, 1892, Delivered By C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In connection with the dedication of the Jubilee House, which commemorated the fifth year of a life often threatened by grievous sickness. [Will the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

Psalms 118:1-29 As we get into Psalms 118:1-29 , the last of the Hallel psalms.O give thanks unto the LORD ( Psalms 118:1 );Again, the exhortation, praise and thanks, "O give thanks unto the Lord."for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever ( Psalms 118:1 ).Again, the cause of thanksgiving is the goodness of God and the mercy of God. How often in the psalms we are called upon to give thanks to the Lord for His goodness and for His mercy.Let Israel now say, his mercy endureth for ever.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 118:1-29

This psalm is destitute of title, and the occasion on which it was composed is not known. The style however, the subject, the masterly manner in which it is treated, and the spirit which pervades the whole, are those of David. It is the last of the six psalms which compose the great Hallel, or hymn of praise, sung at the Jewish festivals. There is no doubt that the Jews sang this and other psalms in responses, and many critics have amused themselves with endeavours to allot to the priests,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 118:14-18

Psalms 118:14-18The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.God and manI. How God should be realized by every man. What should He be to every many1. He should be his strength. All the strength we have, physical, intellectual, and moral is from God; nay, more, is God’s. Conscious dependence upon His strength is the foundation of piety. “Hold thou me up, and I shall be saved.”2. He should be his “song”; that is, his joy. The source of all his joy and spring of his delights. We... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 118:17

Psalms 118:17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. The power of recoveryThis buoyant and hopeful language is obviously in place on Easter Day. The psalm which contains it was sung for the first time either at laying the foundation-stone of the new temple, or at its dedication: and it breathes, in every line, the spirit of thankfulness, of triumph, of hope. It is the hymn of the deliverance from the captivity, just as Miriam’s song is the hymn of deliverance from Egypt:... read more

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