Made; either created, or exalted and glorified, as this word is used, 1 Samuel 12:6, or sanctified by his glorious presence and work, and by his appointment, as a time or season never to be forgotten, but to be observed with great thankfulness and rejoicing, as it follows. read more
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
Psalms 118:22-24 I. There can be no doubt that it is our Lord Jesus Christ whom David here designates as "the stone which the builders refused." And when it has been ascertained that it is Christ whom David describes by the figure of a stone, there can be little debate that His resurrection placed Him at the head of the corner, for He rose from the dead as a Conqueror, though He went down to the grave like one vanquished by enemies; and henceforward there shall be "committed unto Him all power... read more
Psalms 118:24 This Psalm has been applied by our Church to the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is looked upon as a triumphant hymn. All throughout are notes of thanksgiving; and all throughout are allusions to Christ, and to His victory, and the defeat of His enemies. It is full of the great tidings of a risen, conquering Lord; and these tidings are beyond all others of importance to man, the greatest, the gladdest, charged with most stupendous consequences. I. If it belong to... read more
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
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
Psalms 118:21-24I will praise Thee for Thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.A blessed consciousness, a marvellous providence, a joyous dayI. A blessed consciousness (verse 21).1. A grateful assurance of answered prayer. “Thou hast heard me.” To know that God has heard me is, of all knowledge, the most, transporting.2. A grateful assurance of personal salvation. “Art become my salvation.” Not shall become, or will become, but “art” become. Salvation is a present blessing. “This is... read more
Psalms 118:24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. The day of daysThe day of days in the life of Christ was the day of His resurrection; and to the early Christians Easter Day was the queen of festivals. Easter should provoke a joy in Christian hearts, greater than any event in our private lives; greater than any in the world’s public history; greater than any other even in the life of our Lord Himself. This is the immemorial feeling and sense of... read more
Psa 118:24 This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Ver. 24. This is the day which the Lord hath made ] The queen of days, as the Jews call the sabbath. Arnobius interpreteth this text of the Christian sabbath; others, of the day of salvation by Christ exalted to be the head cornerstone; in opposition to that dismal day of man’s fall. We will rejoice ] Or, let us rejoice. Dull we are, and heavy to spiritual joy; and are therefore excited thereto. read more
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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