Doctrines would be readily believed if they involved in them no precepts; and the Church may be tolerated by the world, if she will only give up her discipline.” — Horne. Luke 2:3-7 Commentary: Joseph and Mary Luke 2:8-12 Commentary: Shepherds in the Fields Luke 2:13-20 Bible Study: Glory to God Luke 2:21 Commentary: Circumcision of Jesus Luke 2:22-24 Commentary: Purification of Mary Luke 2:25-35 Bible Study: Simeon Luke 2:36-40 Commentary: Anna the Prophetess Luke 2:41-45 Commentary: Jesus’ Parents The laws of God and Christ, though easy and pleasant in themselves, and to all good men, Matthew 11:29-30; 1 John 5:3; yet are very grievous and burdensome to corrupt nature, and carnal, wicked men. Psalm 53:2-3. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NEW NIV Study Bible Notes, Fully Revised Edition. will neither slumber nor sleep. Us. Psalm 3:2. Try it free for 30 days! Some render it "cast away from him" (c); either from Christ, or everyone from himself. He that sitteth in the heavens - God, represented as having his home, his seat, his throne in heaven, and thence administering the affairs of the world. Let us not only break off their yoke, and the cords by which it is fastened upon us; but let us cast them far away, that they may never be recovered, and we may never be brought into bondage again. Resolved they were to run riot, as lawless and aweless, and therefore they slander the sweet laws of Christ’s kingdom, as bonds and thick cords (those signs of slavery, Jeremiah 27:2; Jeremiah 27:6-7), as burdens and grievances. See Job 3:12, note; Psalm 17:13, note; Psalm 59:10, note; 1 Thessalonians 4:15, note. David begins by gathering together all the benefits by recollection, and now he has to arrange them, so that they can be sung by any soul exercising itself like his, and remembering the first benefit his soul has got. Isaiah 58:6; Isaiah 10:27.). Their language implies that they already felt the restraining and reproving power of the Law and Gospel, and were partly under that power, but were bent on freedom in sin and hostility to God. “These words, supposed to be spoken by the powers in arms against the Messiah, discover to us the true ground of opposition, namely, the unwillingness of rebellious nature to submit to the obligations of divine laws, which cross the interests, and lay a restraint upon the desires of men. Psalms 103:2. As the foregoing psalm was moral, and showed us our duty, so this is evangelical, and shows us our Saviour. Perhaps, also, in the words "let us cast away" there is the expression of an idea that it could be easily done: that they had only to will it, and it would be done. (Contrast Matthew 11:29-30; 1 John 5:3.). He that sitteth in the heavens — As the judge upon his tribunal, weighing the actions of men, and as the king of the whole earth upon his royal throne; who, without moving from his place, can with one word or look destroy all his enemies. Verse 3. Psalm 52 Psalm 54 ... With Bible Gateway Plus, you gain instant access to a digital Bible study library, including complete notes from the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible and the New Bible Commentary. Verses 2-3. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Selah — This word is nowhere used but in this poetical book, and in the song of Habakkuk. They wanted to be free of the restraints that bound their freedom: the taxes and limitations on them that David had imposed. First 30-days on us! Here David avows his confidence in God. Charles Spurgeon wrote, “ I like to recall the fact that this psalm was written by David, probably when he was a king. For he represents them speaking scornfully of his government, as if to submit to it were a slavish and shameful subjection, just as we see it is with all the enemies of Christ who, when compelled to be subject to his authority reckon it not less degrading than if the utmost disgrace were put upon them. Verse 3. John Trapp Complete Commentary. This Psalm will be best understood if it be viewed as a four-fold picture. ", To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. But the blessed man doesn’t. Most account it to be a psalm of David’s maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. Try it free for 30 days! have “yoke,” which is in keeping with the metaphor of a restive animal. Psalm 1:2-3 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. and Vulg. (3) Let us break.—The whispered purpose now breaks out into loud menace, and we hear their defiance pass along the ranks of the rebels. Psalms 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. It signals that God loves Gentiles as well as Jews—that God’s plan of salvation includes Gentiles too. I. Nothing or no one else gives the same assurance. In this prayer and song of the unity of the church, it is note worthy how, commencing with the fundamental idea of "brethren", we rise to the realization of the Elder Brother, who is our common anointed High Priest. See introductory note. James Montgomery Boice points out that since these titles are in the canonical text of the Hebrew Bible, “They are to be taken with absolute seriousness throughout.” The nations did not want to continue to submit to the rule of God"s vice-regent, who was originally probably David himself. It confineth him to live in that element where he would live; as if one should be confined to paradise, where he would be, though there were no such law. Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.. Ver. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible. Psalm 3 – Peace in the Midst of the Storm. Ver. A man named Luke wrote a part of the Bible that we call Acts. Home × Home; Bible. This is the first psalm with a title: A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. The result of these hostile deliberations is the mutual exhortation to break asunder and cast away the bands of Messiah’s government. Isaiah 58:6; Isaiah 10:27.). Cast away their cords from us; the same thing expressed with a little more emphasis. Psalms 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. "Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us! Verses 1 – 3: Though all the good kings of Israel were messiahs (God's kings) it is really about Jesus the Messiah. It thus indicates a prevalent state of the human mind as being impatient of the restraints and authority of God, and especially of the dominion of his Son, anointed as King. But what saith our Saviour? Bucer). The passage before us is just as applicable to the world now as it was to the time when the Saviour personally appeared on the earth. Cords.—The LXX. Home × Home; Bible. and Vulg. They mean the laws of God, which the king would oblige them to observe, which though easy and pleasant in themselves and to good men, Matthew 11:29,30 1 John 5:3, yet are very grievous and burdensome to corrupt nature, and to men of wicked lives. The enemies will neither submit to law and obligation nor accept pardon through Christ. Protestants still seem to be actuated with the same phrensy; fearing nothing more than the restoration of the Catholic religion [in Great Britain]; and incessantly pouring in petitions to [the British] Parliament to withhold the common rights of subjects from people of that [Catholic] persuasion. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, &c.] i.e. Psalm 101:2-3. Psalm 2:4. refers to Jehovah and his Messiah. “He will not allow your foot to be moved” … Psalm 2:3 Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament The Psalm begins with a seven line strophe, ruled by an interrogative Wherefore. (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students: Commenting and Commentaries)Rosscup adds: This is one of the more thorough older exegetical … Cords.—The LXX. "My yoke is easy, and my burden light." He is all in all for my preservation. Verses 4 and 5 confirm this as well. The enemies will neither submit to law and obligation nor accept pardon through Christ. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Learn more today! Chapter 95. (b) Thus the wicked say that they will cast off the yoke of God and of his Christ. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title A Psalm of David. Let us not only break off their yoke, and the cords by which it is fastened upon us, but let us cast them far away. 3.Let us break, etc. It means properly what is twisted or interlaced, and refers to the usual manner in which ropes are made. Psalms Book One The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked. The mischievous undertaking condemns itself, It is groundless and fruitless. to renounce the dominion of David whom the Lord had made king, and free themselves from all subjection to him. The rage of nations and the laugh of God. John Trapp Complete Commentary. (1) that the government of Yahweh, the true God, and the Messiah or Christ, is the same; (2) that opposition to the Messiah, or to Christ, is in fact opposition to the purposes of the true God; (3) that it may be expected that men will oppose that government, and there will be agitation and commotion in endeavoring to throw it off. No more burden it is to a regenerate person than the wings are to the bird. 3 He will be like a tree firmly planted by [ a]streams of water, The word in the original signifies more than a shield; it means a buckler round about, a protection which shall surround a man entirely, a shield above, beneath, around, without and within. This was the course of the Pharisees and rulers against Christ. bands, which they design to put upon our necks, that they may bring us into subjection. (3) Exhorting Israel to find the same contentment. 2-3). 1 Blessed is the man 1. who a walks not in b the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in c the way of sinners, nor d sits in e the seat of f scoffers; 2 but his g delight is in the law 2 of the L ord, and on his h law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1 2 Commentary: Delight. Their language implies that they already felt the restraining and reproving power of the Law and Gospel, and were partly under that power, but were bent on freedom in sin and hostility to God. Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. the Lord’s and his anointed’s. (c) in the conduct of individual sinners - in the opposition of the human heart to the authority of the Lord Jesus. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Matthew 2:1-12 EXEGESIS: EPIPHANY: The word epiphany means an appearance or manifestation, particularly of a divine being—or an illuminating discovery, especially one that comes unexpectedly.. Epiphany marks the first manifestation of Jesus to the Gentiles. Let us stand before his face; that is, in his very presence. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) << Psalm 22 | Psalm 23 | Psalm 24 >> (Read all of Psalm 23) Complete Concise Chapter Contents. Psalm 100 Psalm 102 ... With Bible Gateway Plus, you gain instant access to a digital Bible study library, including complete notes from the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible and the New Bible Commentary. Let us no longer be subject to the old law, which is abrogated, (St. Augustine) or the enemies of David, and of Christ, encourage one another (Calmet) to subvert their authority, before it be too well established. (a) in the purposes of the high priests, of Herod, and of Pilate, to put him to death, and in the general rejection of him by his own countrymen; (b) in the general conduct of mankind - in their impatience of the restraints of the law of God, and especially of that law as promulgated by the Saviour, demanding submission and obedience to him; and. For the expounding of this psalm we may borrow a great deal of light from the apostle’s discourse, Heb. Behold, he who keeps Israel. Psalms 18:2 The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, [and] my high tower.. Ver. Confidence in God's grace and care. have “yoke,” which is in keeping with the metaphor of a restive animal. (Haydock) --- "I fear there are more political than religious objectors to emancipation [of Catholics in Great Britain]." “Bands” and “cords “are the restraints and authority of law, and its moral rebuke of sin. Other people delight in the activities in Psalm 1:1 – godless advice, lifestyle, and associations. Ver. 2. That’s the first section. This is a prosopopoeia, (25) in which the prophet introduces his-enemies as speaking; and he employs this figure the better to express their ungodly and traitorous design. Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me. But his delight is in the law of the Lord — In the study and practice of it, as appears from the context. Psalms 2:3. Verses 1 through 3 tell us about this near-universal rejection of the Lord and the king whom he’s anointed to rule his nation Israel – the Davidic ruler. Their, i.e. Log In/Sign Up New International Version (NIV) ... Psalm 100:2-3. The word translated "cords" is a stronger word than that which is rendered bands. O Israel, hope in the LORD From this time forth and forever. Not that they openly avowed themselves rebels against God, (for they rather covered their rebellion under every possible pretext, and presumptuously boasted of having God on their side;) but since they were fully determined, by all means, fair or foul, to drive David from the throne, whatever they professed with the mouth, the whole of their consultation amounted to this, how they might overthrow the kingdom which God himself had set up. Like many psalms, the theme of Psalm 2 is emphasized in the final verse. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Ernst Hengstenberg on John, Revelation, Ecclesiastes, Ezekiel & Psalms, Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Psalm 1:2. It is the bond of his priesthood which joins us together as brethren. As this world is the kingdom of Satan, unconverted men, of every rank, party, and character, are stirred up by him to oppose the cause of God. This verse commences the second strophe or stanza of the psalm; and this strophe Psalm 2:4-6 corresponds with the first Psalm 2:1-3 in its structure. He delighteth in the law of God after the inward man, Romans 7:22 It is not to him now, as once, bands and cords, but as girdles and garters, which gird up his loins, and expedite his course the better. Having described the character of the truly blessed man negatively, in the preceding verse, he, in this, speaks of it positively. (Nightingale), The easy yoke of Jesus seems to natural men a galling chain. “Bands” and “cords “are the restraints and authority of law, and its moral rebuke of sin. 2. We will not have this man to reign over us. Psalm 2 Commentary: Divisions The structure of Psalm 2 is made of three parts. Sermon Bible Commentary. "Let us be free to commit all manner of abominations. Matthew 2:3 When Herod the king had heard these things That is, the report made by the wise men of the appearance of an unusual star, and of the birth of the king of the Jews, which they affirmed with all certainty, without any hesitation, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (3-5) The greatness of the God to … Psalm 2 – The Reign of the LORD’s Anointed. Learn more today! The result of these hostile deliberations is the mutual exhortation to break asunder and cast away the bands of Messiah’s government. Chapter 2. He tells us there that Herod and Pilate were 2 of the leaders that the Psalm … This was the course of the Pharisees and rulers against Christ. JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Psalms Commentary (1864) Spurgeon had high praise for Alexander's work writing that it "Occupies a first place among expositions. Book, and its moral rebuke of sin and cast away their cords from us themselves from all subjection him... 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