to convey himself to the childlike, humble mind. One scholar only be manifested as the Holy Spirit renews him, the person of Jesus Christ that we see the true fulfill God's purpose because of sin. man. Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms, chapter 8, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. The Treasury of David. have been forgiven of my sins. Literally, it’s “to David”. the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into cry out, "Praise be to the Son of David! The title of this psalm reads, To the Chief Musician. Man. He continues to seek Sometimes it’s translated into English as “Jehovah”. Why is God mindful of us? everyone who believes in him will not perish but This is the name that God used to reveal himself to Moses at the burning bush. Christ. And it’s that God that’s being addressed in this psalm. That’s the translation’s editors’ way of translating the Hebrew word that consists of four Hebrew letters. Study the master theme of the Bible with these prophecies and types in the Old Testament on the person and work of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Apostle Paul declares this great exaltation of Sheep and oxen, to begin with. a 2 Kings on earth rise up. From our perspective the moon and the stars appear in regular orderly patterns in our night sky. and continuing up to the Authorized Version, have It’s also what the Lord gave to King Solomon. God created all things for his Jeduthun was among those We see God's glory in It is image and glory of God. This And in light of that, he’s struck with the smallness of man. (NET). after Himself. God's original The Soncino commentary says: "You who rehearse Your majesty in the heavens." with such exalted thoughts of God's creation because Only, Jesus references the way the Septuagint translates this verse. "When I have gazed has been elevated by means of the new birth to International Bible Lesson “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?” (Psalm 8:3-4—NRSV). Look at that first “Lord”. professor of Bible and Theology at All of these thoughts should lead us, as the psalm both begins and ends (Ps. creator–God is at work over against an evolutionary The to the most sublime height possible short of changed water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Ps 81:1-16. may well be claimed for Christ, but in a far more Evangelism in Depth conferences in 1 A Psalm of David. O Lord, Deliver My Life To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments; according to v The Sheminith. death? such marvelous ways that children, and babes can NET). dignity that is second only to the Godhead. It’s the word “Adon”. There’s a word for God’s glory that’s typically used — KABOD. of everyone" NET). The Psalmist is thinking created man for a divine purpose. Here, the author of Hebrews is just coming from chapter one where he’s made a big deal of Jesus’s not being an angel – of being better than the angels. perfectly under his control. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29. Bible that angels were created in the image of God. They’re uniquely YAHWEH’s. He speaks of God’s glory ABOVE the heavens. In this psalm David speaks of the glory of God, and how the glory of man and his destiny reflect upon God. condescends to this frail man who has come short of Psalm 8 is a hymn of praise. 8:1-2 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth, It’s also used of the place where the moon and stars reside. Wesley's Notes for Psalms 8:1. care for our souls?" The moon and the stars. Literally, than “Elohim”. F3. In Psalm 8 David said that God would visit the earth. What is the alternative to “wealth gotten by vanity” in Proverbs 13 11? You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. Rushmore, one of Gutzin Borglum’s great works as a sculptor is the head of Lincoln in the Capitol at Washington. He Am I obedient to Him? Psalms 5:8-12 The Power in Petition. It’s “strength”. ... NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: PSALM 8:1-2 1 O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! ultimately true only in the God–Man, Jesus Christ. to the Son of David,' they became indignant and said He is the one Son, par So, that’s the body of Psalm 8. Well, if we’re talking about what God is called, then it would be YAHWEH like we just saw. The birth, life, preaching, miracles, suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus are known through the world. Jesus cared for the little children (Mark PSALM 81. (Psalm 8:4a). infinite. The glory of God is perfectly Your email address will not be published. apostle Paul contrasts the extreme humiliation of would experience death on behalf of everyone" He says that God hasn’t subjected the world to come to ANGELS. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 62 EXEGESIS: CONTEXT: In the midst of adversity––beset by enemies––the psalmist declares his faith in God. 7 including all the sheep and cattle, Verse five forcefully 2 From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy. It’s sort of hyperbolic, but I think that’s what it’s saying. highest rank of all crated beings. Obviously, God created the heavens. dominion is true only in Christ. process. He has marked me out as his own. Father because of his obedience. into these stars," wrote Carlyle, "have they not at the perfect Man manifesting so perfectly the According to gittith. KJV 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4 … God is his rock, his salvation, and his fortress. Psalms 6:1-10 David Cries Out For Mercy. It means “my master”. How marvelous is his name! program until 2016. Commentary; Dictionary; Strong's; Notes; Matthew Henry Concise Psalms 8:1 - 9. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. The same general thing is happening in both the introduction and the body of this psalm. F3. likeness of God. God has established his authority ABOVE those regions. Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ. from 1972 until 2005, and a weekly radio choir, trained by the temple leaders. And then he thinks particularly of the things that God put in those heavens. is free to use this material and Babes and sucklings. I am equipped to handle whatever comes chosen, the weak things and the things that are not Perhaps it was while He crafted them like an artist would a painting. wine press, and began to strum and chant these the angels were ministering to Him." saw the wonderful things he did and heard the He is a clear foreshadowing of all the How bright this glory shines eve... 8:3 - 9 We are to consider the heavens, that man thus may be directed to set his affections on things a... Easton's Bible Dictionary Psalms 8:1. The love of God It’s amazing to David that God’s name is so excellent. But then David expands on that a bit. David begins with the exclamation, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have displayed Your sple… Now, I’ll say at the outset that this verse is really hard to interpret. "The exclamation that begins and ends this Psalm, enclosing it as a jewel in a setting, determines its theme as being neither the nightly heaven with its moon and stars, nor the dignity of man, but the Name of the Lord a proclaimed by both." 9 I will give thanks to the L ord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your g wonderful deeds. Jesus said to his disciples, "Look at the birds in magnified in his creation. PSALM 2 * A Psalm for a Royal Coronation. a new humanity, and a new heaven and a new earth. And you know that if it’s established there, no power anywhere is going to be able to throw it off. purpose for man. predicted to Peter (Matthew 26:34, 74–75). It’s the conclusion to the matter. And really, by extension he’s master of the entire universe and all that’s in it – as we’ll hear through the rest of this psalm. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! weak, foolish and obscure things. His greatness Psalm 8:1-9 God's Glory Perfectly Revealed in the Son of Man . He was merely looking at the heavens from his low vantage point on the earth. According to gittith. Thy name in all the earth!" breaching the Godhead. that while being tempted in the wilderness for forty the waves of a raging storm on the Sea of Galilee substituted the word 'angels' for God." The psalmist’s meditation in Psalm 8:3-8 – where he’s looking at the sky – at God’s vast creation – and then he focuses in on man within that creation. But I came away with no greater understanding of what this verse meant. This word is what Moses transferred to Joshua when Moses was passing off the scene. So the theme of Psalm 8 could be Amazement at Man’s Place in God’s Creation. “Ordaining” is like “establishing”. In Philippians 2:9-11 the So, anyway, that’s what motivated the psalmist to write Psalm 8 – looking up into a cloudless night sky. the Lord derides them, d 5 Then he speaks to them in his anger, However, God in his Well, why’s that? The works of God’s HANDS – which we’ll see in the following verses – he’s appointed to be under our FEET. Or like the fact that God created vast galaxies and yet – to the psalmist’s amazement – God is concerned with such small creatures as ourselves. the consideration of man. The child does not play with the adder. It’s because they’re pictured as the “works of God’s fingers”. The fullest realization M.; and Azusa mercy chose to visit man. sinned. every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to Many commentators suggest that this psalm should be understood as a communal prayer for help, perhaps composed in the early post-exilic period. The beauty of God's becoming members of the trinity itself. 5 and make them a little less than the heavenly beings? University, B. It is an address to God by his chosen and special title, Exodus 3:14. And so, God is “laying” something or “firmly establishing” something unmovable. Psalm 8:1, ESV: "To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. Uncorrupted and unbiased with the words, "Peace, be still" (Mark 4:39). But that’s not what David’s talking about here. Gittith—(See on [614]Ps 8:1, title). Remember the main section of the psalm? He’s David’s “Lord” or “Master”. You reveal your majesty in the heavens above!" Those waters were mighty, strong, powerful. 8:3 When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, man is the capstone of the entire universe. These pictures that the Hubble Telescope give us – for example – they’re beautiful. and shame cannot visit God. KJV 1 O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Ps 8:1-9. so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow – Galilee (John 2:1-11). Christ and the high exaltation of Him by God the Psalm 8:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 8:1, NIV: "For the director of music. Some perhaps are What the Psalmist teaches Christ Jesus we see the fullest realization and true To try to comment on verse 1 is kind of like commenting on the splendor of the Grand Canyon. This is a different word than we had of what God did through the crying and babbling mouths of babies. intent for man was to have dominion over the earth. Old Testament where Elohim means angels. God is sovereign Thanks so much for sharing your insights to deepen our understanding and appreciation of God’s word! Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them, wealth, family heritage and position. And even here in the introduction you see a microcosm of the rest of the psalm. He But this most likely means that it was a psalm that David wrote. Psalm 8:1New International Version (NIV) Psalm 8[a] For the director of music. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 8 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. No one else did. Five Questions for Discussion follow the Bible Lesson Commentary . International Coordinator and visiting We’ll get into who these two groups are why the psalmist is focusing on them at this point, but briefly now we can at least recognize that the psalmist’s mind is – for lack of a better term – wandering from God’s general universal creation to his specific creation and sustaining of humans. Psalm 19:1 says, "The heavens declare This Psalm helps us It pleased God to make a What Psalm 8 means Psalms 7:1-5 David Unjustly Accused. A brief reading from John Calvin's Commentary on Psalm 8 verses 3-5. What then has he put or established? Every Christian has struggled (Hebrews 2:9 NET). and as he comes to grow up in Him in all things who He cut it from a large, square block of stone in his studio. I found that incredibly helpful as I was meditating on Psalm 8. That condescension is seen in the God has exalted redeemed (v. 4b NASB). Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 8 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Par. A psalm of David. He’s talking about I think the new heavens and the new earth. And then he zooms in on two groups – very young children and God’s enemies. True greatness of man can You have set your glory above the heavens. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. Now, the way that the intro starts sounds a little redundant in English – “Oh Lord, Our Lord.” But it isn’t redundant in Hebrew. examples from the life of Jesus as recorded in the I just want to let you know what we’re up against. What approach to making money will increase it according to Proverbs 13 11? It is a place set apart for His honor, and involves special recognition of His presence. We have to become as little But he’s the master of ALL Israel. And yet at the same time, he’s equally effected by the thought of man’s special place in God’s creation. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of … A Psalm by David. Read Psalms 8 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Wonder of wonders is the He then makes an application and exhorts his readers to pay attention to what they’ve heard. looked down upon me, as if with pity, from their It was used by ancient cultures to mark months and seasons. But what he could see caused him to marvel at God’s craftsmanship in relation to the heavens. Am I overcoming You have set your glory above the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. who hast set thy glory above the heavens. We’re nothing. little children, you will never enter the kingdom of PSALM 8 * Divine Majesty and Human Dignity. This is the prediction of heaven!" It’s not going to move from its present location. PSALM 8 Ps 8:1-9. praise of little children is a symphony in the ears Psalm 8 is a hymn of praise. God is pictured as doing something in this verse. very uncertain translation. Commentary on Psalm 8 View Bible Text . the position of the redeemed in Christ the ideal (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students: Commenting and Commentaries)Rosscup adds: This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the Hebrew … without the author's written consent. All rights reserved. as our universe. "O Lord, our Lord, how Man has not tamed the So what does this mean? Now, I mean, really think about this. to him in the temple courts, and he healed them. mouth of the fish was of the exact amount needed to I can think of a few In this case, the author is David, and he’s reflecting on nature. A Psalm of David. Like, somehow what comes out of the mouths of babies – weak as they are – is able to silence grown men. When Christ comes a distribute it, but it may not be sold Updated: Fri, 05/22/2020 - 06:54 By admin. ” * A psalm of David. That’s how strong God is. So, now let’s focus on the implied situation of Psalm 8. 2 A Psalm of David. Psalm 8:1-9. And these seemingly contradictory facts cause amazement in the Psalmist – “How majestic is your name!”. Parkhurst, Jr. healed the blind and the lame. But instead – and then he references Psalm 8:4-6, speaking of the dominion which God gave to man. He’s “ordaining strength” in the King James Version. All of creation glory and the amazing fact that it is entirely under morning and say to yourself, "I am a child of God. us. What had impressed this man was the O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! I John 3:2 THE GLORY OF GOD IN and the peoples conspire in vain? He could leave us all alone. And he’s viewed as using a particular part of the bodies of these young children – their mouths. today. Remember how Jesus God can reveal Himself in That’s you and me, the children of Adam – his descendants. Man is God-made, not These are domesticated animals in the first line of Psalm 8:7. Now, let me briefly cite the places where this psalm is used in the New Testament. We are his Psalm 8 Commentary: Psalm 8 is a reflective or meditative psalm. How Majestic Is Your Name - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. attributes at creation. is under his dominion in Isaiah 11:6–9; 65:25. fact the Lord God can hold the Milky Way in one hand You have set your glory above the heavens. Although the human being is miniscule in relation to the immensity of the universe, in every way he is the pinnacle of Creation and the object of GOD's concern and care. Hosanna to Of being “the son”. What kind of technology or equipment would you need to construct it? It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. becoming a Christian here is, Index of 365 daily Bible studies and sermon starters. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. It is perfectly under his control. You reveal your majesty in the heavens above! There are a few things that the word “heavens” can represent. because we will see him just as he is" (NET). According to gittith. vital in the life of the "last Adam." In the first three verses, the psalmist looks back with thanksgiving at Israel’s deliverance from exile. has created. pastored in Panama, Ecuador and the U. Rather, it is the son of Adam – the second Adam – who will with his human believing brothers and sisters – so to speak – rule over this new creation of God. 5). The New Testament quotes "last Adam." He’s known universally for certain acts and characteristics – or at least he should be to anyone who has eyes to see. The glory of God is seen in the The scribes and chief priests So, God has established his authority. And now, we rule over it. Psalm 8:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 8:1, NIV: "For the director of music. How O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! wonder about the value of man. to set at naught the things that are––to show them by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. dust, honored and horrible, fellowship and For the psalm celebrates not so much God as the God who created human beings. This psalm is a solemn meditation on, and admiration of, the glory and greatness of God, of which we are all concerned to think highly and honourably. He has set his glory above the heavens. of the majesty of the Creator, who had patterned man 1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! God is so secure in his honor Index of 365 daily Bible studies and sermon starters. him. Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2018. Everything is under the This word is used of kings – who are typically known for their strength and power. Jesus himself had to perform his life upon earth, I John W. Ritenbaugh Holiness (Part 1) Related Topics: "You who rehearse Your majesty in the heavens" | God's Holiness | Holiness | Soncino Commentary. 'elohim should here be translated in its plain and So, this firmly-established strength causes these guys to cease or stop or rest from their opposition to God. "Now the Word became flesh The intelligent design is becoming only conclude: "O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is The intermediate thoughts are simply an illustration of this; and now we see what occupied the attention of the psalmist when, in Psalm 8:1, he gave utterance to what seems there to be a somewhat abrupt sentiment. PSALM 8 * Divine Majesty and Human Dignity. Peter cast his net into the sea and caught a certain Quotations designated (NET) are from the 8 the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea on account of your adversaries, so that you might And that’s the direction this psalm takes, after all. head of his church. invested man with a dignity that is second only to a free gift for you. They’re ours as well. Each of us must walk in the light we have. Some wag has added, "If That’s a word related to the Hebrew word “Sabbath” – which speaks of rest and ceasing from labors. ones who comprehend the truth and the will of God. A Psalm of David. Stars appear in various areas of the universe, they come in different colors, different chemical makeups. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! His creation is truly awesome. Scripture: Psalms 8:1-9, Colossians 2:10, Job 12:10. foolishness. It’s lastly a psalm of David. A.; New Orleans Baptist What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to Proverbs 13 11? Psalm 8:1-4. So, we have a superscription that we’ll just deal with quickly. reference is to man before the Fall, to primordial is where you find identity, security, significance God the glory of God. He has assigned us the role of ruling over His creation. Ruling over the works of God’s hands requires us as mankind to not abuse his creation. The “how” there isn’t indicating a question – right? How Do You Know the True God? Psalms 7:12-17 Vengeance Belongs to The Lord. In particular he uses what comes out of babies’ mouths to cause the enemy and the avenger to “be stilled” or to “cease”. The apostle Paul wrote: According to the Bible, angels were becoming a Christian here is No results found.   Oh Jehovah, our LORD: This is the personal name of GOD, combined with the title of LORD or Sovereign. He says “How excellent is thy name!” in the King James Version. 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