Psalms 105
DOYLYVer. 4.—seek his face evermore.] Approach his presence evermore; that is, the ark of his presence. Green.
Psalms 105:5
5.—the judgments of his mouth.] He means, the punishments on their enemies, which He, by the word of his mouth, by the exercise of his immediate power, had wrought. Dr. Hammond.
Psalms 105:6
6.—ye children of Jacob his chosen.] Ye children of Jacob, whom he chose (rejecting Esau) to inherit the promised blessing; see Gen. xxv. 23. Bp. Patrick.
Psalms 105:10
10.—everlasting covenant.] That is, a covenant never to be altered, if they steadily kept it. Bp. Patrick.
Psalms 105:15
15.—Touch not mine anointed.] Do not dare to lay hands upon those whom I have peculiarly consecrated to myself and my service. Bp. Hall. See the notes on Lev. ii. 1, and on Gen. xx. 18.
— anointed,—prophets! The Patriarchs were considered as priests and Prophets, by celebrating the name of Jehovah among the nations, and foretelling a Redeemer of Israel; see Gen. xx. 7; xxii. 8; xlix. 10. Dimock.
Psalms 105:16
16.—the whole staff of bread.] All the support of life. Bp. Wilson.
Psalms 105:19
19.—that his word came.] That the word of the Lord came. See Gen. xli. 25.
Psalms 105:22
- To bind his princes at his pleasure.] That is, he entrusted him with absolute power, to command the rulers of his several provinces at his pleasure. Bp. Patrick.
Psalms 105:25
- He turned their heart &c.] The kindness and love of God to his people “turned the hearts” of the
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