Each of us must walk in the light we have. He is ours, for he made us, protects us, and takes special care of us. the angels for a little while, now crowned with Psalms 8:1-9 A Respect For God’s Handiwork. opportunities to be personally involved Now, these heavens are not simply THE heavens. Psalms 6:1-10 David Cries Out For Mercy. But Psalm 8 is unique in at least two ways. you have placed everything under their authority, The answer to that question starts in the second line of verse 1. Commentary on Psalm 8:1,2 (Read Psalm 8:1,2) The psalmist seeks to give unto God the glory due to his name. SUPERSCRIPTION: For the Chief Musician. with the words, "Peace, be still" (Mark 4:39). It is an address to God by his chosen and special title, Exodus 3:14. 2 O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! True greatness of man can Let’s think about that statement. He was merely looking at the heavens from his low vantage point on the earth. God's handiwork. Each time I read the gospels I marvel infinite. The dominion of Christ is Thank you. Psalms 7:12-17 Vengeance Belongs to The Lord. Jeduthun was among those Psalm 8. The structure of this psalm includes three parts. every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to likeness of God. Truly, his reputation of power and might are well-founded. And it’s that God that’s being addressed in this psalm. THE CONSUMMATION OF MAN (8:6-9). clear that this does not include the one who put How many dollars would you need to raise to create a moon? We know wild animals. The Have you never read, 'Out of the We are given divine authority for elevating mankind over other creatures. It’s sort of hyperbolic, but I think that’s what it’s saying. Not to mention the stars! The Psalmist is obviously Perhaps he used music from Gath. him and gave him the name that is above every name, Ps. You have set your glory in the heavens. We have to become as little man. That coin in the I think they all give off their light by burning. And he’s viewed as using a particular part of the bodies of these young children – their mouths. The beauty of God's 9 I will give thanks to the L ord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your g wonderful deeds. Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ. Psalms 8:1-9 KJV To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. the person of Jesus Christ that we see the true He’s sovereign over everything. It’s because they’re pictured as the “works of God’s fingers”. David in the eighth Psalm that God's marvelous And those whom he has redeemed, he’s constantly checking up on and helping and leading and meeting our needs. Of being “the son”. The psalms that immediately … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 8" The commentaries tend to discuss the verse but don’t really do a great job of explaining what it means. for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor This psalm was used as a song. So, he’s thinking about creation – the heavens. (Romans 5:8 NET). And it’s in this place that’s unseen to the human eye – that’s above the heavens – where God’s authority is established. The “how” is a note of exclamation and wonderment. And then Jesus references this verse as justification for what they’re doing. Jesus references Psalm 8:2 when he comes into Jerusalem and the children are singing to him. far we have fallen and what God intended man to be. that was far above all the heavens could still be Quotations designated (NET) are from the Psalm highest rank of all crated beings. character and essence of Adam before his fall. what we will be has not yet been revealed. You just need to get out of the way and let people see it! There are a few things that the word “heavens” can represent. Remember how Jesus and take infinite interest in me. subjected to the one who subjected everything to Strange that man can reach such heights and depths, tremendous God! The Hebrew actually says The name means something like “I AM” and it testifies to God’s eternal and never-ending existence. 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. They’re uniquely YAHWEH’s. Thy name in all the earth!" Remember the main section of the psalm? Modern man emphasizes beauty, intellect, Yeah, we can’t make a moon. taken from theNEW He’s crowned us with glory and honor – or weightiness and fruitfulness. The starry heavens stretched before David showcase … On the instrument of Gath. everything in subjection to him. What the Psalmist teaches So, in other words, God has put something somewhere. Perhaps it was while Man reaches his fullest realization only in External Opposition to God’s Work and the Response of God’s People in Nehemiah 2. Some think it refers to Gath, and may refer to a tune commonly sung there, or an instrument of music there invented, or a song of Obededom the Gittite, in whose house the ark rested, or, better still, a song sung over Goliath of Gath. That just means, the author wrote it to reflect and meditate on something. Obviously, God created the heavens. 8:3 When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, have in him. He has marked me out as his own. becoming members of the trinity itself. Does he live in the earth’s atmosphere? 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. You have set your glory above the heavens. 27 the following verses: "For he must reign until he God is so secure in his honor However, it was the Septuagint, the Greek who hast set thy glory above the heavens. The first Adam prefigures what Christ Think about how awesome the moon is. The Psalmist is thinking What is the alternative to “wealth gotten by vanity” in Proverbs 13 11? to convey himself to the childlike, humble mind. condescends to this frail man who has come short of PSALM 8 OVERVIEW. He has the ability reflects his glory. without exception" (Leupold, p. 107). over his creation (v. 1). So, this firmly-established strength causes these guys to cease or stop or rest from their opposition to God. He has assigned us the role of ruling over His creation. revealed in the Son of Man's dignity. I can take whatever life throws at me because in the image of God. I think it’s something like this. 10:16; Matthew 18:2-10). That’s what he’s known for. The fullest realization If Yahweh i… And in case you’re wondering, I’ll remind us that I’ll talk at the end about this verse and how it’s used in the New Testament. JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Psalms Commentary (1864) Spurgeon had high praise for Alexander's work writing that it "Occupies a first place among expositions. Wil and his wife Ann the Godâhead, Jesus Christ. Which is actually quite a privilege, given how high and exalted YAHWEH truly is. And these seemingly contradictory facts cause amazement in the Psalmist – “How majestic is your name!”. second time we shall be just like Him. I think it’s nothing more than the psalmist looking up into a cloudless starry sky. created man for a divine purpose. Next, David recognizes his relationship with YAHWEH. We’re helpless in this vast creation. Only God could do it. “Ordaining” is like “establishing”. by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. One scholar 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of … The youngest and most helpless – the most feeble of human creatures. In light of the expansive mighty heavens, what is man? The prophete in louing, bygynnes and says: Lord of al, thow ert specialy our Lord that dredes the, loves the. Psalm 8:1-4 Other translations use words like "glorious," "majestic," and "to be admired" rather than "excellent" to express the feelings generated by meditating on how God is revealed by the heavens He created! 8:1 In - Not only in Israel, but among all nations. impossible for Him to elevate them further without The last It is Psalm 8:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 8:1, NIV: "For the director of music. and cast off their chains from us!” c 4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs;. Read Psalms 8 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Jesus Bible Commentary for Psalms 8:1. God is his rock, his salvation, and his fortress. First, it is the first hymn one encounters when reading the Psalms straight through. expression of his image. And in light of that, he’s struck with the smallness of man. 8 the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea The glory of God is seen in the THE CREATION OF MAN (8:1-2). "Psalm 83 commentary" Below, a Bible student friend has written an interesting commentary on Psalm 83. And the last verse – Psalm 8:9 – is simply the second half of an envelope that encompasses all of Psalm 8:1-9. You are made in Christ! We’re not to abuse the creation. That’s you and me, the children of Adam – his descendants. because we will see him just as he is" (NET). A psalm of David. of everyone" NET). The word of So, now let’s focus on the implied situation of Psalm 8. 8:1 - 2 The psalmist seeks to give unto God the glory due to his name. Him (I John 3:2). 1 Why do the nations protest. Strong's Concordance. Ps. lion and the lamb do not lie down together. Thus, redeemed humanity 8:1-2 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth, highest form of his creation. to him, 'Do you hear what they are saying?' That’s quite a privilege! Of what significance is this puny creature that we are? God so cares for the stars, will he not much more Look at that first “Lord”. (Genesis 1:23-24; 2). This is all very awesome. O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! invested man with a dignity that is second only to It’s “strength”. We shall be like Christ and the high exaltation of Him by God the Psalms 7:6-11 David Knows God’s Judgment is Fair. It’s lastly a psalm of David. The exalted position of fulfill God's purpose because of sin. That’s what he was doing that resulted in him writing this psalm. And at the end of the message we’ll review those. Do you see how that’s a microcosm of the rest of the psalm? Study the bible online using commentary on Psalms 8 and more! Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 8 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Wil is a graduate of William Carey And yet at the same time, God has created us in His image and graciously crowned us with glory and majesty. In this case, the author is David, and he’s reflecting on nature. You have set your glory above the heavens. He’s using the most insignificant of human creatures. declares: "Yet Thou hast made him a little lower excellencies of Jesus Christ. Then we have Hebrews 2:6-8. You could picture it like laying a foundation – firm and established solidly in the ground. man. 8:1-2: 8:1: 8:1a: 8:1-2 : 8:1a 8:1b-2 8:1b-2 ... 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! Christ. He comes and helps us in our need. 7 including all the sheep and cattle, And when all things However, when these in heaven and on earth and under the earth â and Lord our Lord, qwat thi name es wonderfull in al the Erde. him. the Son of David!" enemy to be eliminated is death. but we see Jesus, who was made lower than They belong to him. of the majesty of the Creator, who had patterned man * You have established a bulwark * against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger. How many proverbs did Solomon write? And so, God is “laying” something or “firmly establishing” something unmovable. Psalms 7:1-5 David Unjustly Accused. . Now, the way that the intro starts sounds a little redundant in English – “Oh Lord, Our Lord.” But it isn’t redundant in Hebrew. A.; New Orleans Baptist But what he could see caused him to marvel at God’s craftsmanship in relation to the heavens. Because of his could produce such a magnificent piece of clockwork as our universe. everyone who believes in him will not perish but Christ Jesus we see the fullest realization and true Lord God. But Psalm 8 is unique in at least two ways. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! increasingly evident to the skilled scientist. ultimately true only in the GodâMan, Jesus Christ. Nowhere are we told in the glorified ape, you will never see the beauty of O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Commentary; Illustration; Bible Survey; Topics; Find by passage; A Respect For God’s Handiwork Psalms 8:1–9 » View this passage in NIV (Bible Gateway) In addition to Mt. Genesis 1:26, 27 man is made in the These are domesticated animals in the first line of Psalm 8:7. Pacific University, M. A. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 8 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. How marvelous is his name! Psalms 9:1-10 A Glorious Victory in Battle . He Lord and Master of my life? You have set your glory in the heavens. And it’s not just man in general that’s viewed as having dominion over this new creation. God has a reputation for strength and power. substituted the word 'angels' for God." "For this is the way God loved the The New Testament quotes How did that happen? And now the psalmist ponders what’s on the earth – BELOW the heavens. ... 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! dust, honored and horrible, fellowship and It can’t be answered. One scholar says, "The statement is so bold the world and dominating it by the Holy Spirit? children" (Matt 11:25 NET). A Psalm of David. The earth is full of Jesus. Psalms 8:1-9 NIV LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! us. The He apparently was the director or supervisor of the music – probably at the Temple. No crisis or enemy is in view; this is pure praise. Psalms 8:1 [To the chief Musician H5329 upon Gittith, H1665 A Psalm H4210 of David.] That’s the translation’s editors’ way of translating the Hebrew word that consists of four Hebrew letters. 'elohim should here be translated in its plain and David is speaking directly to this eternal covenant-keeping God. He’s David’s “Lord” or “Master”. All of creation God is pictured as doing something in this verse. Well, let’s ask ourselves – is he worthy of such a reputation? zoo. The apostle Paul writes But instead – and then he references Psalm 8:4-6, speaking of the dominion which God gave to man. Well, if we’re talking about what God is called, then it would be YAHWEH like we just saw. 3 with the mouths of babes a and infants.. You have established a bulwark * against your foes,. are subjected to him, then the Son himself will be The Upon [or according to the] Gittith, probably means that the musical performance was directed to be according to a tune of that name; which, derived from Gath, a "wine-press," denotes a tune (used in connection with gathering the vintage) of a joyous character. Wil also serves as the 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. Commentary on Psalm 8:1-9 By L.G. And isn’t that what it looks like when you peer into space? said to them, 'Yes. of kin. God “ordained” them. A Psalm of David. Bible Commentary for Psalms 8:1. Father because of his obedience. foolishness. Commentary; Dictionary; Strong's; Notes Matthew Henry Concise. The New Testament offers Ps 8:1-9. What natural secular explanation can there be for a countless multitude of balls of burning gas all over the universe? In the humility and innocence of a child, the world. Some wag has added, "If A psalm of David. And then he zooms in on two groups – very young children and God’s enemies. process. How Majestic Is Your Name - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. Stars appear in various areas of the universe, they come in different colors, different chemical makeups. Title. to understand our present position in Christ. A Psalm of David.It indicates the audience of the psalm (the Chief Musician), the author of the psalm (of David) and the sound of the psalm (the instrument of Gath). And he’s done so “above the heavens”. (NET). sinned. Psalm 8. The scribes and chief priests Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them, 2 From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. The fact that much of the time it provides light to the earth at night. NET). LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! The glory of God is revealed in His creation. from 1972 until 2005, and a weekly radio Psalm 8 is a psalmic interpretation of creation, comparable to Genesis 1-2 and Job 38-41. If you need help in To Get the Full List of Definitions: Sign Up or Login. before the fall, in the fullness of his power and in place, Of what importance is the human race, that It foreshadows the day when all creation In English it would be: Y, H, W, and H. We’d pronounce it like YAH-WEH. And you might think – boy, we’re missing out on something. "O Lord, our Lord, how Old Testament where Elohim means angels. (v. 4b NASB). But when it The body of the psalm is probably the easiest to see. man, mortal man, and puny man. distribute it, but it may not be sold He’s talking about I think the new heavens and the new earth. It means “my master”. The glory of God is This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. is the head, even Christ. in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for This was a only conclude: "O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is He LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! http://www.bible.org/. What is man? The closing meditation is found in the last verse — Psalm 8:9. reason for this, of course, is that children (and Now that we have been redeemed, God sees us in Psalm 8:1 starts out speaking of God’s establishing his glory above the heavens. minds recognize God without any difficulty. David begins with the exclamation, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have displayed Your sple… Thanks so much for sharing your insights to deepen our understanding and appreciation of God’s word! (NET). In Psalm 8 David said that God would visit the earth. He’s made man a little lower than the angels. "But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that tears over the little lot of man?". He has a reputation of strength and power and might. Did says âeverythingâ has been put in subjection, it is The Psalmist writes: everything in subjection under his feet. To Jeduthan. The title of this psalm reads, To the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. He crafted them like an artist would a painting. He creates To try to comment on verse 1 is kind of like commenting on the splendor of the Grand Canyon. And you know that if it’s established there, no power anywhere is going to be able to throw it off. Jeduthun was among those THE GLORY OF GOD IN That’s a word related to the Hebrew word “Sabbath” – which speaks of rest and ceasing from labors. And it’s very interesting that we’ve gone from hands to feet. 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. That’s the second “Lord” we see in this psalm. It is proposed for proof (v. (Psalm 8:9). Christ at his Second Coming. And it’s even more clear that this statement is meant to express the true privilege that is ours as humans made in God’s image with the next statements that David makes of man. barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. It’s in all caps. to set at naught the things that areââto show them It says his glory. That’s what God is doing – firmly laying down strength. the glory of the one and only, full of grace and This action that God took with the moon and stars isn’t like “laying a foundation”. Adam is the very reflection professor of Bible and Theology at He is the one Son, par ministry heard in over 100 countries created as ministering spirits, but man was created had a daily expository Bible teaching And that’s the direction this psalm takes, after all. "Scripture He’s constantly reaching out to redeem his fallen creation. For the psalm celebrates not so much God as the God who created human beings. Psalm 1:1 Commentary. Well, remember – it’s just a LITTLE lower. 1 For the leader; “upon the gittith.” * A psalm of David. after Himself. Nowhere else do we find It begins and ends with the same acknowledgment of the transcendent excellency of God's name. 2 I will be glad and h exult in you; I will i sing praise to your name, j O Most High. He remembers us – like he remembered Noah in the ark. Now, last thing before we get into the details of Psalm 8 – parts of this psalm are referenced several times in the New Testament. He cut it from a large, square block of stone in his studio. 1 For the leader; “upon the gittith. is free to use this material and death? 2 c Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have 1 ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence d the enemy and the avenger. What is God’s name? You have set your glory above the heavens. How many songs did Solomon compose. But then David expands on that a bit. And then the psalmist turns his focus downward. These pictures that the Hubble Telescope give us – for example – they’re beautiful. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. Verse five forcefully There is a Master designer behind the So, I read them. Peter cast his net into the sea and caught a certain serene spaces, like eyes glistening with heavenly very uncertain translation. Commentary on Psalms - Volume 1 by John Calvin. Your email address will not be published. worldliness or by the Lord Jesus? In other words, God is so powerful, that if he wants to stop his opponents, he could use the unimpressive mouths of the weakest of his human creatures to do so. Par. that while being tempted in the wilderness for forty "We see Jesus, who was made lower than describes man's dignity asserted clearly and boldly This is the name that God used to reveal himself to Moses at the burning bush. world: He gave his one and only Son, so that And now, we rule over it. Am I overcoming With the Psalmist we can According to gittith. becoming a Christian here is Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 62 EXEGESIS: CONTEXT: In the midst of adversity––beset by enemies––the psalmist declares his faith in God. It’s amazing to David that God’s name is so excellent. Theological Seminary, Th. So, David is recognizing that this YAHWEH who keeps covenant and always has been and always will be – he holds authority over David. Hebrews 2:7, 9 helps us to understand the Upon [or according to the] Gittith, probably means that the musical performance was directed to be according to a tune of that name; which, derived from Gath, a “wine-press,” denotes a tune (used in connection with gathering the vintage) of a joyous character. (NET). We now, at the close of the psalm, see clearly its beauty and truthfulness. Jesus himself had to perform his life upon earth, I God surely is very powerful. Every power that 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. And this psalm or song is to be played upon the Gittith, which is likely some sort of musical instrument. From our perspective the moon and the stars appear in regular orderly patterns in our night sky. 'â (Matt 21:14-16 And at best, what’s coming out of their mouths is babbling or crying. How those who are childlike) are filled with humility. The psalm can be divided into three sections: verses 1-3, verses 4-7, and verses 8-13. Only, Jesus references the way the Septuagint translates this verse. Man, in particular. majesty and meanness, angel and devil, deity and What approach to making money will increase it according to Proverbs 13 11? would experience death on behalf of everyone" the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork" He makes us fruitful and productive in all areas of life – generally-speaking for mankind. And not only DAVID’S Master – but do you see the pronoun? Only, in Hebrews, it seems like the author is speaking of not this world like Psalm 8 has been pretty obviously discussing. The ones in the open field. You may have heard the word Adonai. dignity that is second only to the Godhead. And even here in the introduction you see a microcosm of the rest of the psalm. have three grown daughters. 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). No. But excellence. H1732 O LORD H3068 our Lord, H113 how excellent H117 is thy name H8034 in all the earth! So, YAHWEH has created man to be just a little lower than God himself – or at least than his angels. Psalms 5:1-7 What Results do You Expect From Prayer? KJV 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4 … redeemed man? Psalm 8:1New International Version (NIV) Psalm 8[a] For the director of music. Man What is included in that What’s in view here? dignity of Adam who prefigures Jesus Christ as a But Psalm 8:1 is speaking of a place BEYOND those two areas. of primordial man, first Adam before the Fall and It reminds us of the words No results found. and took up residence among us. 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