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JFB Critical & Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms 113
Psalm 113:1-9. God‘s majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn.
Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord — or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord — perfections (Psalm 5:11; Psalm 111:9).
which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalm 44:25).
On this special case, compare 1 Samuel 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Isaiah 54:1).
the barren woman … house — literally, “the barren of the house,” so that the supplied words may be omitted.
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