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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 148

Clinging to a Counterfeit Cross
Verses 1-14

CXLVIII. An Invitation to Bless Yahweh.—It is addressed, Psalms 148:1-6 to the heavens and all that therein is, Psalms 148:7-12 to the earth: Psalms 148:13 f. gives the reason for which above all Yahweh is to be praised, viz. for bringing Israel so near to Himself.

Psalms 148:4. ye heavens of heavens: to be taken literally as the heavens above the visible sky (cf. 2 Corinthians 12:2).

Psalms 148:6. Read mg.

Psalms 148:14. Translate with an alteration in the pointing, He will raise up (LXX) a horn for his people; praise for all his saints, for the children of Israel," etc. The "horn" may refer to the Messianic King.

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