1–2; 3–4; 5–6; 7–8): The first strophe provides an overarching thematic claim for the entire psalm, namely, the Lord will be the psalmist’s helper. In his full commentary on the psalms, Limburg transfers that title to Psalm 119 and retitles Psalm 121 “On the Road Again” -- continuing the view of reading Psalm 121 as a pilgrimage or journey psalm; Psalms (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000), p. 405. A. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Tucker explains the structure of Psalm 121 as a division of four strophes (vv. They denote ongoing and continual Divine care and protection. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Gordon Churchyard. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 121. www.easyenglish.bible. The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Psalm 121:1, 2 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "MY SOURCE OF HELP" Intro: No matter how clever or resourceful you may be, sooner or later we reach a point where we must reach out for help. I Will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From whence shall my help come? Some turn to the mysterious power of a positive attitude. Micah 5:5, Psalm 119:4; Psalm 110:3), inasmuch as the love of peace, willingness to be at peace, and a desire for peace fill his σου; but if he only opens his mouth, they are for war, they are abroad intent on war, their mood and their behaviour become forthwith hostile. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 121:3 the imperfects are used in a jussive sense (i.e., prayer requests, NJB, NET). As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in God through the journey.
Words in boxes are from the Bible. This has now become a step by which in Ps 121:3 we reach the higher truth or explanation of "nay help", as: "He that keepeth thee will not slumber, "the same idea being with slight modification reembodied in Ps 121:4. Psalm 121 – The God Who Keeps and Helps. They denote ongoing and continual Divine care and protection. Psalm 121 is a psalm about trusting in God’s providential care. Notice that we change from the first person to the second – from "I" to "you." Verse 3 includes the lighter type. As Jews made pilgrimages to Jerusalem, these are the songs sung while traveling the roads slowly leading up to Jerusalem, culminating in their arrival at the Temple. Psalm 121. 9:2 and Psalm 23’s “valley of the shadow.”(2) But here in Psalm 121, we certainly have the meaning of … In Psalms 122:1-9 they reach a further stage-namely, the gates of Jerusalem. 3 He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. There is a possibility, depending on how many speakers there are in this Psalm, that in Ps. Thus in our psalm, the idea of "my help", expressed in Ps 121:1, is repeated in Ps 121:2. Psalms 120-134 are each labeled as “A Song of Ascent”. The psalm is divided according to its literary structure.
Psalm 121. This psalm is a meditation on God's protection in our lives. He on his part is peace (cf. Words in brackets, ( ), are not in the *Hebrew Bible. In Latin, it is known as "Levavi oculos meos in montes". 4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. The Study Bookmark for Psalms 107-150 (Book V): [ view sample ] 1 per page [ pdf ] 4 per page [ pdf ] Introduction. My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. “Shadow” can have negative meanings, too, as in the transitory question of our lives (Ps. he that keepeth thee will not slumber..4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. A. Psalm 121:1-4. Try it free for 30 days! The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. Psalm 121:2(HCSB) Verse Thoughts Three times a year the men of Israel would set out for Jerusalem to celebrate the feasts of the Lord and to worship their God at the Holy Temple - which stood majestically at the top of Mount Zion.
Words in boxes are from the Bible. This has now become a step by which in Ps 121:3 we reach the higher truth or explanation of "nay help", as: "He that keepeth thee will not slumber, "the same idea being with slight modification reembodied in Ps 121:4. Psalm 121 – The God Who Keeps and Helps. They denote ongoing and continual Divine care and protection. Psalm 121 is a psalm about trusting in God’s providential care. Notice that we change from the first person to the second – from "I" to "you." Verse 3 includes the lighter type. As Jews made pilgrimages to Jerusalem, these are the songs sung while traveling the roads slowly leading up to Jerusalem, culminating in their arrival at the Temple. Psalm 121. 9:2 and Psalm 23’s “valley of the shadow.”(2) But here in Psalm 121, we certainly have the meaning of … In Psalms 122:1-9 they reach a further stage-namely, the gates of Jerusalem. 3 He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. There is a possibility, depending on how many speakers there are in this Psalm, that in Ps. Thus in our psalm, the idea of "my help", expressed in Ps 121:1, is repeated in Ps 121:2. Psalms 120-134 are each labeled as “A Song of Ascent”. The psalm is divided according to its literary structure.
Psalm 121. This psalm is a meditation on God's protection in our lives. He on his part is peace (cf. Words in brackets, ( ), are not in the *Hebrew Bible. In Latin, it is known as "Levavi oculos meos in montes". 4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. The Study Bookmark for Psalms 107-150 (Book V): [ view sample ] 1 per page [ pdf ] 4 per page [ pdf ] Introduction. My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. “Shadow” can have negative meanings, too, as in the transitory question of our lives (Ps. he that keepeth thee will not slumber..4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. A. Psalm 121:1-4. Try it free for 30 days! The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. Psalm 121:2(HCSB) Verse Thoughts Three times a year the men of Israel would set out for Jerusalem to celebrate the feasts of the Lord and to worship their God at the Holy Temple - which stood majestically at the top of Mount Zion.