In this case psalm 73 the psalmist says that he learned the solution of the problem by the instructions of the sanctuary psalm 73. Book three god is my strength and portion forever a psalm of asaph. Psalms 73, new king james version nkjv the bible app. All the psalms in the first division 73 83 are psalms of asaph. Psalms 73 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalm 73 niv book iii psalms 7389 a psalm of bible. The ways of god with israel are presented through the experience of a godly man who, seeing the prosperity of the. Joseph a alexander psalms commentary 1864 spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. He kept up respect for gods people, and with that he restrained himself from speaking what he had thought amiss. Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to. Truly god is good to israel, to those who are pure in heart. Were kicking this study off on a bruising, but alltoocommon experience that can leave your teeth on edge and bitterness in your heart. Book three many of the psalms in book three psalms 7389 are attributed to asaph. David guzik commentary on psalm 73, where the psalmist asaph struggles with the contradiction between gods goodness and the prosperity of the wicked. The book of job and psalm 37 deal with the same problem, but in this life. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 73 and more. He was a levite musician appointed by david to lead the worship that surrounded the covenant chest in the congregation tent 1 chronicles 16.
Introduction my first occasion to preach from psalm 73 resulted from a tragedy. Read psalm 73 commentary using the treasury of david. Study psalm 73 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Psalms 73 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Gunkei spoke of wisdom poetry weisheitsgedichten and placed psalm 73 in this category. Psalm 73 lies at the theological heart of the book of psalms as an existential cry to god and a search for meaning in life. Psalms 73150 the tyndale old testament commentary series. The psalmist speaks of gods goodness to his people, psalm 73. Psalms 73 89 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 73. Psalms 73 esv book three god is my strength and bible. Psalms 73 150 tyndale old testament commentaries kidner, derek on.
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. Bible students think that asaph made a book of psalms, and some or all. Best commentaries and books on psalms logos bible software. The title of this psalm a psalm of asaph tells us that it was written by the great singer and musician of david and solomons era 1 chronicles 15. Psalm 50 is also by asaph, making 12 psalms in all attributed to asaph. Surely god is good to israel, to those who are pure in heart. Study guide for psalm 73 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Psalms 73 commentary langes commentary on the holy. He analyzes each psalm in depth, comments on interpretative questions, and brings out the universal relevance of the texts. Together with its companion volume psalms 73 150, this introduction and commentary will inspire and deepen personal worship. This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the hebrew. Psalm 73, itself a unit, is a psalm by or to asaph, founder of one of the temple choirs 1 chron. He describes with awe the fate of the ungodly in ps 73. Psalms 73 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. For many, in fact, the book of psalms is the richest part of the old testament.
Book three psalms 73 89 the tragedy of the wicked, and the blessedness of trust in god a psalm. It is a sign that we repent of the evil thoughts of the heart, if we suppress them. If he was only the chief musician, to whom they were delivered, our marginal reading is right, which calls them psalms for asaph. Renowned scholar derek kidner provides a fresh and penetrating guide to psalms 73 150. An exposition of psalm 73, interpretation, 12 october. All the psalms except 86 and 89 in the second division 8489 are psalms of the sons of korah. On january 17, 2004, a 66ton whale died and was beached on the southwestern coast of taiwan, near the city of tainan. Truly god is good to israel,to such as are pure in heart. When he proclaims the assurance of his faith and fellowship with god 73. Truly god is good to israel, to such as are pure in heart. The workplace consequences of personal failings psalm 73 the economic consequences of national wrongdoings psalm 81, 85 gods grace in the midst of judgment psalm 86 book 4 psalms 90106 working in a fallen world psalms 90, 101 human creativity with god psalm 104 book 5 psalms. This psalm, and the ten that next follow it, carry the name of asaph in the titles of them.
Book three psalms 7389 the tragedy of the wicked, and the blessedness of trust in god a psalm of asaph. If he was the penman of them as many think, we rightly call them psalms of asaph. We find the book of job dealing explicitly with this matter. Kidners commentaries are always worth reading, and for those looking for a basic introductory level commentary on the psalms, this is a great place to start. For lo, they that are far from thee shall perish that is, they that forsake thee and thy ways, preferring the prosperity of this present evil world to thy love, and favour, and service.
For i was envious at the foolish, when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. Reviews and ratings of biblical, theological, and practical christian works. For i envied the arrogant when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. Psalm 73 masoretic numbering, psalm 72 in greek numbering of the book of psalms is one of the psalms of asaph. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 72 in a slightly different numbering system. He also gives special help on the psalmists cries for vengeance. Each of the major psalmtypes is represented in book iv, except penitential. It is the first of the series of eleven psalms psalm 73 83 that carries this superscription. Psalm 73 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. We have in this psalm the record of the psalmists struggle with the great standing difficulty of how to reconcile the unequal distribution of worldly prosperity with the wisdom and providence of god. They are mainly to be found in the first, second and fifth book.
Twelve psalms bear the name of asaph, the conductor of davids choir of the temple 1 chronicles 16. Psalms 73150 tyndale old testament commentaries, 1973. Psalms 73 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with.
For i was envious of the arrogant when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. Book 3 psalms 7389 bible commentary theology of work. These psalms are classified as the asaph group, composed of psalms 7383, the only other asaph psalm being psalms 50 in book ii. Psalm 73 voice book three many of the psalms in book. Now i understand or download in r tf format psalm 74. Psalms teach the text commentary series paperback december 5, 2017 by c hassell c. In each passage of scripture the issue is considered from a slightly different perspective. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation.
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