Psalms 8:1
1. thy name—perfections (Ps 5:11; 7:17).
who hast set—literally, "which set Thou Thy glory," &c., or "which glory of Thine set Thou," &c., that is, make it more conspicuous as if earth were too small a theater for its display. A similar exposition suits the usual rendering. Psalms 20:1-7
1. hear thee—graciously (Ps 4:1).
name of—or manifested perfections, as power, wisdom, &c. defend thee—set thee on high from danger (Ps 9:9; 18:3).2. strengthen thee—sustain in conflict; even physical benefits may be included, as courage for war, &c., as such may proceed from a sense of divine favor, secured in the use of spiritual privileges.
3. all thy offerings—or gifts, vegetable offerings.
accept—literally, "turn to ashes" (compare 1Ki 18:38). Selah—(See on Ps 3:2).4. thy counsel—or plan.
5. salvation—that wrought and experienced by him.
set up our banners— (Nu 2:3, 10). In usual sense, or, as some render, "may we be made great."6. He speaks as if suddenly assured of a hearing.
his anointed—not only David personally, but as the specially appointed head of His Church. his holy heaven—or, literally, "the heavens of His holiness," where He resides (Ps 2:6; 11:4). saving . . . hand—His power which brings salvation.7. remember—or cause to remember, mention thankfully (1Sa 17:45; Ps 33:16).
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