Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Psalms 113
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Psalms113:4-6
4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
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Psalms113:7-8
7-8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Psa 44:25).
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Psalms113:9
9. On this special case, compare 1Sa 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Is 54:1).
the barren woman ... house--literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted.
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Psalms113:1-3
PSALM 113
Psa 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.
1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord--or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord--perfections (Psa 5:11; 111:9).
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