Psalm 23 kjv commentary on the book

Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 23, by dr. Read all of psalm 23 complete concise many of davids psalms are full of complaints, but this is full of comforts, and the expressions of delight in gods great goodness and dependence upon him. He brings my wandering spirit back when i forsake his ways. This psalm is very good to read, but it is far better to write out from your own experience. The first book of the psalms puts forward the principle of separation of the just from the unjust among the people of god. Or one of gods kingdom or of christs life, death, and resurrection into his rest. But when we examine psalm 23 in its canonical location within the book of psalms, new insights into its meaning may emerge. See the type of psalm psalm 1 is at our psalm 1 genre article. This beloved psalm can breathe new life into women who are weary and unsure of their next steps. Lets see this in verse 2 on our psalm 23 2 meaning article. Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over, a testimony of safety. This is the holy book of isaiah, known as the book of the prophet isaiah.

Within this bible you can access bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. We do not know at what period of davids life it was written, but it sounds as if it were the work of his later years. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. Psalms chapter 23 kjv king james version i like to remember the story of a young woman walking home in the dark street, she was walking down the hill and became afraid, not sure why she was afraid she began reciting psalms 23 as she walked which seemed. We do not know at what period of davids life it was written, but it. Psalm 22 is the 22nd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, my god, my god, why hast thou forsaken me. Sheep must be free from tension within the flock, fear from the outside e. Oct 18, 2012 this is the holy book of isaiah, known as the book of the prophet isaiah.

The king who had been the shepherdboy, and had been taken from the quiet sheepcotes to rule over israel, sings this little psalm of him who is the true shepherd and king of men. Verse 1a declares, the lord is my shepherd and thus acknowledges god as the one who protects and guides. This name for god is frequently combined with other words to form more specific descriptions of him. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Ritenbaugh christs death, resurrection, and ascension. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Apr 29, 2007 the lord is my shepherd, i shall not be in want travel the shepherds path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of psalm 23. And, as in the foregoing psalm he represented christ dying for his sheep, so here he represents christians receiving the benefit of all the care and tenderness of that great and good shepherd. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. In case you didnt get the memo, the writers of psalms think that people who worship god are righteous, and people who dont are wicked. King james bible, psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd, ezekiel 34. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament.

Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. The best known and revered of all psalms, resonating from bach to u2, pink floyd and coolio. Mar 26, 2017 the psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Read psalms 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Sep 29, 2017 king james bible, psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd, ezekiel 34. We can defy god and perish, or we can surrender to him and be blessed. The lord is my shepherd, i shall not be in want travel the shepherds path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of psalm 23. This book is out of print and although we do not agree with all of the book s points, there are some very interesting points we would like to submit for your consideration. Outside of the united kingdom, the kjv is in the public domain. Like many psalms, the theme of psalm 2 is emphasized in the final verse.

And now through the rest of this psalm he leads us through several areas of life where this rings true where gods pastoral provisions appear in the life of a believer. Psalm 23, beautifully explained ambassadors for christ. As a shepherd, phillip keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep. Old testament poetry old testament wisdom previous next. So, lets see what this shepherdturnedking says about gods pastoral provisions. David guzik commentary on psalm 23 explains this most well known psalm, which. In this 7session study by jennifer rothschild, gain fresh insight and encouragement from psalm. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. These see the works of the lord his wonderful works, either, 1st, of creation, such. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The psalm itself does not identify its author, but acts 4. This psalm makes sure we know the difference between good people and evil people. With davids experience as a shepherd, as a warrior, and a king, he would have been well familiar with the concepts used in.

The old king james bible version of this psalm, set to the tune of crimond, is still frequently used at memorial services. King david, himself a former shepherd, begins this psalm with, the lord is my shepherd, immediately putting himself as a sheep in the care of jesus christ. Many women know psalm 23 by heart but havent experienced its power in their lives. He writes from the background of growing up in east africa and later making his living as a sheep. Feb 16, 2015 psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd thats relationship. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title, a psalm of david.

Such activities have spiritual counterparts in bible study, meditation, and prayer. Psalm 2326 king james version kjv 23 the lord is my shepherd. With joy he reflects that he has a shepherd, and that shepherd is jehovah. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Psalm 23 is selfdescribed as a psalm of david, and we have good reason to believe that david did in fact write it. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title a psalm of david. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Here is a summary of the lessons in this amazing psalm. So, although this book is primarily aimed at the committed christian, it potentially has a very wide readership indeed. Psalm 23 commentary by jerome creach working preacher. The message from the everyday saints to walk the walk of daily faith in our time, the message is clear. In the psalm, barzillai made a great dinner for david. Many of us know this psalm, written from the standpoint of a sheep, by heart.

With this verse the image of the psalm suddenly changes. Psalm 23 is the 23rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord is my shepherd. There were times when david did not have a home to hang his hat in, and he had to run from cave to cave to escape saul. Psalm 23 king james version kjv 23 the lord is my shepherd.

He makes me to lie down in green pastures thats rest. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. Study psalm 23 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Psalm 23 is in reality a brief expounding of eight names of god in. To the chief musician, a psalm of david, the servant of the lord, who spake unto the lord the words of this song in the day that the lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of saul. He leads me beside the still waters thats refreshment. In these words, the believer is taught to express his satisfaction in the care of the great pastor of the universe, the redeemer and preserver of men. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. And that blessing is contrasted with the unenviable end of the wicked judgment. It is a metaphor specially consecrated to us by our lords employment and endorsement of it john 10. With davids experience as a shepherd, as a warrior, and a king, he would have been well familiar with the concepts used in this chapter.

It is as sure as the promise of the god of truth can make it. They that go down to the sea in ships he says go down, because the sea is lower than the earth, as appears by the rivers which run down into it. Study psalm 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Psalm 23 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 23 and more. The psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. Psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd thats relationship. I shall not want 2 he maketh me to lie down in green pastures. Phillip keller has written a book on psalm 23 entitled a shepherd looks at psalm 23, which has many helpful insights. Psalm 23, written by king david, is a timeless testament to the rocksolid faith of the jewish people in knowing that g. The first psalm of each book contains so to speak the heading and the last psalm of each book concludes with praises. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. The idea begins as early as the book of genesis, where moses called the.

Most account it to be a psalm of davids maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire bible in a year. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 23 and. Knowing david was a shepherd in his early years, we may be inclined to interpret this psalm from the perspective of the shepherd. David compares himself to a lamb contentedly grazing, resting, and drinking while the shepherd watches over him. Faussett, and brown matthew henry bible commentary complete matthew henrys bible. Because our god is our shepherdand he is the most powerful, wise, balanced, loving, and caring being everwe are never going to want, that is, lack for proper management. Read and study psalms, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out.