Psalms 111:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 111:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.
Psalms 111:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 111

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He sent redemption unto his people, etc.] Or one to redeem them, who effected it; Moses to redeem Israel out of Egypt, and Christ to redeem his people from sin, Satan, and the law, and who has done it; and having obtained eternal redemption, he sent his ministers to publish it in the world, and his Spirit to apply it, and to show his people their interest in it; and make it over to them, and the blessings of it, that they may enjoy it, and all the comforts and advantages arising from it; temporal redemption, as typical of the spiritual and eternal one, is here meant. He hath commanded his covenant for ever; which cannot be the covenant of circumcision, or that at Sinai, neither of which were…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He sent redemption unto his people - In their deliverance from Egypt. He has now sent it in a higher sense under the great Deliverer, the Saviour. He hath commanded his covenant for ever - He has ordained or appointed it. The covenant is here represented as if it were obedient to the will of God, or under his control. The covenant refers to his arrangements with his people; his assurances of favor, with the terms on which that favor will be shown. Holy and reverend is his name - Holy and to be venerated; literally, “to be feared.” That is, he has shown in all this that he is holy, and that he is a Being who is to be had in reverence. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Redemption - The deliverance out of Egypt, which was a type of that higher redemption by Christ. Commanded - Appointed, or established firmly by his power and authority. For ever - Through all successive generations of his people to the end of the world. Reverend - Terrible to his enemies, venerable in his peoples eyes, and holy in all his dealings with all men. Psalms 111:10”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“111:9 The people of the Exodus generation went free because of God’s grace.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sent: Psa 130:7, Psa 130:8; Exo 15:13; Deu 15:15; Isa 44:6, Isa 63:9; Mat 1:21; Luk 1:68; Eph 1:7, Eph 1:14; Tit 2:14; Heb 9:12; Pe1 1:18-20; Rev 5:9 he hath: Psa 111:5; Sa2 23:5; Ch1 16:15; Isa 55:3; Jer 33:20, Jer 33:21; Gal 3:15-17; Heb 13:20 holy: Psa 89:7, Psa 99:3, Psa 99:5, Psa 99:9; Exo 15:11; Deu 28:58; Isa 6:3; Mal 1:11, Mal 2:2; Luk 1:49; Rev 4:8 Psalms 111:10”
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