Psalms 113:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 113:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same Jehovah`s name is to be praised.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same Jehovah`s name is to be praised.
Psalms 113:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 113

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same Jehovah`s name is to be praised.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, etc.] Meaning not from morning tonight; for it designs not time, but place, even all the space from east to west, or that lies between the rising and setting sun; even all nations, and the inhabitants of them; and who ought to praise the Lord for the rising sun, and the benefit and advantages of it; and yet many of them have worshipped the sun, and served the creature more than and besides the Creator. All within this compass are the creatures of God, and the care of his providence, and therefore are bound to praise him and yet he has had this tribute due unto him but from a few. Here it respects Gospel times, when the Gospel should…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“From the rising of the sun ... - From the farthest east to the farthest west - the sun in its rising and setting being the remotest object that we see in the horizon. The Lord’s name is to be praised - This does not mean that it “will” be - though that is true; but that it “ought” to be - that it is worthy of universal praise. All people in the east and in the west - everywhere - “should” praise and adore that name. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 72:11, Psa 72:17-19, Psa 86:9; Isa 24:16, Isa 42:10-12, Isa 49:13, Isa 59:19; Hab 2:14; Mal 1:11; Rom 15:9, Rom 15:10; Rev 11:15 Psalms 113:4”
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