Psalms 118:27

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 118:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Psalms 118:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 118

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“God is the Lord - Still the language of the priests in their official capacity. The meaning here seems to be “God is Yahweh;” or, Jehovah is the true God. It is an utterance of the priesthood in regard to the great truth which they were appointed specifically to maintain - that Yahweh is the true God, and that he only is to be worshipped. This truth it was appropriate to enunciate on all occasions; and it was especially appropriate to be enunciated when a prince, who had been rescued from danger and death, came, as the restored leader of the people of God, to acknowledge his gracious intervention. On such an occasion - in view of the rank and character of him who came - and in view of what…”
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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
“The Lord - Or, The mighty God, as this name of God signifies, and as he shewed himself to be by this, his wonderful work. Who - Who hath scattered our dark clouds, and put us into a state of peace, and safety, and happiness. The horns - These are supposed to he made for this very use, that the beasts should be bound and killed there. These three last verses are David's words. Next: Psalms Chapter 119”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“God: Kg1 18:21, Kg1 18:39 showed: Psa 18:28, Psa 37:6; Est 8:16; Isa 9:2, Isa 60:1; Mic 7:9; Mal 4:2; Joh 8:12; Pe1 2:9 bind: Psa 51:18, Psa 51:19; Kg1 8:63, Kg1 8:64; Ch1 29:21; Heb 13:15 the horns: Exo 27:2, Exo 38:2 Psalms 118:28”
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