Psalms 126:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 126:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.
Psalms 126:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 126

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The Lord hath done great things for us, etc.] These words are generally supposed to be the words of the Jews, taking up those of the Gentiles, and confirming them; acknowledging that the Lord had done great things for them indeed; which, had they not owned, they would have been exceeding ungrateful; had they been silent concerning them, the stones would have cried out, and the very Heathens condemned them. But I see not why they may not be thought to be the words of those among the Heathens continued; declaring that the great things done were not for the Jews only, but for them also; as the great redemption by Christ is of persons out of every tongue, people, and nation; for he is the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord hath done great things for us - All that the people around us say is true. We see it; we feel it; we acknowledge it. Those to whom this pertained would see it more clearly than those who had merely observed it. A surrounding world may see in the conversion of a man, in his being turned from sin, in the influence of religion upon him, in his comfort, calmness, and peace, that “the Lord has done great things” for him; but he himself, while he responds most fully to what they say, will see this more clearly than they do. There is more in his redemption, his conversion, his peace and joy, than they do or can perceive, and with emphasis he himself will say, “The Lord has done great…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 18:50, Psa 31:19, Psa 66:5, Psa 66:6, Psa 68:7, Psa 68:8, Psa 68:22; Ezr 7:27, Ezr 7:28; Isa 11:11-16, Isa 12:4-6; Isa 51:9-11, Isa 52:9, Isa 52:10, Isa 66:14; Luk 1:46, Luk 1:49; Eph 1:18-22; Rev 12:10; Rev 19:1-7 Psalms 126:4”
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