Psalms 23:2

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, etc.] Or “pastures of tender grass” f364; this is one part of the shepherd’s work, and which is performed by Christ, (<263414>Ezekiel 34:14 <431009>John 10:9); by these “green pastures” may be meant the covenant of grace, its blessings and promises, where there is delicious feeding; likewise the fulness of grace in Christ, from whence grace for grace is received; also the flesh and blood, righteousness and sacrifice, of Christ, which faith is led unto and lives upon, and is refreshed and invigorated by; to which may be added the doctrines of the Gospel, with which Christ’s under-shepherds feed his lambs and sheep, there being in them milk for babes…”

“green pastures--or, "pastures of tender grass," are mentioned, not in respect to food, but as places of cool and refreshing rest. the still waters--are, literally, "waters of "stillness," whose quiet flow invites to repose. They are contrasted with boisterous streams on the one hand, and stagnant, offensive pools on the other.”

“Lie down - To repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries. Green - Where there is both delight and plenty of provisions. Psalms 23:3”

“23:2 Sheep rest after they have eaten their fill (Zeph 3:13; see Isa 11:7; cp. Isa 13:20; 27:10). • The Lord leads the sheep for their own benefit (see Ps 5:8). • Sheep only drink from still water, so the shepherd seeks out peaceful streams for his flock.”

“maketh: Isa 30:23; Eze 34:13, Eze 34:14 green pastures: Heb. pastures of tender grass leadeth: Psa 46:4; Isa 49:9, Isa 49:10; Rev 7:17, Rev 21:6, Rev 22:1, Rev 22:17 still waters: Heb. waters of quietness, Job 34:29; Isa 8:6 Psalms 23:3”