Psalms 89:13

“Thou hast a mighty arm, etc.] Christ is the arm of the Lord, and a mighty one he is, and so is the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation; here it seems to design the almighty power of God, displayed in the works of creation and providence; (see <235109>Isaiah 51:9 53:1) strong is thy hand; thy “left hand”, as some, it being distinguished from his right hand, mentioned in the next clause; the Targum adds, ''to redeem thy people;” the work of redemption was put into the hand of Christ, and it prospered in his hand, and his own arm brought salvation to him; and his hand is strong to keep and preserve his people, where they are put, and where they are safe; and the hand of the Lord is…”

“Thou hast a mighty arm - Margin, as in Hebrew,” an arm with might.” That is, Thou hast great power - the arm being the instrument by which we accomplish our purposes. Strong is thy hand - The hand, too, is an instrument by which we execute our plans. Hence, God is so often represented a having delivered his people with a strong hand. And high is thy right hand - It is by the right hand particularly that we carry out our purposes. We lift it high when we are about to strike with force. All this is expressive of the divine omnipotence. return to 'Top of Page'”

“a mighty arm: Heb. an arm with might, Psa 89:10, Psa 62:11; Dan 4:34, Dan 4:35; Mat 6:13 Psalms 89:14”