Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:2

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Sing unto him - Sing before him; offer him praise. Sing psalms unto him - The word here rendered “sing psalms” means properly “to prune,” and then, to” cut off,” as a discourse at regular periods; or, to utter in rhythmical numbers; and then it means to accompany such words with an instrument of music. The idea here is, that he is to be approached, not merely with “singing,” but with sentiments expressed in the form of regular composition - in musical numbers. Talk ye - The word used here very commonly means to meditate, to muse (compare the notes at Psalms 1:2), but would here seem to be employed in the sense of “talking over,” to wit, in singing. That is, In the psalms used let there be a “narrative” of what God has done. Let his works be the subject of the words used in the psalm. Of all his wondrous works - Of what he has done that is suited to excite wonder and admiration. Compare Psalms 77:12. return to 'Top of Page'

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