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For His Excellent Name
1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
· Meaning of “good” must be interpreted considering 147:1 – it is appropriate and pleasant
· The Lord expected His people to respond in exclamation of His name
· In Cannanite religious thought, it was common for the Cannanites to give the title “El Elyon” (God Most High) to Baal
· God’s people (the Patriarchs and the Israelites) used this title for the One True God, creator or heaven and earth.
It is why they ascribed ‘God Most High’ to Yahweh
2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night,
· God’s people (the Patriarchs and the Israelites) used this title for the One True God, creator or heaven and earth.
It is why they ascribed ‘God Most High’ to Yahweh
· The occasion for praise is the evidence for the Lord’s love.
Thus, we are not without reason
· Hesed (steadfast love) requires some attention.
Typically Hesed is interpreted based on the context as God’s mercy, compassion, love, grace etc. Found around 250 times in the OT
· However, most words fail to capture the essence of Hesed
· It is simply not an emotion or feeling but it describes a sense of utmost loyalty and love
· In Exodus 34: 6-7, when Moses received the law from God for a second time we see God describing himself as merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness
· This loyal aspect of God’s covenantal love resonates throughout the OT
· Lamentation 3:22 & 23 – prophet says this as he is looking at a burning city
· Hesed runs deeper than any social expectations and fluctuating emotions, it is rooted in committed familial love
· Hesed is central to God’s character and while closely tied to His covenant, it is not bound by the covenant.
Thus, even when we are unfaithful – God’s hesed is everlasting (Isa 54:8)
For His Eternal Triumph
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