Psalms Week 2 Notes - Psalm 145
Points:
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
2. Praise/bless/exalt
3. His great works and great character
4. He fulfills desires, feeds mouths, frees captives
Words
1. Praise
a) How will we praise?
1. Forever
Action/Intention
1. “I will”
Each member of the congregation pledges himself to this (I will).
i) extol (Ps 145:1)
2. LN 87.19–87.57 (qal) be exalted, be great, have triumph, honor, i.e., have elevation of status (Nu 24:7); (polel) exalt, lift high, let triumph
8123 I. רוּם (rûm): v.; ≡ Str 7311; TWOT 2133—1. LN 81.3–81.11 (qal) be high, raise up, lift up, i.e., have an object be in a higher elevation, either as an extension from a source, or independent of a source (Ge 7:17; Job 22:12; Isa 49:11
ii) bless (Ps 145:1-2)
1385 II. בָּרַךְ (bā·rǎḵ): v.; ≡ Str 1288; TWOT 285—1. LN 33.470–33.475 (piel) bless another, commend, i.e., speak words invoking divine favor, with the intent that the object will have favorable circumstances or state at a future time
iv) praise
2146 II. הָלַל (hā·lǎl): v.; ≡ Str 1984; TWOT 499—1. LN 33.354–33.364 (piel) praise, cheer, brag on, extol, i.e., extol the greatness or excellence of a person, object, or event; (pual) be praised, be worthy of praise
v) declare
6218 סָפַר (sā·p̄ǎr): v.; ≡ Str 5608; TWOT 1540, 1540c—1. LN 60.1–60.9 (qal) count, number, i.e., quantify the amount of a collection using numbers as a unit of measure
vi) Meditate (Ps 145:5)
8488 I. שִׂיחַ (śîaḥ): v.; ≡ Str 7878; TWOT 2255—1. LN 30.1–30.38 (qal) meditate, muse on, consider, think on, i.e., ponder and so give serious consideration to information, or a situation
vii) Proclaim (Psa 145:4)
5583 נָגַד (nā·ḡǎḏ): v.; ≡ Str 5046; TWOT 1289—LN 33.189–33.217 (hif) tell, report, inform, i.e., speak information for any purpose (1Sa 3:13), note: used in such contexts as a message, a verdict, a warning, etc.; (hof) be told, have reported to
viii) Speak
606 I. אָמַר (ʾā·mǎr): v.; ≡ Str 559; TWOT 118—1. LN 33.69–33.108 (qal) say, tell, claim, i.e., speak or talk, usually with a focus on the content to follow (Ge 3:1); (qal pass.) be said (Mic 2:7); (nif) be said, be told, be spoken to
ix) Commend (Ps 145:4)
8655 I. שָׁבַח (šā·ḇǎḥ): v.; ≡ Str 7623; TWOT 2312, 2313—1. LN 33.354–33.364 (piel) glorify, extol, laud, i.e., make exuberant statements as to the excellence of someone
2. “They shall”
i) Speak (Ps 145:6)
ii) Sing (Ps 145:7)
2. Names for God
a) My God and (my) King
(1) Personal
Here it is God’s acknowledged kingship over his people, which the members of the congregation personally grasp—he is “my king,” not just “our king.”
3. Attributes/Characteristics of God
i) Greatness (Psalm 145:3,6,8.)
1525 גְּדוּלָּה (geḏûl·lā(h)): n.fem.; ≡ Str 1420; TWOT 315e—1. LN 87.19–87.57 greatness, majesty, recognition, honor, i.e., be in a state of high status
2. LN 78.1–78.27 great, i.e., pertaining to the upper range of a scale of extent
ii) Mighty Acts/Deeds (Ps 145:4,12)
1476 גְּבוּרָה (geḇû·rā(h)): n.fem.; ≡ Str 1369; TWOT 310c—1. LN 76 power, strength, might, i.e., the force or power in comparison to others, with the focus on the majestic awe ascribed to the one possessing this power
iii.) Works (Ps 145:4,5,10,13,17)
5126 מַעֲשֶׂה (mǎ·ʿǎśě(h)): n.masc.; ≡ Str 4639; TWOT 1708a—1. LN 42.7–42.28 work, labor, deed, occupation, i.e., the focused expenditure of energy in order to do or accomplish a goal or task
Wondrous
7098 פָּלָא (pā·lā(ʾ)): v.; ≡ Str 6381; TWOT 1768—1. LN 25.206–25.222 (nif) be wonderful, be marvelous, be amazing, i.e., pertaining to an attitude of great surprise and awe over an event or person
iv) Glorious Splendor
3883 I. כָּבוֹד (kā·ḇôḏ): n.masc.; ≡ Str 3519; TWOT 943d, 943e—1. LN 87.4–87.18 glory, splendor
2077 הָדָר (hā·ḏār): n.masc.; ≡ Str 1926; TWOT 477b—1. LN 79.9–79.17 best quality, i.e., produce of a beautiful appearance (Lev 23:40); 2. LN 79.18–79.23 majesty, glory, splendor, i.e., what is beautiful and instills awe and ascribing high value or status to what is majestic
a) of your Majesty (Ps 145:5)
2086 I. הוֹד (hôḏ): n.masc.; ≡ Str 1935; TWOT 482a—1. LN 79.18–79.23 splendor, majesty, i.e., what is glorious
b) of your kingdom (Ps 145:11,12,13)
4895 מַלְכוּת (mǎl·ḵûṯ): n.fem.; ≡ Str 4438; TWOT 1199e—1. LN 1.82–1.85 kingdom, empire, realm, i.e., the area or people ruled under by a monarchy form of government
v.) Might (Ps 145:6)
6449 עֱזוּז (ʿězûz): n.[masc.]; ≡ Str 5807; TWOT 1596c—1. LN 76 power, strength, i.e., the ability to do something by the exertion of force (Ps 78:4; 145:6+
vi) Fame (Ps 145:7)
2352 זֵכֶר (zē·ḵěr): n.masc.; ≡ Str 2143; TWOT 551a—1. LN 29.6–29.12 memory, what is remembered, implying honor
vii) Goodness (Ps 145:9)
3206 טוּב (ṭûḇ): n.masc.; ≡ Str 2898; TWOT 793b—1. LN 65.20–65.29 good thing, i.e., something which has good, attractive, or beneficial qualities (Ge 24:10), note: this can refer to produce, fine wares, etc.
viii) Righteousness (Ps 145:7)
7407 צְדָקָה (ṣeḏā·qā(h)): n.fem.; ≡ Str 6666; TWOT 1879b—1. LN 88.12–88.23 righteousness, justice, rightness, i.e., the state of doing what is required according to a standard
ix) Grace/Graciousness (Ps 145:8)
2843 חַנּוּן (ḥǎn·nûn): adj.; ≡ Str 2587; TWOT 694d—LN 88.75–88.82 gracious, compassionate, i.e., pertaining to being merciful to the needy and repentant
x) Merciful/Compassionate (Ps 145:8)
8157 רַחוּם (rǎ·ḥûm): adj.; ≡ Str 7349; TWOT 2146c—LN 88.75–88.82 compassionate, merciful, favorable, i.e., pertaining to showing favor, and not punishment as is often deserved, implying a forgiving relationship
xi) Slow to Anger/Patient/Long-suffering/Forbearing
800 אָרֵךְ (ʾā·rēḵ): adj.; ≡ Str 750; TWOT 162b—1. LN 25.167–25.178 unit: אָרֵךְ אַף (ʾā·rēḵ ʾǎp̄)2 patient, formally, slow to anger, i.e., long-suffering before getting angry
xii) Steadfast love
2876 II. חֶסֶד (ḥě·sěḏ): n.masc.; ≡ Str 2617; TWOT 698a—1. LN 25.33–25.58 loyal love, unfailing kindness, devotion, i.e., a love or affection that is steadfast based on a prior relationship
xiii) Mercy (Ps 145:9)
8171 רַחֲמִים (rǎ·ḥǎmîm): n.masc.pl.; ≡ Str 7356; TWOT 2146a—LN 88.75–88.82 compassion, mercy, pity, favor, i.e., the state or condition of receiving favor, and so in some contexts, not be in judgment or deserved punishment, implying relationship
xiv) Dominion (Ps 145:13)
4939 מֶמְשָׁלָה (měm·šā·lā(h)): n.fem.; ≡ Str 4475; TWOT 1259c—1. LN 37.48–37.95 dominion, power, i.e., the rulership and governing of a government (of any size) as a supreme authority
xv) He Gives (Ps 145:15)
5989 נָתַן (nā·ṯǎn): v.; ≡ Str 5414; TWOT 1443—1. LN 57.71–57.124 (qal) give, i.e., place an object or idea in the possession or control of another, implying value of the object, as well as a purpose for the exchange
xvi) He Satisfies desire (Ps 145:16)
8425 שָׂבַע (śā·ḇǎʿ): v.; ≡ Str 7646; TWOT 2231—1. LN 23.1–23.39 (qal) be satisfied, i.e., be in a state of physical contentment, due to having physical needs met in abundance or excess
8356 רָצוֹן (rā·ṣôn): n.[masc.]; ≡ Str 7522; TWOT 2207a—1. LN 25.12–25.32 pleasure, will, wish, i.e., a strong desire which implies a choice
xvi) Righteous (Ps 145:17)
7404 צַדִּיק (ṣǎd·dîq): adj.; ≡ Str 3072, 6662; TWOT 1879c—1. LN 88.12–88.23 righteous, upright, just, i.e., pertaining to being a person in accordance with a proper standard
xvii) Shows loyal love/Kind (Ps 145:17)
(ḥā·sîḏ): n.masc. [served by 2883]; ≡ Str 2623; TWOT 698b—1. LN 11.27 saints, the godly, i.e., the ones faithful to God as a group (1Sa 2:9; Ps 4:4); 2. LN 53.44–53.52 Holy One, i.e., a special one dedicated and faithful (Ps 16:10), see also domain LN 53.66–53.95
xviii) Fulfills the desires of those who fear him (Ps 145:19)
6913 I. עָשָׂה (ʿā·śā(h)): v.; ≡ Str 6213; TWOT 1708, 1709—1. LN 42.7–42.28 (qal) do, i.e., perform or act. out an event, highly generic, of almost any kind or manner
8356 רָצוֹן (rā·ṣôn): n.[masc.]; ≡ Str 7522; TWOT 2207a—1. LN 25.12–25.32 pleasure, will, wish, i.e., a strong desire which implies a choice (Ge 49:6; 2Ch 15:15); 2. LN 25.85–25.98 acceptance, favor, i.e., a state or condition of approval, implying pleasure in the event
xix) Hears and saves those who cry to him (Ps 145:19)
9048 שָׁמַע (šā·mǎʿ): v.; ≡ Str 8085; TWOT 2412—1. LN 24.52–24.70 (qal) hear, i.e., use the perception of hearing with the ears to process information
3828 יָשַׁע (yā·šǎʿ): v.; ≡ Str 3467; TWOT 929—1. LN 21.14–21.16 (nif) rescued, delivered, saved, i.e., be in a situation safe and free from danger
8784 שַׁוְעָה (šǎw·ʿā(h)): n.fem.; ≡ Str 7775; TWOT 2348c—LN 33.307–33.314 cry for help, i.e., a calling out for assistance
xx) He preserves those who love him (Ps 145:20)
9068 שָׁמַר (šā·mǎr): v.; ≡ Str 8104; TWOT 2414—1. LN 13.1–13.47 (qal) keep, i.e., cause a state or condition to remain (Job 2:6; Ps 17:4); (qal pass.) be kept, set aside
170 אָהַב (ʾā·hǎḇ): v.; ≡ Str 157; TWOT 29—1. LN 25.33–25.58 (qal) love, i.e., have an affection based on a close relationship, sometimes in comparison to other persons with a lesser relationship
xxi) He destroys the wicked (Ps 145:20)
9012 שָׁמַד (šā·mǎḏ): v.; ≡ Str 8045; TWOT 2406—LN 20.31–20.60 (nif) be destroyed, decimated, perished, overthrown, exterminated, i.e., pertaining to being in a totally ruined state, which can include death of a person or extinction of an entity
8401 רָשָׁע (rā·šāʿ): adj. [see also 8401.5]; ≡ Str 7563; TWOT 2222b—1. LN 88.105–88.125 wicked, unrighteous, i.e., pertaining to being evil, with a focus on the guilt of violating a standard
xxii) His Holy Name (Ps 145:21)
7731 קֹדֶשׁ (qō·ḏěš): n.masc.; ≡ Str 6944; TWOT 1990a—1. LN 7.2–7.25 sanctuary, i.e., a building dedicated in service to God, a place in which the LORD is normally present when ritual and moral purity are practiced