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Worship 1
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Homilies on the Epistle to the Hebrews 1× 15 Summa Theologica 1× 16 John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible 1× 1-2 Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary 1× 1
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Codex Sinaiticus Aleph c. AD 330-360 Codex Vaticanus B c. AD 300-325 Codex Alexandrinus A c. AD 400-440 Aleppo Codex (Crown of Aleppo) c. AD 930 Leningrad Codex (Codex Leningradensis) AD 1008
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What is Psalms 117 about?

Briefest of all the psalms, this two-verse doxology stands within the Hallel and calls not Israel alone but all nations to praise the LORD. His merciful kindness is great toward His people, and His truth endures for ever. Small as it is, it reaches past Israel's borders to the whole world. Paul cites it as proof that the Gentiles were always meant to glorify God for His mercy, so that this shortest chapter carries the widest reach of the gospel.

Historical backdrop

These are the songbook of a nation, sung across a thousand years of Israel's worship, from Moses in the wilderness to the exiles returned from Babylon. They were carried from the tabernacle to Solomon's temple to the second temple rebuilt under Persia, set to the lyre and the harp and the clash of cymbals in the courts of the LORD.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 117
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Psalms 117
The Church Fathers on Psalms 117

Psalms 117

Psalms Chapter 117
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1O praise Jehovah, all ye nations; Laud him, all ye peoples.
2For his lovingkindness is great toward us; And the truth of Jehovahendurethfor ever. Praise ye Jehovah.
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What is Psalms 117 about?

Briefest of all the psalms, this two-verse doxology stands within the Hallel and calls not Israel alone but all nations to praise the LORD. His merciful kindness is great toward His people, and His truth endures for ever. Small as it is, it reaches past Israel's borders to the whole world. Paul cites it as proof that the Gentiles were always meant to glorify God for His mercy, so that this shortest chapter carries the widest reach of the gospel.