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Psalms 147:15

Psalms 147:15
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth,.... Which Kimchi interprets of rain, which causes the wheat to grow; since afterwards mention is made of snow, and of hoar frost and ice. Aben Ezra…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth - That is, with reference to the productions of the earth; to the changes which occur; to the seasons; to snow, frost, ice, cold, heat, wind; and he is…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 147:12-20

Jerusalem, and Zion, the holy city, the holy hill, are here called upon to praise God, Psa 147:12. For where should praise be offered up to God but where his altar is? Where may we expect that glory…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 147:15-16

A reminiscence of Isa 55:10-11. As in Psa 107:20 the Word or command of God is personified. The word for commandment(lit. -saying") is cognate with the verb spakein Psa 33:9; Gen 1:3, &c.