Psalms 118:152

152 initio cognovi de testimoniis tuis quia in aeternum fundasti ea

Psalms 118:152 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 118

Kimchi says their Rabbins are divided about this psalm. Some understand it of David; others of the Messiah: but, with us Christians, there ought to be no doubt of its belonging to the Messiah; since our Lord has quoted a passage out of it, and applied it to himself, Ps 118:22,23; see Mt 21:42; and so has the Apostle Peter, Ac 4:11. Nor did the Jews of those times object thereunto, which doubtless they would have done, had the psalm respected any other but the Messiah; yea, the common people that attended Christ when he entered into Jerusalem, and the children in the temple, took their "hosanna" from hence, Ps 118:26; see Mt 21:9,15. It is generally thought to be written by David, after he was established in the kingdom, and had brought the ark of the Lord into the city. It concludes the great "Hallel", or hymn sung at the Jewish festivals; particularly at the feasts of tabernacle and the passover.

Psalms 118:152 In-Context

150 adpropinquaverunt persequentes me iniquitate a lege autem tua longe facti sunt

151 prope es tu Domine et omnes viae tuae veritas

152 initio cognovi de testimoniis tuis quia in aeternum fundasti ea

153 res vide humilitatem meam et eripe me quia legem tuam non sum oblitus

154 iudica iudicium meum et redime me propter eloquium tuum vivifica me