Psalm 118:164

164 septies in die laudem dixi tibi super iudicia iustitiae tuae

Psalm 118:164 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.

Psalm 118:164 In-Context

162 laetabor ego super eloquia tua sicut qui invenit spolia multa

163 iniquitatem odio habui et abominatus sum legem autem tuam dilexi

164 septies in die laudem dixi tibi super iudicia iustitiae tuae

165 pax multa diligentibus legem tuam et non est illis scandalum

166 expectabam salutare tuum Domine et mandata tua dilexi