He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. (Psalm 111:5) In this verse, the psalmist uses a very uncommon word to denote “food.” The Hebrew word טרף teref is typically used to describe something that is torn. In regard to...

He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. (Psalm 111:4) Whenever the Bible uses the word “remember,” it is typically translating the Hebrew root word זכר zachar, which means “to act on behalf of...

The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them. His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever. (Psalm 111:2-3) In the previous devotion, we emphasized the distinction between those...

The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them. His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever. (Psalm 111:2-3) As was discussed in the previous devotion, the psalmist expressed a...

Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. (Psalm 111:1) Before we move further into this psalm, I’d like to consider one other Hebrew word used by the psalmist; one that conveys much more than...

Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. (Psalm 111:1) In the previous devotion, we highlighted the significance of the word, Hallelujah, as understood from a Hebrew perspective and the...

Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. (Psalm 111:1) This psalm begins in a most interesting way, especially as we examine it in Hebrew. The initial phrase, “Praise the Lord,” is only one...

The Lord is at Your right hand; He shall execute kings in the day of His wrath. He shall judge among the nations. (Psalm 110:5-6) The battle described in Genesis 14 in which Abraham’s nephew, Lot, was taken captive is considered to be a prototype of what is to occur...

The Lord has sworn and will not relent, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” (Psalm 110:4) I have long believed that the Levitical priesthood, which developed after the sin of the Golden Calf, may not have been God’s ideal, but a...

The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! (Psalm 110:2) When Abraham returned from defeating the four kings (see Genesis 14:1-17), his hungry and exhausted men were greeted with bread and wine by Melchizedek,...

The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” (Psalm 110:1) In Judaism, there are a myriad of ideas as to who the Lord is speaking to in this verse. Some say it refers to Abraham because he is the first...

I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth; yes, I will praise Him among the multitude. For He shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those who condemn him. (Psalm 109:30-31) When God does something great...