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Psalms 95

Psalms 95 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown

95:1

1. The terms used to express the highest kind of joy. rock--a firm basis, giving certainty of salvation (Psa 62:7).

95:2

2. come ... presence--literally, "approach," or, meet Him (Psa 17:13).

95:3

3. above ... gods--esteemed such by men, though really nothing (Jr 5:7; 10:10-15).

95:4–5

4-5. The terms used describe the world in its whole extent, subject to God.

95:6

6. come--or, "enter," with solemn forms, as well as hearts.

95:7

7. This relation illustrates our entire dependence (compare Psa 23:3; 74:1). The last clause is united by Paul (He 3:7) to the following (compare Psa 81:8),

95:8–11

8-11. warning against neglect; and this is sustained by citing the melancholy fate of their rebellious ancestors, whose provoking insolence is described by quoting the language of God's complaint (Nu 14:11) of their conduct at Meribah and Massah, names given (Ex 17:7) to commemorate their strife and contention with Him (Psa 78:18, 41).