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4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!
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Matthew Henry's Psalms Chapter 8 Bible commentary...
God is to be glorified, for making known himself to us. (1,2) And for making even the heavenly bodies useful to man, thereby placing him but little lower than the angels. (3-9)
1,2 The psalmist seeks to give unto God the glory due to his name. How bright this glory shines even in this lower world! He is ours, for he made us, protects us, and takes special care of us. The birth, life, preaching, miracles, suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus are known through the world. No name is so universal, no power and influence so generally felt, as those of the Saviour of mankind. But how much brighter it shines in the upper world! We, on this earth, only hear God's excellent name, and praise that; the angels and blessed spirits above, see his glory, and praise that; yet he is exalted far above even their blessing and praise. Sometimes the grace of God appears wonderfully in young children. Sometimes the power of God brings to pass great things in his church, by very weak and unlikely instruments, that the excellency of the power might the more evidently appear to be of God, and not of man. This he does, because of his enemies, that he may put them to silence.
3-9 We are to consider the heavens, that man thus may be directed to set his affections on things above. What is man, so mean a creature, that he should be thus honoured! so sinful a creature, that he should be thus favoured! Man has sovereign dominion over the inferior creatures, under God, and is appointed their lord. This refers to Christ. In #Heb 2:6-8|, the apostle, to prove the sovereign dominion of Christ, shows he is that Man, that Son of man, here spoken of, whom God has made to have dominion over the works of his hands. The greatest favour ever showed to the human race, and the greatest honour ever put upon human nature, were exemplified in the Lord Jesus. With good reason does the psalmist conclude as he began, Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth, which has been honoured with the presence of the Redeemer, and is still enlightened by his gospel, and governed by his wisdom and power! What words can reach his praises, who has a right to our obedience as our Redeemer?
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Ann Richards's Psalms Chapter 8 comment about verse 5 on 3/17/2013, 1:30pm...
Since we are created in the image and likeness of God, as far as Psalms 8:5 states that we were created a little lower than God (NASV), therefore our position in God is a very significant one, and we must not take what God has done in us lightly. Since we will judge angels, this tells me we are in a higher state than these angels themselves, 1 Corinthians 6:3 says "we" shall judge angels, so think on that, and don't be afraid to say " I am created a little lower than God." Know who you are and be thankful that God holds you in such high esteem.
Joan's Psalms Chapter 8 comment on 12/23/2012, 10:16pm...
It’s a comforting chapter, just have to read and understand the words. GOD is good every time.
Clint's Psalms Chapter 8 comment on 12/16/2012, 8:26pm...
@HARRY,
Jesus is not Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Jesus is The Son, God is The Father and Holy Ghost is The Holy Spirit! Jesus, when the 1,000 year rule is over will turn everything over to God who will rule forever! When Jesus went to heaven to sit on the right hand of God, then God sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. Please let’s rightly divide The Word! God The Father, Jesus The Son and The Holy Spirit are one!
Kelly's Psalms Chapter 8 comment on 12/02/2012, 11:41am...
@Ken,
Regarding "natural paths", please bear in mind that the Psalms are generally regarded as being songs or poetry. They were translated from the original Hebrew into (in this case with the KJV) Old English. The terminology here is intended to be poetic rather than scientific, as is the case with most poetry even today. The phrase "passeth through the paths" is an alliteration. Sometimes the passages need to be appreciated for their lyrical literary value and of course the blessing that they can be to those with an open heart.
Roger's Psalms Chapter 8 comment on 11/24/2012, 11:16am...
It is actually one of my favorite books of the Bible. If anyone reads this will you pray everyday 2 or 3 times a day for a prayer list of your own that you made up. It may be small in the beginning and the more it grows, the more time you get to spend with God. It will do wonders for your life and the people you pray for. I challenge someone to do this I dare you. It has done a huge part in my life. Thanks.
Ken's Psalms Chapter 8 comment about verse 8 on 11/05/2012, 2:42pm...
Again, what scientific fact or principle is, "Oceans have natural paths in them"?
Oceans have currents, sure, which are apparent to any sailor or coastal dweller who pays attention, but what are "natural paths" exactly?
HARRY ALLISON's Psalms Chapter 8 comment on 8/28/2012, 6:23am...
IN RESPONSE to JEFF DAVIS `s COMMENT,THAT is an awesome testimony.YOUR daughter is a MIRACLE you can touch every day.JESUS said "I AND MY FATHER ARE ONE"JESUS "is"the father,JESUS "IS" the son,"JESUS 'IS" the holy ghost.TYPO error in your comment though,you meant ACTS 2:38-39.GOOD MINISTERING....
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