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    Psalms 113 (KJV)

    Read Psalms chapter 113 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Psalms 113

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    Psalms 113 Summary

    Psalm 113 begins the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113-118), sung during Passover and major festivals. It praises God as the transcendent One who is above all nations yet stoops down to lift the poor from the dust and seat them with princes.

    The psalm also celebrates God giving the barren woman a home and making her a joyful mother. It perfectly captures God's paradox: supremely exalted yet intimately involved with the lowly.

    Key Themes

    God's transcendence and immanenceLifting the lowlyEgyptian HallelJoy for the barren

    Key Verses in Psalms 113

    "Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?"

    — Psalms 113:5-6

    Captures God's magnificent paradox—so high that even looking at the heavens requires Him to stoop down.

    Life Application

    The God who is higher than the heavens cares about your specific situation. No one is too lowly for His attention or too broken for His restoration.

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    What is the Egyptian Hallel?

    Psalms 113-118, traditionally sung during Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, and Hanukkah. Jesus and His disciples likely sang these at the Last Supper.

    Psalm 113 Commentary & Reflection

    Praise
    Exalted, tender

    Best read for: Passover, praising God's compassion, infertility

    Overview of Psalm 113: Who Is Like the Lord Our God?

    Psalm 113 begins the 'Egyptian Hallel' (Psalms 113-118), sung at Passover. It calls servants of the Lord to praise His name from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof. God is exalted above all nations yet humbles Himself to regard things in heaven and earth. He raises the poor from the dust and gives the barren woman a home as a joyful mother of children.

    Key Themes

    Praise
    God's Humility
    Lifting the Poor
    Barrenness to Joy

    Key Verses to Remember

    “Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!”
    — Psalm 113:5-6 (KJV)
    “He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.”
    — Psalm 113:9 (KJV)

    Reflection

    The most exalted Being in the universe humbles Himself to care for the lowest — the poor in the dust, the barren woman longing for a child. God's greatness is shown most clearly in His compassion for the small.

    Historical Context

    The first of the 'Egyptian Hallel' psalms (113-118) sung at Passover. Jesus would have sung this psalm at the Last Supper. It celebrates God who 'raises the poor from the dust' and 'lifts the needy from the ash heap'—a God whose greatness is shown in His condescension.

    How to Apply Psalm 113 Today

    God's greatness is not demonstrated by His distance from suffering but by His closeness to the suffering. He 'humbles Himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth.' If the God of the universe stoops down, how much more should we?

    A Prayer from Psalm 113

    Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. Who is like the Lord our God, who dwells on high, who humbles Himself to behold the things in the heavens and in the earth? He raises the poor out of the dust and lifts the needy out of the ash heap. Amen.

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