Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 104

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 104, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.

After an exhortation to praise God, addressed especially to the chosen people, the writer presents the special reason for praise, in a summary of their history from the calling of Abraham to their settlement in Canaan, and reminds them that their obedience was the end of all God's gracious dealings. (Psa. 105:1-45)

call . . . name-- (Psa 79:6; Rom 10:13). Call on Him, according to His historically manifested glory. After the example of Abraham, who, as often as God acquired for Himself a name in guiding him, called in solemn worship upon the name of the Lord (Gen 12:8; Gen 13:4).

among the people--or, "peoples" (Psa 18:49).

deeds--or, "wonders" (Psa 103:7).