Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn. (Psalms 113:1-9)
Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord—or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord—perfections (Psalms 5:11; Psalms 111:9).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 113:1:
Psalms 113:1-3
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