Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
1Si Jehová no edificare la casa, En vano trabajan los que la edifican; Si Jehová no guardare la ciudad, En vano vela la guardia.
2Por demás es que os levantéis de madrugada, y vayáis tarde a reposar, Y que comáis pan de dolores; Pues que a su amado dará Dios el sueño.
3He aquí, herencia de Jehová son los hijos; Cosa de estima el fruto del vientre.
4Como saetas en mano del valiente, Así son los hijos habidos en la juventud.
5Bienaventurado el hombre que llenó su aljaba de ellos; No será avergonzado Cuando hablare con los enemigos en la puerta.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. Ps 127 Blessing and protection come from God. Without his presence, there is no success (127:1-2)…
Ps 127 Blessing and protection come from God. Without his presence, there is no success (127:1-2). This is particularly true for children, who are God’s gift (127:3-5).
127:1-2 Unless: These conditional sentences emphasize the positive idea that the Lord will protect the city (cp. 124:1-2). • Human effort is futile unless the Lord blesses it (see 44:3). • from early morning until late at night: This depicts an aggressive and competitive lifestyle. • God’s loved ones enjoy a quiet night’s sleep (3:5; 4:8).
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Versículo 3
II. 127:3-5 Children are one of God’s blessings. The words translated “children” (Hebrew banim) and “…
127:3-5 Children are one of God’s blessings. The words translated “children” (Hebrew banim) and “builders” (bonim, 127:1) form a wordplay. Having children builds a family.
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Versículo 4
III. 127:4-5 like arrows: God uses children to protect the reputation of his people against the wicked…
127:4-5 like arrows: God uses children to protect the reputation of his people against the wicked (cp. 120:4; 7:12-13).
Antiguo Testamento
Psalms — Capítulo 127
Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Si Jehová no edificare la casa, En vano trabajan los que la edifican; Si Jehová no guardare la ciudad, En vano vela la guardia.
2Por demás es que os levantéis de madrugada, y vayáis tarde a reposar, Y que comáis pan de dolores; Pues que a su amado dará Dios el sueño.
3He aquí, herencia de Jehová son los hijos; Cosa de estima el fruto del vientre.
4Como saetas en mano del valiente, Así son los hijos habidos en la juventud.
5Bienaventurado el hombre que llenó su aljaba de ellos; No será avergonzado Cuando hablare con los enemigos en la puerta.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. Ps 127 Blessing and protection come from God. Without his presence, there is no success (127:1-2)…
Versículo 3
II. 127:3-5 Children are one of God’s blessings. The words translated “children” (Hebrew banim) and “…
Versículo 4
III. 127:4-5 like arrows: God uses children to protect the reputation of his people against the wicked…