Psalm 113
Theme
Who Is Like the LORD Our God?
Outline
1-3, Praise the Name of Yahweh 4-6, Yahweh Exalted over All 7-9, Yahweh Lifts up the Lowly
Key Verse
(113:5-6) Who is like the LORD our God, who dwells on high, who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in the heavens and in the earth? (113:1) Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD!
Notes
Psalm 113 begins and ends with "hallelujah," connecting it to other psalms. Verses 1-3 focus on praising Yahweh's name, emphasizing eternal praise. Verse 4 highlights Yahweh's exaltation over nations and heavens, while verses 5-6 question who is like Him. Verses 7-9 illustrate His love by uplifting the poor and barren. The psalm's message is to praise the exalted Yahweh who cares for the lowly, structured into three sections.