Psalm 118 is the final psalm of the hallel psalms (113-118). This particular psalm was written particularly for the first celebration of Feast of Tabernacles after the Exile, though it was also sung at Passover and Pentecost. It was this very psalm that was sung during Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem before His crucifixion.
The psalmist, possibly Ezra, writes how God reestablished his nation and triumphed over all the other nations. In doing so, Psalm 118 is a song of adoration to God, in which God is praised for His loyal love. The psalm begins with a call to worship. It continues with a confessional response to God’s mercy. Finally the psalm concludes with praise for God’s mercy.
The psalmist, possibly Ezra, writes how God reestablished his nation and triumphed over all the other nations. In doing so, Psalm 118 is a song of adoration to God, in which God is praised for His loyal love. The psalm begins with a call to worship. It continues with a confessional response to God’s mercy. Finally the psalm concludes with praise for God’s mercy.
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