Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com
Psalms 148:4
psa 148:4
Heavens of heavens - Ye highest heavens, the place of God's throne. Waters - Ye clouds which are above a part of the heavens.
Psalms 148:6
psa 148:6
Established - He hath made them constant and incorruptible, not changeable, as the things of the lower world. A decree - Concerning their continuance.
Psalms 148:7
psa 148:7
Dragons - Either serpents, which hide in the deep caverns of the earth; or whales, and other sea - monsters, which dwell in the depths of the sea.
Psalms 148:8
psa 148:8
Fire - Lightnings and other fireworks of the air. Vapour - Or, fumes: hot exhalations. Fulfilling his word - Executing his commands, either for the comfort or punishment of the inhabitants of the earth.
Psalms 148:13
psa 148:13
Above - Above all the glories which are in earth and in heaven.
Psalms 148:14
psa 148:14
The horn - In scripture commonly denotes strength, victory, glory, and felicity.
