Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 4. Sacrifices. Hebrew mincha, a sacrifice of flour, or unbloody; a figure of the Mass. Worthington.—Minchothec, “thy presents” (Mont. Bible.) of fruits, and so forth—Fat. Hebrew also, “ashes,” by miraculous fire, (Bert.) to testify God’s acceptance; as at the sacrifices of Abel, ( Bible.) Elias, and so forth Leviticus 9:24 and 3 Kennicott. 18:31 and 1 Chronicles 21:26. God forbade lean victims to be offered, as they might shew a want of respect; (Malachi 1:8) though he always regards the heart ( Calmet.) and faith of the offerer more than the victim. Hebrews 11:4. Bible.—Sacrifices were offered before every important enterprize. 1 Kennicott. 13:12. Calmet.—Fat here intimates what would be acceptable. Worthington. Daniel 3:40. Menochius.