Jehovah the Creator and keeper
In Psalm 121 Jehovah is assuredly declared to be his
protection. He who never slumbers nor sleeps — He will not suffer his
foot to be moved. The general intention is plain. I am not quite
sure what is the force of verse 1, unless to identify Jehovah, the
Creator of heaven and earth, with the hill of Zion,* and the city of
the great King. However this may be, Jehovah (as the great security)
is the subject of the psalm. This is very distinct, and His name
reiterated for the purpose. He is referred to in the double
character, Creator of heaven and earth, and the Keeper of Israel,
especially of the godly: Jehovah would preserve him in all
circumstances and for ever.
{*A hill is used as a symbol of exalted strength, a high hill as
the hill of Bashan. This is the Lord's hill.}
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