What Is Man That You Are Mindful of Him? (Psalm 8) | Matthew Henry

Reformed Thinking · Feb 18, 2026 · 29m · transcript

Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume - Psalm 8Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 8 describes the text as a solemn meditation on the glory and greatness of God. The psalm opens and closes with the same acknowledgment of God’s transcendent name, offering proof that His name is excellent throughout the earth. Henry posits that God’s glory is most clearly demonstrated through His goodness to humanity, noting that God is to be glorified for making Himself known to us. The commentary suggests that the moon and stars are cited rather…