Commentary

Psalm 88

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 1–2

Mahalath

Or, M'holoth, meaning dancing with glad noises.

Verses 3–9

grave

Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

Verses 10–18

dead

(See Scofield "Ecclesiastes 9:10").

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.