Bible Commentary

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; 11. The same phrases recur in Psa 102:20. thy power ] Lit. thine arm, a word which recalls the memories of a glorious past (Exo 15:16; Psa 44:3). those that are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:11”

Wherefore should the heathen say, Where [is] their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight [by] the revenging of the blood of thy servants [which is] shed. 10. Wherefore &c.] The same plea in Psa 115:2 (cp. also Psa 115:1 with Psa 79:9); Joe 2:17. Cp. Exo 32:12; Psa 42:3; Mic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:10”

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake. 9. for the glory of thy name ] Lit. for the sake of the glory of thy name (Psa 29:2; Psa 66:2). If Thou art not moved by the sight … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:9”

O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. 8. Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers (R.V.). For these sins Israel in the Exile knew that it was suffering (Lam 5:7), in accordance with the warnings of the law (Exo 20:5). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:8”

For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. 7. his dwelling place ] R.V. his habitation, marg. pasture: a different word however from pasture in Psa 79:13. Psa 79:6-7 recur in Jer 10:25. At first sight it would appear that the prophecy must be earlier than the Fall of Jerusalem, and that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:7”

Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name. 6. upon the heathen &c.] Not upon the nations as such, but upon the nations which refuse to acknowledge Jehovah, and make havoc of His people. Render with R.V., that know thee … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:6”

How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry forever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire? 5. How long, Jehovah, wilt thou be angry for ever? (How long) shall thy jealousy burn like fire? As in Psa 13:1, faith combines two questions into a self-contradictory expression. How long and for ever are characteristic words of Psalms 74 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:5”

We are become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us. 4. A repetition of Psa 44:13, with the change of ‘thou makest us’ to ‘we are become.’ Cp. Psa 80:6; Eze 22:4; Eze 25:6 ff. Dan 9:16 combines this verse with Psa 79:8 a. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:4”

Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and [there was] none to bury [them]. 3. like water ] Freely, and as though it were of little worth. Contrast Psa 116:15. none to bury them] Cp. Jer 14:16. This passage is quoted freely in 1Ma 7:17 with reference to the murder of certain … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:3”

The dead bodies of thy servants have they given [to be] meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth. 2. The horrors of a remorseless slaughter were aggravated by the disgrace of the corpses being left unburied, in accordance with the threats of the law … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:2”