Bible Commentary

A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps. 1. Cp. Jer 51:51; Lam 1:10; and for the desecration of the Temple cp. Psa 74:7; Eze 7:21-22. the heathen ] Lit. as in Psa 79:6 ; Psa 79:10, the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 79:1”

So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. 72. the integrity of his heart ] Cp. 1Ki 9:4; Psa 7:8; Psa 101:2; and the use of the cognate adjective in Psa 15:2; Psa 18:23. the skilfulness ] The regal faculty of discernment which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:72”

From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. 71. From following the ewes with their young ones he brought him, To be shepherd of Jacob his people &c. This natural metaphor for the ruler’s care of his people was especially appropriate in the case … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:71”

He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: 70. David his servant ] Though any Israelite might profess himself Jehovah’s servant in addressing Him, only a few who were raised up to do special service or who stood in a special relation to Jehovah, such as Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, Job, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:70”

And he built his sanctuary like high [palaces], like the earth which he hath established forever. 69. like high palaces] Rather, like the heights of heaven, which along with the earth are emblems of grandeur and stability. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And he built his sanctuary – His holy place; that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:69”

But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved. 68. which he loved ] Cp. Psa 87:2; Psa 47:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But chose the tribe of Judah – He chose David of the tribe of Judah as ruler and king; he chose a place within the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:68”

Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: 67. Moreover &c.] And he rejected the tent of Joseph, i.e. Shiloh in the tribe of Ephraim. The Ark was never brought back there, and if Shiloh was not actually destroyed by the Philistines, it ceased to be the sanctuary of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:67”

And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach. 66. And he smote &c.] Render with R.V., And he smote his adversaries backward, a general allusion to the victories over the Philistines and other enemies of Israel under Samuel, Saul, and David. The A.V. follows Jewish authorities in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:66”

Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, [and] like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine. 65. While His people were at the mercy of their enemies He seemed to be asleep. Cp. Psa 44:23, note. that shouteth &c.] Cp. Isa 42:13-14. “The daring figure of God’s awaking as from sleep, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:65”

Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation. 64. and their widows &c.] This line recurs word for word in Job 27:15. In the universal distress the customary rites of mourning were not performed, even for a husband (2Sa 11:26-27). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Their priests fell … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:64”