Psalms 94:1
SHEW THYSELF] RV 'Shine forth.'... [ Continue Reading ]
SHEW THYSELF] RV 'Shine forth.'... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a national Ps., written at a time when Israel was oppressed by foreign enemies. It may be connected either with the days of the exile or with some later period of national distress. The opening vv. appeal to God to show Himself as judge of the earth (Psalms 94:1). The misdeeds of the oppress... [ Continue Reading ]
A REWARD] RV 'their desert.'... [ Continue Reading ]
_How long,_ etc.] RV 'They prate, they speak arrogantly,' etc. The v. is a statement, not a question.... [ Continue Reading ]
The oppressors not only injure Israel, but despise Israel's God.... [ Continue Reading ]
UNDERSTAND] RV 'consider.' BRUTISH.. FOOLS] These words refer to Israelites who are tempted to adopt the heathen point of view.... [ Continue Reading ]
10. These vv. form an argument for the knowledge and effectual government of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
HEATHEN] RV 'nations.' _Shall not he know?_] These words are supplied to complete the sense. The Psalmist breaks off bis argument abruptly.... [ Continue Reading ]
This v. is quoted with some modification in 1 Corinthians 3:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
The first clause is quoted in Romans 11:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
RETURN UNTO RIGHTEOUSNESS] shall again be just.... [ Continue Reading ]
ALMOST] RV 'soon.' SILENCE] the grave, or Sheol.... [ Continue Reading ]