PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 74:1. This psalm, a community lament, is a cry of anguish over the destruction of the temple. It recounts God’s mighty deeds in the past, especially the exodus. Past events are the basis for this prayer: do not let the Gentiles scorn the God who has done such mighty things... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 74:4 Considering the importance that God himself has placed on the temple, it is horrific that the Gentiles have destroyed (PROFANED) it. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 74:9 It is puzzling that God has not sent a PROPHET to instruct his people while they are in such dire distress. It is even more puzzling why God allows the enemy to continue to REVILE his NAME. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.l... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 74:12 The next section recalls God’s mighty deeds from the past, in which he has worked SALVATION. These include the exodus from Egypt and the journey through the wilderness (vv. Psalms 74:12), and God’s creation and governance of the whole world (vv. Psalms 74:16). It is wrong... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 74:14 LEVIATHAN here represents Egypt (see notes on Job 3:8; Isaiah 27:1). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 74:18 The psalm goes on to plead with God, REMEMBER THIS. There is no appeal to the people’s merit. Rather, the appeal is HAVE REGARD FOR THE COVENANT and DEFEND YOUR CAUSE. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]