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O Jehovah, I have heard the report of thee, and am afraid: O Jehovah, revive thy work in the midst of the years; In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

O Lord, I have heard - that is, with the inward ear of the heart, “Your speech” (or rather, as the English margin suggests, Your report, tha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A hymn describing a future self-manifestation of Jehovah on Israel’s behalf, accompanied by the signs and wonders of the early history. It is impos…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet says here, in the name of the whole people, that he was terrified by the voice of God, for that is how I understand the word, though in…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

O Lord, I have heard your speech, [and] was afraid
Or, "your hearing" F16 ; which the Lord had caused to b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The word 'prayer' seems to be used here for an act of devotion. The Lord would revive his work among the people in the midst of the years of advers…

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