If I whet my glittering sword, My hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to my adversaries, Will recompense those who hate me.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Song of Moses

If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For I lift up my hand. —This is the form of taking an oath. The two verses may be connected as follows: “For I lift up my hand…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

If I whet my glittering sword. The conditional particle does not leave the matter doubtful or in suspense but should be understood as an a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If I whet my glittering sword
That is, I will do it as sure as I live, if I do not, be it so and so; what that is is not said,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This conclusion of the song speaks:

  1. Glory to God. No escape can be made from His power.
  2. It speaks terror to His enemies. Terr…

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