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Therefore shall a strong people glorify you; a city of awesome nations shall fear you.
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Praise from Former Enemies
Most commentators agree that the 'strong people' and 'terrible nations' are not Israel, but powerful, hostile gentile nations. After witnessing God's decisive judgment against a primary oppressor (like Babylon), these surrounding peoples are moved to fear and glorify Him. This demonstrates that God's power can bring even His fiercest opponents to a place of awe.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The strong people - The reference here is probably not to the Babylonians, but to the surrounding nations. The deliverance of the Jews, and …
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore shall the strong people ... —Better, “a fierce people and a city,” the Hebrew having no article before…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore the strong people will glorify you. This is the purpose I mentioned; for if the Lord were to destroy the world, no good result w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee To whom the Lord is strength, as in the following verse ([Reference I…
However this might show the deliverance of the Jews from captivity, it looked further, to the praises that should be offered to God for Christ's vi…
13th Century
Catholic
O Lord, you are my God. Here, thanksgiving is presented. It is offered for three reasons:
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