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Many times he delivered them, But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.
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The Cycle of Sin and Grace
Commentators highlight a recurring, tragic cycle in this verse: God's repeated deliverance, followed by Israel's rebellious plans, leading to their downfall. John Calvin notes this isn't just ancient history but a 'mirror' of human nature—our tendency to fall back into sin despite experiencing both God's discipline and His kindness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Many times did he deliver them - From danger of invasion; from foreign arms; from entire overthrow. Numerous instances of this are …
19th Century
Anglican
After reviewing the sinful past, the poet briefly but impressively describes the punishment which time and again had fallen on the nation. But as h…
Baptist
Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions. Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against …
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16th Century
Protestant
Many times. Just as the wicked perversity of the people was demonstrated by the fact that God’s severe chastisements failed to produce the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Many times did he deliver them By means of the judges, Othniel, Ehud, Barak, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson, and others.
The conduct of the Israelites in Canaan, and God's dealings with them, show that the way of sin is downhill; omissions make way for commissions: wh…
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