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A Visceral Reaction to Sin
Commentators explain that the phrase "hot indignation" comes from a Hebrew word signifying a terrifying, scorching desert wind. This isn't mild disapproval but a profound, visceral horror that seizes the psalmist in response to sin, reflecting the seriousness of abandoning God's law.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:53
18th Century
Theologian
Horror has taken hold upon me - Has seized me; has overpowered and overwhelmed me. I shudder; I tremble; I am afraid; I am filled with distr…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:53
19th Century
Bishop
Horror. —Rather, violent indignation, a storm of rage, hot and fierce as the simoon. For the word, see Psalms 11:6, Note.…
John Calvin
On Psalms 119:53
16th Century
Theologian
Terror seized me. This verse may be understood in two senses: either that the prophet was deeply distressed when he saw God’s law violated…
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John Gill
On Psalms 119:53
17th Century
Pastor
Horror has taken hold upon me
Trembling, sorrow, and distress, to a great degree, like a storm, or a blustering, sco…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:49–56
17th Century
Minister
Those who make God's promises their portion may with humble boldness make them their plea. He who by His Spirit works faith in us will work for us.…