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For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you.
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God's Dual Protection
Commentators explain this verse has a dual meaning. It refers to the literal security of Jerusalem after its gates were rebuilt, but it also serves as a powerful metaphor for the spiritual security God provides for His people. Just as He strengthened the city's physical defenses, He fortifies the church against its enemies.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates - He has made you safe and secure - as if he had given additional strength to the fa…
19th Century
Anglican
For He has strengthened.— An allusion to the new fortifications of the restored city is probable, though the expression is plainly…
Baptist
For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you.
As a nation, we have been greatly prospere…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he has strengthened the bars of your gates Of Jerusalem, of Zion the church of God. Gates are for the letting in…
The church, like Jerusalem of old, built up and preserved by the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, is exhorted to praise him for all the benefits…
