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He sent out his arrows, and scattered them; Yes, lightnings manifold, and routed them.

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God's Divine Arsenal

Commentators unanimously see this verse as a powerful depiction of God as a divine warrior. The 'arrows' are identified as lightning bolts, which God shoots from the heavens to scatter and throw His people's enemies into confusion. This isn't just a storm; it's God personally entering the battle and using the forces of nature as His own arsenal to defend His servant.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 18:14

18th Century

Theologian

Yea, he sent out his arrows - The word "arrows" here probably refers to the lightnings mentioned in the other clause of the verse. …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 18:14

19th Century

Bishop

He sent out. —In the majesty of the storm we have almost forgotten its cause, the Divine wrath against the enemies of the…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 18:13–14

19th Century

Preacher

The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire. Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scatter…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 18:14

17th Century

Pastor

Yea, he sent out his arrows By which thunderbolts, cracks of thunder, and flashes of lightning, seem to be meant; see ([R…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 18:1–19

17th Century

Minister

The first words, "I will love you, O Lord, my strength," are the scope and contents of the psalm (Psalms 18:1). Those who trul…