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The Nature of the "Bonds"
Commentators explain that the "bands" and "cords" are not literal chains but metaphors for God's laws and Christ's authority. The rebels view God's righteous rule as a restrictive yoke, a shameful burden to be thrown off. This reveals a heart that sees submission to God not as a source of peace and order, but as an intolerable infringement on its own desires.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 2:3
18th Century
Theologian
Let us break their bands asunder—the bands of Yahweh and of His Anointed. Those who are engaged in this combination or conspiracy r…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 2:3
19th Century
Bishop
Let us break. —The whispered purpose now breaks out into loud menace, and we hear their defiance pass along the ranks of …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 2:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? (Psalms 2:1)
The kings of the earth set themselves, a…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 2:3
16th Century
Theologian
We know how many conspired against David and tried to prevent his coming to the throne. From their hostile attempts, if he had judged according to …
John Gill
On Psalms 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
Let us break their bands asunder
These are not the words of the apostles, nor of the saints in Gospel times, encoura…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 2:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Here we are told who would appear as adversaries to Christ. Since this world is the kingdom of Satan, unconverted people, of every rank, party, and…