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Then he will speak to them in his anger, And terrify them in his wrath:
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God's Righteous Anger
Commentators explain that God's 'wrath' is not like uncontrolled human anger. After a period of seeming inaction (v. 4), God's response is a righteous and just expression of His opposition to sin. It is a holy indignation against those who defy His authority and His anointed King, demonstrating His ultimate sovereignty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then he will speak to them—That is, this seeming indifference and unconcern will not last forever. He will not always look calmly on, nor wi…
19th Century
Anglican
Then. —An emphatic particle, marking the climax; possibly equal to “Look! Behold!” The grand roll of the words in the ori…
Baptist
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
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16th Century
Protestant
After David has told us of the tumult and commotions, the counsels and pride, the preparation and resources, the strength, and efforts of his enemi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then shall he speak to them in his wrath Or, "and he shall speak to them"; so Noldius: that is, the Lord that sits i…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Having finished the psalm in which he described the state and progress of the human race in general, the psalmist now moves on to a speci…