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A Divine Call to Action
Commentators explain that the plea "Arise, O Lord" is a common biblical expression. It doesn't imply God is literally asleep or inactive. Instead, it's a powerful, human way of asking God to intervene decisively and visibly in a desperate situation, much like a general rising to lead a battle.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 3:1–8
18th Century
Theologian
A Psalm of David - This phrase literally means "belonging to David"; that is, it signifies him as the author. This title is marked in the He…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 3:7
19th Century
Bishop
Thou hast smitten ... broken. —Better, thou smitest ... breakest. The enemies are conceived of as wild beasts, l…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 3:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
They were like fierce lions threatening to devour him. They had already torn him in malice. God came and struck them on the jaw, so that they lost …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 3:7
16th Century
Theologian
Arise, O Lord. As in the former verses David boasted of his quiet state, it now appears he desires the Lord to preserve him in safety thro…
John Gill
On Psalms 3:7
17th Century
Pastor
Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God
God sometimes, in the apprehension of his people, seems to be as if he was asleep: …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 3:4–8
17th Century
Minister
Care and grief do us good when they lead us to pray to God earnestly. David had always found God ready to answer his prayers. Nothing can create a …