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Powerless as Chaff
Commentators unanimously connect the image of being "as chaff before the wind" to Psalm 1:4. This powerful metaphor illustrates the ultimate fate of those who oppose God. Like the light, worthless husks of grain, they are depicted as having no substance or stability and will be effortlessly scattered by the power of God's judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 35:5
18th Century
Theologian
Let them be as chaff before the wind—As chaff is driven away in winnowing grain. See the notes at (Psalms 1:4).
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Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 35:5
19th Century
Bishop
As chaff. —Compare Psalm 1:4, and see Note. There can be little doubt that the “angel of Jehovah” in this and the following verse …
John Gill
On Psalms 35:5
17th Century
Pastor
Let them be as chaff before the wind
As they are; see (Psalms 1:4) ;
and let the ange…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 35:1–10
17th Century
Minister
It is nothing new for the most righteous people, and the most righteous cause, to meet with enemies. This is a fruit of the old enmity in the seed …