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The Pain of Mocked Faith
Commentators explain that the phrase "a sword in my bones" describes an excruciating, deep pain. The original Hebrew suggests a "crushing" or "killing." John Calvin highlights that this feeling is not an exaggeration; the pain is so profound because the enemies' taunts are not just personal insults but attacks on God's honor and the very foundation of the believer's faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 42:10
18th Century
Theologian
As with a sword in my bones - Margin, killing. The treatment which I receive in their reproaches is like death. The word rendered “sword” — …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 42:10
19th Century
Bishop
As with a sword. —Marginal note: killing; preferred: crushing. The insertion of the conjunction is erroneous. Tr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 42:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
I will say to God my rock, Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? As with a sword in my bones,…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 42:10
16th Century
Theologian
It is as a slaughter in my bones. This verse is somewhat complex in its wording, but its meaning is clear. David here affirms that the gri…
John Gill
On Psalms 42:10
17th Century
Pastor
[As] with a sword in my bones, my enemies reproach me
The reproaches of his enemies were grievous and cutting to him…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 42:6–11
17th Century
Minister
The way to forget our miseries is to remember the God of our mercies. David saw troubles coming from God's wrath, and that discouraged him. But if …