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God's Hand in Hardship
Commentators like Calvin and Henry emphasize that the psalmist attributes the defeat directly to God, not to bad luck or the enemy's strength. This isn't a bitter complaint but a recognition of God's sovereignty. Acknowledging that our trials are permitted by God is the first step toward seeking His help, as our enemies have no power except what He allows.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 44:10
18th Century
Theologian
You make us turn back from the enemy—instead of giving us the victory. That is, we are defeated.
And those who hate us plunder for…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 44:10
19th Century
Bishop
For themselves — that is, at their own will, an expression denoting the completeness of the overthrow of the Jews; they lie absolu…
John Calvin
On Psalms 44:10
16th Century
Theologian
Thou hast made us to turn back from the enemy. Here the people of God still further complain that He had made them flee before their enemi…
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John Gill
On Psalms 44:10
17th Century
Pastor
You make us to turn back from the enemy In the times of Eli, according to Arama; but may be understood of some of the vis…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 44:9–16
17th Century
Minister
The believer must have times of temptation, affliction, and discouragement; the church must have seasons of persecution. At such times the people o…