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The Imagery of Overwhelming Force
Commentators explain that the language used here is intentionally forceful. The Hebrew for "push down" evokes the image of a powerful, horned animal, like a bull or buffalo, goring and trampling its enemies. This imagery is meant to convey the overwhelming and decisive nature of a victory that comes directly from God's power.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 44:5
18th Century
Theologian
Through thee - By your help. Will we push down our enemies. The word here rendered “push down” means literally to strike o…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 44:5
19th Century
Bishop
Push down. —The image of the original is lost here; the Septuagint has retained it. It is that of a buffalo or other horned animal…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 44:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
See how the lesson from ancient history was applied in the psalmist's own experience: As our forefathers were delivered, not by their own bow o…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 44:5
16th Century
Theologian
Through you we have pushed, or smitten, with the horn our adversaries. The prophet here declares in what way God had manifested himself to…
John Gill
On Psalms 44:5
17th Century
Pastor
Through thee will we push down our enemies
The Chaldee paraphrase renders it, "through the Word": the essential Word…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 44:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Former experiences of God's power and goodness are strong supports to faith and powerful pleas in prayer under present calamities. The many victori…