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Oh that the salvation of Israel had already come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice. Israel shall be glad.
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A Cry for Full Salvation
The psalmist's cry, "Oh that the salvation of Israel were come," is an expression of deep longing for God's complete intervention. Commentators note the word for "salvation" is plural in the original, suggesting a desire not just for one victory, but for a total and comprehensive rescue from all enemies and troubles.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Oh that the salvation of Israel ... - The only change here from Psalms 14:7 is that the word אלהים 'Elohiym — God…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O that the salvation of Israel [were come] out of Zion ! &c.] Or, "who will give F6 out of Zion the salva…
This psalm is almost the same as the 14th. Its purpose is to convince us of our sins. God, through the psalmist, here shows us how bad we are, and …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. The fool said. Previously, the psalmist condemned the iniquity of sinners from the perspective of their affection for sin…
