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God's "Terrible" Answers
When the psalmist says God answers with “terrible things,” he doesn't mean personal suffering. Commentators agree this refers to God's awe-inspiring, wondrous, and majestic acts. These are mighty deeds of salvation for His people and righteous judgment on their enemies, designed to reveal His power and glory, much like the parting of the Red Sea.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 65:5
18th Century
Theologian
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us - That is, by things suited to inspire us and all people with awe, or with …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 65:5
19th Century
Bishop
By terrible things. — Rather, wondrously, a noun used adverbially.
Wilt thou answer us.<…
John Calvin
On Psalms 65:5
16th Century
Theologian
Terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer to us. He proceeds to illustrate, although in a somewhat different form, the sa…
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John Gill
On Psalms 65:5
17th Century
Pastor
[By] terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us
Not by afflictive dispensations of Providence, which, thou…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 65:1–5
17th Century
Minister
All the praise the Lord receives from this earth is from Zion, being the fruit of the Spirit of Christ, and acceptable through him. Praise is silen…