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The God of All Creation
Commentators explain that by pointing to God's control over day, night, and the sun, the psalmist is making a powerful argument. The God who established and maintains the entire cosmos has the universal power to intervene in human affairs. This declaration of God's sovereignty over nature is meant to build confidence that He can answer the psalmist's prayer.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 74:16
18th Century
Theologian
The day is thine, the night also is thine — You have universal dominion. All things are under your control. You have power, therefo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 74:16–18
19th Century
Bishop
An appeal from the God of history to the God of nature. Not only did He work wonders, but even the universe is the work of His hand.
John Calvin
On Psalms 74:16
16th Century
Theologian
The day is yours, the night also is yours. The prophet now turns to consider the divine benefits that are extended to all humankind.
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John Gill
On Psalms 74:16
17th Century
Pastor
The day is thine, and the night also is thine
He made the one and the other, and divided the one from the other; and…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 74:12–17
17th Century
Minister
The church silences her own complaints. What God had done for his people, as their King of old, encouraged them to depend on him. It was the Lord's…