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God's Beloved "Turtledove"
Commentators explain that calling God's people a "turtledove" is a term of endearment. It portrays the church as innocent, gentle, and precious to God, yet also timid and vulnerable in the face of danger. This metaphor highlights the tender relationship God has with His people, even when they feel helpless and exposed.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 74:19
18th Century
Theologian
O deliver not the soul of thy turtle-dove - The “life” of your turtle-dove; or, your turtle-dove itself. The turtle-dove is a name …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 74:19
19th Century
Bishop
O deliver. —To guide to the meaning of this verse, the word chayyah occurs in each clause, and it is presumably in the sa…
John Calvin
On Psalms 74:19
16th Century
Theologian
Give not to the beast the soul of thy turtle dove. The Hebrew word חית, chayath, which we translate as beast, sometimes …
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John Gill
On Psalms 74:19
17th Century
Pastor
O deliver not the soul of your turtledove
By which is meant the church, see (Song of Solomon 2:14) (5:2)…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 74:18–23
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist begs that God would appear for the church against their enemies. The folly of those who revile his gospel and his servants will be pla…