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Don`t deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts. Don`t forget the life of your poor forever.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
O deliver. —To guide to the meaning of this verse, the word chayyah occurs in each clause, and it is presumably in the sa…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O deliver not the soul of your turtledove By which is meant the church, see (Song of Solomon 2:14) (5:2)…
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…
