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An Act of Profound Defilement
Commentators explain that the burning of the sanctuary was more than just destroying a building; it was a profound act of profanity. By casting the temple to the ground, the enemy deliberately 'defiled' the sacred space where God's name dwelt, treating it as common earth. This act was a direct assault on the honor and presence of God among His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 74:7
18th Century
Theologian
They have cast fire into your sanctuary - Into the temple to destroy it. Literally, “They have cast your sanctuary into the fire.” …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 74:7
19th Century
Bishop
They have cast fire into. —Literally, They have cast into fire your sanctuary. This is probably a hyperbolic expression, …
John Calvin
On Psalms 74:7
16th Century
Theologian
They have set fire to thy sanctuaries. The Psalmist now complains that the temple was burned, and thus completely razed and destroyed, whe…
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John Gill
On Psalms 74:7
17th Century
Pastor
They have cast fire into your sanctuary
Or, "your sanctuary into the fire" F15 ; which denotes the utter …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 74:1–11
17th Century
Minister
This psalm appears to describe the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Chaldeans. The deplorable case of the people of God, at the time,…