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Powerless Before God
Commentators explain that the phrase "none of the men of might have found their hands" is a powerful idiom for complete helplessness. Even the most courageous and powerful warriors are rendered useless when God acts. Their strength, courage, and wisdom vanish instantly, showing that human might is no match for divine power.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 76:5
18th Century
Theologian
The stout-hearted are spoiled - The valiant men, the men who came so confidently to the invasion. The word "spoiled" here, as elsewhere in t…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 76:5
19th Century
Bishop
Are spoiled. —Literally, have let themselves be spoiled. The picture is of men rendered powerless, at a glance, a word, f…
John Calvin
On Psalms 76:5
16th Century
Theologian
The stout-hearted were spoiled, The power of God in destroying His enemies is exalted here by another form of expression. The verb אשתוללו…
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John Gill
On Psalms 76:5
17th Century
Pastor
The stout hearted are spoiled
The Assyrian army, its officers and generals, that came up against Jerusalem, with great resolut…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 76:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Happy people are those who have their land filled with the knowledge of God! Happy persons who have their hearts filled with that knowledge! It is …