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You pronounced judgment from heaven. The earth feared, and was silent,

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An Unmistakable Judgment

Commentators emphasize that the phrase "from heaven" signifies a judgment so clear and powerful that it could not be mistaken for human strategy or mere chance. John Calvin likens it to a peal of thunder, an undeniable and stunning display of God's direct intervention in the world.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 76:8

18th Century

Theologian

You did cause judgment to be heard from heavens—It seemed to come from heaven; it was manifestly from you. The overthrow of these enemies …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 76:8

16th Century

Theologian

From heaven you have made your judgment to be heard. By the name of heaven, the Psalmist strongly suggests that the judgment of G…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 76:8

17th Century

Pastor

You caused judgment to be heard from heaven
When an angel was sent down from heaven, and destroyed the Assyrian army…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 76:7–12

17th Century

Minister

God's people are the meek of the earth, the quiet in the land, who suffer wrong but do none. The righteous God seems to keep silence long, yet, soo…