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God's Judgment is Rescue
Commentators unanimously explain that God's judgment here is an act of salvation. When God "arose to judgment," it was specifically "to save" His people. John Calvin calls this a "proof of his fatherly love," showing that God's powerful intervention is for the rescue and protection of the afflicted who trust in Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 76:9
18th Century
Theologian
When God arose to judgment - That is, when he came to overthrow and destroy the enemies of his people, as referred to in the former…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 76:9
19th Century
Bishop
Of the earth. —Or, of the land.
John Calvin
On Psalms 76:9
16th Century
Theologian
When God arose to judgment. The great purpose God had in view in carrying out this judgment is now declared; it was to provide proof of hi…
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John Gill
On Psalms 76:9
17th Century
Pastor
When God arose to judgment
He may sometimes seem to be asleep, and to defer judgment, but he will arise and hasten i…
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…