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History as a Parable
Commentators explain that the "parable" here is not a fictional story but the history of Israel itself. The psalmist presents this history as an analogy, a "dark saying" or "knotty point," to reveal profound, hidden truths about God's relationship with His people. It's a call to look deeper into the historical record to find timeless wisdom.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:2
18th Century
Theologian
I will open my mouth in a parable - See the notes at (Psalms 49:4). The word “parable” here means a statement by analog…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:2–3
19th Century
Bishop
I will open. — A difficulty arises from the fact that the psalm deals with history and is neither a proverb (mâshal
John Gill
On Psalms 78:2
17th Century
Pastor
I will open my mouth Speak freely, boldly, and without reserve, (Ephesians 6:19) , so Christ opened his mouth…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:1–8
17th Century
Minister
These are called dark and deep sayings because they require careful examination. The law of God was given with a specific instruction to teach it d…