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The Deceitful Bow
Commentators explain that the 'deceitful bow' is a powerful metaphor for unreliability. Like a warped or relaxed bow that cannot shoot an arrow straight, Israel's promises and commitment to God were untrustworthy. They consistently failed to 'hit the mark' of faithfulness, rendering their covenant relationship ineffective and treacherous.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:57
18th Century
Theologian
But turned back ... - See the notes at Psalms 78:41.
They were turned aside like a deceitful bow - literally, a bow of deceit.…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:57
19th Century
Bishop
Turned aside ... —Better, turned like a relaxed bow. (See Note to Psalm 78:9.) The bows of the Hebrews, like those of oth…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:57–61
19th Century
Preacher
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow. For they provoked him to anger with th…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:57
17th Century
Pastor
But turned back From God and his worship, apostatized from the true religion, and turned to idols:
and…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…