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God's Righteous Anger
Commentators explain that when the Bible says God "heard" and "was wroth," it doesn't mean He has human emotions or limitations. "Hearing" signifies His full awareness and just judgment after a period of patience, not a sudden discovery. His "wrath" is a holy and righteous response to persistent sin, leading to decisive action.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:59
18th Century
Theologian
When God heard this - literally, “God heard;” that is, he understood this; he was acquainted with it. He heard their prayers addressed to fa…
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…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:59
16th Century
Theologian
God heard it, and was wroth. The prophet again shows that God, when He found that no good resulted from His patience, which the people abu…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:59
17th Century
Pastor
When God heard this
Their building high places, and sacrificing on them, their making and worshipping graven images,…
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…