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God as a Roused Warrior
Commentators explain that the verse uses bold, human-like imagery to make a powerful point. God doesn't literally sleep or get drunk. Instead, the metaphor of a warrior waking up and shouting for battle illustrates God's sudden, decisive, and unstoppable action against His enemies after a period where He seemed inactive. It's meant to convey His immense power and readiness to act.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:65
18th Century
Theologian
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep—literally, as one sleeping; that is, as one who is asleep suddenly arouses himself. …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:65
19th Century
Bishop
That shouteth ... — For the boldness of the image which likens God to a giant warrior exhilarated with wine, we can compare this with the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:65–69
19th Century
Preacher
You see that we are getting into clear water now; it was all broken water, storm and hurricane, while we heard of what Israel did; but when we come…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 78:65
16th Century
Theologian
But the Lord awoke as one asleep. Some understand this as spoken of the Israelites, implying that the Lord awoke against them, and others,…
John Gill
On Psalms 78:65
17th Century
Pastor
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep
He seemed to be asleep, while he suffered the ark to be taken, and the Isra…
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…