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A Cry of Spiritual Horror
The psalmist's cry isn't just about a military loss. Commentators explain the deep spiritual shock: God's chosen land ('inheritance'), His holy temple, and His royal city have been desecrated by foreign nations. This was seen as a violation of God's own promises and honor, prompting a desperate appeal directly to Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 79:1
18th Century
Theologian
O God, the heathen are come into your inheritance - The nations; a foreign people. See Psalms 2:1, note; Psalms 2:8, not…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 79:1
19th Century
Bishop
Inheritance. — Probably intended to embrace both land and people. (Exodus 15:17; [Reference Psalms 7…
John Calvin
On Psalms 79:1
16th Century
Theologian
O God! the heathen have come into thy inheritance. Here the prophet, speaking for the faithful, complains that the temple was defiled and …
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John Gill
On Psalms 79:1
17th Century
Pastor
O God, the Heathen are come into your inheritance
The land of Canaan, divided among the children of Israel by lot an…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 79:1–5
17th Century
Minister
God is complained to: where should children go but to a Father able and willing to help them? See what a change sin made in the holy city, when the…