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God's Glory and Our Plea
The psalmist's cry, "Where is their God?" shows that the suffering of God's people becomes a public question about His power and faithfulness. Commentators explain that this prayer links personal need with a zeal for God's reputation. Our prayers are most powerful when we ask God to act not just for our sake, but for the glory of His own name.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 79:10
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore should the heathen say Where is their God? - The nations. Why should such a course of forbearance toward them be pursued …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 79:10
19th Century
Bishop
Wherefore. —Taken from Joel 2:17.
Let him be known. —Better, Let it be known, i.e., where God is. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 79:10
16th Century
Theologian
Why should the heathen say, Where is their God? Here, the people of God, in urging His name as a plea at the throne of grace, do so in a d…
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John Gill
On Psalms 79:10
17th Century
Pastor
Why should the Heathen say, where is their God?
&c.] They boast of, and put their confidence in, and expect salvatio…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 79:6–13
17th Century
Minister
Those who persist in ignorance of God and neglect of prayer are the ungodly. However unrighteous men were, the Lord was righteous in permitting the…