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A Reproach Against God
John Calvin explains that the psalmist's complaint is not merely about personal suffering. The derision from neighbors is seen as an indirect attack on God Himself and His law. This perspective shifts the prayer from a simple cry for help to a plea for God to vindicate His own holy name, which has been blasphemed through the mocking of His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 79:4
18th Century
Theologian
We are become a reproach to our neighbours - See the language in this verse explained in the notes at Psalms 44:13. The words in th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 79:4
19th Century
Bishop
This verse occurs in Psalm 44:13. It is also possibly a Maccabean psalm (see the introduction to that psalm).
The scenes still witnessed by t…
John Calvin
On Psalms 79:4
16th Century
Theologian
We have been a reproach to our neighbors. Here another complaint is expressed, to stir God's mercy. The more proudly the ungodly mock and …
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John Gill
On Psalms 79:4
17th Century
Pastor
We are become a reproach to our neighbours That is, those that remained; so the Jews were to the Edomites, especially at …
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…