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Metaphors of Destruction
Commentators explain that the "boar from the wood" and "wild beasts" are powerful metaphors. They represent fierce, savage, and untamed enemies allowed to ravage Israel, which is depicted as God's vineyard. This imagery vividly portrays the complete and brutal devastation the nation experienced from outside forces.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 80:13
18th Century
Theologian
The boar out of the wood - Men come in and ravage the land, whose character may be compared with the wild boar. The word rendered boar means…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 80:13
19th Century
Bishop
Boar. —This is the sole mention of the wild boar in Scripture. But it must not therefore be inferred that it was rare in …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 80:8–15
19th Century
Preacher
Notice how a soul, in deep distress, usually gets to God. Under some aspect or other, by some way or another, the heart gropes its way until it fin…
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John Gill
On Psalms 80:13
17th Century
Pastor
The boar out of the wood does waste it
As Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, who carried the ten tribes captive; the titl…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 80:8–16
17th Century
Minister
The church is represented as a vine and a vineyard. The root of this vine is Christ; the branches are believers. The church is like a vine, needing…