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God's Rebuke is the True Cause
Commentators agree that the ultimate cause of the destruction described—a vineyard being burned and cut down—is not the enemy's strength but "the rebuke of thy countenance." Scholars like Calvin and Barnes explain this shows God's sovereignty. Israel's fate rests on His favor or frown, teaching believers to look beyond human circumstances and recognize God's hand in their trials.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 80:16
18th Century
Theologian
It is burned with fire - That is, the vineyard. This is a description of the desolations that had come upon the nation, such as would come…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 80:16
19th Century
Bishop
It is burned. —This verse would certainly be far more intelligible, and also fit better into the rhythm, if it followed immediatel…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 80:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
"If you will not hear us, yet hear him. If you will put no honour upon us, we will ask you to put the highest honours upon him. Save us for his sak…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 80:16
16th Century
Theologian
It is burnt with fire. The calamities of the people are now more clearly expressed. It had been said that the Lord’s vine was abandoned to…
John Gill
On Psalms 80:16
17th Century
Pastor
It is burnt with fire, it is cut down
That is, the vine of Israel, and the branch before spoken of, alluding to a vi…
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…