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When Prayer Feels Blocked
The psalmist expresses a raw, human feeling: God seems angry even at the act of prayer. Commentators explain the imagery of God's anger as 'smoke' (Psalms 74:1), creating a cloud that appears to block the prayer from ascending. Calvin notes that God permits his people to voice these deep anxieties, even if faith must ultimately trust in a hidden salvation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 80:4
18th Century
Theologian
O Lord God of hosts—Yahweh, God of armies. This means either:
- the God who rules among the hosts of heaven—the inhabitants of th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 80:4
19th Century
Bishop
How long wilt thou be angry? —Literally, until when have you fumed? This is a construction rich in meaning, comb…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 80:4–7
19th Century
Preacher
Israel was evidently in very deep distress, yet still God's own. It is no evidence of our having ceased to be God's people that we are made to drin…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 80:4
16th Century
Theologian
O Jehovah, God of Hosts! Since God has freely promised in the Scriptures, and so often assured us, that the prayers of his people will not…
John Gill
On Psalms 80:4
17th Century
Pastor
O Lord God of hosts Aben Ezra and Kimchi observe, that the word "Elohe" is here understood, and the words to be read, "O Lord God, …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 80:1–7
17th Century
Minister
He who dwells upon the mercy-seat is the good Shepherd of His people. But we can neither expect the comfort of His love nor the protection of His a…