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You make us a source of contention to our neighbors. Our enemies laugh among themselves.
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An Object of Contention
Commentators explain that being a "strife" meant Israel was so defeated that neighboring nations would fight among themselves over the spoils. Instead of being a respected nation, they had become a prize to be won, highlighting the depth of their humiliation and God's judgment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thou makest us a strife - An occasion of strife or wrangling; that is, of strife among themselves, to see who will get the most of …
19th Century
Anglican
A strife — that is, an object of contention. In no other sense could Israel be a strife to neighbouring nations. For the bearing o…
Baptist
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You make us a strife to our neighbours Either obliges us to contend with them for our defence and safety; or having …
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…
