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A History of Deliverance
Commentators agree that this verse recounts God's saving acts during the Exodus. When Israel "called in trouble" from Egyptian slavery, God "delivered" them. This historical reminder formed a core part of Israel's worship, grounding their faith in God's past faithfulness and mighty power.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 81:7
18th Century
Theologian
You called in trouble—The people of Israel (Exodus 2:23; Exodus 3:9; Exodus 14:10).
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Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 81:7
19th Century
Bishop
You called. —The recital of God’s past dealings with the people, usual at the Feast of the Tabernacles ([Reference Deuter…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 81:7
19th Century
Preacher
You called in trouble, and I delivered you; I answered you in the secret place of thunder: I proved you at the waters of Meribah.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 81:7
16th Century
Theologian
You cried in trouble, and I delivered you. Here the same subject is pursued. By their crying when they were in distress, I understand the …
John Gill
On Psalms 81:7
17th Century
Pastor
You called in trouble, and I delivered you
That is, when Israel were in trouble in Egypt, as the Targum adds, and th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 81:1–7
17th Century
Minister
All the worship we can render to the Lord is beneath his excellences and our obligations to him, especially in our redemption from sin and wrath. W…