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A Cry of Urgent Faith
Commentators explain that the repeated phrases—'keep not silence,' 'hold not thy peace,' 'be not still'—reveal a state of extreme distress and imminent danger. This isn't a command, but an urgent petition. Scholars like Calvin note that God permits His people to cry out for Him to act quickly, showing that raw, desperate prayer is a valid expression of faith in overwhelming circumstances.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 83:1
18th Century
Theologian
Keep not thou silence, O God - See the notes at (Psalms 28:1). The prayer here is that in the existing emergency God wo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 83:1
19th Century
Bishop
Keep not thou silence, O God. —Literally, God, not silence to you. (and see Note, Psalms 28:1.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 83:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
God's enemies are making a noise, and the psalmist's prayer is that the Lord himself will speak and answer them. God's voice made the heavens and t…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 83:1
16th Century
Theologian
O God! hold not thy peace. It is very generally agreed among commentators that this psalm was composed during the reign of King Jehoshapha…
John Gill
On Psalms 83:1
17th Century
Pastor
Keep not you silence, O God
Which he is thought and said to do, when he does not answer the prayers of his people, n…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 83:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Sometimes God seems not to be concerned about the unjust treatment of His people. But then we may call upon Him, as the psalmist does here.
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