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The Roar of Pride
Commentators explain that the "tumult" of God's enemies is like the roaring of a chaotic sea. Their "lifted up head" signifies extreme pride, arrogance, and bold confidence in their success. This imagery paints a picture of a loud, furious, and haughty opposition against God and His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 83:2
18th Century
Theologian
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult - They are excited, aroused, and moving in a wild, furious, tumultuous manner, rushing on to a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 83:2
19th Century
Bishop
Make a tumult. —Literally, roar like the sea. So (correctly) Septuagint and Vulgate ().
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 83:2
16th Century
Theologian
For, behold! your enemies are tumultuous. As an argument for enforcing the prayer of the preceding verse, it is affirmed that the faithful…
John Gill
On Psalms 83:2
17th Century
Pastor
For, lo, your enemies make a tumult
Or "a noise" F4 : wicked men are commonly noisy, roaring out their bl…
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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