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Remembering Past Mercy
Commentators explain that this verse recalls a past event where God mercifully withdrew His anger from His people. This act of remembering God's past faithfulness serves as the foundation for the psalmist's present appeal for restoration, encouraging believers to draw hope from God's proven track record of grace during times of affliction.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 85:3
18th Century
Theologian
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath - That is, formerly; on the occasion referred to. You did so deal with your people as to make it…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 85:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thi…
John Gill
On Psalms 85:3
17th Century
Pastor
You have taken away all your wrath
Or "gathered" F14 it; sin occasions wrath, and the people of God are a…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 85:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The sense of present afflictions should not remove the remembrance of former mercies. The favor of God is the fountain of happiness to nations, as …