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For he who avenges blood remembers them. He doesn`t forget the cry of the afflicted.
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God as the Divine Avenger
Commentators explain that the phrase "he that maketh inquisition for blood" portrays God as the ultimate seeker of justice. Drawing on the ancient concept of the "goel" or kinsman-avenger, the verse assures believers that God holds oppressors accountable for shedding innocent blood. It is a powerful promise that violence against the vulnerable does not go unnoticed by a holy God who will surely act.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When he makes inquisition for blood - When he “inquires” after blood; that is, when he comes forth with this view, namely, for purposes of p…
19th Century
Anglican
When. — A better rendering is, for he makes inquiry; literally, the seeker of bloods: that is, “the avenger of b…
Baptist
He forgets not the cry of the humble.
Is there not consolation in these words for some of you? You have been humbled and brought do…
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16th Century
Protestant
For in requiring blood. In the original, it is bloods, in the plural, and therefore the relative that follows immediately after, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When he makes inquisition for blood The Arabic version renders it, "he remembers him that seeks their blood"; that i…
Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised not only desire to praise Him better themselves, but also desire that others may join with them…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the previous psalm, the author gave thanks for the favors given to the whole human race. Now, in this psalm, he gives thanks specifica…
