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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 9:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 9:12
19th Century
Bishop
When. — A better rendering is, for he makes inquiry; literally, the seeker of bloods: that is, “the avenger of b…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 9:12
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 9:12
16th Century
Theologian
For in requiring blood. In the original, it is bloods, in the plural, and therefore the relative that follows immediately after, …
John Gill
On Psalms 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
When he makes inquisition for blood
The Arabic version renders it, "he remembers him that seeks their blood"; that i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 9:11–20
17th Century
Minister
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…