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A Desperate Plea for Presence
Commentators explain that the prayer "Return, O Lord" is a desperate cry from a suffering community. It's not about God physically moving, but a plea for Him to manifest His favor and gracious presence again after a period of judgment and perceived absence. As Charles Spurgeon notes, Moses was witnessing constant death in the wilderness, making this a heartfelt prayer for God to turn back to His people in mercy.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 90:13
18th Century
Theologian
Return, O Lord - Come back to your people; show mercy by sparing them. It would seem probable from this that the psalm was composed…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 90:13
19th Century
Bishop
Return. —Better, turn, either from anger (Exodus 32:12), or merely as in Psalms 6:4, turn to thy…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 90:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom. Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent you concerning your servant…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 90:13
16th Century
Theologian
Return, O Jehovah! how long? After having spoken in the language of complaint, Moses adds a prayer that God, who had not ceased for a long…
John Gill
On Psalms 90:13
17th Century
Pastor
Return, O Lord
Either from the fierceness of your anger, according to Aben Ezra and Jarchi; of which complaint is ma…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 90:12–17
17th Century
Minister
Those who wish to learn true wisdom must pray for divine instruction. They must also beg to be taught by the Holy Spirit, and seek comfort and joy …