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But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox. I am anointed with fresh oil.
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A Symbol of Strength
Commentators explain that the 'horn' is a powerful biblical symbol for strength, power, and exaltation. The psalmist expresses confidence that while the wicked perish, God will lift up the righteous. Scholars like John Gill note this applies historically to King David, prophetically to the Messiah, and personally to every believer who trusts in God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But my horn you will exalt - The horn is a symbol of strength or power (see the notes at Psalms 18:2); and the meaning here is that…
19th Century
Anglican
Unicorn. —Better, buffalo. (Psalms 22:21.)
Baptist
The believer, though he is very weak in his own consciousness, and utterly insignificant in his own esteem, will receive fresh power from God; and …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But my horn shall you exalt like the horn of an unicorn , &c.] Which is said to be very high and strong, see ([Refer…
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