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God's Heart for the Helpless
Commentators unanimously highlight that attacking the widow, sojourner (stranger), and fatherless is an especially wicked crime. This is because these groups are socially vulnerable and lack natural protectors. Therefore, harming them is seen as a direct affront to God, who declares Himself to be their ultimate defender and judge.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 94:6
18th Century
Theologian
They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless - To do this is everywhere represented as a special crime, and as especially…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 94:6
19th Century
Bishop
Stranger. —The mention of the stranger as one friendless and helpless (Exodus 22:21), under the tyranny of the great, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 94:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
And afflict your heritage. They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
This made the appeal still stronger, fo…
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John Gill
On Psalms 94:6
17th Century
Pastor
They slay the widow and the stranger
Who are such both literally and figuratively, being weak and feeble, helpless a…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 94:1–11
17th Century
Minister
We may boldly appeal to God, for He is the almighty Judge by whom every man is judged. Let this encourage those who suffer wrong to bear it silentl…