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Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 76:1-12

Psalms 75-76 Exalting God, not selfIn a psalm designed for use in public worship, the congregation begins by thanking God for all his mighty deeds (75:1). A singer representing God replies that even when conditions in the world look hopeless, God is still in control. He will intervene when he sees fit (2-3). Therefore, the wicked should not be proud or stubborn like an ox that struggles against its master (4-5). The only exaltation that matters is that which comes from God. The opinions of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:1

Title. A Psalm. Hebrew. mizmor. App-65 . Song. Hebrew. shir. App-65 . of Asaph = by Asaph. The fifth of the twelve Asaph Psalms. App-63 .Psalms 76:1 , Psalms 76:5 , Psalms 76:8 , and Psalms 76:11 are in the third person. Psalms 76:4 , Psalms 76:7 , Psalms 76:10 and are in the second person. The Structure is determined by the two Selahs; and points to the historic event, the taking of Jebus by David (2 Samuel 5:4-9 ) 960B.C. Judah. Great emphasis on the locality. Note the three terms,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:2

Salem. The ancient Jebusite name for Jerusalem. Compare Genesis 14:18 . Hebrews 7:1 , Hebrews 7:2 . is = is come; or is setup. tabernacle: i.e. David's tabernacle on Zion. in Psalms 18:11 = pavilion, or dwelling. Hebrew. sukkah, not 'ohel. Zion. This is where David's tabernacle was set up after the taking of Jebus. Compare 2 Samuel 5:6-10 ; 2Sa 5:6 ; 2 Samuel 7:1 , 2 Samuel 7:2 , &c. See App-68 . Zion had no place in history till this event. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:3

There. Emphatic. Hebrew. sham . Compare Genesis 2:8 . Exodus 40:3 (therein). Deuteronomy 1:39 (thither). 2 Chronicles 6:11 (in it). brake He = hath He broken in pieces. battle. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), for other weapons used in battle. Selah. Connecting the Jebusite defeat with God Who gave it; and passing on from the third person to the second. See App-66 . Note the emphasis on "Thou". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:4

mountains of prey. The great mountain (Zion) which had become a prey: i.e. a prey seized, as in next verse; the mighty men bad become a spoil, or been plundered. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:5

none . . . found their hands. Idiom for helplessness. Like losing heart or finding heart (2 Samuel 7:27 ). men. Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:6

God of Jacob. See note on Psalms 75:9 . Both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep. Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulg, read "the horsemen are stunned". cast into a dead sleep. One word in Hebrew = stunned. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:9

meek = the patient oppressed ones. Selah. Connecting God ' s judgment on Jebusites, and making it a ground of praise. See App-66 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 76:11

pay unto. Figure of speech Ellipsis ( App-6 ) = "pay [thy vows] unto". the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . presents. Plural of majesty: i.e. a great or ceremonial present. read more

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