詩篇 80:2-3 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3

Turn us again, O God ; or, restore us— "bring us back"— i.e. bring those of us who are in exile ( 2 Kings 15:29 ) back to our country. And cause thy face to shine (comp. Numbers 6:25 ; Psalms 31:16 ; Psalms 67:1 ). The metaphor scarcely needs explanation. And we shall be saved. If thou lookest upon us with favour, our salvation is assured. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3

Real salvation. 1 . Three times is this prayer repeated, but with slight, though noticeable, difference. Here, in its first utterance, it is addressed only to God. But the second time ( Psalms 80:7 ) it calls on God as "God of hosts." The eye of faith saw the ministers of God's power around him, the hosts of the holy angels who waited to do his will. Then the third time ( Psalms 80:19 ) it is the "Lord God of hosts" on whom he calls, making mention of the covenant name by which God... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3

The turnings and returnings of God. "Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine." The expression, "turn us," seems to have been used in the prayers of the captives in Babylon; they are represented as saying, "Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south!" The exiles are not praying for repentance, but for a change in their circumstances—a change in the evident relations of God to them. Their captivity seemed to them God's turning them away from him. What they asked... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3-18

A cry of weakness, a prayer of faith, "Turn us … we shall be turned." The life of the individual, of the Church, of the nation, depends not on means, methods, forms, institutions. With God is the fountain of life. These words are a cry of weakness, helplessness, humiliation; but also a prayer of faith, hope, joyful expectancy. I. A CONFESSION OF WEAKNESS , DANGER , SIN . 1 . In ordinary affairs a sense of weakness, helplessness, despondency, is the forerunner of failure,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 80:2

Before Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Manasseh - Ephraim and Manasseh were the two sons of Joseph, and their names were given to two of the tribes of Israel. See the notes at Psalms 78:67. They seem to have been particularly mentioned here, because Joseph, their father, had been referred to in the previous verse; and it was natural, in speaking of the people, to mention his sons. Benjamin is mentioned because, in the encampment and march through the wilderness, these three tribes always went... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 80:3

Turn us again - This phrase in our translation would seem to mean, “Turn us again from our sins,” or, “Bring us back to our duty, and to thy love;” and this idea is commonly attached to the phrase probably by the readers of the Bible. But this, though in itself an appropriate prayer, is not the idea here. It is simply, Bring us back; cause us to return; restore us. The idea thus suggested would be either(a) restore us to our former state of prosperity; that is, Cause these desolations to cease;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 80:2

Psalms 80:2. Before Ephraim, &c. That is, before all the tribes; in the face of all the people assembled at Jerusalem. These three, indeed, in some sense included the whole, Benjamin being incorporated with Judah, and the greatest part of Jerusalem, and the temple being in its lot, Manasseh comprehending the country beyond Jordan; and Ephraim, which was the head of the ten tribes, including all the rest. Some think, however, that these three are named in allusion to their ancient... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 80:3

Psalms 80:3. Turn us again He means, either to our former quiet and flourishing state; or, to thyself, from whom Ephraim and Manasseh, with the rest of the ten tribes, have apostatized. See a similar prayer of Elijah for them, 1 Kings 18:37. Instead of, Turn us, Mudge reads, Restore us, which is equally agreeable to the original word, השׁיבנו , hashibenu. “There are evidently four parts in this Psalm; all of which conclude with this verse, or with one varying very little from it. In... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 80:1-19

Psalms 79-80 Cries from a conquered peopleLike a previous psalm of Asaph, Psalms 79:0 is from the time of Jerusalem’s destruction and the taking of the people into captivity. (For an outline of events see introductory notes to Psalms 74:0.) The historical setting for Psalms 80:0 is not clear. Both psalms, 79 and 80, are cries to God for salvation after Israel has suffered defeat and desolation.The scene around Jerusalem is one of horror. The temple has been destroyed, the city is in ruins, and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 80:2

Before. A special various reading called Sevir ( App-34 ) reads "For the sons of". Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton App-6 ), calling our attention to these three. They were descended from Rachel, and marched together in the rear (Numbers 2:18-22 ). As Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun marched in the van, the Ark (the symbol of God's presence) led them as a Shepherd (Psalms 78:13-16 , Psalms 78:52-55 .John 10:4 , John 10:5 ). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 80:3-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 80:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 80:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 80:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 80:3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 80:1-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 80:2

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