Psalm 83:5 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 83:1-8

The Israel of God were now in danger, and fear, and great distress, and yet their prayer is called, A song or psalm; for singing psalms is not unseasonable, no, not when the harps are hung upon the willow-trees. I. The psalmist here begs of God to appear on the behalf of his injured threatened people (Ps. 83:1): ?Keep not thou silence, O God! but give judgment for us against those that do us an apparent wrong.? Thus Jehoshaphat prayed upon occasion of that invasion (2 Chron. 20:11), Behold,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 83:5

For they have consulted together with one consent ,.... Or "heart" F5 לב "corde", Pagninus, Montanus; "ex corde", Tigurine version, Musculus, Gejerus; "cordicitus", Cocceius. ; wicked men are cordial to one another, and united in their counsels against the people of God, and his interest: whatever things they may disagree in, they agree in this, to oppose the cause and interest of true religion, or to persecute the church and people of God: Herod and Pontius Pilate are instances of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 83:5

They have consulted together with one consent - With a united heart, יחדו לב leb yachdav , Their heart and soul are in the work. They are confederate against thee - " They have made a covenant," יכריתו ברית berith yachrithu , "they have cut the covenant sacrifice." They have slain an animal, divided him in twain, and passed between the pieces of the victim; and have thus bound themselves to accomplish their purpose. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 83:5

Verse 5 5For they have consulted with the heart together. The multiplied hosts which united their powers together to oppose the Church of God and to effect her overthrow, are here enumerated. As so many nations, formed into one powerful confederacy, were bent on the destruction of a kingdom not greatly distinguished by its power, the miraculous aid of God was indispensably necessary for the deliverance of a people who, in such extremity, were altogether unable to defend themselves. In... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

Metrically, the psalm divides into four strophes, three of four verses each, and one (the last) of six. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

Soul spoilers. Dismissing from our consideration the probable historical occasion of this psalm (for which see 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 .), we take it as a vivid representation of the enemies and destroyers of the soul. Now— I. THERE ARE SUCH . Whoever yet sought to live the Divine life, and to walk with God in faithful obedience, that did not speedily find out that there were enemies of his soul such as are set forth here? For see— II. THEIR CHARACTERISTICS . 1 . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

What God is to his people. The following general truths may be gathered up from this psalm. I. THAT SOMETIMES THE CHURCH OF GOD IS THREATENED BY A COMBINATION OF MANY DANGERS . As now—by science, philosophy, historical criticism, the spirit of commerce and the spirit of mammon, and what is called a worldly spirit. II. GOD AND HIS PEOPLE ARE ONE . ( Psalms 83:5 .) 1 . One in the closest relation. Father and children; Redeemer and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:3-5

Confederacy in evil designs. "They have taken crafty counsel against thy people." "They have consulted together with one consent." Prayer book Version reads, "cast their heads together." The Prophet Micah has a striking expression for this confederacy in evil—"And so they wrap it up" ( Micah 7:3 ). Cases of confederacy against God's people, that may be used as illustrations, are such as the following: Chedorlaomer's confederacy against Canaan, which swept away Lot. Combinations of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:5

For they have consulted together with one consent (comp. Psalms 83:3 ). They are confederate against thee; literally, have entered into a covenant against thee. A formal treaty seems to be intended. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 83:5

For they have consulted together with one consent - Margin, as in Hebrew, heart. There is no division in their counsels on this subject. They have one desire - one purpose - in regard to the matter. Pilate and Herod were made friends together against Christ Luke 23:12; and the world, divided and hostile on other matters, has been habitually united in its opposition to Christ and to a pure and spiritual religion.They are confederate against thee - literally, “They cut a covenant against thee;”... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 83:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 83:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 83:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 83:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:3-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 83:5

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