Psalm 94:21

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 94:12-23

The psalmist, having denounced tribulation to those that trouble God's people, here assures those that are troubled of rest. See 2 Thess. 1:6, 7. He speaks comfort to suffering saints from God's promises and his own experience. I. From God's promises, which are such as not only save them from being miserable, but secure a happiness to them (Ps. 94:12): Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest. Here he looks above the instruments of trouble, and eyes the hand of God, which gives it another name... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 94:21

They gather themselves together ,.... As "in troops" F8 יגודו "turmatim conveniunt", Vatablus, Piscator. , as the word signifies; in great armies; so the antichristian kings and states will, at the instigation of Popish emissaries; see Revelation 16:17 , against the soul of the righteous ; or "the life" of them; in order to take away their lives; to cut them off, root and branch, and destroy at once the whole interest of Christ; for it will be to make war with him, and them his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 94:21

They gather themselves together - In every thing that is evil, they are in unity. The devil, his angels, and his children, all join and draw together when they have for their object the destruction of the works of the Lord. But this was particularly the case with respect to the poor Jews among the Babylonians: they were objects of their continual hatred, and they labored for their destruction. This and the following verses have been applied to our Lord, and the treatment he met with both... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 94:21

Verse 21 21.They will gather together against the soul of the righteous As the Hebrew word גדד , gadad, or גוד , gud, (39) signifies to collect forces or a band of men, the Psalmist evidently intimates that he had to do with leading persons of influence, and not with those merely in private station. The term implies too, that it was not merely one or two private individuals who persecuted him, and others of the Lord’s people, but a public convention. Melancholy and disgraceful must the state of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 94:1-23

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 94:1-23

Divine retribution certain. The psalm may be distributed under the following heads. I. A PRAYER FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF WICKED OPPRESSORS . ( Psalms 94:1 , Psalms 94:2 .) Probably in anticipation of the Assyrian invasion. II. THE GROUND OF THE PRAYER — THE INSOLENT AND ATHEISTIC SPIRIT OF THEIR CRUEL WORK . ( Psalms 94:3-7 .) They murder the fatherless, and say, "Jehovah seeth not?" III. THE BLINDNESS AND CONTEMPT OF GOD ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 94:20-23

The destruction of the evil doers . There can be no fellowship between light and darkness—between God and evildoers, especially those who carry out their wicked purposes under the forms of law ( Psalms 94:20 ), and go the length of condemning innocent blood ( Psalms 94:21 ). Such persons God, who defends the righteous ( Psalms 94:22 ), will assuredly bring to utter destruction ( Psalms 94:23 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 94:21

They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood . A Messianic allusion is possible, but not necessary. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 94:21

They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous - Against the life of the righteous; that is, to take their lives. The Hebrew word rendered “gather together,” means to press or crowd upon anyone; to rush in crowds or troops. It would refer particularly to a tumultuous gathering - “a mob” - intent on accomplishing its purpose.And condemn the innocent blood - literally, make guilty; that is, they hold that blood to be guilty; or, they treat the innocent as if they were guilty. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 94:21-23

Psalms 94:21-23. They gather themselves against the soul of the righteous Against the life, as the word here rendered soul commonly signifies, and as the next clause explains it. They are not satisfied with the spoils of the estates of the righteous, but do also thirst after their lives. And condemn the innocent blood They shed the blood of those innocent persons whom they have wickedly condemned. Innocent blood is here put for the blood of innocent persons. But the Lord is my... read more

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