1. (Compare Psa 74:2-7 ).
2, 3. (Compare Jer 15:3 16:4 ).
4. (Compare Psa 44:13 Jer 42:18 Lam 2:15 ).
5. How long-- ( Psa 13:1 ).
be angry-- ( Psa 74:1-10 ).
jealousy burn-- ( Deu 29:20 ).
6, 7. (Compare Jer 10:25 ). Though we deserve much, do not the heathen deserve more for their violence to us ( Jer 51:3-5 Zec 1:14 )? The singular denotes the chief power, and the use of the plural indicates the combined confederates.
called upon--or, "by"
thy name--proclaimed Thy attributes and professed allegiance ( Isa 12:4 Act 2:21 ).
8. former iniquities--literally, "iniquities of former times."
prevent us--literally, "meet us," as in Psa 21:3.
9. for. . . glory of thy name [and for] thy name's sake--both mean for illustrating Thy attributes, faithfulness, power, &c.
purge. . . sins--literally, "provide atonement for us." Deliverance from sin and suffering, for their good and God's glory, often distinguish the prayers of Old Testament saints (compare Eph 1:7 ).
10. This ground of pleading often used ( Exd 32:12 Num 14:13-16 ).
blood. . . shed-- ( Psa 79:3 ).
11. prisoner--the whole captive people.
power--literally, "arm" ( Psa 10:15 ).
12. into their bosom--The lap or folds of the dress is used by Eastern people for receiving articles. The figure denotes retaliation (compare Isa 65:6, 7 ). They reproached God as well as His people.
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