Psalm 76:8-78:24 NIV

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:1-12

This is a martial ode, sung, according to the LXX, after the defeat of the Assyrian army. The Latin bible follows the LXX. The words of the psalm concerning the sleeping of the enemy, and the fall of many kings and princes, best agree with that event. The judgment was from heaven, In that case, the psalm was probably composed by Isaiah, or some other prophet. Psalms 76:1 . In Judah is God known. By the fall of a hundred and eighty five thousand vain, boasting soldiers, who seemed asleep in... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 76:1-12

Psalms 76:1-12In Judah is God known: His name is great in Israel. Glorious aspects of the Divine characterI. As the glorious resident in the midst of His people (Psalms 76:1-2). God is everywhere; but is in an especial sense present with holy souls. They are represented as His “temple,” which implies--1. Special connection with Him.2. Special consecration to Him.3. Special manifestation of Him.II. As the triumphant conqueror of his enemies. He does His work--1. Thoroughly (Psalms 76:3-5).2.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 76:8

Psalms 76:8For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red.God’s threatenings against incorrigible sinnersIn this verse we have a lively description and amplification of the judgments of God upon the world, which are hero set forth unto us under a threefold representation of them. First, in their preparation. Secondly, in their execution. Thirdly, in their participation.I. The preparation.1. The vessel--a cup. By this we may understand whatsoever it is which is the means, and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 76:8

Psa 76:8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still, Ver. 8. Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven ] From thence is God’s wrath revealed plainly and plentifully, Romans 1:18 , and thence he oft appeareth for his people as out of an engine. The earth feared ] All was hushed, as after a thunder clap. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 76:8

didst: Exodus 19:10, Judges 5:20, 2 Chronicles 32:20-Song of Solomon :, Ezekiel 38:20-Isaiah : still: Psalms 46:10, 2 Chronicles 20:29, 2 Chronicles 20:30, Habakkuk 2:20, Zechariah 2:13 Reciprocal: Psalms 7:6 - to the Psalms 9:19 - Arise Isaiah 30:7 - Their Joel 3:12 - for Zephaniah 1:7 - thy read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 76:8

Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,Thou — Didst execute judgment upon thine enemies, by an angel from heaven: which is said to be heard, either because it was accompanied with thunders and earthquakes, or because the fame of it was quickly spread abroad.Feared — The rest of the world were afraid to disturb Israel. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 76:8

8. Judgment to be heard from heaven The case was a clear one. No delay of secondary causes. The judgment fell like a bolt from heaven. No one, not even Sennacherib, doubted it was of God. The earth feared, and was still A sublime conception of the majesty of God. “When he arose to judgment” the tumult was hushed, the din of war ceased. Silence and fear pervaded the earth, when God arose for the “meek” ones. See on Psalms 46:10.“The Babylonian Talmud hath it, that this destruction of the... read more