Psalms 76:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 76:3

The Majesty of God in Judgment

To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

1 In ^aJudah God is known;
His name is great in Israel.

2 In¹ Salem also is His tabernacle,
And His dwelling place in Zion.

3 There He broke the arrows of the bow,
The shield and sword of battle. Selah

4 You are more glorious and excellent
^aThan the mountains of prey.

5 ^aThe stouthearted were plundered;
^bThey¹ have sunk into their sleep;
And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands.

6 ^aAt Your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.

7 You, Yourself, are to be feared;
And ^awho may stand in Your presence
When once You are angry?

8 ^aYou caused judgment to be heard from heaven;
^bThe earth feared and was still,

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Definitions of words in Psalms 76:3:

Battle {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

He {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Selah {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Selah {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Selah {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Shield {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Shield {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Sword {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Sword {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Arrows {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

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The Majesty of God in Judgment

To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

A Verse and a Thought,Every Morning

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