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Psalms 74:12

Psalms 74:12
For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength,.... This and the following instances from hence to Psa 74:18 are proofs of God's working salvation in the midst of the earth; some of them seem peculiar to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For God is my King of old - That is, the king, or ruler of his people. The people had acknowledged him as their king and ruler, and he had showed himself to be such. This is given as a reason why he…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 74:12-17

The lamenting church fastens upon something here which she calls to mind, and therefore hath she hope (as Lam 3:21), with which she encourages herself and silences her own complaints. Two things quiet…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 74:12-17

Yet God's mighty works of Redemption and Creation attest His power to interpose for the deliverance of His people. Cp. Psa 77:10 ff.