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Psalms 74:2

Psalms 74:2
Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old,.... Alluding to the redemption of the congregation of Israel out of Egypt, when they were said to be "purchased", Exo 15:16 and as that…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Remember thy congregation - The word rendered “congregation” means properly an “assembly,” a “community,” and it is frequently applied to the Israelites, or the Jewish people, considered as a body or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 74:1-11

This psalm is entitled Maschil - a psalm to give instruction, for it was penned in a day of affliction, which is intended for instruction; and this instruction in general it gives us, That when we…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Remember Cp. Psa 74:74; Psa 74:74; Lam 5:1; Isa 62:6.

purchased … redeemed Reminiscences of the Song of Moses (Exo 15:13; Exo 15:16). Cp. Psa 77:15; Psa 78:35; Deu 32:6.

the rod&c. Render with R.V.,