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Psalms 74:8

Psalms 74:8
They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

We see not our signs,.... Either such miracles as were formerly wrought to support the faith of God's people in distress, and for their deliverance out of it, as when they were in Egypt, and brought…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

They said in their hearts - They purposed; they designed it. Let us destroy them together - Let us destroy all these buildings, temples, towers, and walls at the same time; let us make an entire…

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

They said in their heart, Let us crush them altogether:

They burned up all the meeting places of God in the land.

For the form of expression cp. Psa 83:4.

The interpretation of this verse is…